November 16, 2024, Baku, Azerbaijan

At the pinnacle stage of the global climate agenda—the 29th UN Climate Change Conference (COP 29)—Professor Yu Xiong, Associate Vice President of the University of Surrey and Chair in Business Analytics, was invited as a keynote speaker for the "Empowering Sustainable Innovation" forum. He unveiled the latest advancements of the Endless Protocol, showcasing how blockchain and artificial intelligence (AI) can play a central role in achieving sustainable development and global net-zero goals. The discussion featured notable participants, including Mr. Satya Tripathi, former UN Assistant Secretary-General and Chairman of the Global Alliance for a Sustainable Planet.

COP 29 brought together policymakers, business leaders, and academic authorities from around the world to explore innovative solutions for achieving the goals of the Paris Agreement. In a high-level dialogue, Professor Yu Xiong engaged with influential figures from the finance and technology sectors to discuss how technological innovation can accelerate the global transition to net-zero emissions.

Endless Protocol: A Pioneer in Leveraging Blockchain and AI for Sustainable Development

The name "Endless Protocol" embodies the profound notion of "sustainability." As a blockchain protocol, Endless symbolizes limitless technological innovation and development potential while underscoring a long-term commitment to environmental protection. By combining the decentralized nature of blockchain with the intelligent optimization capabilities of AI, Endless Protocol offers a unique and innovative solution to achieving global net-zero goals.

1. Blockchain-Supported Transparent Carbon Credit Management

Climate change is a global challenge, and the complexities of the carbon credit market often result in transparency issues, such as double counting and market inefficiencies. Endless Protocol addresses these challenges by tokenizing carbon credits and recording transactions on the blockchain in a decentralized and tamper-proof manner, delivering unprecedented transparency to the market.

Professor Yu Xiong highlighted, “Through the tokenization of carbon credits, Endless Protocol enables businesses and individuals to rapidly achieve carbon neutrality. All transactions are traceable, ensuring compliance while providing critical funding for environmental projects.” These projects span diverse areas, from afforestation to renewable energy development, embodying the principle of technology empowering environmental protection.

By addressing double counting, Endless Protocol not only enhances the market’s integrity but also boosts confidence among participants and stakeholders, paving the way for a more reliable and robust carbon trading ecosystem.

2. AI-Powered Energy Usage Optimization

The integration of blockchain and AI creates new possibilities for sustainable development. Endless Protocol incorporates AI technology to monitor energy usage in real-time, optimize transaction processing, and enhance node operations, thereby reducing unnecessary energy consumption. This not only minimizes the carbon footprint of Endless Protocol itself but also sets a benchmark for the green transformation of the blockchain industry.

Professor Yu Xiong elaborated on the mechanism: “Through AI-driven predictive strategies, Endless Protocol can proactively plan carbon offset measures, ensuring the platform’s sustainable operation. Our goal is to establish an energy-efficient, environmentally friendly ecosystem that paves the way for greener blockchain applications.”

Additionally, Endless Protocol leverages enhanced efficiency by implementing smart contracts—self-executing contracts with the terms of the agreement directly written into code. These contracts streamline transactions, reduce overhead costs, and speed up the process of buying and selling carbon credits, further improving the protocol’s utility.

3. Incentivizing Global Collaboration and Sustainable Action

Endless Protocol’s token incentive mechanism encourages users, developers, and organizations to participate in sustainable initiatives. Users can earn token rewards by choosing renewable energy sources, developing green applications, and more, fostering a “green economy.” Additionally, the protocol supports the creation of decentralized applications (dApps) related to environmental protection and promotes collaboration between enterprises and environmental organizations.

During the high-level dialogue, Professor Yu Xiong called for greater international collaboration, stating, “Only through widespread transnational cooperation and technological innovation can we drive global progress toward net-zero goals. Endless Protocol provides an open platform for global developers, allowing everyone to participate and create value for the future.”

4. A Transparency Revolution

Every transaction on the Endless Protocol blockchain is recorded in a way that is immutable and transparent, making it nearly impossible to alter or falsify records. This transparency not only ensures accountability but also builds trust among all stakeholders in the carbon credit market, setting new standards for the industry.

The Future of Endless Protocol: Empowering a Green Future with Technology

As global attention to sustainable development deepens, Endless Protocol is committed to becoming a pioneer in leveraging blockchain and AI technology for a green future. Professor Yu Xiong emphasized, “Endless is not just a technological platform—it is a testament to our commitment to sustainable development. By combining environmental goals with technological innovation, Endless Protocol paves a sustainable path toward global net-zero targets.”

Future development of the Endless Protocol will focus on expanding its ecosystem, funding more environmental projects, and continuing to optimize carbon credit management and energy efficiency. Professor Yu Xiong invited global developers, businesses, and environmental advocates to join the platform and collectively drive the world’s green transition.

About Endless Protocol: Merging Technological Innovation with Environmental Mission

Endless Protocol integrates blockchain and AI to provide a comprehensive platform for carbon credit management, energy optimization, and global collaboration. Its design not only addresses current climate challenges but also opens infinite possibilities for future environmental innovation. Endless Protocol is dedicated to uniting technology and ecosystems to tackle global climate challenges and achieve sustainable development goals.

Other distinguished panelists included:

· Sean Kidney, Co-Founder and CEO of the Climate Bonds Initiative

· Hirander Misra, Chairman of MINDEX and Co-Founder & CEO of GMEX Group

· Arvea Marieni, EU Climate Pact Ambassador and Expert at the UN Global Center for Climate Change Innovation

Learn more at: www.endless.link

Professor Yu Xiong, Associate Vice President of University of Surrey, UK

Mr. Satya Tripathi, former UN Assistant Secretary-General and Chairman of the Global Alliance for Sustainable Development