Universal Protocol Alliance introduces tradable carbon token

Universal Protocol Alliance introduces tradable carbon token

“Combine a digital asset with a rainforest carbon offset and give everyone in the world access." An alliance of crypto firms is introducing tokenized carbon credits for individuals to offset the amount of carbon dioxide they contribute. According to a Dec. 1 announcement, the Universal Protocol Alliance, or UPA, has launched a tradable carbon token on a public blockchain. The UPA stated that crypto users can “burn” the Universal Carbon token, UPCO2, to offset their carbon footprint. However, they also have the choice of holding the tokens, or trading them like any other digital asset using....


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