Introduction

ReFi DAO is a network society dedicated to regenerating the Earth by leveraging Web3 technologies, regenerative finance (ReFi), and mission-driven communities.

This Community Covenant is a foundational document that reflects ReFi DAO’s shared principles, values, and commitments. It serves as a guide for our collective actions and relationships, ensuring that every member contributes meaningfully to our mission. Signing and agreeing to this covenant is a declaration of alignment with ReFi DAO’s mission, vision, and values, and a commitment to uphold the principles that make this community thrive. By working together under this shared framework, we aspire to co-create a thriving, inclusive, and regenerative future.

1. Vision & Mission

ReFi DAO was born out of a shared recognition: the world is facing unprecedented ecological and social challenges. We need new thinking, new solutions, and new systems. By weaving together the power of advanced technology, regenerative finance, and community collaboration, we aspire to co-create a new paradigm.

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Vision: A Network Society to Regenerate the Earth.

In the face of cascading global challenges, we do not despair. We envision a regenerative paradigm. A transformative future where community, finance, and technology work in synergy towards ecological and social harmony.

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Mission: Building a global regenerative economy, rooted in local communities.

ReFi DAO’s mission is to regenerate the Earth by catalysing regenerative economies at local, bioregional, and global scale. To get there, we aim to scale the Regenerative Finance (ReFi) movement and empower communities in co-creating a future rooted in social equity, economic opportunity, and ecological restoration.

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2. Values, Vibes & Culture

  1. Empowerment & Continuous Learning:

    We equip one another with knowledge, tools, and resources, embrace action over perfection, and nurture curiosity, adaptability, and personal development. We foster mentorship, mutual support, and a shared commitment to collective progress.

  2. Gratitude, Hope & Action:

    We cultivate gratitude for what we have, hope for what we can achieve, and decisive action to realize our goals. We build in public, value constructive feedback, and promote transparency.

  3. Trust, Transparency & Collaboration:

    We actively work to establish trust and build strong social bonds within our community. Honesty, integrity, verifiability, and open collaboration guide our work together.

  4. Decentralized & Adaptive Governance:

    We embrace principles that balance autonomy and coordination, global and local. Emphasizing do-ocracy, local sovereignty, modularity, and pluralism, we encourage all members to shape the ecosystem’s future. We aim for optimistic and consent-based governance, empowering action and leadership while maintaining clear accountability and inclusive input.

  5. Regenerative Leadership & Culture of Care:

    Leadership is fluid, non-hierarchical, and responsive to context. We aim to blend structured roles with a culture of care, encouraging innovation, celebrating diversity, and continuously refining our collective approach.

  6. Joy, Creativity & Playfulness:

    We cultivate a vibrant and inclusive culture of positivity, joy, and mutual encouragement. Playfulness and creativity are encouraged to spark bold ideas, embrace experimentation, and foster collective learning.

3. Network Structure

ReFi DAO operates as a decentralized network of interconnected structures and initiatives, each playing a distinct role in advancing our shared mission and vision. The network structure aims to balance autonomy and collaboration, decentralization and alignment, enabling diverse contributions while ensuring cohesive progress toward the DAO’s collective goals.

  1. ReFi DAO Global: The connective coordination body for the global network, providing strategic development, operational support, and alignment across the ecosystem. Core Stewards, the Source Lead, and Contributors & Advisors collaborate to nurture the network’s growth, steward financial and operational resources, and ensure alignment with ReFi DAO’s mission and vision.
  2. Local Nodes: Autonomous and self-governing, Local Nodes are place-based communities that explore, implement, and innovate regenerative finance solutions within their regional contexts. While operating independently, they align with ReFi DAO’s broader mission, values, and charter and participate in the global network by fostering collaboration, sharing knowledge, and reporting transparently on their progress and impact.
  3. Network Initiatives: Independent projects, working groups, or guilds that bring specialized focus and innovation to the DAO’s mission. Examples include the ReFi Podcast and Prosperity Passport. While autonomous, Network Initiatives maintain coherence with the broader network, contribute unique value, and align with shared principles.
  4. Network Members: Entry-level members who join ReFi DAO by signing this covenant, signaling their alignment with its mission, vision, and values. Members engage informally by participating in discussions, staying informed, and providing feedback. They may also support the DAO’s sustainability through contributions such as donations or voluntary efforts, with the opportunity to take on more active roles as they deepen their involvement.