[2508 Grant] Fund the NetX State platform MVP on Rootstock and support the first two local node activations representing Rootstock

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1. Project Name & Description
ROOTSTOCK ReFI:
Fund the NetX State platform MVP on Rootstock and support the first two local node activations representing Rootstock.

NetX State is a social network connecting regenerative communities, startups, and VCs through decentralized technology and Web3 governance. Each local node activates circular economies in its bioregion, backed by assets, participation, and regenerative impact — improving environmental, economic, and social outcomes. These activations also showcase Bitcoin and Rootstock as foundations for open, inclusive, and sustainable local economies.

This proposal seeks funding to launch the first version of the Regenerative Governance Platform on Rootstock (RSK), and to support two upcoming NetX State activations in Q4 2025: Edge City Patagonia and Devconnect Buenos Aires. Built with WakeUp Labs, the MVP will coordinate local DAOs managing tokenized RWAs and channel BTCFi flows into real-world impact.

2. Team Background

  • Gabriel Calvo (Co-founder): Legal-tech and decentralized governance expert, advisor on Special Economic Zones (SEZs) across Latin America.

  • Franz Tuñez (Co-founder): Ecosystem architect and LATAM lead in regenerative governance.

  • Juan Pablo Zaninetti:Tokenomics architect with experience in incentive-aligned crypto models.

  • Tom Crowder: Biz developer & social innovator, creator of youth hubs & surf/skate amenities, former Secretary of Tourism, Sports & Culture, shaping regenerative futures. Ex Red Bull, Apple & Surf Lakes LATAM.

  • Glauber Bannwart: CTO with background in full-stack and blockchain infra.

  • Ana Paula Pujador: Community Manager.

  • WakeUp Labs: Technical Partner (former RSK team), leading Rootstock integration and smart contract development.

:white_check_mark: Legal compliance: NetX State is incorporated as a legal entity with KYB/AML policies in place, ensuring compatibility with Rootstock DAO standards.

3. Total Grant Amount
Total: $60,000 USD

4. Milestones

4.1 Milestone 1 – Market Research, Product Design, and Architecture Definition
$12,500 USD – 4 weeks
Foundational preparation and definitions for the proper development of the regenerative governance platform (v1) on Rootstock, including market research, product design (Figma wireframes), and architecture definition.

Deliverables:

  • Figma Wireframes.

  • Technical Architecture definition document.

  • Market Research.

4.2 Milestone 2 – Core & Smart Contracts Development
$12,500 USD – 4 weeks

  • Governance & Treasury Contracts.

  • Back end & core modules development.

  • Design and deployment of the governance and treasury framework for NetX State’s regenerative nodes.

  • Includes DAO voting mechanisms, treasury allocation logic.

  • Ensures compatibility with Rootstock standards and allows for modular adaptation, extension, or creation as needed.

Deliverables:

  • Governance contract deployed on Rootstock Testnet.

  • Treasury contract functional on Testnet.

  • DAO voting mechanism (proposal creation and execution) tested with mock data.

4.3 Milestone 3 – Front-End Development, Production Rollout, and QA
$12,500 USD – 4 weeks

Web Platform MVP

  • Development of a functional web platform integrating the governance UI, treasury dashboards, and RBTC staking interface.

  • Full connection between front-end and deployed smart contracts on Rootstock.

  • Focus on usability, performance, and compatibility with Rootstock tools.

Quality Assurance
QA process to identify and eliminate visible bugs across the platform before rollout.

Deliverables:

  • Fully functional MVP frontend connected to Rootstock Mainnet.

  • Beta version of user and technical documentation, including architecture overview.

  • Public announcement and walkthrough published via Rootstock communication channels (e.g., blog, X, or community call).

  • Completed QA checklist with resolved issues logged and tracked.

:link: Original scope: [WakeUp Labs - Technical Development Document v4]

4.4 Milestone 4 – Representation at Edge City Patagonia
$15,000 USD – 4 weeks

First Use Case

  • Initial implementation and live testing of the regenerative governance platform.

  • Collection of real feedback and execution of fixes or adjustments based on usage.

NetX State House

  • Hosting of a dedicated space with community members and guests.

  • Talks and workshops on Bitcoin, Rootstock, ReFi, and related topics.

Community Support

  • Scholarships and subsidized invitations for Rootstock community members and the broader collective.

KPIs

  • At least 201 participants throughout the residency.

  • Coworking/residence space active with 25 simultaneous participants.

  • Delivery of 4 weekly talks & workshops to introduce RootStock and Prototyping the Platform.

  • Delivery of 2 Community events: one opening asado and a closing party of the ReGen Hub.

  • Collection of user feedback reports and platform improvement notes.

4.5 Milestone 5 – Representation at DevConnect Argentina
$7,500 USD – 2 weeks

Second Use Case

  • Shorter but more intensive implementation in Buenos Aires during DevConnect.

  • Targeted engagement with a select group of high-impact participants.

Community Engagement

  • Curated talks and activities highlighting Rootstock, regenerative governance, and the ReFi movement.

  • Networking opportunities with developers, partners, and ecosystem builders.

KPIs

  • Participation of at least 200 attendees across all activities.

  • Organization of one curated panel on the Platform experience at Edge City Patagonia, presented in the ReGen Hub during DevConnect.

  • Organization of one hands-on workshop on the Platform in the ReGen Hub at DevConnect.

  • Feedback gathered from targeted participants to guide refinement and future iterations of the platform.

  • Media and community coverage of the activations, published through Rootstock and NetX State channels to ensure ecosystem visibility.

Note: While the milestones are numbered, it’s important to note that overlap or parallel execution between them is entirely possible.

5. Timeline

  • Q3-Q4 2025: Milestone 1, 2, 3 – Platform development on Rootstock.

  • Q4 2025: Milestone 4 – Edge City Residency.

  • Q4 2025: Milestone 5 – DevConnect Residency.

6. Technical Specs :hammer_and_wrench:

  • Smart contracts on Rootstock using Solidity.

  • Modular DAO architecture designed for scalability.

  • Integration-ready with BTCFi protocols.

  • Support for rBTC, rifUSD, DOC and USDT.

:link: [WakeUp Labs - Technical Development Document v4]

7. Value Prop for Rootstock :seedling:
NetX State was created to provide a real governance layer for regenerative nodes across LATAM bioregions — connecting global startups, VCs, and impact investors to freely exchange and collaborate. By integrating Bitcoin and Rootstock as foundational technologies, the platform enables these collective actors to coordinate tokenized assets, community treasuries, and BTCFi flows into tangible impact.

The ultimate goal is to cultivate a cosmo-local marketplace for regenerative value creation, where capital and communities align to leave places and lives better than before.

There is currently no infrastructure that directly connects regenerative communities with decentralized governance and crypto capital. NetX State fills this gap, becoming Rootstock’s and Bitcoin’s entry point into Regenerative Finance and the emerging Network State movement.

This proposal funds the MVP development while ensuring Rootstock’s presence in two high-profile events — Edge City Patagonia and DevConnect Argentina — positioning it at the heart of ReFi with real adoption, strategic visibility, and global narrative leadership.

8. Ecosystem Benefits

  • New developments on Rootstock: Launching the first digital governance platform for regenerative economies within the Rootstock ecosystem — a new category of infrastructure.

  • User onboarding: Bringing in new users through LATAM-based hubs, where local communities, startups, and investors directly interact with Rootstock-powered governance.

  • ReFi leadership: Positioning Rootstock and Bitcoin at the entry point to Regenerative Finance and Network States, a space still fragmented and without a clear market leader.

  • Developer & partner activation: Hosting Web3 residencies (Edge City Patagonia + DevConnect Buenos Aires) for hands-on collaboration, building tools, and testing governance models on Rootstock.

  • Visibility & adoption: Strategic co-marketing, storytelling from the ground, and high-profile representation at international ReFi and Web3 events — ensuring Rootstock is seen as a central player in the global regenerative finance narrative.

9. Grant KPIs Aligned with Rootstock Collective

  • Platform Launch: Regenerative Governance Platform MVP + core smart contracts deployed on Rootstock Mainnet.

  • User Onboarding: 200+ new users onboarded through LATAM-based regenerative hubs.

  • ReFi Use Cases: First live implementations of ReFi governance and BTCFi flows on Rootstock during Edge City Patagonia or DevConnect Argentina.

  • Community Engagement: At least 8 Rootstock-focused talks, workshops, or panels highlighting ReFi and Network States.

  • Developer Activation: 15+ developers and partners engaged through hands-on Web3 residencies.

  • Ecosystem Visibility: Minimum 3 official Rootstock features (blog posts, X threads, or community calls) documenting milestones.

  • Global Positioning: Representation of Rootstock at 2 high-profile international events, positioning it as a core player in the ReFi and Network State movement, with scope in Argentina and LATAM.

10. Demo and GitHub repo
Current Demo: https://v0-netx-state-platform.vercel.app/
The full version will be released at the end of Milestone 1. (At least figma demo).

Video Pitch:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ComtDEiORQ0&t=2s

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At WakeUp Labs we support this initiative and we are proud to have been chosen as the partner in charge of the technical implementation. As official builders, continuing to collaborate with the RSK ecosystem is truly rewarding.
In addition, having Rootstock represented at such meaningful events driven entirely by the collective rather than the core Rootstock team is, in our view, a very valuable achievement and an important first step in the right direction.

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Hey NetX team, thank you for submitting this proposal :raising_hands:
I’ve gone through it and had a couple of comments and quick questions:

  • The total request of $60k feels on the higher end for an MVP stage. Could you help us understand how you sized the amounts, especially the $15k for Edge City Patagonia and $7.5k for DevConnect?

  • From our side, we usually see product-focused MVP milestones closer to max 25K. Do you see a path to streamline costs or phase the events separately?

  • Lastly, how do you envision measuring Rootstock-specific adoption and not just general ReFi participation during these activations?

Looking forward to your clarifications!

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Hi Tamara, thank you for reviewing the proposal and for your comments. I´m Franz co-founder of NetX State with Gabriel Changuito.

We respond point by point:

1) About the budget
The $35,000 allocated to the “MVP” actually corresponds to the development of a functional platform on Mainnet, with smart contracts deployed, backend, frontend, and complete QA. It is not a demo, but an operational version ready to onboard users, record on-chain transactions, and manage community treasuries from day one.
The scope was defined together with WakeUp Labs, prioritizing a minimum viable but useful reach for real field testing.
If the amount represents a barrier, we are open to reviewing the scope and presenting an optimized version within the margins the community considers reasonable.

2) About specific Rootstock adoption
We will measure concrete indicators:

  • New addresses and wallets created.

  • On-chain transactions from the platform (payments, votes, treasuries).

  • Technical training on ecosystem tools (rBTC, DOC, rifUSD, contracts).

  • Dissemination of experiences through relevant ecosystem channels.

3) About the $22,500 for Edge City Patagonia and DevConnect Buenos Aires
These funds are intended for the first functional activations of the MVP to measure adoption and for the promotion and expansion of Rootstock in local and global regenerative communities.

Edge City Patagonia – $15,000
Allocation:

  • $10,000 – Rootstock Collective Scholarships
    4 full scholarships for Rootstock community members with a speaker/builder profile. Each grantee will actively participate in the ReGen Hub, leading a weekly talk about Rootstock and supporting in the prototyping of the platform.
    (Includes premium double accommodation, breakfast, access to all activities, and tickets for the full month of Edge City).

  • $3,000 – Brand Awareness & Community
    Actions to strengthen Rootstock’s visibility:

    • Production of audiovisual content (talks, interviews, impact capsules).

    • Presence at Edge City events and activities.

    • On-site diffusion materials and signage.

  • $2,000 – Operations & Community Treasury

    • Coordination, management, adoption reports, and documentation of learnings.

    • Coffee breaks and activity logistics.

    • Community treasury in multisig on Rootstock, aimed at funding proposals emerging during the residency (e.g., local impact micro-projects).

Expected results (already stated in the Proposal):

  • +200 participants in ReGen Hub activities.

  • Active coworking/residency space with 25 simultaneous participants.

  • 4 weekly talks & workshops about Rootstock + platform.

  • 2 community events (opening barbecue and closing of the residency).

  • Collection of user feedback and recommendations to iterate the platform.

DevConnect Buenos Aires – $7,500
Objective: to showcase Rootstock’s potential as governance infrastructure in the most relevant global Web3 context in Argentina, connecting the international ReFi community with local actors.

Allocation:

  • $3,000 – Rootstock Collective Scholarships
    1 full scholarship for a Rootstock community member with a speaker/builder profile.
    The grantee will actively participate in the ReGen Hub at DevConnect, leading talks/workshops about Rootstock and supporting the platform’s practical adoption.
    (Includes accommodation during DevConnect, access to all activities, and active participation in the Hub).

  • $2,500 – Brand Awareness & Community
    Visibility and positioning actions for Rootstock:

    • Production of audiovisual content (interviews, capsules, coverage of talks).

    • Brand presence in the ReGen Hub and territorial activities.

    • On-site diffusion materials and signage.

    • Active participation in the ReGen Hub @ DevConnect: talks, workshops, and panels with local and global speakers, positioning Rootstock as infrastructure for regenerative governance.

  • $2,000 – Operations & Community Treasury

    • Coordination, management, and documentation of activities.

    • Coffee breaks and logistics of workshops/panels.

    • Community treasury in multisig on Rootstock, to fund a community micro-market that will purchase agroecological products from across the country to foster their economies and bring them closer to Web3.

    • Bioregional walk and tree planting (investment in native trees) at the Buenos Aires Natural Reserve, in collaboration with the City Government’s sustainability areas.

    • Visit and collaboration at the community garden run by the women of Villa Rodrigo Bueno, including a workshop on onboarding to Web3, Bitcoin, and Rootstock.

Expected results:

  • +200 participants in ReGen Hub activities during DevConnect.

  • 1 central panel on Edge City Patagonia and Rootstock.

  • 1 hands-on workshop on platform usage (DAO, treasuries, votes, rBTC flows).

  • Strengthened alliances with NGOs, local communities, and global Web3 actors.

  • Direct feedback from key participants to iterate the platform.

  • Audiovisual coverage disseminated through Rootstock and NetX State channels.

In summary
The proposal does not seek only visibility, but concrete adoption. It is a strategy for technical and community validation, with Rootstock as the base infrastructure for regenerative governance.

We chose to build on Rootstock because we believe Bitcoin can be much more than a store of value: it can become a strategic source of financing for regenerative development in Latin America. This platform aims to open that operational channel, connecting BTCFi with physical infrastructure, community networks, and living territories.

As Bitcoin’s market power grows, so does the urgency to direct it towards sustainable, resilient, and regenerative ways of life. NetX State proposes exactly that: bringing Bitcoin down to earth to coordinate real impact — with traceability, transparency, and open technology. And we believe Rootstock is uniquely positioned to lead that wave, establishing itself as the bridge between the Bitcoin ecosystem and regenerative finance in the Global South.

Thank again you for the feedback. We remain available to continue adjusting the proposal according to what the community considers best.

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We’ve reviewed the docs and see that this reflects the compelling concept of a “Network State.” We would love to support this initiative as a valuable experiment of these innovative ideas. The timeline and overarching vision, to create circular urbanism in Argentina and encourage the government to lead the establishment of a Special Economic Zone for Regenerative Innovation, represent a meaningful step in expanding Bitcoin’s societal utility beyond a store of value.

Regarding the 2030 plan to launch a node in Calamuchita Valley: Will it primarily attract new residents or focus on the existing local population? If new residents, what incentives or infrastructure will retain them and ensure active governance participation? How will sustained engagement be maintained and voter fatigue prevented? The team mentioned tokenizing common assets, does this include carbon credits, and how will other environmental assets be integrated, verified, and utilized within the ecosystem?

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Thank you for sharing the proposal :folded_hands: We’ve put together a SWOT analysis on our side, and a few risks stood out — namely the unclear “rBTC staking” terminology, the absence of an audit plan, and the relatively heavy allocation of budget to events versus product delivery. Could you share your perspective on how you plan to mitigate these points?

Here’s the access to our latest analysis created alongside with @Kaf_StableLab : Technical Analysis Doc

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Thank you Curia Team for your support and for recognizing the potential of our proposal as a true regenerative Network State. Your observations are spot-on, and we’re excited to move forward together with Rootstock.

Regarding the specifics on Calamuchita and our roadmap, some details are under NDA, but we’d be glad to share more in a private meeting. Reach out!

As stated for us, Bitcoin is a strategic pillar in building a new regenerative civilization — and we know this is just a beginning.

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Thank you for conducting the SWOT analysis; it helps us improve our proposal, provide clarity, and align objectives.

Taking into account the SWOT analysis and your comments, here are our clarifications and relevant adjustments in (1) Technical Aspects, (2) Events, and (3) Team:

  1. Technical Aspects

Audit Plan
For this V1, we will conduct internal audits proportional to the TVL managed, ensuring secure deployment while keeping the budget aligned with the MVP scope. External audits are planned for later stages, once adoption grows and the TVL justifies the investment.

Contract Standards
The MVP will leverage existing, audited frameworks (OpenZeppelin Governor + Timelock) instead of building fully custom contracts. The originality of our approach lies in applying these proven standards to Rootstock’s ReFi use cases, ensuring both reliability and faster time-to-market.

rBTC Staking Clarification
We have removed all references to rBTC staking from the technical proposal — it was a terminology error. What we do plan is to ensure that the platform is fully compatible with key Rootstock ecosystem assets, including rBTC, DoC, MoC, RIF, and rifUSD, as outlined above:

/quote: Support for rBTC, rifUSD, DOC, and USDT0.

  1. Team Visibility
    We fixed Franz’s broken link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/francisco-tu%C3%B1ez/

  2. Events

Regen Haus by Rootstock at Edge City Patagonia – $11,250 (previously $15,000) to fund 3 Rootstock Collective Scholarships (instead of 4), which still include premium double accommodation, breakfast, Edge entrance tickets, and full access to all activities. This amount also includes an operational reserve for our coordination efforts.

This reallocation is based on a detailed timeline analysis in relation to the platform development milestones and the start of Edge City (October 18th — exactly one month away).

We propose that these three ambassadors be active members of either the Rootstock Core team or the Collective.

The main objective throughout the month is to accelerate progress on Milestone 1 – Market Research, Product Design, and Architecture Definition, taking full advantage of the presence of global leaders from Edge City, ReFi DAO, ReFi Coordination, AgroForestDAO, and other key actors from the ReFi/Regen ecosystem.

Additionally, raising awareness about the Rootstock community will be central. Through talks, shared experiences, and workshops, both our team and the selected scholars will have the opportunity to present at our Regen Hub and throughout Edge City Patagonia — a valuable opportunity to bridge the ReFi-Regen ecosystem with Rootstock and Bitcoin.

New Expected Results:

  • +201 participants in ReGen Hub activities.

  • Active coworking/residency space with 25 simultaneous participants.

  • 2 weekly talks & workshops about Rootstock + platform.

  • 1 community event (opening barbecue and closing of the residency).

  • Collection of ReFi leaders’ feedback and recommendations to iterate the platform.

  • Audiovisual coverage disseminated through Rootstock and NetX State channels.

In Summary
Adjusting the proposal according to the SWOT analysis has strengthened the connection between platform development and the upcoming events, which not only generate brand awareness and community building for NetX State and Rootstock, but also serve as an opportunity to connect the ReFi-Regen ecosystem with Rootstock and Bitcoin.

Also, and not less important, the budget has been reduced from $60,000 to $48,750

Funds Per Milestone:

  • M1 – $12.5k

  • M2 – $12.5k

  • M3 – $12.5k

  • M4 – $11,250k (previously 15k)

  • M5 – $0k (previously 7.5k)

Thankss Rootockstokerrss! :seedling:

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Hello everyone, Johnatan from E-co.lab here.

I’ve been following this proposal and the in-depth discussion in the comments with great interest. I’m incredibly impressed not only by the vision of the project but also by your team’s transparent and collaborative approach to community feedback.

As a founder also building open-source infrastructure for the Regenerative Finance (ReFi) & Real World Assets (RWA) space, I wanted to express my strong support for this initiative. I believe that developing robust, on-chain governance platforms specifically for regenerative economies is a fundamental pillar for the entire global ReFi movement.

Your focus on bringing these principles to the Bitcoin ecosystem via Rootstock is vital work. It’s clear that you’re tackling the hard problems of real-world implementation and community activation, which is something we deeply respect.

We need more foundational projects like NetX State. Wishing you the best of luck with the proposal. This is exactly the kind of initiative the entire Web3 space should be supporting.

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Muchas Gracias Johnatan, for your words and for following our journey so closely!

We appreciate your support and the resonance you bring as a fellow builder in the ReFi & RWA space. It means a lot to us that you recognize both the vision, the process and collaboration with the community that we want to do as NetX State.

We also agree with you that developing solid governance infrastructure is not only a technical challenge but also a cultural foundation for regenerative economies. Again, for us bringing this to Bitcoin through Rootstock is our way of ensuring that these values are anchored in our base layer.

We would love to explore synergies with ecolab and learn from each other as we move forward.

With gratitude and excitement for what’s ahead!

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Hi NetX State team,

Thank you for your proposal and for your revisions based on the initial feedback. We ourselves have had our fingers in the ReFi space, so we find the vision you paint quite exciting. We also know the team over at WakeUp Labs and can vouch for their work.

While the project’s potential is clear and we understand that ample backing could be the differentiator between achieving traction or not, the revised budget is as tamlerner mentions still significantly higher than what is typically distributed for MVP grants. Do you think there is any way to reconsider the scope to align with a budget closer to the $25,000 mark as an MVP to be built on? Another idea could be to unlock grant payments as milestones are achieved to a satisfactory level.

On another note, we again appreciate the vision painted in the Value Prop section, but would like to understand more practically how you see value flowing from this ReFi ecosystem back to Rootstock. Could you please elaborate on the potential ROI and how you see this proposal and its subsequent growth eventually contribute to Rootstock/the DAO from a monetary perspective?

Thank you!

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First of all, thank you so much for taking the time to read through our proposal and share your thoughts — it truly means a lot to us.
Here’s our response:

On the MVP Scope and Budget

We appreciate the suggestion to adjust the scope to a $25,000 framework, but at this stage, we prefer to keep the proposal as originally presented. This version of the MVP represents a fully functional operational base — not a demo or mockup. It is the starting point for launching territorial pilots and attracting additional funding from grants, impact funds, and other strategic allies.

The scope was carefully defined together with WakeUp Labs to balance technical feasibility, real-world usability, and strategic projection. It also underwent a SWOT analysis that validated its solidity as a foundational phase. Reducing the scope would compromise our ability to test key hypotheses in real contexts, including governance, on-chain traceability, and community adoption.

That said, we understand the importance of efficient use of funds, and we are open to structuring deliverables by milestones to ensure visibility, transparency, and quality control throughout each development phase.

On the Value Flow Back to Rootstock

Our core thesis is that regenerative and territorial impact can only scale through public and decentralized infrastructure. Rootstock enables that over Bitcoin, providing both a strong monetary foundation and a mission-aligned ethos.

The ROI we propose for Rootstock/DAO includes:

  • Direct adoption: new wallets, on-chain transactions, and community treasuries.
  • Market expansion: rBTC used as a medium of exchange in local and global ReFi communities.
  • Institutional alliances: partnerships with municipalities and public entities open to crypto infrastructure for regenerative development.
  • Narrative positioning: Rootstock as the coordination backbone for emerging regenerative societies (Regenerative Innovation Zones, network cities, care networks, etc.).

The growth of these ecosystems can anchor crypto capital (including BTC) in living territories, activating circular economies that reconnect money with land, community, and future. That’s where we see the real differential and long-term value for Rootstock.

We will clearly specify all of this in the final proposal, in our last comment on the forum, before submitting it on-chain.

Thanks again for the constructive dialogue!

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In this comment, we’re sharing the final version of the proposal to be carried out, in line with the feedback and suggestions made throughout the forum.

  1. Project Name & Description

Fund the NetX State platform MVP on Rootstock and support the first local node activation representing Rootstock.

NetX State is a social network connecting regenerative communities, startups, and VCs through decentralized technology and Web3 governance. Each local node activates circular economies, improving environmental, economic, and social outcomes. These activations will integrate Bitcoin and Rootstock as foundations for open, inclusive, and sustainable local economies.

This proposal seeks funding to launch the first version of the Regenerative Governance Platform on Rootstock. Built with WakeUp Labs, the MVP will coordinate local Regenerative Projects (ReGen Nodes) managing tokenized RWAs and channel BTCFi flows into real-world impact.

Moreover, this grant will support the upcoming NetX State activation: Edge City Patagonia, where the first milestone of the MVP is gonna be achieved?.

  1. Team Background

  • Gabriel Calvo (Co-founder): Legal-tech and decentralized governance expert, advisor on Special Economic Zones (SEZs) across Latin America.
  • Franz Tuñez (Co-founder): PhD Candidate (USAL/Humboldt/CONICET) in Decentralized Global Governance (Blockchain Ecosystem & Network States).
  • WakeUp Labs: Technical Partner (former Rootstock team), leading Rootstock integration and smart contract development.
  • Juan Pablo Zaninetti:Tokenomics architect with experience in incentive-aligned crypto models.
  • Tom Crowder: Biz developer & social innovator, creator of youth hubs & surf/skate amenities, former Secretary of Tourism, Sports & Culture, shaping regenerative futures. Ex Red Bull, Apple & Surf Lakes LATAM.

Legal compliance: NetX State is incorporated as a legal entity with KYB/AML policies in place, ensuring compatibility with Rootstock standards.

  1. Total Grant Amount: $48,750 USD

  1. Milestones

4.1 Milestone 1 – Market Research, Product Design, and Architecture Definition

$12,500 USD – 4 weeks

Foundational preparation and definitions for the proper development of the regenerative governance platform (v1) on Rootstock, including market research, product design (Figma wireframes), and architecture definition.

Deliverables:

  • Figma Wireframes.
  • Technical Architecture definition document.
  • Market Research.

4.2 Milestone 2 – Core & Smart Contracts Development

$12,500 USD – 4 weeks

  • Governance & Treasury Contracts.
  • Back end & core modules development.
  • Design and deployment of the governance and treasury framework for NetX State’s regenerative nodes.
  • Includes DAO voting mechanisms, treasury allocation logic.
  • Ensures compatibility with Rootstock standards and allows for modular adaptation, extension, or creation as needed.

Deliverables:

  • Governance contract deployed on Rootstock Testnet.
  • Treasury contract functional on Testnet.
  • DAO voting mechanism (proposal creation and execution) tested with mock data.

4.3 Milestone 3 – Front-End Development, Production Rollout, and QA

$12,500 USD – 4 weeks

Web Platform MVP

  • Development of a functional web platform integrating the governance UI, treasury dashboards and metrics.
  • Full connection between front-end and deployed smart contracts on Rootstock.
  • Focus on usability, performance, and compatibility with Rootstock tools.

Quality Assurance
QA process to identify and eliminate visible bugs across the platform before rollout.

Deliverables:

  • Fully functional MVP frontend connected to Rootstock Mainnet.
  • Beta version of user and technical documentation, including architecture overview.
  • Public announcement and walkthrough published via Rootstock communication channels (e.g., blog, X, or community call).
  • Completed QA checklist with resolved issues logged and tracked.
  • The MVP relies on proven, audited standards (OpenZeppelin Governor + Timelock) instead of building fully custom contracts and will undergo internal audits proportional to TVL. External audits are planned once adoption and TVL growth justify the investment, balancing security with a lean MVP scope.

Tech scope: [WakeUp Labs - Technical Development Document v4.1]

4.4 Milestone 4 – Representation at Edge City Patagonia – $11,250 - 4 weeks

Regen Haus by Rootstock at Edge City Patagonia – $11,250 to fund 3 Rootstock Collective Scholarships, which still include premium double accommodation, breakfast, Edge entrance tickets, and full access to all activities. This amount also includes an operational reserve for our coordination efforts.

We propose that these three ambassadors be active members of either the Rootstock Core team or the Collective.

The main objective throughout the month is to accelerate progress on Milestone 1 – Market Research, Product Design, and Architecture Definition, taking full advantage of the presence of global leaders from Edge City, ReFi DAO, ReFi Coordination, AgroForestDAO, and other key actors from the ReFi/Regen ecosystem.

Additionally, raising awareness about the Rootstock community will be central. Through talks, shared experiences, and workshops, both our team and the selected scholars will have the opportunity to present at our Regen Hub and throughout Edge City Patagonia — a valuable opportunity to bridge the ReFi-Regen ecosystem with Rootstock and Bitcoin.

New Expected Results:

  • +201 participants in ReGen Hub activities.

  • Active coworking/residency space with 25 simultaneous participants.

  • 2 weekly talks & workshops about Rootstock + platform.

  • 1 community event (opening barbecue and closing of the residency).

  • Collection of ReFi leaders’ feedback and recommendations to iterate the platform.

  • Audiovisual coverage disseminated through Rootstock and NetX State channels.

Note 1: This milestone, together with the removal of Milestone 5, has been adjusted based on the SWOT analysis and comments. These changes align our proposal with the Collective and strengthen the connection between platform development and the upcoming event, while also supporting brand awareness and community building for NetX State and Rootstock.

  1. Timeline

  • Q3-Q4 2025: Milestone 1, 2, 3 – Platform development on Rootstock.
  • Q4 2025: Milestone 4 – Edge City Residency.

Note 2: While the milestones are numbered, it’s important to note that overlap or parallel execution between them is entirely possible.

  1. Technical Specs

  • Smart contracts on Rootstock using Solidity.
  • Modular DAO architecture designed for scalability.
  • Integration-ready with BTCFi protocols.
  • Support for rBTC, rifUSD, DOC and USDT.
  • The MVP relies on proven, audited standards (OpenZeppelin Governor + Timelock) instead of building fully custom contracts and will undergo internal audits proportional to TVL. External audits are planned once adoption and TVL growth justify the investment, balancing security with a lean MVP scope.

Tech scope: [WakeUp Labs - Technical Development Document v4.1]

  1. Value Prop for Rootstock

NetX State was created to provide a real governance layer for regenerative nodes across LATAM bioregions — connecting global startups, VCs, and impact investors to freely exchange and collaborate. By integrating Bitcoin and Rootstock as foundational technologies, the platform enables these collective actors to coordinate tokenized assets, community treasuries, and BTCFi flows into tangible impact.

The ultimate goal is to cultivate a cosmo-local marketplace for regenerative value creation, where capital and communities align to leave places and lives better than before.

There is currently no infrastructure that directly connects regenerative communities with decentralized governance and crypto capital. NetX State fills this gap, becoming Rootstock’s and Bitcoin’s entry point into Regenerative Finance and the emerging Network State movement.

This proposal funds the MVP development while ensuring Rootstock’s presence in Edge City Patagonia positioning it at the heart of ReFi with real adoption, strategic visibility, and global narrative leadership.

  1. Ecosystem Benefits

  • New developments on Rootstock: Launching the first digital governance platform for regenerative economies within the Rootstock ecosystem — a new category of infrastructure.
  • User onboarding: Bringing in new users through LATAM-based hubs, where local communities, startups, and investors directly interact with Rootstock-powered governance.
  • ReFi leadership: Positioning Rootstock and Bitcoin at the entry point to Regenerative Finance and Network States, a space still fragmented and without a clear market leader.
  • Developer & partner activation: Hosting Web3 residencies Edge City Patagonia for hands-on collaboration, building tools, and testing governance models on Rootstock.
  • Visibility & adoption: Strategic co-marketing, storytelling from the ground, and high-profile representation at international ReFi and Web3 events — ensuring Rootstock is seen as a central player in the global regenerative finance narrative.

  1. Grant KPIs Aligned with Rootstock Collective

  • Platform Launch: Regenerative Governance Platform MVP + smart contracts deployed on Rootstock Mainnet.
  • User Onboarding: 200+ new users onboarded through LATAM-based regenerative hubs.
  • ReFi Use Cases: First live implementations of ReFi governance and BTCFi flows on Rootstock during Edge City Patagonia
  • Community Engagement: At least 4 Rootstock-focused talks, workshops, or panels highlighting ReFi and Network States.
  • Developer Activation: 15+ developers and partners engaged through hands-on Web3 residencies.
  • Ecosystem Visibility: Minimum 3 official Rootstock features (blog posts, X threads, or community calls) documenting milestones.
  • Global Positioning: Representation of Rootstock at 2 high-profile international events, positioning it as a core player in the ReFi and Network State movement, with scope in Argentina and LATAM.

  1. Demo and GitHub repo

Current Demo: https://v0-netx-state-platform.vercel.app/
The full version will be released at the end of Milestone 1. (At least figma demo).

Video Pitch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ComtDEiORQ0&t=2s

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The proposal to Fund the NetX State platform MVP on Rootstock and support the first local node activation representing Rootstockis now live in the app!

On behalf of Next State, we really appreciate all the feedback and support you’ve shared during this process.

Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or thoughts — we’re totally into making it happen!

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Hi all.

Interesting Network State trend related project.

I think at $60k total, the values are rather large.

Milestone 1 I feel like these should be done as part of the project inception, before raising any funds. Along with understanding the market, figuring out the Product and Market fit, basic concept and a mock-up/wireframe, which can be evaluated for raising funds.

Also found milestones 4 and 5 at $22.5k for both, too high.

I failed to form a clear vision on how this project impacts Rootstock usage, TVL, and ecosystem growth.

I’d suggest the team to look for an accelerator program, those run for ~12 weeks and provide extensive support so the team figures out the product, market and technical details, prepares presentations and pitch, and gets ready to raise funds.

And/or look for support in Network State interested communities.

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Hi @ChronoTrigger, thank you for your feedback :folded_hands:

Just to clarify — I think you’re looking at an older version of the proposal.
Several members of the community shared similar thoughts, and based on that feedback we made substantial adjustments to both the milestones and budget structure.

You can find the final version further down in the thread, where the updated scope and Rootstock impact are clearly detailed.
Those suggestions you mentioned (about inception work, cost optimization, and clearer alignment with Rootstock metrics) were already implemented in this latest version.

That said, I’d still be very interested in learning more about the accelerator program you mentioned — could you share some details or a reference?

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You’re right, I was.
Apologies and thanks for clarifying.

At some point back then I was also a builder and trying to raise capital.
What I found out is the expectation bar for what a project to be funded needs to look like has increased a lot in recent years, in high Fed Funds environment. Overall, stakeholders don’t want to fund projects based off ideas and bold presentations. Overall “early stage” nowadays means having an MVP with proven traction, product-market fit and a vibrant comunity.
Mind you, I’m not saying this is what I expect here. I’m just sharing what my hard experience was back then.

What I found as alternative were accelerator programs, typically 12-month programs with full-stack mentorship, from marketing and product, through engineering, to preparing pitch decks and getting ready for the first raises. Sometimes they came with some financial or indirect financial support.
Different institutions offered them.

  • There was Mantra’s RWAccelerator program in partnership with Google, including mentorship with Google engineers and $200k in Google cloud credits. (That was before Mantra crash, it’s not available anymore)
  • There were Outlier Ventures Bootcamps, same multi-week mentoring, and $50k-100k funds. These are VERY competitive and VERY hard to get approved.
  • At some point there was program from IOSG Ventures based on partnership with specific blockchains.
  • There was a similar program by Infrastructure Ventures
  • And there was Thrive Protocol, somewhat similar, but not quite the same.
    Just to name a few.
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