Token Economy & Whitepaper
TenzaOne Token Economy
Dual-token infrastructure for the voluntary carbon market — Phase 1 active
Platform at a Glance
€2.5BCurrent VCM size
€50BProjected by 2030
50%+Per-project cost reduction
7+Revenue streams
What is TenzaOne?
⬡ Dual-Token Economy

TenzaOne operates two complementary tokens: TNZU for platform utility and transaction fees, and TNZE ◈ for governance and voting rights. Both are off-chain credits in Phase 1, transitioning to on-chain assets in Phase 2.

📜 ERC-1155 Digital Certificates

Each carbon project issues a structured set of digital certificate editions — from a Master identity record through verification, performance, and access tokens, to investment-grade CINs. All editions are managed on the TenzaOne platform.

🌿 VCM Infrastructure

Purpose-built digital infrastructure for the voluntary carbon market. TenzaOne replaces fragmented, paper-heavy processes with blockchain-grade transparency, dMRV (digital Measurement, Reporting & Verification), and automated settlement.

Roadmap
● Active Now
Phase 1 — Platform Launch
  • TNZU & TNZE ◈ as off-chain ledger credits
  • ERC-1155 editions as platform digital records
  • dMRV assessment pipeline live
  • DAO governance v0.1 operational
◌ Post-Licensing
Phase 2 — On-Chain
  • TNZU as real ERC-20 on Polygon
  • On-chain ERC-1155 certificate issuance
  • ERC-3643 security tokens via ConversionBridge
  • BaFin-regulated token migration
Token Types
TNZU Utility

Platform utility token (ERC-20 in Phase 2). Earned through platform participation, spent on assessments, marketplace fees, and premium features. The primary medium of exchange within the TenzaOne ecosystem.

TNZE ◈ Governance

Governance credit used for DAO voting. Voting power uses a quadratic formula — √TNZE held = votes cast — preventing plutocratic capture. Earned through staking, contribution, and conversion from TNZU.

Governance Tiers
Basic
100TNZE ◈ min.
Participant
1,000TNZE ◈ min.
Investor
10,000TNZE ◈ min.
Enterprise
DAOproposal required
ConversionBridge
🔄 Phase 1 → Phase 2 Migration

ConversionBridge is the regulated migration pathway from off-chain platform credits to on-chain tokens and ERC-3643 compliant security tokens. On the registry milestone (BaFin licensing), investment-grade CIN certificates (Ed 4.x and 5.x) convert via ConversionBridge to T-REX compliant security tokens on Polygon — with all KYC/AML identity bindings preserved on-chain.

ERC-1155 Edition Structure — Per Project
EdTokenPurposeStatus
0Master PDAProject identity anchor — root record, non-fungible, supply = 1ERC-1155 permanent
1.xVerification TokensImmutable VCS certification documents and audit trailNon-transferable
2.xPerformance TokensdMRV proofs and DePIN sensor attestationsNon-transferable
3.xGate TokensDAO and co-op participation access rights — controls IFO eligibilitySoulbound
4.xCIN FinancialCarbon Futures (forward delivery rights) and Fixed Rate CIN — 6–10% annual return→ ERC-3643 post-licensing
5.xCIN Revenue ShareRoyalty instruments — revenue-linked return from verified credit sales, 10–15% IRR→ ERC-3643 post-licensing

Ed 0–3 remain ERC-1155 platform records permanently. Ed 4.x and 5.x are investment-grade CINs (Carbon Infrastructure Notes) — these convert to ERC-3643 T-REX compliant security tokens via ConversionBridge on the BaFin licensing milestone.

Initial Financing Offering
🚀 What is an IFO?

An Initial Financing Offering is a project-level token launch allowing verified carbon projects to raise capital from the TenzaOne investor community. Participation requires holding the project's Gate Token (Ed 3.x), which is DAO-distributed prior to each round.

🔐 Gate-Controlled Access

Gate Tokens (Ed 3.x) are soulbound DAO access certificates. Only Gate Token holders can participate in an IFO — ensuring verified, governance-approved access to project financing rounds.

📄 Capital Instruments

IFOs issue CIN Financial instruments (Ed 4.x) — Carbon Futures and Fixed Rate CINs — and CIN Revenue Share instruments (Ed 5.x). Investors select their instrument based on risk/return preference. Both are listed on the TenzaOne Marketplace post-IFO.

Platform Treasury
🏦 Treasury Function

Platform fees from assessments, marketplace transactions, and IFO facilitation flow into the TenzaOne treasury. The treasury funds platform operations, ecosystem grants, and maintains the DAO community reserve.

◈ Community Reserve

A portion of the treasury is allocated to the DAO Community Reserve, governed by TNZE ◈ holders. Reserve allocations require formal proposals and must pass the DAO Constitution's quorum and approval thresholds.

CVIT Valuation Formula
Carbon Value & Integrity Token — Project Valuation CVIT = Annualised tCO₂e × P(issuance) × Quality Adjustment × Commitment Fraction

P(issuance) is the probability of credit issuance derived from the dMRV score. Quality Adjustment reflects the verification standard and methodology applied. Commitment Fraction is the share of projected credits committed to the platform. Together these produce the project's CVIT — the foundation for marketplace valuation and pipeline KPIs.

Revenue Streams
📋
Project Listing Fees
Paid by developers to list on the platform
🔬
dMRV Assessment
AI-driven VCS readiness scoring & reporting
💱
Marketplace Transaction Fees
% fee on certificate trades & transfers
🚀
IFO Facilitation
Fee for managing financing offering rounds
📄
CIN Financial (Ed 4.x)
Carbon Futures & Fixed Rate CIN — 6–10% annual
💰
CIN Revenue Share (Ed 5.x)
Royalty instruments — 10–15% IRR target
☁️
dMRV-as-a-Service
White-label assessment for external registries
📊
DePIN Data API Phase 2
Commercial API access to verified IoT project data — tiered pricing
📦
Scope 3 Export Phase 2
Automated Scope 3 emissions packages for corporate reporting (GHG Protocol, CSRD, CDP)
📇
Intelligence Card Phase 2
Embeddable verified project passport — subscription licensing for enterprise buyers
Regulatory Framework
Phase 1 — Platform Records (Active)
TNZU and TNZE ◈ operate as off-chain ledger credits in the TenzaOne platform database. ERC-1155 certificates are platform-issued digital records. No securities regulation applies in Phase 1; the platform operates as a technology infrastructure provider.
BaFin Licensing — Regulatory Milestone
TenzaOne is pursuing BaFin (Bundesanstalt für Finanzdienstleistungsaufsicht) licensing to enable Phase 2 on-chain token issuance under EU regulatory frameworks including MiCA and MiFID II. This milestone triggers the ConversionBridge migration.
ERC-3643 T-REX Security Tokens
Post-licensing, CIN Financial instruments (Ed 4.x) and CIN Revenue Share instruments (Ed 5.x) migrate to ERC-3643 compliant security tokens via ConversionBridge. The T-REX standard embeds KYC/AML identity bindings directly on-chain, enabling regulated secondary market trading on Polygon. Ed 0–3 remain ERC-1155 platform records permanently.
KYC / AML Requirements
Investor-tier participants (≥10,000 TNZE ◈) are subject to KYC/AML verification. All Phase 2 security token holders must maintain verified on-chain identity through the T-REX identity registry on Polygon.
Voluntary Carbon Market
€2.5BVCM size (2024)
€50BProjected VCM (2030)
50%+Per-project cost reduction
20×Expected market growth
Why Blockchain for Carbon?
🔍 Trust Deficit

The VCM suffers from double-counting, opaque registries, and inconsistent standards. Blockchain-anchored certificates with on-chain provenance solve this at the infrastructure level — creating a single, auditable source of truth for carbon credit integrity.

💸 Cost Barrier

Traditional carbon project development costs millions in consultancy, verification, and registry fees — locking out smaller, high-impact projects. TenzaOne's dMRV pipeline and digital-first approach delivers significant per-project cost reductions versus traditional infrastructure.

🌍 Market Fragmentation

Carbon projects, buyers, validators, and registries operate in incompatible silos. TenzaOne is unified infrastructure — from initial dMRV assessment through credit issuance to secondary market trading on a single, regulated platform.

📈 Demand Surge

Corporate net-zero commitments under CSRD and voluntary frameworks are driving demand the existing infrastructure cannot meet. The 2030 €50B projection reflects institutional-grade climate compliance spend requiring new-generation digital infrastructure.

TenzaOne in Summary
🎯 The Vision

TenzaOne is building the regulated digital infrastructure layer for the voluntary carbon market. A dual-token economy — TNZU for platform utility, TNZE ◈ for community governance — powers a six-edition ERC-1155 certificate stack that takes a carbon project from initial assessment through dMRV verification to investment-grade tokenised instruments. Phase 1 is live today. Phase 2 — on-chain, BaFin-regulated, ERC-3643 compliant — begins at the registry licensing milestone.

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