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If so, please name the rounds or link the builder profile associated with previous rounds.", "questionId": 4}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "\nMesoReefDAO contributes to the growth of the Open Source Software (OSS) ecosystem by fostering the development of decentralized applications (dApps) within the DeSci (Decentralized Science) stack, specifically for coral reef conservation. Although we are starting slowly, our focus has been on formalizing our structure and accountability within our non-profit. As we move into Q4 2024, we are beginning to explore specific use cases and develop dApps that will facilitate more effective research coordination, data sharing, and community engagement.\n\nFor example, we aim to create open-source tools that support coral reef restoration efforts, including decentralized data repositories for real-time environmental monitoring, and smart contracts to allocate funding transparently. By hiring developers to contribute to these initiatives, MesoReefDAO will not only enhance coral reef conservation efforts but also expand the utility of OSS in the environmental and scientific sectors. This will help bridge traditional conservation methods with web3 technology, further enriching the DeSci and OSS ecosystems.", "hidden": true, "question": "How does your project contribute to the growth of the OSS ecosystem? Please provide specific examples of how your application enhances or expands the current ecosystem.", "questionId": 5}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "MesoReefDAO\u2019s decentralized application (dApp) will focus on leveraging Web3 and DeSci (Decentralized Science) tools to address key challenges in coral reef conservation. Our dApp will be designed to offer unique features that differentiate it from traditional conservation platforms, including:\n\nDecentralized Data Sharing and Research Collaboration:\nOur dApp will allow scientists, conservationists, and local communities to contribute and access real-time data on coral reef ecosystems. This decentralized approach ensures transparency and encourages collaboration across borders, with open access to ecological data for all stakeholders. The data repository will also use blockchain for immutability and validation, setting a new standard for scientific accountability.\n\nTransparent Funding Allocation through Smart Contracts:\nMesoReefDAO will implement smart contracts to manage and distribute funding for coral reef restoration projects. This ensures transparency in how funds are allocated, with conditions and milestones tied directly to project outcomes. By using blockchain, we provide an accountable and trustless system, ensuring that resources are directed toward the most impactful initiatives.\n\nGamified Citizen Science and Community Engagement:\nThe dApp will integrate gamification features to encourage community involvement, where users can participate in environmental monitoring or contribute to citizen science projects. This makes it easier to engage the public, reward contributions with tokens, and foster a deeper connection between local communities and conservation efforts.\n\nImpact Measurement and On-Chain Reporting:\nMesoReefDAO will provide real-time tracking and reporting on the progress of coral reef restoration projects. Impact metrics will be recorded on-chain, allowing stakeholders to monitor results and ensure resources are used effectively. This accountability feature sets MesoReefDAO apart by providing verified, transparent updates on environmental impact.\n\nWE ARE LOOKING FOR DEVS IN PUBLIC GOODS!", "hidden": true, "question": "What features or use cases does your dApp/App present? How is it differentiated?", "questionId": 6}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "MesoReefDAO\u2019s decentralized application (dApp) will focus on leveraging Web3 and DeSci (Decentralized Science) tools to address key challenges in coral reef conservation. Our dApp will be designed to offer unique features that differentiate it from traditional conservation platforms, including:\n\n1. **Decentralized Data Sharing and Research Collaboration**:  \n   Our dApp will allow scientists, conservationists, and local communities to contribute and access real-time data on coral reef ecosystems. This decentralized approach ensures transparency and encourages collaboration across borders, with open access to ecological data for all stakeholders. The data repository will also use blockchain for immutability and validation, setting a new standard for scientific accountability.\n\n2. **Transparent Funding Allocation through Smart Contracts**:  \n   MesoReefDAO will implement smart contracts to manage and distribute funding for coral reef restoration projects. This ensures transparency in how funds are allocated, with conditions and milestones tied directly to project outcomes. By using blockchain, we provide an accountable and trustless system, ensuring that resources are directed toward the most impactful initiatives.\n\n3. **Gamified Citizen Science and Community Engagement**:  \n   The dApp will integrate gamification features to encourage community involvement, where users can participate in environmental monitoring or contribute to citizen science projects. This makes it easier to engage the public, reward contributions with tokens, and foster a deeper connection between local communities and conservation efforts.\n\n4. **Impact Measurement and On-Chain Reporting**:  \n   MesoReefDAO will provide real-time tracking and reporting on the progress of coral reef restoration projects. Impact metrics will be recorded on-chain, allowing stakeholders to monitor results and ensure resources are used effectively. This accountability feature sets MesoReefDAO apart by providing verified, transparent updates on environmental impact.\n\n### Differentiation\nMesoReefDAO stands out by combining Web3, DeSci, and ecological restoration in a single platform. Unlike traditional conservation efforts that rely on centralized organizations, our dApp fosters global participation through decentralization, transparency, and community-driven action. By using blockchain for data validation, funding transparency, and community rewards, MesoReefDAO creates a more inclusive and accountable framework for coral reef conservation\u2014one that directly empowers researchers, conservationists, and local stakeholders alike.\n", "hidden": true, "question": "What are your plans for further development, and how will the grant funds be used to achieve these goals?", "questionId": 7}, {"type": "paragraph", "hidden": true, "question": "For any project deploying smart contracts on blockchain networks, please list all your deployer addresses and their corresponding blockchain networks. Use this format for each entry: [deployer_address], [chain_id]\u2014for example, 0x123abc..., 42161 (This represents a deployer address on the Arbitrum network). 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It is an incredibly diverse and ecologically important ecosystem, providing habitat for thousands of species that support ecological goods and services.\n\n\n\n\n![image](https://wwflac.awsassets.panda.org/img/new_mar_map_01_1_531910.png)\nFig 1. A map of the Mesoamerican Reef, \u00a9 WWF Guatemala.\n\n\n\n\nMesoReefDAO is working to establish partnerships with local communities, NGOs, and governments to support the implementation of sustainable fishing practices and the development of marine protected areas in the MAR. The DAO believes that engaging local communities in conservation efforts is crucial for the long-term sustainability of the region (Fig 2).\n\n\n![image](https://mesoreefdao-docs.gitbook.io/~gitbook/image?url=https%3A%2F%2F2449202462-files.gitbook.io%2F%7E%2Ffiles%2Fv0%2Fb%2Fgitbook-x-prod.appspot.com%2Fo%2Fspaces%252FJGihTqM6h5O7VTgjwbtE%252Fuploads%252F5iB319gFA87fE0i4ImEU%252FMesoReefDAO%2520Framework%2520Conservation.png%3Falt%3Dmedia%26token%3Db2a6e496-8306-4f57-8681-2838fa04713c&width=768&dpr=4&quality=100&sign=c5acf856&sv=1)\nFig 2. MesoReefDAO General Framework.\n\n\n**Mission** \nThe MesoReef DAO aims to restore, protect, preserve, and conserve the Mesoamerican Reef ecosystem, working towards the [United Nations Decade of Restoration framework](https://www.decadeonrestoration.org/publications/ecosystem-restoration-playbook-practical-guide-healing-planet), through the implementation of regenerative practices, big data analytics, and decentralized technologies. We will foster a decentralized and collaborative management system to ensure a sustainable future for the reef and the people that depend on it.\n\n\n**Vision**\n\n\nThe MesoReef DAO envisions a future where the Mesoamerican Reef ecosystem is thriving, providing ecological and economic benefits to local communities and visitors. We will achieve this by restoring degraded coral habitats and ecological connectivity; improving water quality, reducing pollution, promoting sustainable fishing practices, and educating local communities and visitors.\n\n\n**Problem**\n\n\nThe problem that MesoReefDAO is trying to solve/mitigate is the rapid deterioration of the Mesoamerican Reef System due to climate change, pollution, overfishing, biodiversity loss, and other human activities. The Mesoamerican Reef System is one of the most biodiverse and economically important coral reef systems in the world, providing critical habitat for numerous species of marine life and supporting the livelihoods of millions of people in the region.\n\n\nHowever, the reef system is under significant threat in the Anthropocene. The current approaches to address these issues have not been sufficient, with a lack of coordination between stakeholders, insufficient funding, and limited implementation of scientific research and data-driven decision-making.\n\n\n![image](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Fr8DvnxWYAAQOnv?format=jpg&name=large)\nFig 3. Coral Outplanting Areas in the Mexican Caribbean.\n\n\n**How?**\n\n\nMesoReefDAO aimed to mitigate the problems facing the Mesoamerican Reef through decentralized science web3 tools, community engagement, and leveraging the power of blockchain technology. As a DAO, MesoReefDAO is governed by its members, who collectively make decisions and allocate resources based on a set of rules and protocols encoded on the blockchain.\n\n\nThe framework model is centered around creating a decentralized, transparent, and sustainable system of funding and decision-making for regenerate coral reef conservation efforts in the Mesoamerican Reef System (Fig 4). \n\n\n![image](https://mesoreefdao-docs.gitbook.io/~gitbook/image?url=https%3A%2F%2F2449202462-files.gitbook.io%2F%7E%2Ffiles%2Fv0%2Fb%2Fgitbook-x-prod.appspot.com%2Fo%2Fspaces%252FJGihTqM6h5O7VTgjwbtE%252Fuploads%252Ftzv7MgJyup2EqHWaJUNK%252FMesoReefDAO%2520layers.png%3Falt%3Dmedia%26token%3Df10c510d-244b-4e42-9d56-02b232ba6a43&width=768&dpr=2&quality=100&sign=1e8fa88b&sv=1)\nFig 4. Six-layer framework (a-f) for \u201cWeb3\u201d DeSci DAOs, adapted from Ding, et al., (2022).\n\n\nCreate regenerative feedback in coral reef conservation throughout the MAR (Fig 5).\n\n\n![image](https://mesoreefdao-docs.gitbook.io/~gitbook/image?url=https%3A%2F%2F2449202462-files.gitbook.io%2F%7E%2Ffiles%2Fv0%2Fb%2Fgitbook-x-prod.appspot.com%2Fo%2Fspaces%252FJGihTqM6h5O7VTgjwbtE%252Fuploads%252FtrtENmGz6DLXBkWa8YBG%252FConservation%2520biology%2520%252B%2520DeSci%2520Web3%2520Tools.png%3Falt%3Dmedia%26token%3D8ca11da8-fe2b-4094-a753-2415a82f28a3&width=768&dpr=2&quality=100&sign=5f942168&sv=1)\nFig 5. The Five Steps of the Conservation and DeSci Web3 tools to explore adapted from Brown et al. (2022).\n\n\nOur proposed project includes:\n\n\n1. Explore and potentially build a user-friendly interface for MesoReefDAO: A well-designed interface will help to attract more users and make it easier for them to contribute to conservation efforts. The interface will also provide transparency into the decision-making process and the allocation of funds.\n\n\n2. Developing a regenerative decentralized science (DeSci) offset program for the MAR: Climate change is one of the biggest threats to the MAR. To mitigate its impact, we plan to create a community-based decentralized science offset program that will incentivize individuals and organizations to reduce their carbon footprint and contribute to MAR conservation efforts. The program will be transparently managed through MesoReefDAO.\n\n\n3. Partnering with coral reef scientists: We aim to collaborate with coral reef scientists to identify and prioritize conservation efforts based on scientific research. This will ensure that the funds raised through MesoReefDAO are used in the most effective and impactful way possible.\n\n\n4. Implementing smart contracts: Smart contracts will automate the distribution of funds and ensure transparency and accountability. This will eliminate the need for intermediaries and reduce the risk of fraud and mismanagement.\n\n\n**When?**\n\n\n*2024-2030*\n\n\n- Develop a Web2+Web3 Interface\n- Expansion and Onboarding Efforts\n- Exploration of Web3 DAO Tools\n- Collaboration Partnerships and Initiatives\n- Research and Development Initiatives (i.e., Tokenomics, Biodiversity Credits)\n- Community Engagement and Transparency\n- Continuous Improvement and Adaptation\n- Pilot Programs and Proof of Concept: RegenReef (Fig. 4-5):\n\n\n   1. - Biobank of corals\n   2. - Coral and Fish Nursery\n   3. - Micropropagation Zone\n   4. - Disease and Bleaching Research Unit\n   5. - DeSci Web3 Collaboration Hub\n\n\n![image](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GJoksYFXgAAqMf-?format=jpg&name=large)\n\nFig 4. RegenReef #1\n\n\n![image](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GJoksWyXQAAkiYQ?format=jpg&name=large)\n\nFig 5. RegenReef #2\n\n\n**Who? (Members)**\n\n\n![image](https://mesoreefdao-docs.gitbook.io/~gitbook/image?url=https%3A%2F%2F4070492327-files.gitbook.io%2F%7E%2Ffiles%2Fv0%2Fb%2Fgitbook-x-prod.appspot.com%2Fo%2Fspaces%252FXPt2x8gEVLDvUDF4YHAp%252Fuploads%252FgT8RadWd0uyhiW7D51Ag%252Fteammeso.png%3Falt%3Dmedia%26token%3D24dc673a-c163-4f27-abc2-e2956a7cc3cb&width=768&dpr=2&quality=100&sign=f00b88c2&sv=1)\nFig 6. MesoReefDAO Core Members and Advisors.\n\n\n**Co-Founders**\n\n\n[MSc. Rodrigo Alfredo Nu\u00f1ez-Inzunza](https://www.linkedin.com/in/rodrigo-a-nu%C3%B1ez-inzunza-894037203/) (Co-Founder)\n[PhD. Jes\u00fas Ernesto Arias-Gonz\u00e1lez](https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=o0CUJdQAAAAJ) (Co-Founder)\n\n\n**Members**\n\n\n[PhD. Diana Morales-de-Anda](https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Diana-Morales-De-Anda) (Fish Ecology)\n[PhD. Julieta Maldonado-S\u00e1nchez](https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Julieta-Maldonado-2) (Invertebrate Ecology)\n[PhD. Aar\u00f3n Israel Mu\u00f1iz-Castillo](https://www.linkedin.com/in/aar%C3%B3n-israel-mu%C3%B1iz-castillo-b77a2a130/) (Climate Change)\n[PhD. Andrea Rivera-Sosa](https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-rivera-sosa-448431172/) (Coral Bleaching)\n[PhD. Mar\u00eda Geovana Pech Le\u00f3n](https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=pGZIDzUAAAAJ&hl) (Coral Genomics)\n[MSc. Jos\u00e9 Luis Cabrera P\u00e9rez](https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Jose-Luis-Cabrera) (Coral Reef Fish Fisheries)\n[PhD. Johanna Calle-Trivi\u00f1o](https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=s-oMlBoAAAAJ&hl=es) (Coral Reef Restoration)\n\n\n[Colleen Flanigan](https://www.linkedin.com/in/colleenflanigan/) (Coral Restoration Practitioner + Socio-ecological Artist)\n[PhD. Viridiana Alvarado-Cer\u00f3n](https://www.linkedin.com/in/viridiana-alvarado-cer%C3%B3n-736676a9/) (Coral Genomics)\n[Antonio C\u00e1rdenas](https://github.com/antoniocardenas) (Google & Web3 Developer)\n\n\nMesoReefDAO aims to collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders including scientists, the private sector, local communities, academia, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and government entities. \n\n\nThrough these collaborations, MesoReefDAO aims to leverage the power of blockchain and DeSci DAOs to drive positive change in local communities and create synergies between sectors to address the challenges faced by coral reefs and the MAR. By bringing together diverse perspectives and expertise, MesoReefDAO seeks to foster innovation and develop effective solutions for coral reef conservation and restoration.\n\n\nMesoReefDAO is committed to promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in all aspects of our project, including collaboration. We believe that diversity in perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences leads to more innovative solutions and better outcomes. We actively seek out partnerships and collaborations with individuals and organizations that share our values and commitment to DEI. We are open to working with a wide range of stakeholders, including those from underrepresented communities, to ensure that our project benefits and uplifts everyone. We recognize that DEI is an ongoing process and are committed to continuously learning, growing, and improving in this area.\n", "lastUpdated": 0, "projectGithub": "MesoReefDAO", "projectTwitter": "MesoReefDAO"}, "recipient": "0x526647287A54A9E83998ED748115Dc6bCBBadBf3"}}