Blockchain-Verified Carbon Sequestration & Tokenization

[Proposal setup] Proposal title

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Blockchain-Verified Carbon Sequestration & Tokenization

[Proposal Summary] Budget Information

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98000

[Proposal Summary] Time

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9

[Proposal Summary] Translation Information

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No

Original Language

en

[Proposal Summary] Problem Statement

What is the problem you want to solve?

Carbon sequestration data is rarely transparent, verifiable, or tamper-proof, slowing trust, funding, and integration with climate finance systems. Certificates are often fragmented and hard to audit.

[Proposal Summary] Supporting Documentation

Supporting links

• https://www.bondy.earth
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• https://moduscreate.com

[Proposal Summary] Project Dependencies

Does your project have any dependencies on other organizations, technical or otherwise?

No

Describe any dependencies or write 'No dependencies'

No dependencies

[Proposal Summary] Project Open Source

Will your project's outputs be fully open source?

No

License and Additional Information

The project will be partially open sourced. The project’s methodology, metadata schema, and integration steps for the map viewer will be documented and published for adaptation by other organizations. Any custom code developed for NFT minting and map integration that can be shared without violating partner licensing will be released. Sensitive operational data and third-party components will remain proprietary.

[Theme Selection] Theme

Please choose the most relevant theme and tag related to the outcomes of your proposal.

Sustainability

[Campaign Category] Category Questions

Describe what makes your idea innovative compared to what has been previously funded (whether by you or others).

First blockchain-certified carbon sequestration workflow using Gold Standard methodology, aggregated batch tokenization, and immutable IPFS storage. Delivers cryptographically verifiable carbon results with open methodology, enabling NGOs and project developers to replicate the process without expensive intermediaries, fostering transparency and trust across the carbon market value chain.

Describe what your prototype or MVP will demonstrate, and where it can be accessed.

A live MVP that ingests real biomass data, calculates CO₂ using Gold Standard formulas, batches results into tokens, stores certificates on IPFS, and links metadata to Cardano tokens. Results are displayed in a public blockchain-linked gallery, demonstrating transparent, verifiable carbon accounting. Accessible via a hosted gallery platform.

Describe realistic measures of success, ideally with on-chain metrics.

On-chain certification of ≥20 carbon batch tokens with linked IPFS certificates; launch of a public results gallery; airdrop to ≥3 targeted non-Cardano climate finance networks; published methodology enabling replication; positive engagement from NGOs, registries, or carbon market players expressing interest in adapting the system.

[Your Project and Solution] Solution

Please describe your proposed solution and how it addresses the problem

Carbon sequestration claims are increasingly scrutinized for lack of transparency, leaving many projects accused of “greenwashing.”

Certificates are fragmented, hard to audit, and often unverifiable.

Bôndy already collects geo-referenced biomass data from Madagascar’s mangroves, but today these results remain internal and difficult for outsiders to validate.

By applying Gold Standard biomass-to-carbon methods and anchoring results on Cardano, Bondy and Modus Create will deliver the first blockchain-certified carbon sequestration workflow for mangroves.

This provides verifiable, auditable proof that can be trusted by climate finance networks, NGOs, and registries.

Workflow:

1. CO₂ calculation — Apply Gold Standard–approved equations to Bondy’s biomass dataset.
2. Batch tokenization — Aggregate results into batch tokens (e.g., 1 token per 100 tonnes CO₂).
3. Immutable storage — Store certificates and calculation hashes on IPFS, linked via Cardano metadata.
4. Public display — Publish tokens and linked certificates in a blockchain-connected gallery.
5. Outreach — Airdrop sample carbon tokens to climate finance stakeholders, paired with demonstrations.

Why this is unique:

This is the first blockchain-anchored carbon verification using Gold Standard methodology with aggregated tokenization, ensuring credibility without the complexity of per-ton issuance. Immutable IPFS storage provides independent verifiability.

Proof of impact:

At least 20 carbon batch tokens will be minted on Cardano with certificates accessible via IPFS.

This demonstrates a scalable path toward transparent, science-backed carbon credit systems that can be adopted by registries and climate finance institutions.

[Your Project and Solution] Impact

Please define the positive impact your project will have on the wider Cardano community

This project demonstrates how Cardano can underpin transparent, science-backed carbon accounting, attracting credibility in the climate finance sector. By engaging NGOs and sustainability stakeholders outside the Cardano ecosystem, it expands awareness and adoption potential.

Ecosystem benefits:

• Demonstrates blockchain’s value in environmental transparency.
• Positions Cardano as a viable platform for future carbon credit systems.
• Provides a replicable methodology for other restoration projects.
• Strengthens Cardano’s narrative in impact-driven innovation.

[Your Project and Solution] Capabilities & Feasibility

What is your capability to deliver your project with high levels of trust and accountability? How do you intend to validate if your approach is feasible?

Bôndy is a Madagascar-based environmental organization focused on mangrove restoration and community-driven conservation. The team has restored over 1,000 hectares of mangroves and planted more than 2 million trees, working directly with coastal communities to ensure long-term stewardship. Bondy’s approach integrates ecological restoration with socio-economic benefits, employing local people for planting, monitoring, and site management. Their technical capacity includes drone-based mapping, GPS-referenced plot tracking, and ecological surveys to monitor survival rates and habitat recovery. Bondy has collaborated with regional NGOs, academic researchers, and government agencies to develop restoration best practices tailored to Madagascar’s coastal ecosystems.

Modus Create has been tackling tough engineering challenges since 2013 and contributing to the Cardano ecosystem since 2018, leading work in security audits, protocol design, consensus evolution, and core ledger systems. The company’s team has delivered foundational improvements to the network while maintaining a focus on open collaboration, technical rigor, and solutions that serve the broader community. This hands-on experience in one of the world’s most innovative blockchain ecosystems has shaped Modus Create’s approach to solving complex problems and delivering sustainable, production-grade results.

A global product engineering and consulting firm partnered with Atlassian, AWS, and GitHub, Modus Create combines high-level strategy with deep technical execution. Its expertise spans blockchain integration, NFT platforms, tokenization frameworks, wallet solutions, and smart contract-enabled applications for both enterprise and public networks. Beyond blockchain, the company has developed advanced geospatial mapping tools that integrate GIS data into accessible, interactive applications, and delivered solutions across finance, environmental conservation, and digital commerce. Whether modernizing legacy systems, launching Web3 products, or designing mission-critical infrastructure, Modus Create helps organizations and ecosystems like Cardano reach their full potential.

Feasibility will be validated through:

• Discovery workshops to align ecological and technical requirements.
• Clickable mockups for all user flows before coding.
• terative stakeholder approvals of key components.
• Pilot deployment with real site data and public release.

[Milestones] Project Milestones

Milestone Title

Discovery, Scoping, and Alignment

Milestone Outputs

This milestone establishes the foundation for the carbon sequestration workflow. It confirms technical and scientific requirements, delivers annotated mockups of the biomass-to-carbon tokenization process, and aligns governance. The roadmap and backlog will be signed, with clear milestones, dependencies, and resources. Completion ensures all stakeholders share a validated plan and expectations are aligned for delivery.

Outputs:

1 Mockups of carbon calculation + tokenization workflow.

1. Signed roadmap and backlog.

2. Governance and brand brief.

Acceptance Criteria

1. Mockups include biomass input, CO₂ calculation, batch token creation, IPFScertificate storage, and public display.
2. Roadmap/backlog signed with milestones, dependencies, risk register, andresourceallocation.
3. Governance brief defines decision-making authority, branding, approvalprocesses, and data governance protocols.

Evidence of Completion

1. Link to PDF.

2. Link to PDF.

3. Link to PDF.

Notes: Documents and links will be hosted on a public Notion page. We may additionally consider providing the evidence in other mediums to facilitate milestone reviewer access, but this shall not be the basis of a milestone rejection unless the reviewer is unable to access the page.

Delivery Month

3

Cost

17000

Progress

20 %

Milestone Title

MVP Delivery & Field Pilot

Milestone Outputs

This milestone delivers the first operational biomass-to-carbon workflow. The MVP

will run end-to-end on testnet, validating each step from biomass input to

blockchain-linked certificate display. At least one certified carbon token will be

deployed on mainnet with complete metadata. A field pilot with Bondy teams and

one external tester will validate performance, with results and issues logged in a

structured report.

Outputs:

1. Functional MVP on testnet (carbon calculation + tokenization).
2. At least one certified carbon token on mainnet.
3. Field testing report.

Acceptance Criteria

1. Testnet validation (biomass data → CO₂ calculation → batch tokenization → IPFS certificate → gallery display) with screenshots/logs.

2. Mainnet carbon token minted with metadata (project ID, CO₂ tonnes, calculation method, timestamp, IPFS link).

3. Field report includes design assumptions, tester feedback, and issue log with resolutions.

Evidence of Completion

1. Link to private YouTube video or Loom
2. Link to PDF.
3. Link to PDF.

Notes: Documents and links will be hosted on a public Notion page. We may additionally consider providing the evidence in other mediums to facilitate milestone reviewer access, but this shall not be the basis of a milestone rejection unless the reviewer is unable to access the page.

Delivery Month

6

Cost

49500

Progress

60 %

Milestone Title

Token Airdrop & Marketing Outreach

Milestone Outputs

This milestone extends visibility and credibility by distributing sample carbon tokens

to targeted sustainability networks. At least 100 tokens will be airdropped to ≥3

communities. A coordinated marketing campaign across ≥3 channels will promote

the MVP launch. Results will be tracked and reported, including quantitative

engagement metrics and qualitative feedback.

Outputs:

1. Token airdrop to targeted communities.
2. Marketing campaign across multiple channels.
3. Campaign performance report.

Acceptance Criteria

1. ≥100 sample tokens airdropped to ≥3 targeted climate/tech communities, with recipient list and rationale.
2. Marketing across ≥3 channels with CTAs tied to MVP launch.
3. Campaign report with reach, engagement, click-throughs, and qualitative feedback.

Evidence of Completion

1. Link to PDF.
2. Link to PDF.
3. Link to PDF.

Notes: Documents and links will be hosted on a public Notion page. We may additionally consider providing the evidence in other mediums to facilitate milestone reviewer access, but this shall not be the basis of a milestone rejection unless the reviewer is unable to access the page.

Delivery Month

8

Cost

19000

Progress

80 %

Milestone Title

Open-Source Release & Final Reporting

Milestone Outputs

This milestone focuses on transparency and replication. The open-source package will include biomass-to-carbon methodology, metadata schema, batch tokenization workflow, integration steps, and license terms. A close-out report will summarize delivery and evidence, and a public video will showcase the project’s workflow and results for both technical and non-technical audiences.

Outputs:

1. Open-source methodology package.
2. Final close-out report.
3. Public close-out video.

Acceptance Criteria

1. Methodology package includes Gold Standard equations, detailed metadata schema, tokenization workflow, integration steps with clear guidelines, license terms, and compliance requirements.
2. Per Catalyst Requirements.
3. Per Catalyst Requirements.

Evidence of Completion

1. Public repository or downloadable package.

2. Link to a PDF.

3. Link to a private YouTube video.

Notes: Documents and links will be hosted on a public Notion page. We may additionally consider providing the evidence in other mediums to facilitate milestone reviewer access, but this shall not be the basis of a milestone rejection unless the reviewer is unable to access the page.

Delivery Month

9

Cost

12500

Progress

100 %

[Final Pitch] Budget & Costs

Please provide a cost breakdown of the proposed work and resources

Milestone 1 (Month 1–3): 17,000 ADA

Modus Create: 10,500 ADA — UX mockups, technical architecture, IPFS integration plan, delivery preparation.

Bôndy: 6,500 ADA — carbon calculation standards, dataset preparation,

governance alignment, milestone definition.

Milestone 2 (Month 3–6): 49,500 ADA

Modus Create: 32,000 ADA — backend/token services, gallery UI, IPFS storage

integration, CI/CD, testnet validation, mainnet demo deployment.

Bôndy: 17,500 ADA — data QA, CO₂ calculation, metadata prep, QA, pilot coordination, issue triage.

Milestone 3 (Month 7-8): 19,000 ADA

Bôndy: 19,000 ADA — audience targeting, token airdrop execution, marketing campaign, analytics & reporting.

Milestone 4 (Month 9): 12,500 ADA

Bôndy: 7,100 ADA — final reporting, governance wrap-up, stakeholder

communications.

Modus Create: 5,400 ADA — open-source packaging, scaling recommendations.

Rates align with industry norms: $80–$120/hr for general development, $150–$200/hr

for Cardano-specific blockchain work.

[Final Pitch] Value for Money

How does the cost of the project represent value for the Cardano ecosystem?

For ₳98k, Cardano gains the first blockchain-certified carbon sequestration MVP,

grounded in Gold Standard methodology. Development costs are benchmarked to

industry norms, ensuring efficient use of funds while delivering a globally credible

proof of capability.

This project provides:

• Differentiation from proprietary carbon platforms by offering a transparent, science-backed model.
• A tangible demonstration of how Cardano can serve future carbon markets.
• Engagement with climate finance networks, NGOs, and registries beyondCardano.
• An open methodology adaptable to other restoration datasets and creditingsystems.

By investing in this MVP, Catalyst positions Cardano at the forefront of climate innovation, opening doors to large-scale adoption in sustainability and impact finance.

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