If you want to start a local node in your community, be sure to read the first guide below with an emphasis on the section titled ‘Criteria’:

What is a ReFi Local Node?

The key takeaways from this guide are:

• You must be an experienced entrepreneur
• You cannot start a node alone, you need at least one other entrepreneur
• You both must have a long-term commitment to realize the vision of regeneration in your community
• You must be willing to meet with leaders across public, private and third sector institutions
• You must maintain all finances with transparent accountability (using a public ledger ideally)

Overview

We’ll provide a high-level overview of your first six months starting a local node, with a more detailed breakdown of each step in the guide below. Hosting regular events is the core function of a local node, with everything else building on top of the community that emerges from these gatherings.

1. Gather your team
2. Schedule your first event
3. Design a 12-month event schedule
4. Fundraise value-aligned capital
5. Map your current regenerative society
6. Co-create your Local Node canvas
7. Publish a Local Node lite paper and roadmap

<aside> 🗒️ These steps are just recommendations. It’s up to you as a local node leader to find the best route to building a regenerative society in your community. If there are more important activities and more valuable uses of your time, please do prioritize accordingly!

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