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ReFi Generation
by Cash Upton
ReFi Generation explores the new frontier of regenerative finance and the community mindset that gives local actions a global reach. We talk to experts and leaders in the field while examining how the ingenuity of ReFi can help bring environmental and humanitarian efforts into the next generation.
Episodes
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Ep. 24 The Current: Local Currency with Chris Hewitt
Greetings and welcome back to ReFi Generation! Thank you listeners for your patience, after I got married last year, I took a break for a bit. Have no fear, we are back at it and will be releasing episodes regularly again! Today we talk local currency with Chris Hewitt, founder of Hudson Valley...
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Ep. 23 RECs & Blockchain Tech with Nathalie Capati of Jasmine Energy
Today we get REC’d, and explore the innovative way Jasmine Energy is pairing the renewable energy credit market, aka RECs, with blockchain technology. Nathalie brings a wealth of knowledge around the renewable energy space and is an excellent bridge between the traditional and the cutting edge....
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Ep. 22 Transforming the Carbon Market with Jeremy Epstein of Open Forest Protocol
Today we go into the forest with Jeremy Epstein, head of growth for Open Forrest Protocol. To put it simply, Open Forrest Protocol is a registry and issuer of carbon credits. Jeremy has a background as a lawyer and gives an inspiring take on how blockchain technology is applicable for solving the...
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Ep. 21 Carbon Markets & Blockchain with Marcus Aurelius from Klima DAO
Welcome back from our summer break! Marcus Aurelius from Klima DAO joins us to discuss how blockchain technology can revolutionize the carbon offset market. Marcus has a background in data science and data engineering and is passionate about leveraging data to solve problems and make better...
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Ep. 20 Community Currencies for Economic Regeneration with Scott Morris
In today’s episode we talk with Scott Morris, AKA the Token Jedi. Scott graduated from college with an interdisciplinary degree in political economics amidst the great financial crisis of 2008. What followed is a captivating story of Scott researching and implementing place-based initiatives,...
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Ep. 19 Financing Impact with Maex Ament of WithEarth.xyz
In today’s episode we talk with Maex Ament of WithEarth.xyz & Centrifuge. Having vast experience leveraging technology to fundraise and create positive impact, Maex is a bridge between web3 and the climate space. Centrifuge tokenizes real world assets and puts them on the blockchain. Some…
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Ep. 18 Sovereign Nature Initiative: Funding Conservation & Biodiversity
In today’s episode we talk with Alessandro Mazzi from Sovereign Nature Initiative. Ale was a joy to talk with and is a wealth of knowledge. He is getting his PHD researching the influence of law on the capacity of human and wildlife to coexist. Sovereign Nature Initiative works in biodiversity...
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Ep. 17 Kingfishers Media Regenerating Knowledge
I love this episode with Will T. from Kingfishers Media LLC because Will is passionate about regenerative knowledge around community building initiatives. Kingfishers Media provides educational tools and resources for starting a business in Web3. They are a bridge to help onboard people and to…
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Ep. 16 Public Goods Funding with QZ from Clr.fund
In today’s episode, QZ gives us a refreshing look at the ETH London conference, what the blockchain space is like in Singapore, and the quadratic funding mechanism of Clr.fund Clr.fund has a permissionless quadratic funding tool, primarily focussed now on retroactive public goods funding, QZ...
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Ep. 15 Crypto Commons Association with Giulio Quarta
Today we dive into different economic models with Guilio Quarta from Crypto Commons association. Guilio, having a background in sociology, has been studying alternative practices of organizing and assigning value. This has caused Guilio to lean into the “Blockchain for good” space. What I...
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Ep. 14 BASIN Protocol is Building Nature's Balance Sheet
In today’s episode I have the pleasure of interviewing TMO of BASIN Protocol for a third time. TMO, AKA Thomas Morgan, having spent the majority of his career in commercial real estate, is the bridge we need for real world assets coming on chain. TMO discusses the nuances of nature being on the...
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Ep. 13 Leaky Weirs with Will Masters from Ogallala Life
Join us as Will Masters from Ogallala Life discusses how regenerative finance can breathe life back into landscapes. Will doesn't just talk theory, he and his team are actively building methods of landscape hydrologic restoration on the ground at the Wildcat Bluff Nature Center in the Texas...
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Ep. 12 Live @ ETH Denver
Join us live at the Ethereum Denver conference! The pulse of the conference is vibrant, and there is a resounding narrative of regerneration. We are joined with Alan Ransil of Filecoin Green & William Skinner of Helios. A thing to note, the ETH Denver podcast studio had software to mute the...
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Ep. 11 Let's Grow Treegens w/ Jimi Cohen
Let's Grow! This episode is an exploration of purpose, passion, and planting. I sit with Jimi Cohen to discuss the monumental vision of Let's Grow DAO and Treegens, aiming to integrate positive environmental actions with blockchain tools for onboarding. This conversation explores the encouraging...
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Ep. 10 Alternun: Earth is the Original Bank
This episode just might blow your mind and cause a massive paradigm shift in your concept of gold mining. Jose Santiago & Noach Kettler join us from Alternun, and share with us the potential of "digital exploirtation" for gold mining. Alternun is a Columbia based ReFi project that is leveraging...
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Ep. 9 Global Reforestation Efforts with Silvi Protocol
Today we get inspired by the global reforestation initiative with Djimo Serodio of Silvi. Djimo shares how his journey through agricultural technologies and environmental science education has culminated in the Silvi Protocol. This episode sheds light on the critical role of indigenous tree...
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Ep. 8 Taking the Green Pill with Kevin Owocki
In this episode we showcase the potential of regenerative finance with none other than Kevin Owaki, the trailblazing founder of Gitcoin and host of the Green Pill podcast. We dive into how blockchain can redefine our economic landscape and impact environmental and humanitarian efforts. Gitcoin's...
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Ep. 7 $Earth with Utkarsh Patel: A Token for Ecosystem Regeneration
Today we explore a regenerative finance token, $Earth, with Utkarsh Patel , whose expertise in environmental sciences and economics helps us dissect the transformative potential of digital currencies. Utkarsh was at COP28 in Dubai and shares his insights from the conference, one being that there...
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Ep. 6 Ecological Benefits Framework with Douglas Gayeton from The Lexicon
In this episode with Douglas Gayeton of The Lexicon we explore the nuances of regenerative agriculture and the lessons gleaned from the organic movement's pitfalls. We discuss The Lexicon's forward-thinking activator model, developed alongside Google, to create a universal framework for…
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Ep. 5 ReFi Medellin & Topl with Tereza Bízková
In this episode we discuss the potential of blockchain for social good with Teresa Bízková, ecosystem communications manager at Topl and the founder of ReFi Medellín. Tereza and I disucss how blockchain is not just about cryptocurrencies, but a tool for real-world impact, fostering financial...
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Ep. 4 Funding the Commons with Beth McCarthy
In today's episode we explore the future of public goods funding with Beth McCarthy, my old UC Berkeley comrade and a big player in the regenerative finance space. Our dive into Funding the Commons illuminates creative infrastructure being built that is helping secure funding and reward impact in...
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Ep. 3 Exploring the Future of Public Goods Funding with Sophia Dew
In today's episode with Sophia Dew we dive into the future of public goods funding and explore the Public Goods Network, Gitcoin, and Funding the Commons. Sophia illuminates their collective efforts to develop a more transparent and efficient system for funding public goods. We discuss…
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Ep. 2 ReFi Panel with Traditional Dream Factory, Avano & Hypercerts
Ever dreamt of a world where finance fuels regeneration instead of depletion? That's what our guests TeRex, Sam, and Sophia Dew aim to create and we’re lucky enough to hear about their innovative projects on today's episode. We delve into the intriguing world of the Traditional Dream Factory, a...
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Ep. 1 White Buffalo Land Trust with Kyle Sullivan
Ever wondered how blockchain technology can support regenerative farming? Join us as we explore the fascinating intersection of regenerative agriculture and innovative tech with our guest, Kyle Sullivan, Director of Marketing and Communications at White Buffalo Land Trust. Kyle takes us on a...
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ReFi Generation explores the new frontier of regenerative finance and the community mindset that gives local actions a global reach. We talk to experts and leaders in the field while examining how the ingenuity of ReFi can help bring environmental and humanitarian efforts into the next generation.
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Cash Upton
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ReFi Generation explores the new frontier of regenerative finance and the community mindset that gives local actions a global reach. We talk to experts and leaders in the field while examining how the ingenuity of ReFi can help bring environmental and humanitarian efforts into the next generation.
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