Going carbon-negative
Aleph Zero has always been a firm believer that blockchain solutions must be eco-friendly. Read on to discover more about our efforts to decarbonize.
Green is good
We are the first generation to witness the drastic effects of manmade climate change and perhaps the last that can do anything to mitigate the damage.
This is why it's important for everyone to do their part in protecting the natural environment. Eco-friendly blockchains are live and being used today, and we aim to present Aleph Zero as a prime example of the industry’s commitment to addressing sustainability issues.
Building an eco-friendly future for blockchain
Symbolic of our commitment to a greener crypto space was Aleph Zero's joining the Crypto Climate Accord. This initiative aims to work with the crypto and blockchain industry to expedite decarbonization and introduce #ProofOfGreen solutions that will set a new benchmark for other sectors to follow.
The numbers that matter
By leveraging a Proof-of-Stake with the added efficiency of a novel approach to DAG, we’ve reduced energy consumption drastically without sacrificing the security and decentralized nature upon which the future economy will be built.
1
Validator
≈
1,3 kWh
per day
These results were achieved while observing the energy expenditure of one Aleph Zero node of the following tech specification:
- Memory: 64,0 GiB
- Processor: Intel® CoreTM i9-10900K CPU @ 3.70 GHz x 20
- Graphics: AMD® Radeon rx 580 series
≈
0,53 kg CO2
per day
When using the EPA greenhouse gas equivalency calculator, we arrive at the following CO2 footprint:
1 kWh = 0,41 kg CO2
Current # of validators
in the network
126
...so in the last month, we've produced as much CO2 as:
15k km
Flight of one passenger
or
1k
Washing and drying clothes
or
or
Our actions
As we are aware of our impact on the climate, we have decided to collaborate with chosen CO2 offset programs.
What's more, we are not content with becoming carbon neutral, our intention is to become carbon negative and contribute to preserving the natural environment.
Accreditation to Paul Wambugu – NRT
Northern Kenya Rangelands project
- 14 tones of CO2
- H1 of 2022
Native is leading an effort in soil improvement over 1.9 million hectares of savannah grassland, resulting in additional carbon storage. Besides being ambitious in addressing climate change, the project supports local communities and biodiversity conservation by helping combat drought and protecting the endemic endangered species.
As a Public Benefit Corporation that has been around for over 20 years, Native is a certified B-Corp working with Reverb, Lush, Everlane, Allbirds, Northwest Permanente, PartnerRe, and others.