Frequently Asked Questions
Have questions about NCRB or the asset classes on the platform? Browse the FAQs below.
Asset Class FAQs
Each FAQ covers: what the asset is, how it works on NCRB, supported registries and standards, quality rating bands, price ranges, tokenization requirements, and fee structure.
| # | Asset Class | Market Size | Growth | FAQ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carbon Credits | $850B | 15% CAGR | Read FAQ |
| 2 | Plastic Credits | $150B | 25% CAGR | Read FAQ |
| 3 | Nitrogen Credits | $80B | 18% CAGR | Read FAQ |
| 4 | Phosphorus Credits | $60B | 16% CAGR | Read FAQ |
| 5 | Agricultural Land | $12T | 5% CAGR | Read FAQ |
| 6 | Mining Rights | $1.5T | 6% CAGR | Read FAQ |
| 7 | Water Rights | $350B | 8% CAGR | Read FAQ |
| 8 | Renewable Energy Credits | $200B | 12% CAGR | Read FAQ |
| 9 | Forestry Rights | $800B | 7% CAGR | Read FAQ |
| 10 | Biodiversity Credits | $600B | 20% CAGR | Read FAQ |
Total addressable market across all asset classes: US $16.5 trillion.
Carbon Market Concepts
| Topic | FAQ |
|---|---|
| Carbon Insetting, Offsetting, Voluntary & Compliance Markets — insetting vs offsetting, VCM standards, EU ETS, CORSIA, Article 6.4, CDM transition, corresponding adjustments, how badges work on NCRB | Read FAQ |
NCSC Stablecoin FAQ
| Topic | FAQ |
|---|---|
| NCSC — Natural Capital Stablecoin — what stablecoins are, USDC comparison, peg mechanism, redemption gate, DeFi compatibility, regulatory framework | Read FAQ |
Token Standard FAQ
| Topic | FAQ |
|---|---|
| ERC-7943 (uRWA) — why NCRB uses the Universal Real-World Asset standard, how compliance hooks work, comparison with ERC-3643 (T-REX) and ERC-1400, what it means for buyers | Read FAQ |
Business Concepts
| Topic | FAQ |
|---|---|
| Sustainability, ESG & CSR — the difference between Corporate Social Responsibility, Environmental Social Governance, and Sustainability; how they work together and why they matter for NCRB | Read FAQ |
| MRV in Carbon Credit Projects — Measurement, Reporting, and Verification explained; how dMRV uses blockchain, IoT, and AI; why MRV integrity determines credit value and regulatory eligibility | Read FAQ |
Reference
| Topic | |
|---|---|
| Glossary — definitions of key terms across carbon markets, natural capital asset classes, blockchain, RWA concepts, regulatory frameworks, and NCRB platform terminology | Open Glossary |
General Platform Questions
What blockchains does NCRB support?
NCRB is deployed on three EVM-compatible networks: Avalanche, Ethereum, and XRPL EVM. All asset tokens are issued simultaneously across all three chains, giving you redundancy and chain choice.
What token standard do NCRB tokens use?
All NCRB tokens use ERC-7943 (uRWA) — the Universal Real-World Asset standard for EVM chains. It is ERC-20 compatible (works with any wallet or DeFi protocol) and adds on-chain compliance checks, transfer restrictions for verified-only participants, and a compliance role for regulatory recovery. See the ERC-7943 FAQ for a full explanation of why NCRB chose this standard and how it compares to ERC-3643 and ERC-1400.
What is the quality score?
Every asset submitted to NCRB receives a programmatic quality score from 0 to 100 across six weighted dimensions: Technical Quality (25%), Additionality (20%), Permanence (20%), Certification Level (15%), Social Impact (12%), and Vintage/Condition (8%). Scores map to rating bands from AAA (highest) to Not Eligible.
What are the platform fees?
- Trading fees: 2.5% of transaction value
- Insurance fees: 1.5% annually
- NCRB Treasury: 1.0% of asset
- BaaS Licensing: Institutional rates available for quotation
How does token revenue get distributed?
By default, proceeds from token sales are distributed atomically at point of sale: 99% to the project owner (immediate) and 1% permanently to the NCRB Asset Treasury as on-chain collateral backing the NCSC stablecoin. Additional recipients can be configured at the time of submission.
How is double-counting prevented?
Retiring a credit on NCRB permanently burns the token — it cannot be re-transferred, re-sold, or re-used. The BuyerClaimsRegistry smart contract records each retirement against the buyer's wallet address, the standard claimed, and a timestamp. The ComplianceRegistry and StandardsRegistry ensure each certificate maps to exactly one underlying asset and cannot be submitted twice.
How do I get started?
- Registry partners: Contact us to discuss partnership agreements and technical integration. Existing registered registries can be live within hours of governance approval.
- Buyers: Visit the NCRB Marketplace to browse available credits. Our team can match you to the right asset type, quality band, and standard for your compliance or sustainability needs.