{"id":37244,"date":"2025-08-10T12:08:18","date_gmt":"2025-08-10T10:08:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.co2news.sk\/?p=37244"},"modified":"2025-08-10T12:36:22","modified_gmt":"2025-08-10T10:36:22","slug":"co2news-is-preparing-a-global-decentralized-carbon-credit-market-the-global-carbon-ledger-gcl","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.co2news.sk\/en\/2025\/08\/10\/co2news-is-preparing-a-global-decentralized-carbon-credit-market-the-global-carbon-ledger-gcl\/","title":{"rendered":"Co2news is preparing a Global Decentralized Carbon Credit Market (Global Carbon Ledger \u2013 GCL)"},"content":{"rendered":"

We will create transparent, verifiable and secure market<\/strong>, where governments, businesses and individuals can trade carbon credits, biodiversity certificates or other environmental credits.
\nBlockchain will ensure that each credit is unique, verified and untraceable. sell twice.<\/p>\n

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Key principles<\/strong><\/h5>\n
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  1. Global unified database<\/strong> \u2013 all credits have a digital identity on the blockchain (NFT or tokenized record).<\/li>\n
  2. Measurement and verification<\/strong> \u2013 credits are created only after independent verification (MRV system \u2013 Measurement, Reporting, Verification).<\/li>\n
  3. Transparency<\/strong> \u2013 all transactions are publicly traceable, but sensitive project data can remain anonymized.<\/li>\n
  4. Interoperability<\/strong> \u2013 the platform will be connected to existing systems (Verra, Gold Standard, EU ETS).<\/li>\n
  5. Automation<\/strong> \u2013 smart contracts control the issuance, trading and "retirement" of credits.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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    Technological architecture<\/strong><\/h5>\n
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    • Blockchain layer<\/strong>: Ethereum, Polygon or other low-emission PoS chain.<\/li>\n
    • Credit tokenization<\/strong>:\n
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      • Carbon Token (C-TKN)<\/em>: 1 token = 1 t CO\u2082e removed or offset.<\/li>\n
      • Biodiversity Token (B-TKN)<\/em>: for nature conservation certificates.<\/li>\n
      • Water Token (W-TKN)<\/em>: for water purification and rainwater harvesting projects.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
      • MRV integration<\/strong>:\n
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        • satellite data (e.g. ESA, NASA)<\/li>\n
        • IoT sensors (e.g. measuring afforestation, methane emissions)<\/li>\n
        • AI data analysis for automatic approval<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
        • API for exchanges and platforms<\/strong> \u2013 an open interface for connection with existing voluntary and regulated markets.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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          Trading mechanism<\/strong><\/h5>\n
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          1. Issuance of credit<\/strong>
            \nProject (e.g. afforestation, carbon sequestration, DAC \u2013 direct air capture) sends data \u2192 MRV verifies \u2192 blockchain issues token.<\/li>\n
          2. Trading<\/strong>
            \nCredits are listed on a global decentralized exchange (DEX) + integrated with major exchanges (CME, EEX).<\/li>\n
          3. Withdrawal (cancellation)<\/strong>
            \nAfter being used to offset emissions, the credit is burned (burn transaction) to prevent double use.<\/li>\n
          4. Verification of ownership<\/strong>
            \nAnyone can verify on the blockchain who bought or used the credit and when.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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            Usage examples<\/strong><\/h5>\n
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            • Multinational corporations<\/strong> \u2013 meeting ESG goals and offsets.<\/li>\n
            • Governments<\/strong> \u2013 linkage with carbon taxes and national climate strategies.<\/li>\n
            • Individuals<\/strong> \u2013 the ability to purchase microcredits via a mobile application.<\/li>\n
            • Banks and investors<\/strong> \u2013 carbon credits as an investment asset.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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              Advantages over the traditional system<\/strong><\/h5>\n
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              • No duplication of credits.<\/li>\n
              • Instant transaction verification anywhere in the world.<\/li>\n
              • Lower intermediary costs.<\/li>\n
              • Improved investor confidence in green projects.<\/li>\n
              • Possibility of microtransactions (e.g. offset for one flight ticket or package of goods).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                Platform financial model<\/strong><\/h5>\n
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                • Transaction fee (0.5 \u2013 1 % of the trade value).<\/li>\n
                • Project registration fee.<\/li>\n
                • Premium services (analytics, ESG reporting).<\/li>\n
                • Token economy option (GCL governance token).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
                  \n

                  We will keep you informed of our steps.\u00a0 JRi<\/strong><\/em><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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