TaleTree

We’ve built a digital platform with live sessions. Challenges are posted, kids respond with their artwork and discussed in Camps. 

The Emerald Forest metaverse consists of: 

1. TaleTree Village: Kids belong in a camp. In camps, they have a room for storing their creations, manage branches (interests), collect achievements, and items
2. Common room: Weekly live sessions where children discuss their artwork in response to Challenges are facilitated by Camp Captains  
3. Downtown Emerald City
   1. Interest branches: Where kids find their interests and their Challenges 
   2. Treehouses: Physical spaces in the Emerald Forest metaverse purchased by for/non-profit organizations. As part of a smart contract, these organizations are allocated seeds on an annual or monthly basis, funded by service charges to the Emerald land registry. Treehouses serve as hubs for distributing seeds and badges to kids. For/non-profit organizations contribute to the Emerald economy through ESG initiatives and sponsor branches, which inserts a reward mechanic into the digital NFT. It offers real-world or digital rewards, to further incentivize positive behavior and contributions within the metaverse
4. Emerald Reserves: Seeds origin. "Crystalizes" badges which means transforming digital representations into NFTs. It is associated to a specific achievement or contribution made by kids within their interest branch
   1. Issuance and Management of Seeds (Centralized)
   2. Conversion of Seeds to Emeralds (Decentralized)
   3. Tokenomics and Value Management
   4. Flat Currency Exchange
   5. Market Regulation
5. Emerald Marketplace:
   1. Turns creations into sustainable items to gift 
   2. Purchase items
   3. Redeem items
   4. Exchange

TaleTree Friends (AI companions) 

TaleTree embodies its core values through its six TaleTree Friends, each representing a necessary "voice" in the shared space. Their comments, guidance, and presence ensure consistency and clarity in the message, aligning with their respective principles. Throughout their journey, they will encounter one of these friends with every challenge they undertake. Each friend is tasked with nurturing the child, providing accountability, kindness, and creative inspiration during their experiences and adventures. Additionally, the friend serves as the presenter of all rewards to the child, further fostering their connection and motivation within the Emerald Forest metaverse.

Conclusion:

TaleTree is not just a metaverse; it is a transformative platform that aspires to shape a brighter and more interconnected future for the next generation. By promoting "one love, one world, one race, one kid," TaleTree unites young minds, celebrates diversity, and empowers children to positively impact the world around them. 

AI Companions

A TaleTree Kid starts their journey by meeting TaleTree Friends, digital companions, as they explore the platform. Whichever companion a child finds inspiring will help teach them what there is to do and helps remind children that TaleTree is different from the outside world. Their desire to follow their instincts, learn more about what interests them, and find social places to collaborate lets them learn passively how to hold onto their unique ideas and approaches as they continue to grow.

The core values or six pillars of TaleTree are constantly reflected in the presence of TaleTree Friends. Each character serves as a reminder to both children and adults using the TaleTree space of the importance of the space that we're all creating together. Each TaleTree Friend represents a kind of 'voice' that needs to exist in our shared space, and the intention of their comments, guidance, and presence, based on what they stand for, keeps the message consistent and clear.

1. Letsgo (Creativity, Curiosity, Adventure): Letsgo inspires campers to break free from conventional thinking and unlock their full potential through exploration and adventure.
2. Uni (Loving-kindness, Compassion)Uni encourages campers to embrace the inherent goodness in people and their endeavors, fostering a culture of empathy and compassion.
3. Cody (Autonomy, Accountability, Responsibility): With a focus on autonomy, accountability, and responsibility, Cody empowers campers to take ownership of their actions and decisions, fostering personal growth and development.
4. Rushmore (Authenticity, Diversity): Rushmore champions authenticity, urging campers to honor and celebrate their true selves. With a deep appreciation for diversity, Rushmore fosters an inclusive environment where campers feel valued and accepted for who they are. 
5. Doma (Mind & Body Balance, Resilience, Well-being): Doma is dedicated to nurturing the holistic well-being of campers, emphasizing the importance of healthy habits for both body and mind.
6. Rooty (Safety, Environment):  Rooty instills in campers a sense of responsibility and reverence for the world around them, ensuring that safety and sustainability remain integral values within the TaleTree 
   Community.  

Our company's founders comprise a diverse duo—a woman and a neurodivergent man. The female founder, born and raised in Korea, studied in the US and France, and has extensively traveled all continents, boasting over 20 years of experience in the tech industry. The male founder, a British individual residing in Dubai after several years in Silicon Valley and LA, has operated his venture lab from London for over two decades, collaborating with numerous firms across Europe and the US. Our globally distributed team embodies various cultures, experiences, and backgrounds, while respecting authenticity and diversity remains one of the six core values exemplified by our characters, the TaleTree Friends, guiding the young members of our platform.

In the The Emerald Forest metaverse, we have built the following: 

1. TaleTree Village
2. Common room where we conduct live weekly camp sessions 
3. Downtown Emerald City where experts share their journeys to inspire kids
4. Interest branches for kids to cater their Challenges
5. Treehouse functionality 
6. Partner portal 

We maintain a user base of 500 individuals, with 100 users active at any given moment. We are currently working on the Emerald Reserves.

Accessible nationally and globally, most of our US students are in California.

TaleTree's Emerald Forest introduces an innovative paradigm in children's online engagement, setting itself apart by its focus on tangible, real-world outcomes within a virtual realm. Unlike conventional platforms, our approach transcends mere digital interactions, fostering authentic exploration and creativity.

Key Innovations of the Emerald Forest:

1. Freedom and Exploration: Our platform encourages children to freely explore their passions and creativity within a secure environment, liberating them from traditional educational constraints.

2. Positive Community: Through a meticulously moderated commenting system, we cultivate a supportive environment where children can share their ideas and creations, fostering a sense of belonging and encouragement. 

3. Archived Contributions: Each child's contributions earns them seeds and are archived, enabling them to reflect on their progress and accomplishments over time, thereby promoting self-expression and confidence-building.

4. Educator Empowerment: Educators are empowered to harness the platform's engaging challenges to spark children's imaginations and facilitate learning beyond the classroom. They can tailor activities to suit individual learning styles and interests.

5. Corporate Sponsorship: Companies and organizations can act as educators and sponsor global challenges, promoting social responsibility and community engagement. By supporting these initiatives, they contribute to broader positive impacts and inspire future generations.

In essence, TaleTree's Emerald Forest revolutionizes children's online engagement by providing a secure space for genuine exploration and creativity. By catalyzing positive impacts within the platform, we have the potential to reshape the education and digital landscape, prioritizing meaningful interactions and learning experiences for children worldwide.

TBD

In 1968, George Land was approached by the Deputy Director of NASA to set about measuring the innovation and creativity of scientists in their ranks, hoping to garner new ideas for the space program. The hope was that, in learning more about how the dynamic of creativity presented itself and if that trait was innate or learned, NASA could make better strides in the scientific progress so desperately needed by the space program at the time.

Land’s team designed a groundbreaking test that provided NASA with crucial insights into the creative potential of their workforce. They discovered that only 2% of adults possessed the creative genius needed to revolutionize the Space Industry. This test specifically measured individuals' ability to approach problems with innovative ideas. Intrigued by whether creativity stemmed from genetics or cultural exposure, Land decided to apply the research process to children.

The results were astonishing: 98% of four to five year olds exhibited genius-level creativity. This prompted a longitudinal study, which revealed a dramatic decline in creative ability as children aged. By age ten, only 30% excelled at creative tasks, and by fifteen, this dropped to a mere 12%.

Collaborative learning is potent. Allowing young minds to contribute and even stumble through problem-solving makes a lasting impact. Teaching children to harness others' skills and the power of group brainstorming nurtures not just their hunger for knowledge, but their ability to interact while learning.

By ingraining these foundational skills early on, children are primed to carry them into their futures, including their professional lives. Employment should be more than financial sustenance; it should offer fulfillment, personal growth, and ongoing development. Equipped with these skills, children are poised to make meaningful contributions to their workplaces and society.

The TaleTree Method aims to ignite a lifelong love of learning and cultivate the essential skills for a prosperous future, both personally and professionally. Rooted in rigorous scientific testing, our approach consistently fosters humanity and confidence in learners.

Central to our approach is interactive play. Through engaging questions and real-world problems, children learn to collaborate, problem-solve, and develop social responsibility. Embracing mistakes becomes second nature as they explore their passions and express themselves through art, music, writing, and more.

Children preserve their creations in digital portfolios, reflecting on their creative journey and sharing insights with peers. This exchange enhances imagination, conversational skills, and empathy, fostering a culture of kindness and constructive feedback.

Inspiring guest speakers and role models expose children to diverse careers and passions, empowering them to envision their own paths. TaleTree celebrates exploration, curiosity, and self-expression, preparing children to navigate the world with confidence and creativity.

TaleTree represents an opportunity for those enrolled to hold onto their creativity while they learn.

What sets Taletree apart as a step change in education is its reliance on a combination of values, beliefs, AI, and blockchain technology to evaluate participants' progress objectively. This approach minimizes human bias and intervention, ensuring that a child's advancement is determined by their efforts and growth, rather than subjective judgment.

Moreover, Taletree acknowledges the stifling of creativity within forced academia. The traditional view tends to pigeonhole creativity into specific subject areas such as art, drama, and music, overlooking the fact that creativity is a mindset applicable to any problem or situation. Taletree asserts that all humans are inherently creative geniuses, not mere repositories of knowledge. Creativity extends beyond traditional artistic endeavors; it's about how we approach and tackle challenges in any domain of life.

By integrating this perspective, Taletree seeks to redefine education as a dynamic, purpose-driven journey where individuals are empowered to cultivate skills, contribute to their communities, and lead fulfilling lives.

1. Three FT and one PT in Korea 

2. Two FT in California 

3. One FT in Europe, one FT in Dubai, 6 FT contracting engineers