Evaluating Performance and Security Trade-offs in Blockchain-Based REDD+ Projects
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https://doi.org/10.19153/cleiej.29.2.2Keywords:
Blockchain, REDD , Carbon credit, ManagementAbstract
The credibility and efficiency of REDD+ projects rely substantially on the implementation of transparent MRV mechanisms. To tackle this, Blockchain technology has been considered in a plethora of REDD+ projects, since it may enhance trust, traceability, and automation for carbon-credit management. Within this context, this paper particularly presents a comparative analysis of three well-matured blockchain-based REDD+ projects: Ambify, MCO2, and TreeCycle. We assess three pivotal performance metrics: block-finalization traffic, block-finalization time, and systemic security. The first
two metrics are derived from computational simulations, whereas the third is obtained through a theoretical security analysis. Overall, the experimental findings reveal that the analyzed projects exhibit distinct performance and security profiles that are strongly influenced by their underlying Blockchain platforms and consensus mechanisms. In particular,
architectures optimized for high throughput demonstrate lower block-finalization traffic and latency under transaction-intensive scenarios, while more decentralized designs offer different security and governance trade-offs. The primary contribution of this work lies in providing both theoretical and empirical insights to support the evaluation and design of future Blockchain-based REDD+ initiatives under varying operational contexts. General findings and recommendations for future research conclude this paper.
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