# FAQ

## What is Menthol Protocol?

Menthol Protocol is a decentralized sustainability protocol that will automatically power user or dApp transactions with verified renewable energy and carbon credits from around the world. Users can even offset their off-chain emissions and/or energy consumption to go cooler.

## **Who is behind Menthol Protocol?**

Currently, [we are a team of 7+ individuals](https://www.mentholprotocol.com/#team) (and growing!). The founding team also have experience with [blockchain-based sustainability for the enterprise space](https://www.blok-z.com/) and [previously backed by ConsenSys](https://consensys.net/blog/press-release/consensys-ventures-announces-tachyon-2-accelerator-program/) and Draper University VC.&#x20;

## What are the supported blockchain networks?

Our protocol will support the vast majority of dApps and will initially be launched on Polygon followed by other chains such as Ethereum, Harmony, Solana, Binance Smart Chain, and popular L2 protocols.

## Will Menthol Protocol have a token?

Yes, Menthol Protocol will have a token called COOL to take part in governance and access sustainability services.&#x20;

Please [join our community](/community/join-the-coolclub.md) to get the latest updates!&#x20;

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The token has not been minted and is currently not available for trading on any DEXs or any other markets.
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