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The BCGOLD
Index Token

The world's first liquid, on-chain index of verified blue carbon credits. Each token is backed by real retired Verra VCS credits from multiple verified mangrove restoration projects.

1:1
Credit Backing Ratio
VM0033
Verra Standard
Multi-Project
Diversified Pool
On-Chain
Arbitrum Proof
The Concept

Liquid Nature.
On-Chain Proof.

Until now, owning carbon credits meant holding illiquid registry positions with PDFs as proof. The BCGOLD Index Token changes that — it's a fungible ERC-20 token that represents a diversified, audited, on-chain position across multiple blue carbon projects.

The pool aggregates retired Verra VCS credits from verified mangrove projects. When you hold BCGOLD, you hold a proportional share of that pool — and the pool ratio is always publicly visible.

This makes blue carbon accessible to individuals, brands, DAOs, and institutions — without needing to manage individual project positions or navigate the Verra registry directly.

Diversified Across Projects

The pool holds credits from multiple verified mangrove projects across different geographies, reducing single-project risk.

Backed by Real Retired Credits

Every token in circulation is backed by credits already retired on the Verra registry. No fractional reserve. No unsupported minting.

Composition Fully Transparent

Pool ratio snapshots are published on every composition change. Anyone can see exactly what backs each token at any moment.

Community Governed

Token holders vote on pool decisions — which projects to admit, ratio adjustments, and platform parameters. Governance weight = token balance.

Lifecycle

From Contribution to Token

The path from contributor to BCGOLD token holder has five on-chain steps, each with a proof at every stage.

01

Contribute to a Tranche

You contribute to a funding tranche for a specific mangrove project. Funds go directly to project developers for restoration work.

Instrument types: Grant, Revenue Share, Debt. Your contribution is recorded in the BCGReceipt contract.

02

Receive a Receipt → Claim a Pack

Your contribution issues a Regeneration Receipt. After the project's first Verra audit, you claim your BCGPack — a hectare-denominated position.

BCGPack is an ERC-1155 token representing your fractional hectare entitlement after audit verification.

03

Credits Retired on Verra

When audit milestones are met, BCG retires verified credits on the Verra registry. Retirement is permanently recorded with beneficiary attribution.

Each retirement links to a Verra serial number, beneficiary name, and Arbitrum transaction hash.

04

Pack Deposited into Pool

You deposit your BCGPack into the BCG pool. The pool composition ratio is updated and your pack is accounted for in the aggregate.

Pool ratio snapshots are published publicly. The BCGPool contract manages all deposits and ratio tracking.

05

Receive BCGOLD Index Token

The BCGIndex contract mints BCGOLD tokens proportional to your pool deposit. You now hold a fungible, transferable position in the diversified pool.

BCGOLD is an ERC-20 token on Arbitrum. Token balance = governance weight = pool position.

Pool Mechanics

How the Pool Works

Ratio-Based Composition

The pool tracks the ratio of each project's packs to total pool size. Ratios update on every deposit and are published as public snapshots.

Multi-Project Diversification

The pool accepts packs from multiple verified projects. This diversifies geography, methodology, and audit timelines — reducing concentration risk.

Governance-Controlled Admissions

New projects enter the pool through governance votes. Token holders decide which projects meet quality thresholds — preventing greenwashing at the pool level.

Why BCGOLD

Traditional Credits vs. BCGOLD

Feature
Registry-Held Credits
BCGOLD Index Token
Liquidity
Illiquid registry positions
Fungible ERC-20, transferable instantly
Minimum size
Often 1,000+ tonnes minimum
Fractional — any contribution amount
Diversification
Single project exposure
Multi-project pool, ratio-tracked
On-chain proof
PDF certificate only
Arbitrum transaction hash
Governance access
None
Proportional voting weight
Transparency
Trust the broker
Pool ratio public at all times
Retirement proof
Annual report
Live log with Verra serial numbers
Smart Contracts

The On-Chain Stack

Every BCG token and action is governed by auditable smart contracts deployed on Arbitrum.

BCGReceiptERC-1155

Issues participation receipts to contributors. Stores tranche reference, amount, and timestamp.

BCGPackERC-1155

Hectare-denominated pack issued after first audit. Represents verified project position.

BCGPoolCustom

Aggregates packs from multiple projects. Tracks ratios and manages composition snapshots.

BCGIndexERC-20

Mints the BCGOLD fungible token proportional to pool deposits. Manages redemption.

BCGRetirementManagerGovernance

Manages credit retirement events. Links to Verra registry references and logs on-chain proof.

RegistryAnchorOracle

Anchors external Verra registry data on-chain. Provides verifiable references for audit milestones.

Who It's For

Who Holds BCGOLD?

Individual Contributors

Anyone who wants permanent, verifiable proof of funding nature restoration — beyond a donation receipt.

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Brands & CSR Teams

Turn sustainability commitments into on-chain proof. Show stakeholders real, verified credits — not offset certificates.

Brand Partnerships

DAOs & Treasuries

Add a nature-backed, yield-potential position to your treasury. Governance participation included.

Impact Orgs

Developers & Integrators

Embed BCGOLD token data, pool composition, and retirement verification into your dApp or ESG reporting tool.

Developer API

Start Your Path to BCGOLD

Contribute to the Genesis Tranche, receive your receipt, and earn your position in the world's first liquid blue carbon index.