{"id":10630,"date":"2022-05-09T19:22:25","date_gmt":"2022-05-09T19:22:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nftandcrypto-news.com\/nft\/buy-an-nft-and-help-protect-endangered-species\/"},"modified":"2022-05-09T19:22:28","modified_gmt":"2022-05-09T19:22:28","slug":"buy-an-nft-and-help-protect-endangered-species","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nftandcrypto-news.com\/nft\/buy-an-nft-and-help-protect-endangered-species\/","title":{"rendered":"Buy an NFT, and Help Protect Endangered Species"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p class=\"\">One of the earliest points of criticism levied at NFTs was the potential toll their continued production and distribution could have on the environment. Most of this was attributed to the increased strain the NFT ecosystem placed on the Ethereum blockchain.<\/p>\n<p>Thankfully,\u00a0several groups have uncovered the key to making NFTs \u2014 and blockchain tech as a whole \u2014 more environmentally sustainable: shifting from a proof-of-work verification model to a proof-of-stake model. With the release of Algorand, an energy-efficient blockchain that\u2019s offsetting its carbon footprint in partnership with ClimateTrade, and other environmentally-friendly blockchains such as Tezos, those concerns may slowly fade. <\/p>\n<p>Still, the importance of using NFTs as a force of good for our planet prevails. Thanks to these green blockchains, organizations focused on helping preserve our planet and its inhabitants are embracing this technology  \u2014 namely Australia Zoo and the World Wildlife Foundation.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-the-crocodile-hunter-s-legacy-persists-in-the-blockchain\"><strong>The Crocodile Hunter\u2019s legacy persists in the blockchain<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Australia Zoo, founded by Steve and Terri Irwin, is using Algorand to mint their first foray into Web3: the <em>Wildlife Warriors<\/em>\u201d NFT project. The limited series celebrates the 20th anniversary of the zoo\u2019s Wildlife Warriors.<\/p>\n<p><meta charset=\"utf-8\">Robert Irwin, the Irwin\u2019s son, spoke on the importance of this launch in a press release, stating, \u201cThis green chain and new technology allows us a new avenue to continue to fight for the protection of our wildlife and wild places.\u201d <\/p>\n<p>In partnership with Meadow Labs, an Australian tech startup dedicated to creating \u201cthe world\u2019s most meaningful digital collecting experience,\u201d the NFT project will consist of a series of drops, each focusing on a different Australia Zoo Wildlife Warriors animal. The NFTs will be randomly generated, non-deterministic, utility-driven, and 100 percent unique. <meta charset=\"utf-8\">All proceeds generated from sales will go towards providing funding for Australia Zoo\u2019s and subsequently, Wildlife Warriors\u2019 conservation efforts.<\/p>\n<p>Co-founder and CEO of Meadow Labs, Martin Kelly, spoke about the opportunity in a press release, \u201cThis is just the beginning of a long-term partnership to create an \u2018NFT for good\u2019 movement that builds on ensuring we all have a sustainable future.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Non-Fungible\u2026 Animals?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The World Wildlife Foundation is also using NFTs to fund conservation efforts. In February 2022, they unveiled the Non-Fungible Animals project \u2014 a limited launch of NFT artworks depicting ten animal species at the brink of extinction. Among these endangered species, are the giant panda, mountain gorilla, and the vaquita \u2014 a sea mammal with just 22 confirmed individuals living in the wild.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><figcaption>Amur Tiger NFT. Source: WWF<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>To further drive home the point of just how close these species are to disappearing, the WWF is matching the number of available one-of-one copies of each animal artwork with how many of their real-life counterparts exist in the wild.<\/p>\n<p>As of writing, both the vaquita and saola pieces have sold out. Hopefully, the funds raised from this project \u2014 currently nearing $300,000 \u2014 will ensure the animals these pieces are based on won\u2019t meet the same fate.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>One of the earliest points of criticism levied at NFTs was the potential toll their continued production and distribution could have on the environment. 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