As the regenerative finance movement continues to expand, 2024 has been a transformative year for ReFi DAO and its global network of Local Nodes. Together, these decentralized, community-driven hubs are tackling some of the world’s most pressing challenges—climate change, social inequality, and ecosystem degradation—while pioneering innovative solutions tailored to their local contexts. Across regions as varied as the Mediterranean coastline, African farmland, Latin American rainforests, and European urban hubs, these nodes exchange knowledge and inspiration, showing how a global movement can empower meaningful action on the ground.

Empowering a new cohort of local nodes to spearhead regenerative finance efforts in their communities. As we celebrate their progress and look ahead, our dedication to fostering systemic change and sustainable impact continues to grow.

Regenerative economics, inspired by the work of John Fullerton, Herman Daly, and others, suggests our economy is a living system that can nurture our planet if implemented in the way. With the rise of web3, this concept has found new ground, leading to the birth of regenerative finance (ReFi). While still relatively new, ReFi has become a lively space filled with many projects, approaches, and actors looking to build more sustainable and inclusive economies.