What is a Nature Token?

A nature token is a blockchain token that represents tokenized access rights to land held in perpetual commons. Unlike traditional tokens backed by fiat currency or abstract assets, nature tokens are backed by the health and productivity of real ecosystems.

In OASA's nature-backed economy, nature tokens create alignment between financial value and ecological health, where token value increases as ecosystems regenerate through regenerative practices.

How Nature Tokens Work

Tokenized Access Rights

Nature tokens represent tokenized access rights to:

• Land held in perpetual commons
• Use of infrastructure and facilities
• Participation in community governance
• Benefits from ecosystem health improvements

Value Backed by Ecosystem Health

Nature token value is backed by:

• Soil Health: Organic matter, microbial diversity, water retention
• Water Systems: Water retention capacity, aquifer recharge, water quality
• Biodiversity: Species diversity, ecosystem function, keystone species
• Carbon Sequestration: Carbon stored in soil and vegetation
• Ecosystem Productivity: Food production, water availability, air quality

Value Increases with Regeneration

As ecosystems regenerate through regenerative practices:

• Soil health improves, increasing productivity
• Water systems improve, increasing availability
• Biodiversity increases, improving ecosystem function
• Token value increases as land becomes more valuable

Nature Tokens vs. Traditional Tokens

Nature Token Benefits

• Ecological Alignment: Financial incentives support rather than harm ecosystems
• Long-Term Value: Value increases with ecosystem health over time
• Regenerative Incentives: Creates incentives for regenerative practices
• Permanent Protection: Land held in perpetual commons can never be sold
• Community Benefit: Value accrues to communities and ecosystems

Nature Tokens in Regenerative Commons

In regenerative commons, nature tokens:

• Enable bonding curve financing for projects
• Represent access to land and infrastructure
• Create alignment between financial and ecological returns
• Support community governance through token-based participation
• Enable debt retirement through token sales

Nature-Backed Economy

Nature tokens are central to OASA's nature-backed economy, where:

• Financial value is directly tied to ecosystem health
• Returns compound in ecological improvements
• Incentives align with regenerative practices
• Long-term thinking is rewarded

Token Distribution and Pricing

Nature tokens are distributed through:

• Bonding Curves: Bonding curves enable continuous token sales with automatic price discovery
• Capacity Limits: Maximum token supply is set based on physical capacity
• Fair Pricing: Prices automatically adjust based on supply and demand
• Transparency: All sales and prices are on-chain and transparent

Related Terms

• Nature-Backed Economy - Economic model
• Tokenized Access Rights - What tokens represent
• Bonding Curve - Price discovery mechanism
• Regenerative Commons Economics - Economic framework