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The Bottleneck in Real Estate Buying or selling property in the United States is often slow and complex. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), the average real estate transaction takes 30–60 days to close. With paperwork, middlemen, and red tape, the process becomes costly and inefficient. Beyond delays, traditional systems also limit how quickly funds can flow into sustainable housing projects. If America is to meet its net-zero emissions targets by 2050, it needs a faster, more transparent way to build and finance greener communities. Enter Smart Contracts Smart contracts are blockchain-based agreements that automatically execute once conditions are met. In real estate, they eliminate the need for stacks of paperwork, lawyers, and third-party approvals. Here’s what this means for U.S. housing: Speed : Property deals that once took weeks can now close in 60 seconds land transactions . Cost savings : Fewer intermediaries reduce expenses for both buyers and de...

America’s Idle Land Problem Across the United States, millions of acres of land remain unused or underutilized. From abandoned farmland to neglected plots near cities, much of this land sits as an untapped resource. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reports that more than 13 million acres of farmland were idled between 2010 and 2020, often due to financial pressures, inheritance disputes, or lack of development funding. Instead of sitting dormant, these acres could become valuable climate assets—supporting reforestation, renewable energy, or sustainable farming. How Fractional Acreage Ownership Unlocks Potential Fractional acreage ownership gives groups of investors the ability to share land ownership and collectively fund projects that might otherwise be out of reach. Instead of one buyer taking on the entire cost, smaller, affordable shares—represented by digital token backed by real estate —allow broader participation. This approach creates new opportunities: Refores...