2025-12-10 00:02:43

The European Union just locked in an ambitious climate roadmap: they're targeting a massive 90% emissions reduction by 2040, measured against 1990 baseline levels. That's a serious commitment.

Here's where it gets interesting for carbon markets—starting in 2036, the EU will allow up to 5 percentage points of those cuts to come from international carbon credits. Basically, they're opening the door to global carbon trading mechanisms, which could ripple through tokenized carbon markets and ReFi protocols.

This policy shift might accelerate blockchain-based carbon credit verification systems. Worth watching how this plays with voluntary carbon markets and on-chain climate assets.

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AirdropHunter007

· 2025-12-12 18:28

90% emission reduction? Sounds pretty impressive, but the key is still the 5% international carbon credit quota in 2036—that's the real window for ReFi to take off.

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LiquidityWitch

· 2025-12-10 01:20

90% emission reduction? Sounds impressive, but I’m worried it’s just another paper promise... Opening international carbon credit trading only in 2036 seems a bit late.

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DegenDreamer

· 2025-12-10 00:32

A 90% emission reduction target sounds great, but the real game is just beginning... In 2036, when international carbon credits open up, that's when on-chain carbon asset opportunities will truly emerge.

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HashRatePhilosopher

· 2025-12-10 00:32

A 90% emissions reduction target sounds ambitious, but can it really be achieved, or is it just another political show...

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NFTRegretter

· 2025-12-10 00:29

90% emissions reduction... sounds pretty hardcore, but that 5% of international carbon credits is where the real trick lies. Feels like they're paving the way for on-chain carbon markets.

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BearMarketMonk

· 2025-12-10 00:24

A 90% emission reduction target sounds nice, but can it really be achieved? Feels like another political show. International carbon credits are now open, so on-chain carbon assets can now be traded. Worth paying attention to. Is a five-percentage-point margin enough for ReFi protocols to make a profit?

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DAOplomacy

· 2025-12-10 00:22

ngl, that 5% loophole by 2036 is basically the eu telling us "we're serious... but like, not *that* serious" lmao

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MetaReckt

· 2025-12-10 00:09

90% emission reduction sounds good, but the actual implementation may not be that much. Blockchain carbon credits are interesting, though we need to watch out for projects that are just out to scam people.

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