We have a specific focus on the ReFi/Web3 impact space. A vast majority of the projects in it can be construed as public goods using the definition of positive externalities. As such, our advancement of the Asian public goods ecosystem is rooted in this context.

## Research

In 2024, we produced 2 research reports: [State of ReFi](https://carboncopy.news/reports/The%20State%20of%20ReFi%20Report%202024.pdf) and [Impact DePIN](https://carboncopy.news/reports/The%20Impact%20DePIN%20Report%202024.pdf). Both reports prominently feature Web3 public goods in the ecological and social impact, including Asian projects like [Arkreen](https://carboncopy.news/project/arkreen/).

In 2025, we plan to produce new editions of the same two reports. This time, however, we want to place a specific emphasis on geography. Each report will map out the ReFi/Web3 impact ecosystem by region.

## A source of truth for ReFi/Web3 impact as a public good

One of CARBON Copy's core features is a curated database of ReFi/Web3 impact projects. There are already more than 250 projects in it and we are working hard to connect more data sources (fundraising, impact, etc.). 

For Asian ReFi/Web3 impact projects, we think this database will be particularly useful because it will allow them to a) establish reputation, and b) be part of the larger effort to advocate for Web3's potential for ecological and social impact.

At the same time, this central source of truth can help investors, journalists, and other potential stakeholders become familiar with the space and the overall value of public goods.

## Transition to a community-managed database

To make the database a true public good, we think it should be managed by the community. We envision an approach where projects in the DB can "claim" their profile by minting an NFT and paying a "skin in the game" fee. All revenue would go directly to the community treasury (minus a small percentage to CARBON Copy for prior work done). NFT holders will get governance rights and will be the ultimate decision-makers regarding the future of the DB and how the treasury is utilized. We will also open-source the code-base and transfer ownership to the community.

For Asian projects, we see this as a great opportunity to participate in a public good with positive externalities.

We haven't settled on the exact community approach, but it is a critical part of our roadmap over the next 12 months.

## Promotion

We actively track the happenings in the ReFi/Web3 impact space and add them to our news feed and weekly recaps. This helps us promote the work that these projects are doing and, ultimately, highlights the value of public goods. We are also connecting impact metrics to project profile pages, which gives projects a platform to demonstrate and promote the impact that they're making.

For Asian projects, we see this as an effective way for them to draw attention to the work being done in the region.