01the problem
We're running out of time
We are rendering the planet we call home unfit for human habitation. The time needed to fix the problem is quickly running out. Our species has lived on Earth for almost 300,000 years. But in the past 200 years, we have exploited Earth’s seemingly boundless resources without imagining how fragile and finite they might be.
We know that we need to mend our ways and take action to remediate the damage we have done. Yet Sustainable Development Goals, Paris Climate Accords, annual COP meetings, government mandates and the heroic efforts of NGOs around the world haven’t been able to stop the relentless degradation of our planet so far …
02the solution
A new approach to reclaiming Earth
Atopia isn’t going to “save the planet” on its own. But by bundling the energy and commitment of communities, businesses, NGOs and governments across the globe, we want to make a very substantial contribution to reclaiming Earth.
We aim to become the world’s largest biodiversity project!
And we’d like you to be part of it! By combining traditional and new investment strategies backed by blockchain, we will enable citizens, professional investors and companies worldwide to invest in and profit from protecting and restoring planet Earth. Investing in nature pays back, on so many levels.
Regenerating 2 million km² of land by 2030
Atopia aspires to acquire 2 million square kilometres of land in parcels around the world by 2030. That’s roughly the size of Mexico or almost four times the size of France! We welcome proposals of what land to purchase and how to regenerate it from anyone, anywhere. From turning strip-mined mountains into eco-farms for local use to repurposing decaying industrial properties as forest land.
We will also identify land proactively, develop project suggestions and look for local partners. These partners – people, businesses, NGOs and governments – will repurpose the land in an ecologically and financially sustainable way. Each project will be driven and owned by people at the local level, yet benefit from the global connectivity and inspiration of the Atopia network.
Cutting-edge solution for sustainable investing
To finance its land acquisitions, Atopia will bundle the power of people and companies all over the world by leveraging financing technology backed by blockchain. Each investor, large or small, will obtain Atopia tokens (“ATokens”) registered on a blockchain and secured against the land held, participating in a global pool. The ATokens represent Atopia share fractions.
In addition, Atopia will give (“air drop”) tokens to its local partners for free, making them actual shareholders. In the future, vesting options of ATokens will allow investors to make even more specific choices. ATokens give each investor real and tradable value, annual dividends, as well as a say in Atopia’s decision-making process.
We make investing in nature profitable
This is not charity. Atopia allows you to do well by doing good. We make investing in biodiversity and the natural environment a smart and profitable decision for average citizens, professional investors and companies worldwide.
In addition to revenue from ATokens, Atopia will generate revenue from the sustainable projects launched on the land as well as from carbon offsets. Profits will be distributed based upon the number of ATokens or fractions of ATokens, held by each investor.
A transparent and democratic business model
To ensure that Atopia operates on a transparent legal basis, it will be incorporated as a decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) in Switzerland. This makes it suitable for both active and passive investors. DAOs are recognized as legal entities by the Swiss government. As they are often set up as global structures across country borders, they cannot be governed or dissolved by the jurisdiction of one single country.
Decisions on land acquisitions will be taken by the global community of AToken holders by decentralized voting. Every Atopia project will be required to meet strict sustainability and business criteria, providing both ecological benefits and a financial return on investment. Compliance with those criteria will be subject to stringent monitoring, with intense community involvement.
Everyone has a stake in regenerating the planet
No one likes to feel powerless, even less so when their home is at stake. That’s why we empower people worldwide to invest in a better future for planet Earth. Everyone is invited to become part of Atopia, whether as an investor by acquiring ATokens or by designing, owning and running projects on land dedicated by Atopia.
Atopia’s model incentivizes collaboration and engagement across the world. Yet the specific land initiatives are controlled and driven locally, by the people who really care about the land and their future on the land.
Investors, communities and NGO's. It's time to act.
Join us03Frequently asked questions
Got questions?
Atopia is a global community of citizens, companies, governments and NGOs. It was founded by a team of business professionals and social entrepreneurs in Belgium in 2022. Thanks to its set-up as a DAO, people and businesses worldwide can join Atopia in fulfilling its mission: reclaiming and regenerating 2,000,000 km² of land by 2030. The acquired land will be rewilded or dedicated to low-impact projects such as ecotourism, carbon capturing, biodiverse forestry or species protection. Anyone can participate by investing or by designing, owning and running projects on land dedicated by Atopia.
Atopia’s profitability model is based on three principles. First, the value of Atopia land will generally increase over time. Second, with the tightening of CO2 regulations, companies are looking for ways to offset their CO2 emissions elsewhere. By restoring and/or reforesting acquired land, Atopia will develop carbon capture projects worldwide and generate revenue by selling carbon credits. Lastly, Atopia will develop profitable, low-impact projects on its land in collaboration with local partners (e.g. accommodation for ecotourism).
Land acquired by Atopia will be given back to nature or developed into sustainable projects like ecotourism and carbon capture. Land in Atopia’s portfolio will never be resold.
Atopia will develop a wide array of nature conservation and restoration projects. These will include the protection of forests and other valuable natural ecosystems against practices like intensive logging, urban development and building projects. Our restoration projects will include, for example, rewilding abandoned industrial properties, restoring strip-mined mountain tops for eco-farming and building sustainable lakeside cabins for ecotourism. We welcome ideas on sustainable land use from anyone, anywhere.
The Atopia Token is a stablecoin and represents a tradeable asset. It will have a monetary value, based on the total valuation of the land held in the Atopia portfolio. An AToken also counts as a digital share in Atopia and can be used to participate in its governance.
No, ATokens do not give you immediate decision-making power in Atopia. As is the case in many DAO projects, investors have to stake their token(s) to participate in the government of Atopia.
Atopia will be set up as a DAO, short for Decentralized Autonomous Organization. DAOs are run entirely on the internet by a member community, often across country borders, without a central governing authority. The foundational rules of DAOs are defined through so-called ‘smart contracts’. These rules are embedded in code and fully verifiable by any (potential) member.
Once these smart contracts are live on the blockchain, the rules cannot be changed by anyone without member voting. If any member attempts to do something that’s not according to the rules of the smart contract, the action will automatically fail. New decisions and proposals (e.g. on budget allocation) can also only be executed after receiving a majority of member votes. This way, DAOs allow like-minded people all over the world to unite around a mutual cause in a secure, democratized and transparent structure.
Investing in Atopia is possible even with a small investment, by acquiring ATokens or fractions thereof. It is done in a simple way, using modern technologies that guarantee transparency and cut administrative costs. You choose how actively or passively you want to be involved.
In the first phase, we will develop a minimum viable product (MVP). We will acquire one piece of land and develop it according to Atopia’s business model. This way, we will test and solve any risks and governance problems that might arise.
The second phase will be a longer trial period with a closed group of investors. We will acquire multiple pieces of land under the Atopia business model and build a proven track record for stakeholder returns.
In the last phase, we will go public as a Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO). However, investors will already be able to acquire ATokens before the public launch.
Atopia will be registered as an official Swiss company.
You can e‑mail us at info@atopia.com.