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Nature Realms: Unleashing Community Power for Biodiversity Conservation

Funding the Commons Paris 2023Funding the CommonsSun, Jul 16, 2023, 12:40 PM · 20:00

In this video, the speaker shares their journey in the crypto field and discusses the creation of a groundbreaking solution to address the biodiversity crisis. They developed an engaging interface that combines real-world and online experiences, emphasizing the importance of citizen science. The speaker introduces a new platform called "Realms" that utilizes a token system and incorporates scientific validation to gather biodiversity data. They invite viewers to create their own realms and become custodians of the environment. Despite facing skepticism from the scientific community, they developed a platform that aims to engage the community in biodiversity conservation through an engaging interface, grounded in science, and with the right incentive structure. The video highlights the challenges faced when introducing this concept to the scientific community and emphasizes the importance of incentives in the game. The speaker encourages viewers to create their own realms and engage with nature for the benefit of biodiversity conservation.