Regen Network

Regen Network Development, PBC (RND) is a software development company established in 2017, functioning as the core developer for the Regen Network blockchain protocol. The company was co-founded by Gregory Landua, Christian Shearer, and Will Szal. Landua's background in regenerative entrepreneurship and ecology, combined with Shearer's and his work at Terra Genesis International, revealed a need for verifiable ecological data, which sparked the creation of Regen Network. Their journey began with a focus on regenerative supply chains, where they observed the difficulty in distinguishing genuine regenerative sourcing from mere claims. This led to the concept of merging blockchain technology with ecology to create a new economic model that rewards positive ecological outcomes.

Regen Network operates a public, proof-of-stake blockchain called Regen Ledger, built using the Cosmos SDK, for which RND is a lead maintainer. This ledger serves as a global registry for ecological claims, data, and assets, aiming to bring transparency and auditability to the ecological market. The business model centers on providing tools for creating and trading ecological assets, primarily tokenized carbon and biodiversity credits, known as 'ecocredits'. The company serves clients like land stewards (farmers, conservationists) who can monetize their regenerative practices, and corporate/individual buyers seeking to offset their environmental impact with high-integrity credits. A landmark achievement was the sale of CarbonPlus Grasslands credits to Microsoft.

The company's primary products are the Regen Registry and the Regen Marketplace. The Regen Registry is a blockchain-native system where methodologies for ecological regeneration are developed and credits are issued, fostering a community-driven approach to setting standards. The Regen Marketplace, launched in October 2022, is a peer-to-peer platform enabling users to buy, sell, and retire these tokenized ecocredits directly. This integrated system aims to streamline the entire lifecycle of an ecological credit, from data verification using methods like remote sensing to the final transaction, ensuring transparency and preventing issues like double-spending.

Keywords: Regenerative finance, ReFi, blockchain, carbon credits, ecological assets, biodiversity credits, Cosmos SDK, proof-of-stake, ecological data, Regen Ledger, ecocredits, voluntary carbon market, digital MRV, ecological registry, climate finance, land stewardship, soil carbon, nature-based solutions, ecosystem regeneration, conservation finance