One of the outstanding forces propelling climate sustainability has emerged among the selected projects for Octant’s first theme climate solution round, Epoch 7, and this project is Silvi Protocol. While many recognize the importance of reforestation, few have figured out how to blend transparency, technology, and economic inclusion as seamlessly as Silvi.
Designed to empower everyone, from large-scale forestry projects to everyday citizens planting trees in their backyard, Silvi is building the landscape of ecological stewardship, one tree at a time.
The Silvi Approach: Proof of Impact in Action
Reforestation efforts often run into the same problems: lack of visibility, scattered data, and challenges around verifying real-world outcomes. Silvi directly addresses these gaps by giving individuals and organizations a single platform to:
- Register Planted Trees: Whether planted on a farm in Kakamega or a school garden in Nairobi, trees can be added individually or grouped into zones. Their health, growth, and status can be tracked in real-time.
- Monitor Nurseries: From seed to sapling, Silvi offers monitoring tools for nursery sites, letting teams oversee batches and reference propagation methodologies that improve survival rates and efficiency.
- Coordinate Efforts: Collaborators can track steward activity, share updates, and co-manage reforestation zones from anywhere in the world.
Most importantly, Silvi doesn’t only track tree planting, it incentivizes it. Through its “TreeForward” model, users can receive compensation for verified planting activity and stewardship. It’s a move that adds tangible economic value to climate action, especially in regions where opportunities are scarce.
A Movement Rooted in People
Silvi understands that climate impact is strongest when it’s local. From rural farmers bordering deforested zones to young urban stewards trying to green their cities, the app is built with both types of users in mind.
This year, Silvi will kick off its beta campaign in Kenya, supported by a partnership with Opera Minipay. The campaign, which runs on a “plant-to-earn” model, will allow participants to earn for every verified tree they plant. It’s a big step in proving that reforestation can be both ecologically and economically beneficial. The steps are simple:
1. Download Opera MiniPay and create an account.
2. Tap the Silvi thumbnail.
3. Follow instructions to start planting and earning.
Why Silvi in Epoch 7 Matters
Silvi’s inclusion in Octant Epoch 7 is no coincidence. The climate round is focused on supporting serious, scalable climate solutions, and Silvi fits perfectly. With reforestation widely recognized as one of the most cost-effective ways to draw down carbon and restore ecosystems, what Silvi brings is a practical, transparent, and financially empowering model for making that happen.
It also aligns with Octant’s vision of supporting projects that can thrive long-term, solutions that are not just about planting trees, but about growing communities, improving local economies, and measuring real impact.
Support Silvi
The Epoch 7 allocation window is now open, closing April 25th. If you’re an eligible donor on Octant, you can choose to direct your allocation to Silvi protocol. Your support will not only plant trees, it will support farmers, track impact, reward stewardship, and grow natural capital across regions that need it the most.
You can explore more about Silvi and join the movement as they gear up for full deployment across Kenya and beyond. As Octant continues to fund the future of climate action, Silvi reminds us that the most meaningful climate solutions often start with something as simple—and as powerful—as planting a tree.
