In this episode, discover how Polygon Labs, Book.io, and Tres Cool collaborate to create 'Climate Optimism,' an NFT book using ERC-Cool smart contracts, automating carbon removal with each purchase, and revolutionizing positive environmental impact through blockchain.
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? GUESTS INFO ?
Leanne Bats - Founder, Tres Cool
Twitter: https://twitter.com/leannebats
Website: www.trescool.co

Stefan Renton - Sustainability Lead at Polygon Labs
Twitter: https://twitter.com/finrenton
Polygon Sustainability: https://polygon.technology/sustainability

Ben Illian - Co-Founder, Book.io
Twitter: https://twitter.com/OneBillian
Website: https://book.io/

⏱ TIME POINTS ⏱
00:00 - Intro
06:37 - Buy a book, remove CO2
13:43 - How the process works
18:36 - Why onchain?
21:27 - Embedded transactions
31:06 - Crypto & the environment
39:05 - Polygon & sustainability
43:45 - Why do we struggle to address climate change?
54:35 - Final thoughts