Welcome to ReFi Costa Rica! Join us in the adventure of reconnecting all the people regenerating our country, with our capital city San José at the center of a collaborative movement to transform Costa Rica into a ReFi Lab for the World.

For our third Gitcoin Round we need your support to:

• Keep organizing one ReFi meetup per month in San José, in collaboration with Cripto Cantina and Asoblockchain Costa Rica.

• Keep running and improving our ReFi Incubator Program experiment

Project Overview:

The ReFi Costa Rica Local Node project is dedicated to advancing regenerative finance and decentralized technology adoption in Costa Rica. With a special focus on areas beyond the capital city, San José, the project aims to foster a thriving ecosystem that promotes sustainable development, economic empowerment, and community engagement.

Project Goals and Impact:

• Local Engagement and Sustainable Development: The project seeks to introduce regenerative finance principles by organizing events and workshops, it aims to showcase how decentralized technologies can drive sustainable economic growth while preserving the local environment and culture. This include the support for emerging an new ReFi projects and collaborative businesses via our Incubator Program.

• Regional Empowerment: Through regional events the project aims to empower local communities with innovative financial solutions. These solutions can align with regenerative practices, leading to the creation of sustainable livelihoods, businesses, and initiatives that benefit the region's unique characteristics.

• Community Collaboration: Collaborating with local partners, the project aims to facilitate collaboration among community members, organizations, and universities. By fostering a sense of shared purpose, it encourages the exchange of ideas, resources, and knowledge, leading to the creation of impactful regenerative projects.

• Inclusive Governance: In collaboration with Cambiatus, the project is committed to co-designing a governance framework that reflects the principles of regenerative finance. This framework aims to ensure inclusivity, transparency, and community-driven decision-making, enhancing the long-term sustainability of the local node.

• National and Global Integration: The project's vinculation with bigger events and organizations such as the Blockchain Jungle event and the Blockchain Week Costa Rica 2023 by AsoBlockchain showcases the country's dedication to regenerative finance practices.

• Educational Advancement: Through collaborative master classes with ULACIT and VIU universities, the project strives to educate students about the intersection of regenerative finance and decentralized technologies. By nurturing a skilled workforce, it aims to empower young minds to contribute to the sustainable development of Costa Rica's economy.

Budget Breakdown:

35% Event Planning and Execution: Funding will be allocated to organize city and regional events, covering venue rentals, promotional materials, and logistical expenses. Includes monthly crypto meetups in partnership with AsoBlockchain, and the II Encuentro ReFi Costa Rica.

30% Incubator Program: Organizing a second cohort of our Incubator Program (online)

10% Educational Workshops: Costs associated with conducting master classes in collaboration with universities to educate the local community about blockchain technology.

25% Governance Co-Design: Allocation for collaborative efforts with Cambiatus to co-design an effective governance structure for the local node.

Expected Outcomes:

• Increased awareness and adoption of blockchain technology.
• Strengthening of the emerging ReFi projects and Collaborative Businesses ecosystem in Costa Rica
• Stronger blockchain community engagement through San José events and collaborations with AsoBlockchain.
• Enhanced knowledge and understanding of blockchain technology through educational master classes.
• Well-defined and inclusive governance framework for the ReFi Costa Rica Local Node in collaboration with Cambiatus.

We invite you to be a part of this transformative journey by contributing to our campaign. Your contribution will directly impact the growth and success of the ReFi Costa Rica Local Node and its endeavors. Together, we can drive regeneration, education, and innovation in Costa Rica's blockchain ecosystem.

The amazing people behind ReFi San José

Behind this campaign there is a group of motivated, seasoned and committed founders with years of experience in regenerative practices, community building, innovation, impact, blockchain technology, fundraising; and deeply connected with corporate, academic, government, civil and grassroots organizations in Costa Rica and Latam.

Core Team Members

1. Karla Córdoba Brenes, Cambiatus Co-Founder, Asoblockchain Vicepresident / Community Building, content creation, Social Currencies and DAOs co-design
2. Danielle Gennety, Diamante Bridge Collective / Community Building
3. Ronny Castillo, Gaia Impact / Fundación Madre Tierra Verde, investment vehicles codesign, funding strategies, tokenomics.
4. Melissa Rivera Abarca, Fundación Madre Tierra Verde / innovation and community building.
5. Ranulfo Paiva Sobrinho, Cambiatus Co-Founder / Community Building, Social Currencies and DAOs co-design
6. Randall Saborío, Diamante Bridge Collective / eco-villages and local markets
7. Pedro García, Sendero-Jardín de Lolita / Community Building, culture

Join us in regenerating our optimism and making a meaningful difference!