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| Regenerative Finance (ReFi) and Green Crypto Initiatives | ReFi is a movement within Web3 focused on using blockchain and decentralized tools to heal and regenerate the planet. Unlike traditional finance, which often extracts value, ReFi aims to create net-positive environmental and social impacts —think of it as DeFi with an eco-conscious mission. | ReFi protocols often fund: | | Carbon capture and carbon credits | | | Reforestation and land regeneration | | | Ocean cleanup or biodiversity restoration | | | Climate-positive infrastructure | | | Environmental DAOs and community-driven green efforts | | | | | | | Top 5 Green Crypto Projects | | | Toucan Protocol (TCO2 / NCT) | Toucan is a trailblazer in bringing carbon credits onto the blockchain. By tokenizing verified carbon assets, it allows individuals and companies to transparently offset their emissions on-chain. The platform was foundational in building what's now referred to as the "ReFi stack," serving as the infrastructure for other climate-aligned protocols. | | Token utility: Carbon offsetting | | | Staking: Not applicable (used for holding/burning carbon credits) | | | | Celo is a mobile-first Layer 1 blockchain built with sustainability in mind. The network is working to become fully climate-positive and actively supports tree-planting and carbon-offset initiatives. It's also a key player in the Climate Collective, a group of blockchain projects committed to environmental impact. | | Token utility: Mobile payments, eco grants | | | Avg APR: ~5–8% | | | | Regen Network is focused on the intersection of ecology and blockchain. It verifies environmental data and runs carbon markets that reward farmers and land stewards for regenerative practices. The network is built on Cosmos SDK and integrates tightly with scientific metrics for credibility. | | Token utility: Ecological rewards, carbon credit validation | | | Avg APR: ~10% | | | | KlimaDAO is a decentralized autonomous organization aiming to scale the carbon economy by locking tokenized carbon credits into its treasury . It uses DeFi tools like bonding and staking to create upward pressure on carbon prices and incentivize long-term sustainability. To date, it has acquired millions of tons of carbon credits. | | Token utility: Governance, staking, treasury backing | | | Avg APR: ~15–20% | | | | EWT powers the Energy Web Chain, a blockchain built specifically for the energy sector. While not strictly ReFi, it's a critical player in decarbonizing real-world power grids. EWT is used by energy providers and grid operators to integrate renewables and create transparent, decentralized energy markets. | | Token utility: Energy asset coordination, enterprise use | | | | Have you enjoyed this letter? | | | | | © Changelly 2015—2025
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