Blockchain is increasingly relevant in today’s economy, with everyone hopping on cryptocurrency trends and fintech solutions. How does blockchain enable better climate solutions? Jenny Zhang from Carbonbase sits with us to talk about technology and blockchain’s role in carbon offsetting for companies and environmentally-vulnerable populations, as well as risks and trends to look out for in the near future.
Shownotes:
How does blockchain work- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SSo_EIwHSd4
Smart contracts- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pWGLtjG-F5c&t=478s
Emissions trading scheme- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ReOj12UAus4
Carbon credits- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQyrnq4CEEw
News mentioned:
CME: https://www.coindesk.com/institutional-investors-ether-rally
Paypal: https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-54630283
https://www.reuters.com/article/hsbc-hldg-climatechange-exclusive-int-idUSKBN26U0DP