Regenerant Catalunya - Network Guidebook

This guidebook is for network coordinators and participating projects preparing for Phase 2: Network-Level Collective Governance.

Phase 2 Overview

In Phase 2 (January–February 2026), networks collectively govern funds using Web3 governance tools. This phase empowers networks to make decisions together while building capacity for ongoing bioregional finance infrastructure.

Funding Structure

€1,000 per project is allocated to network-level pools:

Miceli Social network: ~€6,000 collective pool
La Fundició / Keras Buti network: ~€5,000 collective pool

Total Phase 2 Funding: ~€11,000 (distributed across the two networks)

Why Network-Level Governance?

Builds capacity for ongoing bioregional finance infrastructure
Demonstrates practical value of Web3 tools for regenerative work
Creates portable, verifiable governance structures that can be reused
Strengthens network coordination and collective decision-making
Provides templates for other bioregions to replicate

Web3 Governance Tools

Governance Tools

Gardens

What it is: Conviction voting for community funding and governance
Use cases:
- Template for projects and volunteers
- Bounties and rewards distribution
- Community funding decisions
Website: gardens.1hive.org
Training: Covered in Workshop #4 (January 2026)

Multistakeholder Contracts

What it is: Smart contracts that enable multiple stakeholders to participate in governance
Use cases:
- Formalizing network agreements
- Defining roles and responsibilities
- Creating transparent decision-making structures

Finance Tools

Safe (Multisigs)

What it is: Multi-signature wallet for secure, transparent fund management
Use cases:
- Network treasury management
- Requiring multiple approvals for fund disbursements
- Transparent on-chain record of all transactions
Website: safe.global
Program Treasury: 0x91889ea97FeD05180fb5A70cB9570630f3C0Be77 (on Celo)
Training: Covered in Workshop #4 (January 2026)

Sarafu Network

What it is: Local currency and commitment pooling platform
Use cases:
- Creating local currency systems
- Commitment pooling for collective projects
- Strengthening local economic flows
Website: sarafu.network
Training: Covered in Workshop #4 (January 2026)

Cycles

What it is: Open clearing protocol for mutual credit and circular economy
Use cases:
- Enabling circular economy flows
- Mutual credit systems
- Clearing between network members
Website: cycles.so
Training: Covered in Workshop #4 (January 2026)

Collective Decision-Making Process

Step 1: Network Coordination Meeting

When: January 2026 (after Workshop #4)

Purpose:

Review Phase 2 funding structure
Discuss network priorities and needs
Explore which tools best fit your network’s context
Begin planning collective governance structure

Participants:

All projects in your network (Miceli Social or La Fundició / Keras Buti)
Network coordinators
ReFi Barcelona support team

Step 2: Tool Selection & Setup

Decisions to Make:

Which governance tools to use (Gardens, multistakeholder contracts, etc.)
Which finance tools to use (Safe, Sarafu, Cycles, etc.)
How to structure decision-making (voting thresholds, proposal processes, etc.)
Who will be signers/participants in governance structures

Support Available:

Technical setup assistance from ReFi Barcelona
Training and documentation for selected tools
Best practices from other networks

Step 3: Governance Structure Activation

When: End of February 2026

Activities:

Set up selected Web3 governance tools
Transfer Phase 2 funds to network governance structures
Test governance processes
Make first collective decisions

Deliverables:

Active governance structure managing network funds
Clear decision-making processes documented
First proposals and decisions recorded on-chain

Workshop Schedule

Workshop #4: Advanced Web3 Tools (per network)

When: January 2026
Format: Online, separate sessions for each network
Language: Spanish

Content:

Set appropriate expectations:
- Networks of significant size that manage resources
- Let’s manage our resources together!
How tools can be used for governance:
- Gardens — template for projects and volunteers, bounties and rewards
- Multistakeholder contracts
Finance tools:
- Safe (multisigs)
- Sarafu (local currency / commitment pooling)
- Cycles (open clearing protocol)

Project Deliverables:

Agree on which mechanisms to use to manage collective pool
Activate governance of funds

Workshop #5: BioFi and Beyond

When: January/February 2026
Format: Online
Language: Spanish

Content:

What is BioFi?
Long-term vision — how does it fit with what we are doing
Program as pilot
Building Bioregional Finance Infrastructure (BFFs)

Project Deliverable: Feedback

Network Coordination Best Practices

Communication

Regular Check-ins: Schedule regular network meetings to discuss priorities and decisions
Transparent Documentation: Document all decisions and proposals clearly
Inclusive Participation: Ensure all network members can participate in governance
Clear Processes: Define clear processes for proposals, voting, and fund disbursement

Decision-Making

Consensus-Building: Take time to build consensus before making decisions
Proposal Process: Define a clear process for submitting and reviewing proposals
Voting Thresholds: Set appropriate thresholds for different types of decisions
On-Chain Recording: Record all decisions on-chain for transparency

Fund Management

Transparent Treasury: Use Safe multisig or similar tools for transparent fund management
Clear Allocation Criteria: Define criteria for how funds will be allocated
Regular Reporting: Provide regular updates on fund usage and impact
Public Records: Maintain public, on-chain records of all transactions

Capacity Building

Knowledge Sharing: Share learnings and best practices within the network
Peer Learning: Learn from other networks’ experiences
Tool Mastery: Build expertise in selected Web3 tools
Future Planning: Use Phase 2 as a foundation for future rounds

Example Use Cases

Potential Focus Areas:

Supporting rural resilience projects across comarques
Funding collaborative initiatives between municipalities
Supporting ecological transition projects
Building capacity for bioregional governance

Potential Tools:

Gardens: For voting on project proposals and resource allocation
Safe: For secure treasury management with multiple signers
Sarafu: For local currency supporting rural economic flows

La Fundició / Keras Buti Network (~€5,000)