Imagine a financial world where resources don't just deplete—they renew, rejuvenate, and increase over time. This is the foundational belief of Regenerative Finance (ReFi). Around the globe, ReFi has grown into an entire movement. It shows a commitment to creating economic systems that focus not just on profits but also on creating holistic wealt that benefits the individual, the community, and the planet.
But that’s not everything: A core tenet is also democratizing the world of finance, ensuring equitable access for all.
Welcome to our world! Based in the City of the Eternal Spring, the beautiful Medellín, we are a tribe of “regens”—passionate advocates of ReFi. As we publish our first blog entry ever, we are thrilled to take you on a journey through our story, our aspirations, and a sneak peek into our recent work. Dive in with us! ⛰️☀️🌿
The Story of ReFi Medellín
In March 2023, the ReFi DAO announced its goal to build a global regenerative economy with local communities asits fundamental units. It started with Lisboa as the perfect place to test and develop the concept of “local nodes”, setting the stage for what would come next.
By May, we made our move as well. Medellín ended up becoming the first Colombian Node of ReFi DAO.
We wanted to advocate for an inclusive, regenerative, and fair future for all in the city and its surroundings. 🏙️🏞️ After defining that, we went on to participate in the Gitcoin Grants Beta round, which was a huge success and led us to create a more robust structure for our work.
Many of us came together thanks to the vibrant web3 scene in the city. Today, leading ReFi Medellín is a dedicated team; in the early days started by Juan Giraldo and Tereza Bizkova and then joined by the amazing Alejandro Soto, Ximena Monclou, 0xflypeztic, Eamonn, Green Digital Guardians, Inkom.io, and Dotlabs().
The Role of Regeneration in Medellín Today
Consider Medellín in the late 20th century, labeled the "murder capital of the world." Fast forward to today, and you'll find an extremely welcoming, innovative, and resilient city. 🚀 The transformation goes beyond just addressing past challenges—Medellín truly reimagined its potential. The Metro and Metrocable systems are central to this change, breaking down barriers and bridging communities.
The progress resulted from a powerful technological push, making Medellín one of the smartest cities in Latin America. So, after an incredible tech revolution, we think it’s time to take the next step—the ReFi revolution 🌎
From landscape restoration and sustainable agriculture that regenerates the land and boosts the economy to social projects that enhance community integration and empower local talents, Medellín is ready.
Consider Medellín in the late 20th century, labeled the "murder capital of the world." Fast forward to today, and you'll find an extremely welcoming, innovative, and resilient city. 🚀 The transformation goes beyond just addressing past challenges—Medellín truly reimagined its potential. The Metro and Metrocable systems are central to this change, breaking down barriers and bridging communities.
The progress resulted from a powerful technological push, making Medellín one of the smartest cities in Latin America. So, after an incredible tech revolution, we think it’s time to take the next step—the ReFi revolution 🌎
From landscape restoration and sustainable agriculture that regenerates the land and boosts the economy to social projects that enhance community integration and empower local talents, Medellín is ready.
Our Focus
The sentiment, "The biggest opportunity we have in web3 is to redesign what it means to be human," voiced by John Ellison, the founder of ReFi DAO, resonates deeply with us. It captures our commitment to reshaping how we connect with each other, our environment, and the whole planet. 🌱
We actively host various activities centered on regenerative finance, collaborating closely with local projects across sectors like mining, energy, agriculture, and more. We aim to foster dialogue and uplift those shaping the future of regeneration.
We also love getting involved at the grassroots level. Our community events, from meetups to nature activities, bring us together and promote environmental responsibility. Whether it's friendly trash collection challenges or tree-planting with crypto onboarding, we want to create a powerful blend between the digital and real worlds.
Overall, we have six different activity categories. Check them out. 👇
Through our monthly UBI contributions to Platohedro, a local community, planting hundreds of trees, translating the ReFi Wiki into Spanish, hosting various educational events, and much more, we've already impacted our community. To stay on top of our work, follow us on Twitter (where we also share monthly recaps)!
Join our movement to regenerate the future!
BlogPost by: TerezaBizkova
