# *Origins*
The project was founded by Daniel Ferreira, a soil and water remediation expert with decades of experience in the industry focused on solving complex environmental challenges through innovative technology and systems. Daniel and his team of subject matter experts like the inventor, electrical engineer, atomic physicist, co-Founder and CSO Daniel Bagatinni realized that there was a lack of transparency and misaligned incentives in the current structure, which led to a failure of existing initiatives to improve the dire ecological situation we face. They felt compelled to act.
Oxygenchain is also co-founded by Robert Colvin, who serves as the CTO. Robert has decades of executive and technology experience, including expertise in P2P networks, SIP, WebRTC, RTMFP, Ethereum, and other cutting-edge technologies.
Throughout his career, Robert has directed teams at leading companies, including Adobe, WashingtonPost, ExxonMobil, CenterPoint Energy, Peak6, and more. His extensive experience and technical knowledge are critical to the success of Oxygenchain's blockchain platform, which relies heavily on emerging technologies to provide transparency and accountability in the management of waste treatment systems.
As the CTO of Oxygenchain, Robert is responsible for overseeing the development of the platform's technology and ensuring that it aligns with the company's overall mission of promoting environmental responsibility. His contributions to the project have been instrumental in the creation of a platform that provides a clear and incentivized path for companies to comply with environmental regulations and protect our planet.
# *Strategic Partnerships*
Local governments, universities, law enforcement leaders, labs and environmental agencies have all helped create awareness.
# *The Importance of Oxygenchain*
Data-Driven Insights: The project provides a global quantification of wastewater production, collection, treatment, and reuse, offering valuable data for policymakers and researchers.
Benchmarking Progress: It serves as a baseline for tracking progress towards Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 6.3, which focuses on improving water quality by reducing wastewater discharge.
Resource Optimization: By highlighting the potential of treated wastewater as a resource, the project underscores opportunities for water-scarce regions to augment their water supply sustainably.
Public Health and Environmental Protection: The project emphasizes the need for improved wastewater treatment to minimize risks to human health and the environment.
Economic Opportunities: It opens up discussions on the economic benefits of wastewater management, such as nutrient recovery, which can finance further treatment infrastructure.