[{"name":"json","type":"string","signature":"string json","value":{"name":"json","type":"string","value":"{\"amount\":\"284 DAI\",\"description\":\"DeSci (Decentralized Science)\\nRan on the Mainnet blockchain from 25 Apr 2023 12:00 to 09 May 2023 23:59 (UTC).\",\"proposalURL\":\"https://checker.gitcoin.co/public/round/ke48A6DoM/show?search=mesoreefdao\",\"title\":\"GGBeta - DeSci\",\"assetAndChainId\":[\"0x0\",1],\"payoutAddress\":\"0x9F000bfB33b0B63fCE685B538B1A8af079b57D93\",\"questions\":[{\"type\":\"SUCCESS_MEASURE\",\"query\":\"How should the success of your grant be measured?\",\"explanation\":\"1. DeSci Projects Funded: Track the number and nature of decentralized science projects funded through MesoReefDAO, and assess their contributions to coral reef conservation. 2. Karma Gap, Hypercerts, EVM attestations, and other on-chain Implementations: Consider implementing these in actions to recognize and validate project achievements, enhancing transparency and accountability. 3. Social Media Metrics (i.e. Twitter): Monitor engagement, reach, and interactions on social media platforms like Twitter to gauge community interest, awareness, and support. 4. Congress & Symposium Participation: Document participation in coral reef-related congresses, symposiums, and conferences, and evaluate the impact of knowledge dissemination and networking. 5. Scientific Publications: Keep track of scientific publications resulting from MesoReefDAO initiatives, demonstrating contributions to academic research and the wider scientific community. 6. Annual Operation Reviews: Conduct regular reviews to assess the overall operation, impact, and effectiveness of MesoReefDAO's activities in coral reef conservation. 7. Reached Stakeholders: Document and evaluate the number and type of stakeholders reached through MesoReefDAO initiatives, including local communities, NGOs, governmental entities, and private sector partners. Assess the level of engagement and collaboration achieved with each stakeholder group. 8. Technical Reports: Compile and analyze technical reports detailing specific data, findings, and methodologies used in MesoReefDAO initiatives. These reports provide in-depth insights into the technical aspects of the projects and their impact on coral reef conservation. 9. DeSci dApps and tools created. 10. Metrics Garden Approach\"},{\"type\":\"IMPACT_MEASUREMENT\",\"query\":\"What is the intended direct impact your project will have on the ecosystem?\",\"explanation\":\"Regenerating Coral Reefs Ecosystems, Ecological Connectivity, and Goods and Services using DeSci + Community + Web3 Tools\"},{\"type\":\"IMPACT_MEASUREMENT\",\"query\":\"What is the long-term impact of your grant?\",\"explanation\":\"Regenerating Coral Reefs Ecosystems, Ecological Connectivity, and Goods and Services using DeSci + Community + Web3 Tools :)\"},{\"type\":\"TIMEFRAME\",\"query\":\"What is the timeframe for the work funded?\",\"explanation\":\"Do not apply: there is no time... Several tipping points are of concern for coral reefs in the global boiling era, including: Coral Bleaching: Elevated sea temperatures can cause corals to expel the algae living in their tissues, leading to coral bleaching. If temperatures remain high for extended periods, corals can die, leading to a rapid decline in reef health. Acidification: Increasing levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere are absorbed by the ocean, leading to ocean acidification. This can weaken coral skeletons, making them more susceptible to erosion and less able to recover from disturbances. Overfishing: Removing key species from the ecosystem, such as herbivorous fish that control algae growth, can disrupt the balance of the reef and lead to shifts in species dominance. Pollution: Runoff from land, including sediment, nutrients, and chemicals, can degrade water quality and increase stress on corals, making them more susceptible to disease and bleaching. Disease: Outbreaks of coral diseases can rapidly spread through a reef, causing widespread mortality and reducing the resilience of the ecosystem. Robust, independent scientific research will be key in helping us navigate reefs through the current coral reef crisis, leveraging the potential of decentralized science (DeSci) and web3 tools to mitigate the socio-ecological changes that will come. References: https://journals.plos.org/plosbiology/article?id=10.1371/journal.pbio.3002542 https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00338-024-02474-z https://www.nature.com/articles/s41587-024-02189-0#Sec2\"},{\"type\":\"INNOVATION\",\"query\":\"How will receiving a grant enable you to foster growth or innovation within the ecosystem?\",\"explanation\":\"Receiving a grant would significantly enable us to foster growth and innovation within the ecosystem in several key ways. Firstly, it would allow us to track and fund a greater number of decentralized science projects through MesoReefDAO, expanding our impact on coral reef conservation. By assessing the nature of these projects, we can better understand their contributions and refine our approach to maximize effectiveness. Secondly, implementing Hypercerts could revolutionize how we recognize and validate project achievements, enhancing transparency and accountability within our ecosystem. This innovation would not only benefit our current projects but also serve as a model for other initiatives looking to improve their impact assessment processes. Monitoring social media metrics, such as engagement and reach on platforms like Twitter, would provide valuable insights into community interest, awareness, and support for our initiatives. This data could inform our outreach strategies and help us better engage with stakeholders. Participating in coral reef-related congresses, symposiums, and conferences would further our knowledge dissemination efforts and expand our network, potentially leading to new partnerships and collaborations. This networking could also enhance the visibility and credibility of MesoReefDAO within the scientific community. Tracking scientific publications resulting from MesoReefDAO initiatives would demonstrate our contributions to academic research and the wider scientific community, further solidifying our impact in the field of coral reef conservation. Conducting regular annual operation reviews would allow us to assess the overall impact and effectiveness of MesoReefDAO's activities, providing valuable insights for future planning and decision-making. Documenting and evaluating the stakeholders reached through our initiatives, including local communities, NGOs, governmental entities, and private sector partners, would help us gauge the level of engagement and collaboration achieved with each group. This information could inform our outreach strategies and help us identify areas for improvement. Lastly, creating DeSci dApps and tools would not only enhance our technical capabilities but also provide valuable resources for the wider DeSci community, fostering innovation and collaboration in the field. In summary, receiving a grant would enable us to enhance our impact assessment, expand our network, improve our outreach strategies, and develop innovative tools and resources, ultimately fostering growth and innovation within the ecosystem.\"}],\"startDate\":1682402400,\"type\":\"grant-details\"}"}}]