Potential Tokens

Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs)

These represent proof that a certain amount of electricity has been generated from renewable sources, such as wind, solar, or hydropower. https://arkreen.com/ and https://app.jasmine.energy/bridge are examples however both are on Polygon.

Ecological Credits

Majority on Polygon however Regen and Flow Carbon are on Ethereum. Flow Carbon is very hard to access and uncertain about availability https://app.centrifuge.io/pools

Additionally NFTs related to offsetting can be created and used such as https://opensea.io/collection/ecosapiens-genesis-alpha

Sustainable Agriculture Assets

Collateral could include assets tied to regenerative farming practices, organic farming, or sustainable agriculture initiatives.

Ethixhub is a great organization https://ethix.ethichub.com/stake . Their tokens and bonds are available on Ethereum.

Bonds

Social impact bonds or development bonds that fund projects aimed at addressing social or environmental challenges.

https://app.erable.com/launchpad https://www.agatobwe.eco/ https://app.bru.finance/home/lending and https://app.huma.finance/Jia#/lend/details?poolName=BSOS are examples of impact bonds available on web3.

Stocks

Investments in companies working on clean and sustainable technologies, such as electric vehicles, renewable energy, and waste reduction.

An example of an org that offers such stocks is https://app.swarm.com/invest

Natural Resource Reserves and real estate

Collateralized by responsibly managed natural resource reserves, like forests or mineral deposits, with a focus on sustainable extraction and regeneration.

Traditional Dream Factory has a token somewhat backed by its ecovillage (or at least access to it) this token is on Celo. Basin is still in the process of launching but will also be a natural resource reserve system. This area is still untapped.

Water Rights

Collateralized by water rights, especially in regions facing water scarcity, to support responsible water management and conservation.

No tokens found.

Fair Trade Commodities

Collateral could include commodities like coffee, cocoa, or cotton, produced under fair trade and sustainable farming practices.

Landx and Agritoken- neither have gone too far yet.

Health and Education Initiatives

Collateral backed by investments in healthcare and education programs that contribute to the well-being of communities.

VitaDAO

Ocean Health Assets

Collateral could include investments in projects that support the protection and restoration of marine ecosystems and the reduction of plastic pollution.

Little has been done for the ocean with web3 ReFi- untapped opportunity. https://app.plastiks.io/ on Celo has a plastic pollution cleanup app.

Biodiversity Conservation Projects

Collateral backed by initiatives focused on preserving and restoring biodiversity.

Rebalance Earth is one such project but no tokens out yet. Single Earth is another however they are on Solana