The JCR Club, initiated by White Buffalo Land Trust (WBLT), is a unique digital collectibles project with a strong focus on regenerative agriculture and ecological restoration. Here's how the project meets the eligibility criteria for the Climate Solutions Round:

1. Project Age: The JCR Club has been public-facing since May 2023, with our first minting beginning in July 2023 meeting the project age requirements. The JCR Club was created as a community-building and fundraising tool by White Buffalo Land Trust (WBLT), a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to restoring ecosystems through agriculture.  

2. Focus on Climate Solutions: White Buffalo Land Trust and its 1,000-acre Center for Regenerative Agriculture at Jalama Canyon Ranch (JCR) is a global hub for regenerative land stewardship, ecological monitoring & research, education, training, and enterprise development. All proceeds from The JCR Club directly fund the on-the-ground work of land stewardship, ecological monitoring and research, and developing and offering education and training programming. The principles and practices of regenerative agriculture play a significant role in climate solutions by sequestering carbon in the soil, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, supporting healthier water cycles, improving soil health, increasing biodiversity, and improving climate stability. The project's explicit aim is to bridge the digital metaverse with real landscapes, leveraging the power of Web3 technology and community building to accelerate real-world impact in climate solutions.


3. Realm of Viability: The project is credible to the average person with an understanding of web3 technology and climate solutions. It was built by White Buffalo Land Trust, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, which partnered with NYIO to convert satellite data collected from Jalama Canyon Ranch into a procedurally generated 3D model representing the physical and biological characteristics as well as the ecological health of each of the 1,000 acres of the ranch. The resulting collectibles are one-of-a-kind pieces of data-driven art visualizing the ecological sites at JCR. 

Here (https://www.whitebuffalolandtrust.org/our-team) is a link to White Buffalo Land Trust’s team, including information about their expertise, qualifications, and skills. 

4. No Sybil Attacks or Malicious Manipulation: The JCR Club understands that grantees can be eliminated from consideration in the round if found to be encouraging or engaging in Sybil attacks or other forms of malicious manipulation of the grants platform or the Gitcoin community and will not engage in such activities. This is a legitimate project with a clear focus on regenerative agriculture and ecological restoration.  

In summary, The JCR Club, initiated by White Buffalo Land Trust, aligns well with the Climate Solutions Round eligibility criteria as it focuses on regenerative agriculture and ecological restoration, effectively addressing climate challenges. The project is over three months old, provides updates on its progress and impact, and operates within the realm of viability while maintaining integrity and credibility within the Web3 and climate solutions communities.