> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://lucia-5.gitbook.io/lucia/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://lucia-5.gitbook.io/lucia/shape-lucia-trade/trading-structure.md).

# Trading Structure

Functions of Washing Guard

<figure><img src="https://3468575348-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FO5NgdY6JlIzjcVnyUfjj%2Fuploads%2FS9k9HFPLtJtIukLjJI9G%2FTHEKIE%20%E1%84%92%E1%85%AC%E1%84%89%E1%85%A1%20%E1%84%89%E1%85%A9%E1%84%80%E1%85%A2%E1%84%89%E1%85%A5%20(1).png?alt=media&amp;token=3fc5f5a3-5efb-49be-a9c0-8fa31390b37a" alt=""><figcaption><p>Carbon Credit Trading Flow in Lucia</p></figcaption></figure>

### Transparent Carbon Credit Trading (Washing Guard)

Lucia is designed to facilitate transparent transactions directly for businesses or individuals who need carbon credits.&#x20;

* Users can register their carbon credits on Lucia, where their transactions and offsets are meticulously recorded
* When offsets occur, they are documented on the blockchain, and the corresponding NFTs are retired

### What Does Offset Mean?

Carbon credit offsetting is a method used to balance out emissions of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases.&#x20;

When an individual or organization emits a certain amount of these gases, they can purchase carbon credits from projects that reduce or remove an equivalent amount of emissions elsewhere, like renewable energy projects or reforestation efforts.&#x20;

This process helps to neutralize the buyer's carbon footprint, supporting environmental sustainability while allowing them to meet regulatory requirements or personal environmental goals.