Carbon on Blockchain

July 22, 2018

This document is an accessible overview of Poseidon’s platform and the ongoing token sale. It provides the reader with an understanding of the goals and drivers of the Poseidon Foundation and its operational arm, as well as the functional and technical aspects of the platform. This document is not meant to be a detailed technical blueprint or detailed contribution deck. We have demonstrated the technical functionality of the Poseidon platform with our highly successful pilot at Ben & Jerry’s Scoop Store in London’s Soho. During the months of May and June 2018, this store has conserved an area in the Peruvian Amazon that is equivalent to over 140 tennis courts and home to over 2,000 trees.

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whitePaper | December 29, 2019

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Our team is on a mission to change the way the world shops, making it a whole lot more personal. We’re only two years into our journey, but already 350m shoppers on websites like Harvey Nichols and Ted Baker can use Hero to connect live with an associate in their nearest store - perfect for when they need real-time advice from someone in the know.

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