Our initiatives, such as conferences, hackathons, and builder residencies, are designed to be inclusive and accessible. We offer scholarships, free conference tickets to those in need, and cover all room and board costs for builder residencies, with travel stipends available in some cases. We ensure broad accessibility by uploading talks and sessions online and contributing to the open-source software ecosystem, advancing knowledge and innovation in Web3 climate technologies and funding mechanisms. We have alumni, like [emailwallet.org](https://www.emailwallet.org/), actively deploying projects they worked on during the residency on Arbitrum. Our next builder residency is happening this October in Chiang Mai, Thailand, and we plan to host more builders deploying projects on Arbitrum, while connecting those builders to the broader web3 public goods ecosystem, opening opportunities for integrations and collaboration.

Additionally, we are developing funding mechanisms and specific applications for Arbitrum. For example, the Akashic project plans to use Arbitrum's blockchain network to create a durable and decentralized archive. By recording each refugee (our user base) story as an NFT or hypercert on Arbitrum, we aim to introduce a new format for preserving and sharing cultural heritage. This project not only strengthens Arbitrum's foundational infrastructure but also demonstrates its potential to address real-world problems, thereby accelerating Arbitrum adoption.
