Regenerative finance

Tobias Ströher and Jens Strüker

Chapter 37 in Elgar Encyclopedia of Cryptocurrencies, Blockchain and DLT, 2026, pp 185-188 from Edward Elgar Publishing

Abstract: Regenerative finance (ReFi) aims to shape a transformative movement that connects finance, technology, and sustainability to drive environmental and social regeneration. To do so, ReFi utilizes principles of regenerative economics and leverages Web3 technologies as well as decentralized finance. Current ReFi initiatives mainly focus on reducing greenhouse gas emissions, for example, by aiming to improve voluntary carbon markets. The ReFi movement currently faces various challenges, such as regulatory uncertainty, technological complexity, a lack of adoption by the broader climate change ecosystem, and a disconnection from political climate change mechanisms. Nevertheless, ReFi offers opportunities for improved global coordination and systemic change, which are essential for the transformation to a more resilient, equitable, and regenerative economy.

Keywords: Decarbonization; Decentralized finance; MRV; Regenerative economy; Sustainability; Tokenization (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2026
ISBN: 9781035339952
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