1. Abstract

DEMFI is the first blockchain-powered platform where climate volatility becomes a new dimension of sports betting. By combining actuarial methods, real-time data from NASA, NOAA, and Copernicus, and 14-day forecasts from the world’s top weather centers, DEMFI transforms unpredictable weather into tradable, transparent, and entertaining contracts. Whether it rains at Roland Garros or the wind changes a sailing race, DEMFI allows fans and investors to stake on the outcome. With the motto “Turning climate volatility into value” and the challenge “Ready to beat the forecast”, DEMFI pioneers the emerging market of climate-sports betting.

2. Executive Summary

DEMFI introduces a groundbreaking way to experience and invest in sports: betting on the weather itself. Using blockchain smart contracts and trusted climate data, the platform allows users to wager on rainfall, heat, storms, or wind conditions that directly impact sporting events. Contracts are settled automatically and transparently using actuarial models and verifiable data streams, eliminating bias or manipulation.

For fans, DEMFI brings an entirely new layer of excitement: beyond scores and winners, every forecast becomes a challenge. For investors, DEMFI opens a first-mover opportunity in a high-growth, $200B+ global sports betting market, enriched by a unique climate-driven vertical.

The platform’s fixed-supply token, $DEMFI, underpins its economy: it is used for wagers, staking rewards, and treasury-backed hedging. Smart contracts have been audited for security, and treasury management ensures long-term scalability.

Beyond finance and entertainment, DEMFI is committed to social and environmental impact. Each month, 5% of platform revenues are dedicated to funding NGOs working to mitigate climate impacts on vulnerable populations and ecosystems. By linking betting revenues to climate resilience initiatives, DEMFI transforms gaming into a driver of global solidarity.

By merging the thrill of sports, the unpredictability of climate, and the trust of blockchain, DEMFI aims to become the global leader in climate-sports betting by 2030.

Extended version: DEMFI Executive Summary

3. Market Context

3.1 Sports Betting: A Booming Industry

The global sports betting market is projected to surpass $200 billion by 2030, with an annual growth rate above 10%. Digital adoption, mobile-first platforms, and new betting formats are driving expansion, especially among younger audiences. Today, betting markets are dominated by match results, player stats, and in-game performance. Yet one critical factor in sports — the weather — has never been systematically monetized.

3.2 Climate Volatility: From Risk to Entertainment

Weather already plays a decisive role in sports: