Mat Yarger (♻️, ♻️)
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Building proof that moves markets. Founder & CEO @_Demia, previously @USarmy @NSAGov @US_CYBERCOM @DC3Forensics @iota
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Joined September 2018
Voluntary carbon markets are broken. $1.64 for a credit. $700+ for trusted removals. The signal? Proof = optional. Impact = undervalued. Here’s why that has to change 🧵
Voluntary carbon markets are broken. When credits sell for as little as $1.64, while the real social cost of carbon is nearly $190/ton, we’re not just undervaluing emissions… we’re undermining impact. At Demia, we believe a regenerative carbon market should: ✅ Reward
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Trusted Identity + Trusted Data = Trustworthy Markets It was a pleasure to contribute to the new @INATBA_org report on #AI, #blockchain, and #SSI, resulting in one of the clearest explanations of how #DigitalTrust actually works. It lays out how SSI provides the trust anchor,
📚 Reading recommendation for anyone who wants to understand how real #DigitalTrust is built: @INATBA_org new report, “Building Trust: Integrating AI, Blockchain & Digital Identity,” featuring contributions from #Demia’s Founder & CEO @Mat_Yarger . The report shows how #SSI
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The AI era runs on energy - and nuclear's second act could be its most powerful yet. Tap into the growth potential of nuclear innovation with $NUKZ.
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Trade pressure is pushing the global economy toward a new order, and the U.S. is balancing protectionism with progress ⚖️🇺🇸 Tariffs aim to defend domestic capacity, yet without #VerifiableData, even allied supply chains pay the same cost. What if proof itself could lower that
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We’re honored to share that our founder & CEO, @Mat_Yarger, is a finalist for Team Leader of the Year in the 2025 U.S. Forces in Business Awards, aka “the Oscars of veteran employment.” 🎖️ His 2024 Innovator Award and this new recognition reflect the mission-driven,
🚨 | REVEALED: Finalists for the 2025 US Forces in Business Awards 👏 🇺🇸 Showcasing the extraordinary skills and talents of America’s former servicemen and women who are excelling in their civilian careers 🏆 Winners honored at America's premier celebration of veteran talent –
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We all ask why. 🤔 🌏 Why does the race for critical minerals matter so much? 🔒 Why are the systems managing them still opaque? ⏳ And why, despite the technology, do inefficiencies persist? In our latest blog post, Adam Wood and @Mat_Yarger unpack these questions,
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Italian Beach Volleyball Bombshell Giorgia Zannoni Goes Viral: Jaw-Dropping Stretch Caught on Camera [PHOTOS]
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This week, our founder & CEO @Mat_Yarger joined The Future of Money, Governance & the Law by @gbaglobal in D.C. 🏛️ On the sidelines, he shared a keynote at the #DARTE roundtable, organized by @BlackVogel_ & @ninsie3. Key insights: 🌐 Digital assets are here to stay. 🤝 Trust
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Trustworthy #ClimateAction starts with clear communication. 🌱 💬 That's why founder & CEO @Mat_Yarger is leading the Data Standards & Interoperability workstream in the #dMRV Working Group, facilitated by #BioCarbonStandard & @Planet2050earth. The team is strengthening
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🏙️ Cities are growing faster than ever, consuming more energy and facing climate shocks. Our founder & CEO @Mat_Yarger contributed to the Draft Global Digital Citiverse Framework, launched at the 1st #Citiverse Assembly, to help cities build climate resilience by connecting the
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Give it a listen and let me know what you think! Spotify: https://t.co/sZ3G4iPMl7 Apple Podcast:
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Technology Podcast · The Future of Trust with Mat Yarger explores work at the intersection of technology, data, and sustainability. Each episode features a conversation with a guest driving change,...
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The @Web3foundation is also deploying over $37 million in active grants. This episode breaks down what they’re funding and what actually gets prioritized. Apply below if you're building core tools and innovations @Polkadot could leverage! https://t.co/xZ4Pc0Bab2
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- What most people overlook about #digitalidentity, content authentication, and #ZK tooling - Why trust debt is already baked into most institutions and how to rebuild from first principles
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In this episode, we covered: - What breaks trust in traditional infrastructure - Why #blockchain and #AI operate from opposing foundations, and still need to work together - How @Polkadot's on-chain governance works in practice
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Today, he’s the Vice President of Ecosystem at the @Web3Foundation, helping steer a network where treasury votes, salary payments, and protocol upgrades happen entirely on-chain.
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Bill’s background is rare. He wrote simulation software for F-16 radar systems at @northropgrumman , deployed secure intel systems with @generaldynamics , and taught computer science at the @PittTweet .
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Most people talk about trust like it’s an idea. @BillLaboon builds it into code. In the latest episode of The Future of Trust, we break down how @Polkadot became one of the most advanced decentralized governance systems in the world. And why that matters right now.
🚀 New episode with @BillLaboon , VP of Ecosystem at the @Web3foundation (part of the @Polkadot ecosystem) - one of the most ambitious blockchain networks ever built. 🌐 This isn’t just another blockchain chat. We dive into: ✨ The ethics of software 🤖 What happens when AI +
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🚨 New episode of @_Demia's #TheFutureOfTrust just dropped. This one’s different. It starts with fraud, betrayal, and a quiet moment alone, reading a termination letter after doing the right thing. It ends with geothermal energy, trust-building in Colombia, and a misfit’s
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🔁 RT if you’ve seen trust falter in your climate work. #CarbonMarkets #ClimateFinance #Trust #GlobalSouth #FutureOfTrust
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This is a must-listen for anyone in carbon markets or climate finance. 🎧 Full episode: @ApplePodcasts - https://t.co/sPbcEstAYT
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The Future of Trust with Mat Yarger · Episode
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Alexandra says trust is “a daily practice.” Not a framework. Not a policy. But something earned, especially between governments and global institutions.
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We also covered solutions: ✅ AI tools to support national reporting ✅ Bilateral frameworks that build trust ✅ A new prototype carbon fund ✅ Tech transfer that goes beyond emissions
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