Tokenized carbon credits in voluntary carbon markets: the case of KlimaDAO

The voluntary carbon market offers a flexible and cost-effective way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, which has led to increased interest in these markets. Within the decentralized finance ecosystem, Decentralized Autonomous Organizations leverage the tokenization of carbon credits to enhance eff...

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Autores: Ballesteros Rodríguez, Alberto|||0000-0001-6357-8916, Lucio Fernández, Juan José de|||0000-0002-9335-6000, Sicilia Urbán, Miguel Ángel|||0000-0003-3067-4180
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Fecha de publicación:2024
País:España
Institución:Universidad de Alcalá (UAH)
Repositorio:e_Buah Biblioteca Digital Universidad de Alcalá
Idioma:inglés
OAI Identifier:oai:ebuah.uah.es:10017/67738
Acceso en línea:http://hdl.handle.net/10017/67738
https://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fbloc.2024.1474540
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Blockchain
Carbon offset
Carbon credit
Decentralized autonomous organizations
KlimaDAO
Voluntary carbon market
Combustibles Fósiles
Fossil fuels
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Sumario:The voluntary carbon market offers a flexible and cost-effective way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, which has led to increased interest in these markets. Within the decentralized finance ecosystem, Decentralized Autonomous Organizations leverage the tokenization of carbon credits to enhance efficiency and transparency. KlimaDAO, established in August 2021, aims to accelerate the adoption of carbon markets by integrating blockchain technology to facilitate transparent, secure, and accessible carbon trading. This study analyzes the evolution of KlimaDAO by evaluating its market capitalization, token prices, staking participation, carbon credit retirements, market participation, and concentration. The analysis reveals that while KlimaDAO initially achieved significant engagement and activity, it now faces challenges associated with market maturity and participant retention. Finally, the study highlights the importance of standardization and regulatory frameworks to enhance interoperability, transparency, and legitimacy within the tokenized carbon market.