Ecotrader, founded in 2024, is a blockchain-based marketplace platform focused on tokenizing renewable energy real-world assets (RWAs), enabling fractional ownership and investment in green energy projects. ^{[1] [4]}

Overview

Ecotrader aims to democratize access to renewable energy investments by creating a bridge between traditional renewable energy projects and blockchain technology. The platform enables smaller investors to participate in traditionally capital-intensive green energy projects through tokenization and fractional ownership models.

The platform focuses on multiple renewable energy sectors including solar fields, wind turbines, energy storage solutions, green hydrogen production, waste-to-energy facilities, and biogas power plants. ^{[1] [2] [5]}

Project Portfolio

Ecotrader's current project pipeline includes several renewable energy installations across Eastern Europe:

Solar Fields:

• Greece: 25MW capacity
• Crete: 50MW capacity
• Macedonia: 15MW capacity
• Bulgaria: 15MW capacity
• Romania: 150MW capacity

Additional Infrastructure in Romania:

• Wind Turbines: 150MW capacity; Energy Storage: 50MW capacity ^[1]

Key Features

Project Development

The platform provides comprehensive project development services including:

• Stakeholder collaboration
• Project feasibility studies
• Expert analysis
• Environmental impact assessments ^[1]

Engineering & Construction

Ecotrader offers end-to-end EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) services:

• Project design
• Construction management
• Quality assurance
• Environmental compliance ^[1]

Operations & Maintenance

The platform ensures ongoing project success through:

• Infrastructure maintenance
• Performance optimization
• End-to-end operational solutions
• Long-term project management ^[1]

Power Sales & PPAs

Ecotrader facilitates energy trading through:

• Flexible power purchase agreements
• Short and long-term energy trading options
• Market-adaptive pricing models ^[1]

RWA Tokenization

RWA (Real-World Asset) tokenization enables the representation of ownership in physical assets, such as renewable energy projects, through blockchain technology. Ecotrader utilizes this process by tokenizing renewable energy facilities via Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs), where each SPV is a separate entity and its shares are represented as tokens on the blockchain. Token holders own a share of both the legal entity and the underlying asset, with each tokenized SPV generating income. This creates a global, fractional model for owning energy projects, which can be traded on-chain, making the assets fully liquid.

To purchase RWA Tokens, users pay 75% in stablecoins and 25% in Ecotrader's native ECT tokens, based on the total USD value of the transaction. Additionally, RWA Tokens can be sold through a fixed-price liquidity pool, with a 1% ECT fee applied to sales. This approach facilitates efficient trading of tokenized real-world assets, opening up new opportunities for global investors. ^{[8] [9]}

Tokenomics

EcoTrader Token ($ECT)

The EcoTrader Token (ECT) is the platform's utility and governance token. It supports platform operations by enabling payments, access, and voting for features like vaults and RWA offerings. ECT is used for payments and fees in decentralized finance features and can be staked for rewards. It also grants access to governance protocols and other functionalities. ECT does not represent ownership or value of any real-world assets, and its value is independent of the renewable energy projects associated with Ecotrader. ^[6]

Allocation

Token Utility

• Platform Fees: ECT is required to pay borrowing interest under the Asset Token Loan Protocol and to fund the auto-compounding feature, which converts rental USDT into ECT. All associated fees are transferred to a vault and may be burned, subject to DAO governance decisions.
• Staking: Users can stake ECT tokens—either individually or through the ECT-X liquidity pool—to earn ECT rewards. Staking options and relevant data, such as APR, are accessible via the Vaults section of the platform. - Staking Rewards: Determines the percentage of newly minted ECT Tokens distributed to staking vaults.
• Payment: ECT functions as the primary payment method for accessing current and future products and services on the Ecotrader platform.
• Governance: ECT holders have voting rights within the Ecotrader DAO, which controls key aspects of the platform, including:
• Emission Rates: The DAO can adjust the total number of reward tokens minted daily.
• Treasury Funds: 2.5% of newly minted tokens are allocated to the DAO treasury, which can use the funds for grants, burns, marketing, or other community-determined purposes. ^[7]

Core Values

Ecotrader is deeply committed to sustainability, focusing on advancing clean energy solutions and ensuring environmental longevity. The company prioritizes innovation by implementing cutting-edge technology to optimize renewable energy. Collaboration is key, as Ecotrader partners with stakeholders and communities to develop scalable solutions. Integrity is at the core of their operations, with a strong commitment to transparency and accountability. ^[1]