Regens

Regens is a slang term for people in the crypto world who identify with regenerative finance (ReFi), the movement that uses tokens, DAOs and on-chain funding to support environmental repair, public goods and community projects. The word is a deliberate twist on degen, short for degenerate, the self-mocking label for traders who chase risky, high-speed bets. Where degens are associated with leverage and memecoins, regens present themselves as using the same technology for long-term, positive ends, and the phrase "degen to regen" describes moving from one to the other. The term is informal and carries no fixed membership; it is used on social media, in conference talks and in the names of community groups. Critics note that the label can be applied to projects whose real-world impact has not been measured. Also see regenerative economy.