# Cryptographic Panda Protection 'Panda Earth' Supports Conservation Efforts in China By Joey Haar | Published 2018-05-25 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/panda-earth References: [producthunt](https://www.producthunt.com/posts/panda-earth) & [panda.earth](https://panda.earth/?ref=producthunt) During the height of the Bitcoin boom, a few programmers made headlines with Cryptokitties, a set of [blockchain-backed tokens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carbon-credit-system) in the shape of unique cat cartoons, so while cute animal cryptocurrencies aren't anything new, the '[Panda Earth](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/good-fortune-arcade)' project brings a new twist. Not only does the platform let users buy, trade, and sell cryptographically unique panda illustrations, but it also backs that activity with conservation efforts to keep real-world pandas safe and populous. Pandas on Panda Earth have unique, goofy designs, similar to Cryptokitties, but each panda also has a gender. Users can buy pandas at the marketplace, and they can then hold panda weddings to breed new options. This all takes place on the ERC-721 protocol, which is financially authorized by the [China Conservation and Research Center for Giant Pandas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/global-campus). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.6/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 3% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Activism](https://www.trendhunter.com/activism) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Blockchain-backed Conservation:** The Panda Earth project frames conservation efforts for animals like pandas through blockchain-backed tokens, paving the way for more conservation efforts through cryptocurrency. - **Cryptocurrency Animal Trading:** The platform allows for the buying, selling and trading of unique animals via cryptocurrency, potentially starting a new trend in the world of digital asset trading. - **ERC-721 Protocol Integration:** The use of the ERC-721 protocol, authorized by the China Conservation and Research Center for Giant Pandas, may pave the way for more organizations and institutions to integrate blockchain-powered systems into their work. ### Where This Applies - **Crypto Trading Platforms:** As cryptocurrency continues to grow as an asset class, further development of animal-centric cryptocurrency trading platforms similar to Panda Earth hold excellent potential in a dynamic new tech industry. - **Conservation and Environmentalism:** Through blockchain-backed cryptocurrency technology, the Panda Earth project provides new opportunities for fundraising and conservation efforts. - **Blockchain-enabled Industries:** Panda Earth, using the secure blockchain technology opens up the door for other businesses and projects to integrate protocols such as ERC-721, leading to broader, more intense, and innovative applications of blockchain technology. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wildlife Awareness Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/animal-cards.md) - [Teddy Bear NFTs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teddy-bear-nfts.md) - [Puppy Trading Card NFTs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puppy-bowl.md) - [Nature-Supporting Metaverse Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/untamed-metaverse.md) - [Interactive Bear NFTs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bodacious-bears.md) - [Bionic Panda Cubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anan-bionic-panda-cub.md) - [Digital Rabbit Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playboy-rabbitars.md) - [Panda-Inspired Sport Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/panda-station.md) - [Cat-Themed Gaming NFTs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/centralized-cat.md)