As we step into 2025, we want to begin by expressing our heartfelt gratitude to every supporter, contributor, and partner who made 2024 a monumental year for Hand Protocol. Your dedication, innovation, and belief in the power of decentralized solutions inspire us daily. Together, we’ve built more than just a platform—we’ve nurtured a community committed to sustainability, regeneration, and positive change.

This new year brings exciting opportunities and plans for Hand Protocol. Let’s embrace this moment to dream bigger, build stronger, and make a lasting impact in the year ahead.

"2024 was a year of discovery, resilience, and incredible community collaboration. As we step into 2025, I’m reminded of why we started Hand Protocol: to amplify the power of grassroots movements and create a space where positive change thrives. Thank you for your belief in this mission and for standing with us every step of the way. This year, let’s continue building a future where giving becomes second nature and change feels possible. Together, we are unstoppable!"

— KoH

• Giveth Quadratic Funding Round: Raised $6,000+ for 4 projects, including Hand Protocol, Music Onboarding Machine, Lost Children Project, and Laboso Caring Foundation.

• Gitcoin Quadratic Funding Round: Supported 2 internal projects and a few public projects—BloomersTV and Kirr0yal—raising $2,292.31 collectively.

These numbers reflect the power of community-driven fundraising through innovative Web3 platforms, showcasing the potential for positive change.

In 2024, Hand Protocol had the privilege of participating in the Commons Protocol, an inspiring experiment in funding the builders of public goods. This initiative, which provides daily claims of $COMMONS tokens to qualified participants, has opened new pathways for supporting essential work in the commons.

Through this collaboration, Hand Protocol projects and users contributed to and benefited from this shared ecosystem. From grassroots builders finding sustainable support for their initiatives to fostering connections across communities, the Commons Protocol has been a testament to what decentralized funding experiments can achieve.

This journey is about more than tokens—it’s about nurturing a culture of giving, collaboration, and mutual growth. As we step into 2025, we carry forward the lessons and relationships built through this partnership, proving that together, we can turn bold experiments into transformative change.

GreenPill x Hand Protocol: A Conversation with KoH.

On December 20, 2024, we wrapped up the year with an inspiring GreenPill Monthly Space, featuring KoH, founder of Hand Protocol and a key member of the GreenPill community. KoH shared his journey, the vision behind Hand Protocol, and his dedication to supporting regenerative builders through impactful projects like The Lost Children Project, Music Onboarding Machine, and Forest Fire Rehabilitation. The conversation highlighted the importance of empowering public goods builders and fostering sustainability in our ecosystem. If you missed it, you can catch the recording and reflect on this meaningful discussion as we gear up for 2025!

Looking Ahead to ETHDenver.

ETHDenver is just around the corner, and we have incredible plans! Hand Protocol is collaborating with GreenPill to explore guerrilla regeneracy initiatives in Denver prior to the main event. While plans are still being finalized, this promises to be an exciting opportunity to connect with the community and share our vision for sustainable impact in Web3.

ETHDenver is just around the corner, and we have incredible plans! Hand Protocol is collaborating with GreenPill to explore guerrilla regeneracy initiatives in Denver prior to the main event. While plans are still being finalized, this promises to be an exciting opportunity to connect with the community and share our vision for sustainable impact in Web3.

This remarkable achievement highlights the impact of giving back and the power of collaboration within our community.

Progress on the Hand Protocol App.

Sweet Spot: A Playground for Regenerative Giving.

Sweet Spot is an engaging Web3 app designed to make regenerative giving easy, fun, and accessible. Users are given "seed tokens" to explore the impact of micro-donations, showcasing how small contributions can lead to significant change. The app’s gamified features—like milestones, leaderboards, and badges—make giving a rewarding experience while fostering a deeper connection with the regenerative ecosystem.

Key Updates:

• Claiming and Allocating Functions Deployed: Sweet Spot is live on the Celo blockchain, allowing users to allocate funds responsibly within donation rounds.

• UX and UI Progress: With most design elements completed, we’re connecting the final dots to provide a seamless user experience.

Sweet Spot is poised to bridge the gap between Web3 innovation and impactful giving, making decentralized generosity both transparent and transformative.

The Lost Children Project.

Project Lead: Existential Zoomer

• The team is focused on editing footage collected during border visits and recording voiceovers to narrate survivors’ powerful stories. A screening is planned for Q1 2025, highlighting critical issues and sparking meaningful conversations on child trafficking.

Music Onboarding Machine.

Project Lead: Jose

• After receiving Giveth funds, Jose spent two weeks in the Amazon rainforest, connecting with local musicians and recording unique environmental sounds. These recordings will be incorporated into music projects designed for children in the community, celebrating their native language and cultural heritage.

Vida Verde.

Project Leads: Ivan & Carmen

• Vida Verde is building its headquarters using sustainable architecture to serve as a hub for regenerative practices. Construction is well underway, blending environmental consciousness with practical innovation.

Forest Fire Rehabilitation.
Project Lead: Sharmaji

• Sharmaji’s project emphasizes corridor conservation to sustain tiger habitats and enhance biodiversity. By studying and connecting natural corridors, this initiative protects wildlife while bolstering ecosystem health.

BloomersTV.
Project Lead: Deven Rathod

• Hand Protocol's lead dev, Deven Rathod, is spearheading BloomersTV, an open-source, decentralized live-streaming platform built on the Lens Protocol. Key features include real-time moderation, super chat functionality, and content management tools. With its creator-first approach, BloomersTV exemplifies innovation in decentralized media.

This year has been filled with remarkable milestones and collaborations. Hand Protocol was highlighted in GreenPill spaces, celebrating its mission and vision. We’ve also been collaborating with Growk AI, Treegens Network AI, and enjoying the vibrant community of Infinite Regens AI, which recently released Backrooms, with TMO striving to tokenize AI agents and fund natural assets at the same time. These efforts, alongside Esitus’s initiative to tokenize agents that fund natural assets, showcase the innovative ways we’re driving regenerative impact.

Exciting news from the GIVbacks raffle: one of our generous donors won 2nd place, earning a remarkable 114,899 $GIV (approximately $700)! This achievement underscores the unique opportunities available to those who support impactful, highly-ranked projects like Hand Protocol on the Giveth platform. With a thoughtful donation of 0.22342 ETH, the donor not only contributed to meaningful change but also received tangible rewards—showcasing the transformative potential of decentralized giving.

Platforms like Giveth highlight the immense power of collaboration and blockchain finance, creating a win-win for both donors and projects. Hand Protocol’s presence in the Giveth ecosystem continues to demonstrate how regenerative finance can generate impactful outcomes while engaging supporters in innovative ways.

A heartfelt thank-you to ChangeTheGame.eth and flesh0x.eth for representing Hand Protocol during the Giveth raffle spaces. Their thoughtful words amplified our mission, celebrated the winner, and showcased the ripple effects of collective giving within our community. Together, we’re proving that decentralized systems can reward generosity while driving significant progress for public goods.

Hand Protocol: A Month of Milestones and Gratitude

It’s hard to believe that Hand Protocol has only been up and running for a month, but in this short time, we’ve already achieved incredible milestones. Our vision is simple: empower communities and projects that are making a tangible impact through decentralized, transparent funding. And thanks to your support, we’re already seeing this vision come to life.

One of our first major achievements has been the completion of the latrine project for the Laboso Caring Foundation in Howa Bay, Kenya. This accomplishment is particularly special because we started with zero funding—every donation came in organically, and we couldn’t have done it without the incredible support from our community on Giveth.

A huge thank you to everyone who donated, including Gene Davis, Jose Cabrera, koH, WCC DJINZ, Afolabi Aiyeloja, Ash Ley, and Anonymous supporters. Your generosity turned an immediate impact mission into reality, and the results speak for the power of immediate crypto impact.

In addition to the latrine project, we’ve made other strides that we’re equally proud of. We celebrated these wins during a special Impact Party hosted by Jose on Token Smart Discord. The event was extra meaningful as it was Jose’s birthday, and he chose to dedicate the day to celebrating the amazing impact projects supported by Hand Protocol. From sharing stories about our early successes to outlining the future of our mission, the energy was electric, and the community engagement continues to grow.

We also took part in an opening showcase on Giveth Space, where we introduced Hand Protocol’s mission and ongoing efforts. Although we’re still in our early stages, the showcase highlighted how we’re already delivering real-world impact, with the Laboso latrine project being the first of many success stories.

IMPORTANT: Giv-a-Palooza Quadratic Fund round ends Sep 24th! So go support our projects if you can as it will make an incredible funding impact.

We’re not just focused on infrastructure projects; we’re also supporting creative and community-building initiatives like Lost Children of Benin City Documentary and the Music Onboarding Machine.

The Lost Children of Benin City (Documentary) delves deep into the harrowing realities of human trafficking in Benic City, Nigeria, specifically focusing on the vulnerable children of Benin City. Through this documentary, we aim to raise awareness about the grave issue of modern-day slavery and the trafficking networks that exploit innocent lives.

The project serves as a vital storytelling tool, bringing attention to one of the most overlooked humanitarian crises, and it's been seeking funding to move forward with production. We had the opportunity to present the trailer and message during Mofo Goats Film3 Space and the Greenpill Network community call. We are ensuring that the powerful message of this documentary reaches global audiences. The goal is to inspire action, build partnerships, and create real-world change for these children.

The Music Onboarding Machine has been a meaningful project, helping connect both local and digital communities through music. It’s especially exciting to see how it has supported the indigenous community from the Venezuelan Amazon, giving them a platform to share their culture and music with a wider audience. Through music, the project is fostering healing, connection, and new opportunities for collaboration.

Another major milestone is the launch of the Hand Protocol website, designed by Rathod from Bloomers.TV. Having a fully functioning site at such an early stage is an enormous accomplishment. The website provides an easy way for donors, project owners, and supporters to connect with us and learn more about what we’re doing. This early success sets a strong foundation for the future, and we’re excited to continue building from here.

In just a month, Hand Protocol has gone from inception to making a tangible difference on the ground. Thank you to everyone who has supported us in this early stage—we couldn’t have done it without you. The journey is only beginning, and we’re thrilled to see what we can achieve together as we continue to grow.

Stay tuned for more updates and come get involved at → https://discord.handprotocol.org

Hand Protocol Website

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Featured Projects:
Laboso Caring Foundation
Lost Children of Benin City (Documentary)
Music-Onboarding-Machine

We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who contributed to the Laboso Caring Foundation. Your generosity has made a significant difference in the lives of the community. Together, we raised a total of $526.71!

THIS WAS ORIGINALLY POSTED SEPTEMBER 16TH 2024

Hand Protocol: A Month of Progress and Impact 🛠

In the past month, Hand Protocol has evolved from a new initiative to a driving force of positive change within our eco-system. This period has been full of learning, progress, and collaboration as we continue to harness decentralized funding for projects that make a real difference. With your support, we’ve begun creating tangible changes, and our momentum is just beginning.

Building on the success of the latrine project for the Laboso Caring Foundation, we are now shifting our focus to expanding the infrastructure for the school. The next priorities are constructing classrooms and building a fence to ensure safety and security for students in Howa Bay, Kenya.

The recent visit to the Eco-Moyo Education Centre in Kilifi was a major step forward, made possible by the first internal proposal that passed 🥳. This visit provided invaluable insights into sustainable education models, which will guide the Laboso project in shaping a more holistic and long-lasting impact on the local community.

Additionally, we have secured $248.47 in donations and $570.18 in matching funds through the Giveth QF round to further support these upcoming initiatives.

The Lost Children of Benin City documentary project is set to take significant steps forward. Thanks to $413.42 in donations and $912.36 in matching funds secured through the Giveth QF round, the next phase of this initiative will focus on conducting in-depth interviews with immigration officials and community leaders in Nigeria. This research will provide essential insights into human trafficking cases involving children, helping to inform the documentary’s content and shape actionable solutions.

This funding will also be used to purchase documentation equipment and cover travel expenses, ensuring we can accurately capture the stories that need to be told.

The Music Onboarding Machine has made significant progress in fostering connections between local and digital communities through music. This project has been especially impactful for the indigenous community from the Venezuelan Amazon, offering them a platform to share their rich cultural heritage through music.

Through $404.20 in donations and $1,783.60 in matching funds secured via the Giveth QF round, the Music Onboarding Machine will continue to expand its reach, providing more opportunities for communities to use music as a tool for healing and cultural exchange.

Hand Protocol has secured $924.41 in donations and $821.97 in matching funds, which will be directed into the treasury to support future operations. This will ensure the resources are available to drive the protocol forward and support new projects as they arise.

Thanks to a total GIVpower of 1,939,763.62, largely in thanks to Willy O, Hand Protocol is currently ranked #21 on Giveth and 4th on Devouch.xyz. These rankings reflect the trust and support from our community and contributors, further solidifying our commitment to making impactful change. You can explore our Devouch profile here.

Operational tasks this month have focused on refining the structure of Hand Protocol’s processes, ensuring smooth operations for all projects. From setting up internal proposals using CharmVerse to handling treasury operations, we’re working behind the scenes to maintain efficiency and transparency across all initiatives as well as gearing up for a full work-in-public ethos. We’re also expanding our Warpcast community, where you can join the conversation and participate directly at /hand.

We can’t thank the community enough for supporting us during Giv-a-palooza, where all three featured projects received meaningful contributions. The quadratic funding round helped boost donations and bring much-needed resources to each project, furthering our mission to drive impact on the ground.

Across all projects, including donations and matching funds, Hand Protocol has raised a total of $3,014.87, an incredible testament to the power of community support and decentralized funding.

As we look forward, we aim to continue scaling the reach of Hand Protocol by forming strategic partnerships and expanding the projects under our umbrella. We will keep refining our approach to ensure that every contribution has a direct, positive impact on the communities we serve.

In the past month, Hand Protocol has laid a strong foundation for what’s to come. We’re incredibly proud of the progress we’ve made and look forward to continuing this journey with all of you. Your support has been invaluable in helping us make a real difference, and the best is yet to come!

Stay Connected and Get Involved! Join the conversation on Hand Protocol Discord, and visit our website to learn more about how you can support impactful projects: Hand Protocol Website.

Featured Projects:

Laboso Caring Foundation – Moving forward with building classrooms and a fence to secure safety for students in Howa Bay, Kenya.
Lost Children of Benin City – Shedding light on the human trafficking crisis in Nigeria, with next steps involving interviews and research to push the documentary forward.
Music Onboarding Machine – Bringing together local and digital communities through music, fostering cultural exchange and healing.

A Special Thank You to All Our Donors: A heartfelt thank you to everyone who donated, including Afolabi Aiyeloja, Anastasia Lumina, Ahmad Abugosh, Ash Ley, Caue Tomaz, Change TheGame, Crypto koH, Deven Rathod, EZinCrypto L, Gene Davis, Griff Green, Jeanne-Pierre Conradie, Kieran O, Lauren Luz, Matt Strachman, Mekail Murphy, Moe Nickk, Paul Burg, Rifai Sicilia, Rohek Benitez, Samuel LAU, Sky, Utkarsh Patel, Vanessa Gil, Vicky Nuitter, Vlad Niko, Willy O, Yield Farmer, mettodo eth, tech shaman, δυς β., and non-identified 0x addresses.

Your support is making a real difference, and together, we’re building something truly special!