Porini Foundation

Porini Foundation

The Porini Foundation is a Swiss charity focused on nature conservation through blockchain technology. It offers 'Nature Collectibles' (NFTs for Conservation) where 100% of the purchase price goes towards protecting species and their habitats. The project uses the Hedera blockchain for its operations.
Fribourg, CHE

Description

The Porini Foundation enables individuals to support nature conservation by purchasing Nature Collectibles, which are unique NFTs for Conservation (NFTC) representing a specific species. 100% of the payment, starting at 10 Swiss Francs, goes directly to conservation efforts, with the foundation covering transaction fees. Collectors can use an app to learn about their species and the conservationists protecting them. The foundation collaborates with IUCN to ensure the protection of ecosystems, utilizing the IUCN Green List certification. Collectibles are stored in a net-zero blockchain wallet on Hedera. By completing collections of 8 cards, users can earn badges and have the option to resell their collectibles on a marketplace, with a portion of the proceeds going back to the collector or further conservation efforts. The use of blockchain technology provides transparency, allowing donors to track their contributions to the protected areas.