Summary Diagram

The diagram below is a visual representation of how the CARROT NETWORK functions. It also serves as an overview of the blockchain tools utilized, such as digital assets to track the chain of custody of waste mass, NFTs for issuing and retiring credits, smart contracts to determine reward payouts, and stable coins or fungible tokens as rewards that can be traced to participants for proper accounting of contributions.

Figure 15: The New Recycling Economy Diagram

All of these topics, including the architecture of the network, will be presented in detail in the following sections.