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Basalt
Green Fertilizer & Climate Weapon
The Weapon Against Climate Change
What is Basalt?
Basalt is a naturally occurring volcanic rock rich in minerals like magnesium, calcium, potassium, and iron. When ground into a fine powder (called basalt flour), it becomes a powerful green fertilizer — used to rejuvenate soils, restore nutrients, and boost crop yields without the use of synthetic chemicals.
Farmers, gardeners, and regenerative agriculture experts use basalt to:
Improve soil structure and fertility
Strengthen plant resistance to pests and diseases
Reduce dependence on chemical fertilizers
Increase water retention and drought resistance
Basalt is abundant, natural, and safe for the environment — making it one of the most promising tools in sustainable agriculture today.
The Climate Divident
The Terra Yield Token (TYT): Collateralized by Nature
Terra Yield Token (TYT) is a next-generation real-world asset (RWA)-backed cryptocurrency, secured by basalt — a volcanic rock used as a green fertilizer and powerful tool for Enhanced Rock Weathering (ERW).
Each TYT is collateralized by 1 kilogram of basalt, giving it a solid, verifiable backing — unlike purely speculative tokens.
Just as the dollar was once backed by gold, TYT is backed by basalt — giving it intrinsic environmental and economic value. Basalt restores soils, captures carbon, and helps build a healthier planet.
Thanks to its carbon-sequestering power, basalt can also generate revenue through CO₂ certificate sales. When basalt is applied at scale and its carbon impact verified, the Albanian mine can sell certified carbon credits to institutional buyers looking to offset emissions.
A portion of the proceeds from these CO₂ certificate sales will be distributed to TYT token holders — creating an innovative form of “green dividends.”
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What Is Enhanced Rock Weathering (ERW)?
Enhanced Rock Weathering (ERW) is a natural carbon removal process. When finely ground basalt is spread over soil, it reacts with CO₂ in the atmosphere and permanently binds it into solid minerals.
Scientists have confirmed that this process mimics Earth’s natural carbon cycle, accelerating it with the help of crushed rock.
How much CO₂ can basalt sequester?
On average, 1 ton of basalt can capture and lock away 0.3 to 0.5 tons of CO₂ over its lifecycle, depending on particle size, soil conditions, and climate factors.
(Source: Nature, 2020; Beerling et al.)
That means large-scale use of basalt isn’t just good for food — it’s good for the climate.
Physics World
Sprinkling basalt over soil could remove huge amounts of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere
Carbon Drawdown Initiative
A pile of 29 tons of basalt is enough to pull 9 tons of CO₂ from the atmosphere!
University Sheffield
An unexpected weapon against climate change. Basalt. Adding basalt dust to soil removes CO2 from the air.
Nature Geoscience
Potential CO2 removal from enhanced weathering by ecosystem responses to powdered basalt.
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The Green Fertilizer
Basalt flour can be considered a green fertilizer when evaluated through the lens of sustainability, carbon sequestration, and soil health. Here’s a breakdown of its eco-friendly attributes:
1. Soil Health and Nutrient Benefits
Mineral enrichment: Basalt flour replenishes soils with essential macro- and micronutrients (e.g., calcium, magnesium, silicon, potassium) that support plant growth and resilience.
Improved structure: It enhances soil pH, water retention, and microbial activity, reducing reliance on synthetic fertilizers.
Crop safety: Studies confirm no accumulation of toxic elements (e.g., arsenic, cadmium) in crops grown with basalt amendments.
2. Carbon Sequestration Potential
Enhanced weathering: Finely crushed basalt reacts with rainwater and CO₂, forming stable carbonates that lock away atmospheric carbon. Greenland’s glacial rock flour (similar to basalt) sequesters 250–300 kg CO₂ per ton.
Scalability: Global application on croplands could remove 2–2.5 billion tons of CO₂ annually through this process.
3. Sustainability Advantages
Circular economy: Often a byproduct of mining or volcanic rock processing, basalt flour repurposes waste material.
Reduced dependency: It substitutes non-renewable fertilizers (e.g., phosphorus, potassium) and curtails energy-intensive nitrogen production.
Low environmental footprint: Production emits ~85.3 kg CO₂ per ton (including packaging and transport), far lower than synthetic alternatives.
4. Challenges and Considerations
Logistics: Costs and energy use for grinding, transport, and application require optimization.
Regional variability: Effectiveness depends on climate (faster weathering in warm, humid regions) and soil type.
Conclusion: Basalt flour aligns with green fertilizer criteria by enhancing soil fertility, reducing synthetic inputs, and actively mitigating climate change. While not a standalone solution, it is a promising component of sustainable agriculture when paired with organic practices
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