ERC-Compatible Wrapping & Fractionalization of Regen Credits for DeFi Integration

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Summary

This proposal recommends Regen Network prioritize the development of ERC-compatible, fractionalized representations of its ecological credits. This would allow Regen credits to be directly integrated into Ethereum-based DeFi systems like KlimaDAO’s Autonomous Asset Manager (AAM), Aerodrome, and other real-world asset (RWA) protocols.

By unlocking interoperability through ERC-20 or ERC-1155 wrapping (via Axelar/SquidRouter), Regen can activate latent demand from capital allocators, liquidity providers, and regenerative DAOs looking to support high-integrity carbon and biodiversity assets.

Context & Rationale

Regen credits are among the most credible ecological assets in Web3. However, they are currently locked in Cosmos-native form and are:

  • Non-fractional (1 credit = 1 ton)
  • Not directly usable in EVM environments
  • Not composable with most DeFi infrastructure

Meanwhile, systems like KlimaDAO’s AAM are deploying capital into tokenized carbon markets, but require ERC-native, fractionalized assets to do so.

Without fractionalization and ERC compatibility, Regen assets remain siloed. This limits:

  • Token utility and price discovery
  • Institutional access to Regen-backed assets
  • Governance power to guide demand toward Regen credit classes

Goals

  1. Create ERC-20 or ERC-1155 wrappers for Regen credits
  2. Bridge to EVM chains (e.g. Base, Arbitrum) using Axelar/SquidRouter
  3. Enable KlimaDAO AAM and other protocols to allocate to Regen credits
  4. Lay groundwork for regenerative DeFi ecosystems with REGEN at the core

Scope & Implementation Options

Option A: Native Fractionalization on Regen Ledger

  • Modify the EcoCredit module to allow sub-ton units
  • High complexity, slower path

Option B: ERC Wrapper + Bridging Layer (Recommended)

  • Lock credits on Regen ledger
  • Mint wrapped ERC-20/ERC-1155 versions on EVM
  • Use Axelar/SquidRouter to coordinate bridging
  • Governance controls mint/burn rights
  • Listers or holders can choose to wrap voluntarily

Option C: Custodial or Synthetics (Not Recommended)

  • Third-party holds credits and mints synthetic ERC tokens
  • Fastest to launch, but adds custodial and regulatory risks

Benefits

  • Activates latent demand from Klima, Celo ReFi, and RWA-Fi protocols
  • Turns retirement into a token sink, driving volume and fee velocity
  • Unlocks DAO2DAO and LP incentive loops
  • Supports diversified investment into Regen classes

Risks & Dependencies

  • Regen governance approval for wrapping logic
  • Oracle pricing accuracy
  • Smart contract security and bridging reliability
  • Market demand for fractional credits must be proven

Proposed Next Steps

  1. Open technical scoping with Regen Core Devs + Klima engineering contributors + Axelar and SquidRouter
  2. Draft minimal viable implementation for pilot on Base
  3. Governance vote on permissioned minting & asset onboarding

TL;DR

Regen credits need to be usable where DeFi capital flows. Wrapping them into ERC-20/ERC-1155 tokens via SquidRouter is achievable today and opens doors to KlimaDAO, Aerodrome, Balancer, and more.

This proposal does not require changing the Regen Ledger itself. It only needs:

  • Wrapping smart contracts
  • Governance mint rights
  • Communication alignment

Let’s unlock regenerative demand by bridging Regen assets to the chains where the capital already lives.

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