Electroneum, the next-generation energy-efficient Layer 1 blockchain , has announced a strategic partnership with One Ocean Foundation, a leading non-profit focused on marine ecosystem protection and regeneration, as per details shared with Finbold on Wednesday, October 8. The collaboration aims to deliver verifiable donation channels and tokenized tracking of sustainable practices using Electroneum’s low-energy blockchain. The joint initiative has also been shortlisted for the 2025 Premio Aretè Award of Excellence, one of Italy’s most recognized sustainability awards. Using blockchain to verify donations and track sustainability efforts One Ocean Foundation, known for initiatives such as the Blue Forest project supported by Pirelli and Giorgio Armani and the Canyon of Caprera project backed by Rolex, will use Electroneum’s low-energy blockchain to establish transparent donation systems and track sustainable practices. “We chose to partner with Electroneum because it is one of the most energy-efficient and environmentally friendly blockchains in the world,” said Jan Pachner, Secretary General of One Ocean Foundation. “With this partnership, we aim to show that technology and ocean protection can go hand in hand, opening innovative ways to engage audiences beyond our traditional community. Ocean conservation is a shared responsibility, and technology can serve as a powerful ally.” As mentioned earlier, the project has already been shortlisted for the Premio Aretè Award of Excellence, with the winner to be announced on October 10 and full project details revealed on October 28 in Milan. A greener, more accessible blockchain ecosystem The partnership comes on the heels of the launch of Electroneum 2.0, a redesigned blockchain network focused on accessibility and environmental efficiency. Electroneum, known for developing the first blockchain smartphone and the CSR platform AnyTask.com, has evolved into a developer-ready Layer 1 protocol with ultra-low fees and one of the smallest carbon footprints in the sector. “We’ve worked hard to become the greenest blockchain solution in the world whilst still being one of the fastest, and we are celebrating this by partnering with the OneOcean Foundation on a number of upcoming projects,” said Richard Ells, CEO of Electroneum. “We are excited to work with them on verifiable donation channels where supporters can see exactly how funds are allocated to ocean projects and to allow the tokenisation and tracking of sustainable practices. This will clearly demonstrate the power of blockchain to aid transparency and veracity.” Through the integration of Electroneum’s blockchain and One Ocean Foundation’s sustainability expertise, the collaboration will allow donors and organizations to verify contributions in real time and validate environmental commitments through tokenized data. The partners aim to set a precedent for how blockchain technology can deliver measurable, positive impact within the global blue economy. Featured image via Shutterstock. The post Electroneum and One Ocean Foundation project shortlisted for Premio Aretè Award of Excellence 2025 appeared first on Finbold .