Non-Extractive DeFi for Regenerative Finance
Building composable DeFi protocols that regenerate ecosystems rather than extract from them. Sustainable funding for open-source and public goods through programmable Smart Assets.
Smart Assets: Composable Finance for Regeneration
Smart Assets are programmable financial instruments designed for regenerative finance (ReFi). Unlike extractive DeFi models, our composable protocols regenerate natural, social, and economic ecosystems by creating sustainable cash flows tied to real-world outcomes.
Non-Extractive DeFi Principles
- Regenerative by Design: Protocols that rebuild and strengthen ecosystems rather than deplete them
- Outcome-Tied Funding: Investments linked to measurable impact and sustainable results
- Composable Architecture: Modular protocols that combine like building blocks for endless possibilities
- Community Governance: Democratic decision-making ensures anti-extractive practices
- Transparent Operations: Full on-chain visibility of fund allocation and impact metrics
Non-Extractive DeFi: Funding That Regenerates
Traditional finance extracts value from ecosystems, while our non-extractive DeFi protocols create regenerative cycles:
Extractive vs Regenerative Models
- Extractive Finance: Depletes resources, concentrates wealth, prioritizes short-term extraction
- Regenerative Finance: Rebuilds ecosystems, distributes value fairly, focuses on long-term sustainability
Benefits of Non-Extractive DeFi
- Sustainable funding streams for open-source development
- Resilient financial systems that strengthen over time
- Community-owned infrastructure and inclusive governance
- Positive environmental and social impact through outcome-tied incentives
Composable Finance: Build and Combine for Endless Possibilities
Our composable finance approach allows protocols to be combined like building blocks, creating innovative funding solutions for diverse regenerative projects and public goods initiatives.
For Builders and Developers
- Modular protocols that snap together for custom funding solutions
- Outcome-based compensation tied to deliverable milestones
- Community-driven project governance and resource allocation
- AI-assisted treasury management and sustainable cash flow optimization
For Impact Investors and Financiers
- Non-extractive investment opportunities with regenerative impact
- Transparent, outcome-based risk assessment and portfolio tracking
- Direct contribution to public goods and open-source innovation
- Composable investment strategies across multiple regenerative protocols
Community-Driven Governance for Regenerative Impact
Smart Assets operates as a Decentralized Unincorporated Nonprofit Association (DUNA), ensuring community governance and maintaining our commitment to non-extractive principles.
Governance Features
- Democratic decision-making on fund allocation and protocol development
- Transparent treasury management with community oversight
- Anti-extractive governance mechanisms built into protocol design
- Multi-stakeholder representation across builders, funders, and contributors
Join the Non-Extractive DeFi Movement
Help us build resilient, inclusive financial systems that regenerate rather than extract. Whether you're a developer, impact investor, or community contributor, there's a place for you in creating sustainable finance.