Our three projects utilize and build upon the hypercerts protocol in alignment with the goals of enhancing protocol functionality and pioneering new use cases. Here’s a breakdown of how each project fulfils these criteria:

# Project 1: ReFi DAO Retroactive Funding with Hypercerts

- **Building upon Hypercerts**: This project uses hypercerts to create a transparent ledger for impact actions recorded by our ReFi Local Nodes. By building a unique schema specifically for ReFi DAO Local Nodes we have expanded the functionality for our community.
- **Pilot Use Case**: The retroactive funding model powered by hypercerts is a new functionality that rewards previously unrecognized impacts based on their verified contributions. This pilot tests a novel application of hypercerts in funding mechanisms, setting a precedent for similar future initiatives.

# Project 2: Partnership with Karma GAP

- **Building upon Hypercerts**: Integrating hypercerts into the Karma GAP platform extends the protocol’s usability in real-time impact verification. This enhances the functionality of both hypercerts and the Karma GAP system, making impact data more accessible and actionable.
- **Pilot Use Case**: By allowing projects to pool and display distributed impact claims, this integration serves as a pilot for using hypercerts in a consolidated dashboard format. Furthermore, linking project milestones to specific hypercert achievements would offer new ways to structure and trigger funding.

# Project 3: ReFi EBF x Hypercerts

- **Building upon Hypercerts**: This initiative explores integrating the Ecological Benefits Framework (EBF) with hypercerts to validate ecological impacts in a decentralized, trust-based network. This extends hypercerts into the realm of ecological impact verification, broadening their applicability and enhancing their utility.
- **Pilot Use Case**: The project's aim to create EBF-based impact claims using hypercerts introduces a new application for the protocol, testing its adaptability and effectiveness in ecological impact contexts. This pilot could revolutionize how ecological benefits are measured and validated, leveraging Web3 technologies.

Each of these projects not only builds upon the existing hypercerts protocol by extending its functionality into new domains and applications but also pilots innovative use cases that demonstrate the protocol's versatility and potential for broader adoption in various sectors. These strategic use cases position both ReFi DAO and Hypercerts as leaders in the application of blockchain technology for regenerative and ecological finance.