DECLEANUP NETWORK LITEPAPER
Infrastructure for verifiable, governable, and fundable environmental impact.
Turn cleanups into proof. Turn proof into funding.
Why DeCleanup Network Exists
The Problem
Cleanups happen, but there's no credible proof or transparent coordination.
The Solution
Verifiable, incentivized, and transparently funded environmental action.
The Mission
Verifiable Data
We turn invisible cleanup efforts into standardized, onchain evidence. No more "trust me" - only "verify me."
Geotagged photos, timestamps, and DMRV create immutable records on Base and Celo chains.
Auditable Impact
Traceable impact records compatible with Hypercerts. Funders see where capital goes and what outcomes it produced.
AI + human verification reduces fraud; impact is attributed to real actors.
Governable Funding
DAO-based allocation using linked tokens. Communities and funders decide how capital flows.
Governance is tied to $cDCU and reputation.
How Cleanups Become Proof
Digital Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification. Every cleanup is accounted for.
Capture
Before/after photos + GPS location + waste estimate
AI Scan
Automated waste detection and category scoring
Verify
Community review catches edge cases and fraud
Onchain
Minted as permanent Impact Record (Hypercert-compatible)
What makes this different
- • Evidence-based, not claim-based
- • Machine-readable data for ESG and SDG reporting
- • Portable across impact ecosystems
- • Tamper-resistant verification trail
Data flow
The Ecosystem
Two ways to use DeCleanup - lightweight mini app or full platform.
Mini App
Lightweight entry for individuals via Farcaster or Base app.
Full Platform
Full platform for individuals, NGOs and organizers. Governance and coordination.
TWO TOKENS
Utility token
BASE$bDCU
The "action token." Used on Base for:
- Cleanup rewards
- Streaks & referrals
- Verifier staking
- Liquid & tradable
Governance
CELOReputation, governance & advanced utilities
- Earned through verified cleanups
- Non-tradable (reputation-linked)
- Governance via Gardens.fund
- Verifier roles, streaks, analytics
From Action to Infrastructure
The Gap We Close
Without DeCleanup
- • Cleanups happen but stay invisible
- • Funders rely on trust and reports
- • Data sits in spreadsheets
- • Volunteers get nothing
With DeCleanup
- • Every cleanup becomes a verified record
- • Funders verify outcomes before funding
- • Data travels across ecosystems
- • Contributors build reputation and earn rewards
SDG Alignment
Theory of Change
Our theory of change describes how DeCleanup turns invisible cleanup action into visible, verified impact: from the problem of unverified efforts, through the engine of DMRV and onchain records, to outcomes that funders and communities can trust and scale.
PROBLEM
Results are Invisible
IMPACT
Credible Action
Where We Are and Where We're Going
- Base Mini App
- $bDCU rewards
- Basic verification
- Farcaster integration
- Celo Full dApp
- Impact Products v2
- Hypercert records
- Gardens governance
- • AI-powered verification
- • RWI Rank (reputation)
- • Impact staking
- • Cross-campaign analytics
Current Focus (Q1-Q2 2026)
- • Onboarding first 50 verified cleanups
- • Celo governance testing
- • AI trash detection integration (YOLOv8 on TACO dataset)
- • Coordinator tools for campaign management
For Coordinators
Build campaigns that prove themselves.
Why coordinate in real life?
In-person cleanups create real impact and stronger communities. Coordinating them with DeCleanup means every event produces verified, onchain records - so participants get recognition and funders can support what’s actually happening on the ground.
Create Campaigns
Set location, goals, and participant criteria.
Participants join via app. Build auditable impact records.
Submit Proposals
Shape network rules and priorities.
Community reviews and votes. Decisions happen onchain.
Apply for Funding
Access equipment, logistics, and organizer support.
Transparent criteria, open evaluation. Pools governed by $cDCU holders.
What's Coming
- • Full governance on Celo (vote with $cDCU)
- • Shared DMRV data access across campaigns
- • Cross-campaign benchmarking and best practices
For Funders
Fund action, not promises.
Why fund us?
DeCleanup turns cleanup action into verifiable, onchain evidence. Funders get tamper-resistant records instead of self-reported claims, reusable data for ESG and SDG reporting, and a say in how pools and priorities are set through governance.
Fund Pools
Targeted funding via Gardens platform and CrowdWalrus on Sui. Choose: equipment, logistics, research, organizers, cleanup campaigns.
gardens.fund fund pools · crowdwalrus.io crowdfund
What Funders Get
Auditable Outcomes
Tamper-resistant records, not self-reported claims.
Reusable Data
Structured for ESG, SDG, and impact accounting.
Lower Overhead
Verification at protocol level, no custom audits.
Governance Voice
$cDCU holders shape pool criteria and priorities.
What's Coming
- • Funder dashboard with aggregated metrics
- • Onchain voting for pool priorities
- • Structured partnership workflows for NGOs and ESG teams