Crypto Altruism Podcast Episode 86 - ReFi DAO - Using Web3 to enable “regeneration for all”
In episode 86, we welcome John Ellison, Co-Founder of ReFi DAO, a founder-led start-up community on a mission to accelerate impact for people and planet. In this episode we discuss the principles and philosophy behind regenerative finance, the incredible ReFi Spring movement and some of the exciting projects and innovations to emerge from it, some of the most compelling ReFi use cases, the work being done by ReFi DAO to uplift builders, and much more.
Three Key Takeaways
Regenerative Finance (ReFi) is a confluence of two disciplines - regenerative economics and decentralized finance – which, together, can revolutionize how we look at traditional economic systems.
Money is technology which hasn’t changed in over 300 years. Yet, it is one of the most powerful coordination tools that can be redesigned to address some of humanity’s most pressing challenges through innovative use cases like natural asset-backed currencies.
Founders are the greatest point of leverage in Web3 and ReFi DAO is looking to bring the best founders in the world to Web3 to catalyze a new wave of planet-positive innovation
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Episode Time Stamps
02:35 - What was your “Ah hah” moment that got you excited about cryptocurrency and web3 in the beginning?
05:55 - Regenerative Finance can be a complicated concept as it is very far reaching and really challenges some of the conventional thinking on finance and economics. So, how would you explain ReFi to someone who isn’t as familiar with the principles of a regenerative economy or Web3?
08:20 - Your website has the tagline of “Regeneration for all”. Can you give listeners a high-level overview of ReFi DAO and the work you are doing?
12:40 - On your website, you mention how you have partnered with ReFi Spring to cultivate over 50 local startup communities in marginalized regions of the globe. I’d love to learn more about this.
18:20 - Are there any specific ReFi projects that you see as leading the way in the ReFi movement that you’d like to share?
22:50 – What are your thoughts on the current market cycle and how it has impacted the ReFi space?
25:15 - I understand that a big part of your mission is empowering Founders, and one of the ways you do this is through your Founders Circles. Please tell me more about this.
28:40 - Do you have any stories you’d like to share about the successes or projects that have emerged from the Founders Circles?
34:05 - If you could highlight one compelling ReFi use case for the ReFi skeptic, what would it be and why?
37:15 - What’s the best way for listeners to learn more and get involved with ReFi DAO?
38:50 - To wrap things up, if you could name one thing that excites you most about the social impact potential of web3, what would it be and why?
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DISCLAIMER
While we may discuss specific web3 projects or cryptocurrencies on this podcast, please do not take any of this as investment advice, and please make sure to do your own research on potential investment opportunities, or any opportunity. We host a variety of guests on this podcast with the sole purpose of highlighting the social impact use cases of this technology. That being said, Crypto Altruism does not endorse any of these projects, and we recognize that, since this is an emerging sector, some may be operating in regulatory grey areas, and as such, we cannot confirm their legality in the jurisdictions in which they operate, especially as it pertains to decentralized finance protocols. So, before getting involved with any project, it’s important that you do your own research and confirm the legality of the project. More available HERE.
