CSR Annualized Tokens (CSR25, CSR26)
Starting in 2025, Corsair introduces annualized CSR tokens that align token issuance directly with verified environmental impact.
Overview
| Property | Detail |
|---|
| Token series | CSR25 (2025), CSR26 (2026), continuing annually |
| Environmental value | Identical to original CSR: 1 token = 100g plastic |
| Blockchain | Ethereum (ERC-20) |
| Key difference | Minted on demand based on verified recovery |
CSR25 vs Original CSR
| Property | Original CSR | CSR25 (Annualized) |
|---|
| Initial mint | 10 billion at launch | None (mintable on demand) |
| Minting trigger | Pre-minted | At point of verified plastic recovery |
| Supply model | Fixed initial supply | Dynamic, correlated to recovery volume |
| Environmental link | Retrospective | Real-time verification |
| Token burn | Uncommitted tokens burned end of 2024 | Not applicable |
Key Characteristics
Minting Process
| Step | Description |
|---|
| 1 | Plastic waste physically recovered from environment |
| 2 | Recovery volume verified and documented |
| 3 | CSR25 tokens minted matching exact recovery amount |
| 4 | 1 CSR25 = 100g of verified recovered plastic |
Retirement Process
| Step | Description |
|---|
| 1 | Token holder initiates retirement on CSRnow.com |
| 2 | Tokens sent to retirement vault (permanent) |
| 3 | Retirement triggers issuance of certification |
| 4 | Certificate confirms verified end-use of plastic credits |
Governance and Transparency
| Feature | Detail |
|---|
| On-chain recording | All minting and retirement events recorded |
| Auditability | Full transparent audit trail on blockchain |
| Verification | Third-party certification for recovery volumes |
| Contract source | Verified and published on Etherscan |
CSR26 and Future Tokens
| Property | Detail |
|---|
| Pattern | CSR[YY] format (CSR25, CSR26, CSR27...) |
| Equivalence | Always 100g per token |
| Lifecycle | Same framework as CSR25 |
| Purpose | Annual series for continuous tracking |
Benefits of Annualized Model
| Benefit | Description |
|---|
| Traceability | Direct link between token and specific recovery event |
| Integrity | No oversupply possible—tokens match physical work |
| Transparency | Real-time visibility into environmental impact |
| Credibility | Strengthens environmental claims with verifiable data |
| Compliance | Aligns with sustainability reporting standards |
What This Means for Members
| Aspect | Impact |
|---|
| Token value | Same environmental representation (100g plastic) |
| Delivery | CSR25 delivered for 2025 purchases |
| Retirement | Same process, enhanced certification |
| Hall of Fame | Continues to recognize environmental commitment |
| Existing CSR | Original CSR remains valid and tradeable |
Token Identification
| Token | Year | Minting Model |
|---|
| CSR | 2021-2024 | Pre-minted 10B, uncommitted burned |
| CSR25 | 2025 | Minted on demand |
| CSR26 | 2026 | Minted on demand |
Technical Specifications
| Property | Detail |
|---|
| Token standard | ERC-20 |
| Blockchain | Ethereum |
| Contract type | Mintable, ownable |
| Base library | OpenZeppelin |
| Decimals | Standard ERC-20 |