ARKCarbon White Paper
Redemption for a Carbon-Based World
1. Introduction
The Earth is at a tipping point. Every flight, every mile driven, every barbecue adds to the invisible burden of carbon in the atmosphere. ARKCarbon exists to balance this equation — giving individuals and corporations a simple, transparent way to offset their carbon footprint through verified carbon credits.
Our platform unites blockchain technology, certified environmental projects, and a mission-driven community. At its heart lies ARKCoin — Act of Random Kindness — a utility token that fuels offsets, funds green initiatives, and inspires participation in restoring our planet.
2. The Problem
Challenge
Market Fragmentation
Traditional carbon offset markets are fragmented, complex, and often opaque, creating a barrier to entry for many.
Challenge
Erosion of Trust
Trust is eroded by a lack of transparency, with widespread fraud and double counting plaguing the industry.
Challenge
Lack of Accessibility
Individuals lack an easy way to take personal responsibility, while corporations face immense regulatory and reputational pressure.
Challenge
Massive Emissions
The fundamental problem persists: global emissions continue to exceed 36 billion tons of CO₂ annually, accelerating climate change.
3. The Solution: ARKCarbon
ARKCarbon builds a transparent and efficient bridge between people, enterprises, and certified carbon projects.
For individuals
Calculate lifetime or annual emissions, buy ARKCoin, and offset with one click.
For businesses
Access bulk verified credits, transparent dashboards, and compliance-ready reporting.
For green projects
Receive funding directly, track support on-chain, and showcase impact globally.
4. Carbon Credits Explained
ARKCarbon never issues its own credits. We work only with third-party verified credits, ensuring integrity and trust.
1 Carbon Credit = 1 Ton of CO₂ removed or avoided
Verified by standards like Verra or Gold Standard
Average cost: $15 per credit
Backed by projects such as reforestation, renewable energy, and methane capture.
5. ARKCoin Utility
ARKCoin is a utility token that powers the ARKCarbon ecosystem.
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Buy
Purchase ARKCoin via fiat or P2P to enter the ecosystem.
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Offset
Convert ARKCoin into certified carbon credits to neutralize your footprint.
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Track
See your personal impact and project details on your transparent dashboard.
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Gift
Send ARKCoin to friends or family to inspire and share your mission.
6. Tokenomics
Supply & Price
- Supply: 1 Billion ARKCoin
- Price: Starts at $0.01, with tiered pricing aligned to demand.
Flow
- User buys ARKCoin.
- User offsets emissions by sending ARKCoin to ARKCarbon.
- 70% of tokens go to certified green projects.
- 30% retained for platform operations and growth.
- Green projects receive fiat currency from ARKCARBON, and the token is burned by user.
7. User Journey
Calculate Footprint
By birthdate (lifetime) or annual average (15 tons per year).
Dashboard
Track your wallet balance, emissions offset, and project funding in real time.
8. Market Opportunity
Voluntary Market
A market valued at $4B today, projected to grow to $50B+ by 2030.
ARKCarbon engages this market with a blue ocean entry through voluntary offsets for individuals, appealing to a broad user base.
Compliance Market
A nearly $1T market with a growing demand for innovative and efficient solutions.
Our platform is designed for a scalable expansion into this segment, targeting enterprise-level compliance needs.
9. Governance & Compliance
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Registration in Wyoming, USA as a utility token, ensuring a clear legal framework.
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Only third-party verified credits accepted, maintaining the highest standards of integrity.
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Transparent reporting for individuals, enterprises, and green projects via on-chain data.
10. Roadmap
Phase 1 (MVP)
- User dashboards
- Fiat + P2P ARKCoin purchases
- Subscription offsets
- Verified credit integrations
Phase 2
- Corporate dashboards
- Enterprise compliance reporting
- Partnerships with airlines, logistics, and energy firms
Phase 3
- Global exchange integrations
- Expanded ecosystem of green project funding
- AI-driven carbon accounting tools
11. Why ARKCarbon
Emotional Appeal
Participation as redemption, not obligation.
Transparency
On-chain tracking, third-party verified credits.
Accessibility
Simple UX, fiat on-ramps, automatic wallets.
Scalability
Individual offsets + trillion-dollar compliance market.
This is not just a project.
It's a vessel.
Join ARKCarbon — offset your footprint, fund the future, and carry life forward.
Start Your Journey