ReFi DAO emerged in January 2022 as a dynamic online community dedicated to addressing global challenges through Regenerative Finance (ReFi) and Web3 technology. Our vision is to align financial gain with planetary health while empowering local communities to engage in long-term regenerative efforts.

In 2023, we launched over a dozen **ReFi Local Nodes** globally through our Local Node Incubator Alpha Cohort, allocating $55,000 via Gitcoin rounds. In the first half of 2024, we enhanced the curriculum and expanded the network through our Beta Cohort. We also helped raise $110k to launch the Regen Coordi-Nation Program, fostering regenerative communities leveraging Web3 for tangible, local impact.

Looking ahead, we’re building toward **ReFi DAO 2.0**, a new formal structure and governance framework for the global network that is designed to enhance decentralized participation, autonomy, and operational efficiency. By Q1 2025 we aim to have launched ReFi DAO 2.0 including enhanced technical infrastructure with tools like Guild.xyz, Hats, and Karma Gap. We see this as a perfect opportunity to experiment with Gardens v2 and explore it’s potential as a key tool for ReFi DAO 2.0.