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May 13, 20252 min read

Introducing Changeblock Verify

At Changeblock, we understand that trust and compliance are the cornerstones of a thriving environmental asset marketplace. That’s why we’ve built Changeblock Verify, a seamless, secure onboarding gateway that empowers both individuals and businesses to confidently step into our trading ecosystem. Here’s how Verify lays the foundation for a smooth, compliant journey to the marketplace. Authentication & User Management * Auth0 integration ensures industry-standard OAuth2 authentication. * Mu

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Speaking
April 26, 20251 min read

Billy Richards, CEO of Changeblock, Speaking at InnovationZero; he argues that clean technologies and carbon markets can be highly profitable.

Billy Richards, CEO of Changeblock, argues that clean technologies and carbon markets can be highly profitable. He highlights the significant growth of green bonds and assets, projecting a $4 trillion market by 2030. Richards advocates for a data-driven approach to carbon credit creation, emphasizing the importance of accurate data collection, structured storage, and utilising blockchain technology to streamline the process and increase transparency. This, he claims, will significantly reduce th

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Press
April 26, 20251 min read

Billy Richards, CEO of Changeblock, discusses his company’s role in improving the integrity and accessibility of carbon market.

Billy Richards, CEO of Changeblock, discusses his company’s role in improving the integrity and accessibility of carbon markets at the Carter Capital sustainable tech and impact investing summit in Dubai. Changeblock uses data and technology to verify the impact of environmental projects, creating transparency and trust for investors. Richards highlights the importance of data-driven storytelling to showcase project impact and attract investment in sustainable initiatives, even small-scale ones.

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Science
April 25, 202517 min read

Natural Language Processing: Revolutionising the study of sequential data in Bioscience

June 2020 Billy B Richards - Oxford University Abstract Natural Language Processing pioneers deep learning by allowing computational models, with multiple processing layers, to represent data with multiple levels of abstraction. Recent breakthroughs in bidirectional neural networks and unsupervised learning have triggered a technological shift allowing machines to understand complex relationships within language (written or spoken). Biochemists are now using these techniques directly, segmen

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Profile
April 25, 20252 min read

Billy Brantingham Richards – Profile and Public Information

Background and Education Billy Brantingham Richards (born January 1998) is a British scientist-entrepreneur originally from Oxford. He earned a First-Class Honours degree in Computational and Molecular Biochemistry from the University of Oxford, receiving awards including the Titley Biochemistry Prize, Full Academic Scholarship and Moritz-Heyman Scholarship. At Oxford, Richards co-developed an AI-driven research tool called "Genei-Learn Smart", winning the Oxford All-Innovate entrepreneurship c

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Science
April 25, 20254 min read

Deriving Boltzmann's Constant from Transcendental Numbers

1. Introduction: The Pursuit of Exact Formulation The Boltzmann constant (k_B = 1.380649 × 10^-23 J/K) occupies a unique position in physics as a bridge between microscopic and macroscopic phenomena. While it is traditionally viewed as a measured quantity, this analysis explores whether k_B can be derived exactly from fundamental mathematical constants without requiring arbitrary normalization factors. This approach builds on the insights from statistical mechanics, where k_B appears both wit

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Press
April 25, 20252 min read

Billy Richards wins CEO of the Year for Carbon Credit Trading

Billy Richards Named Carbon Credit Trading CEO of the Year London, UK – April 25, 2025 – Billy Richards, the visionary CEO and Co-founder of Changeblock, a leading technology company in the voluntary carbon market, has been recognized as the Carbon Credit Trading CEO of the Year for 2024 by CEO Monthly. This prestigious award underscores Richards's impactful leadership and Changeblock's growing influence in establishing a more transparent and effective global carbon market. The award highlight

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Insights
March 29, 20253 min read

Understanding Carbon Reduction Investments

The Carbon Challenge Our planet faces an unprecedented challenge in reducing carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions to mitigate climate change. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has established that limiting global warming to 1.5°C requires cutting CO₂ emissions by approximately 45% from 2010 levels by 2030, and reaching net-zero by 2050. This ambitious goal requires not only technological transformation but also significant financial resources directed toward climate solutions. Th

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News
March 28, 20255 min read

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Profile
April 25, 20252 min read

Billy Brantingham Richards – Profile and Public Information

Background and Education Billy Brantingham Richards (born January 1998) is a British scientist-entrepreneur originally from Oxford. He earned a First-Class Honours degree in Computational and Molecular Biochemistry from the University of Oxford, receiving awards including the Titley Biochemistry Prize, Full Academic Scholarship and Moritz-Heyman Scholarship. At Oxford, Richards co-developed an AI-driven research tool called "Genei-Learn Smart", winning the Oxford All-Innovate entrepreneurship c

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Speaking
April 26, 20251 min read

Billy Richards, CEO of Changeblock, Speaking at InnovationZero; he argues that clean technologies and carbon markets can be highly profitable.

Billy Richards, CEO of Changeblock, argues that clean technologies and carbon markets can be highly profitable. He highlights the significant growth of green bonds and assets, projecting a $4 trillion market by 2030. Richards advocates for a data-driven approach to carbon credit creation, emphasizing the importance of accurate data collection, structured storage, and utilising blockchain technology to streamline the process and increase transparency. This, he claims, will significantly reduce th

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Science
April 25, 202517 min read

Natural Language Processing: Revolutionising the study of sequential data in Bioscience

June 2020 Billy B Richards - Oxford University Abstract Natural Language Processing pioneers deep learning by allowing computational models, with multiple processing layers, to represent data with multiple levels of abstraction. Recent breakthroughs in bidirectional neural networks and unsupervised learning have triggered a technological shift allowing machines to understand complex relationships within language (written or spoken). Biochemists are now using these techniques directly, segmen

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Science
April 25, 20254 min read

Deriving Boltzmann's Constant from Transcendental Numbers

1. Introduction: The Pursuit of Exact Formulation The Boltzmann constant (k_B = 1.380649 × 10^-23 J/K) occupies a unique position in physics as a bridge between microscopic and macroscopic phenomena. While it is traditionally viewed as a measured quantity, this analysis explores whether k_B can be derived exactly from fundamental mathematical constants without requiring arbitrary normalization factors. This approach builds on the insights from statistical mechanics, where k_B appears both wit

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Insights

Science
April 25, 202517 min read

Natural Language Processing: Revolutionising the study of sequential data in Bioscience

June 2020 Billy B Richards - Oxford University Abstract Natural Language Processing pioneers deep learning by allowing computational models, with multiple processing layers, to represent data with multiple levels of abstraction. Recent breakthroughs in bidirectional neural networks and unsupervised learning have triggered a technological shift allowing machines to understand complex relationships within language (written or spoken). Biochemists are now using these techniques directly, segmen

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Science
April 25, 20254 min read

Deriving Boltzmann's Constant from Transcendental Numbers

1. Introduction: The Pursuit of Exact Formulation The Boltzmann constant (k_B = 1.380649 × 10^-23 J/K) occupies a unique position in physics as a bridge between microscopic and macroscopic phenomena. While it is traditionally viewed as a measured quantity, this analysis explores whether k_B can be derived exactly from fundamental mathematical constants without requiring arbitrary normalization factors. This approach builds on the insights from statistical mechanics, where k_B appears both wit

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Insights
March 29, 20253 min read

Understanding Carbon Reduction Investments

The Carbon Challenge Our planet faces an unprecedented challenge in reducing carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions to mitigate climate change. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has established that limiting global warming to 1.5°C requires cutting CO₂ emissions by approximately 45% from 2010 levels by 2030, and reaching net-zero by 2050. This ambitious goal requires not only technological transformation but also significant financial resources directed toward climate solutions. Th

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Press
April 26, 20251 min read

Billy Richards, CEO of Changeblock, discusses his company’s role in improving the integrity and accessibility of carbon market.

Billy Richards, CEO of Changeblock, discusses his company’s role in improving the integrity and accessibility of carbon markets at the Carter Capital sustainable tech and impact investing summit in Dubai. Changeblock uses data and technology to verify the impact of environmental projects, creating transparency and trust for investors. Richards highlights the importance of data-driven storytelling to showcase project impact and attract investment in sustainable initiatives, even small-scale ones.

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News
March 28, 20255 min read

Coming soon

This is Billy Richards, a brand new site by Billy Richards that's just getting started. Things will be up and running here shortly, but you can subscribe in the meantime if you'd like to stay up to date and receive emails when new content is published!

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Speaking
April 26, 20251 min read

Billy Richards, CEO of Changeblock, Speaking at InnovationZero; he argues that clean technologies and carbon markets can be highly profitable.

Billy Richards, CEO of Changeblock, argues that clean technologies and carbon markets can be highly profitable. He highlights the significant growth of green bonds and assets, projecting a $4 trillion market by 2030. Richards advocates for a data-driven approach to carbon credit creation, emphasizing the importance of accurate data collection, structured storage, and utilising blockchain technology to streamline the process and increase transparency. This, he claims, will significantly reduce th

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Press
April 26, 20251 min read

Billy Richards, CEO of Changeblock, discusses his company’s role in improving the integrity and accessibility of carbon market.

Billy Richards, CEO of Changeblock, discusses his company’s role in improving the integrity and accessibility of carbon markets at the Carter Capital sustainable tech and impact investing summit in Dubai. Changeblock uses data and technology to verify the impact of environmental projects, creating transparency and trust for investors. Richards highlights the importance of data-driven storytelling to showcase project impact and attract investment in sustainable initiatives, even small-scale ones.

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Press
April 25, 20252 min read

Billy Richards wins CEO of the Year for Carbon Credit Trading

Billy Richards Named Carbon Credit Trading CEO of the Year London, UK – April 25, 2025 – Billy Richards, the visionary CEO and Co-founder of Changeblock, a leading technology company in the voluntary carbon market, has been recognized as the Carbon Credit Trading CEO of the Year for 2024 by CEO Monthly. This prestigious award underscores Richards's impactful leadership and Changeblock's growing influence in establishing a more transparent and effective global carbon market. The award highlight

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Profile

Profile
April 25, 20252 min read

Billy Brantingham Richards – Profile and Public Information

Background and Education Billy Brantingham Richards (born January 1998) is a British scientist-entrepreneur originally from Oxford. He earned a First-Class Honours degree in Computational and Molecular Biochemistry from the University of Oxford, receiving awards including the Titley Biochemistry Prize, Full Academic Scholarship and Moritz-Heyman Scholarship. At Oxford, Richards co-developed an AI-driven research tool called "Genei-Learn Smart", winning the Oxford All-Innovate entrepreneurship c

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Published

Science
April 25, 202517 min read

Natural Language Processing: Revolutionising the study of sequential data in Bioscience

June 2020 Billy B Richards - Oxford University Abstract Natural Language Processing pioneers deep learning by allowing computational models, with multiple processing layers, to represent data with multiple levels of abstraction. Recent breakthroughs in bidirectional neural networks and unsupervised learning have triggered a technological shift allowing machines to understand complex relationships within language (written or spoken). Biochemists are now using these techniques directly, segmen

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Science

Science
April 25, 202517 min read

Natural Language Processing: Revolutionising the study of sequential data in Bioscience

June 2020 Billy B Richards - Oxford University Abstract Natural Language Processing pioneers deep learning by allowing computational models, with multiple processing layers, to represent data with multiple levels of abstraction. Recent breakthroughs in bidirectional neural networks and unsupervised learning have triggered a technological shift allowing machines to understand complex relationships within language (written or spoken). Biochemists are now using these techniques directly, segmen

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Science
April 25, 20254 min read

Deriving Boltzmann's Constant from Transcendental Numbers

1. Introduction: The Pursuit of Exact Formulation The Boltzmann constant (k_B = 1.380649 × 10^-23 J/K) occupies a unique position in physics as a bridge between microscopic and macroscopic phenomena. While it is traditionally viewed as a measured quantity, this analysis explores whether k_B can be derived exactly from fundamental mathematical constants without requiring arbitrary normalization factors. This approach builds on the insights from statistical mechanics, where k_B appears both wit

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Speaking

Speaking
April 26, 20251 min read

Billy Richards, CEO of Changeblock, Speaking at InnovationZero; he argues that clean technologies and carbon markets can be highly profitable.

Billy Richards, CEO of Changeblock, argues that clean technologies and carbon markets can be highly profitable. He highlights the significant growth of green bonds and assets, projecting a $4 trillion market by 2030. Richards advocates for a data-driven approach to carbon credit creation, emphasizing the importance of accurate data collection, structured storage, and utilising blockchain technology to streamline the process and increase transparency. This, he claims, will significantly reduce th

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Speaking
April 26, 20251 min read

Billy Richards, CEO of Changeblock, Speaking at InnovationZero; he argues that clean technologies and carbon markets can be highly profitable.

Billy Richards, CEO of Changeblock, argues that clean technologies and carbon markets can be highly profitable. He highlights the significant growth of green bonds and assets, projecting a $4 trillion market by 2030. Richards advocates for a data-driven approach to carbon credit creation, emphasizing the importance of accurate data collection, structured storage, and utilising blockchain technology to streamline the process and increase transparency. This, he claims, will significantly reduce th

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Press
April 26, 20251 min read

Billy Richards, CEO of Changeblock, discusses his company’s role in improving the integrity and accessibility of carbon market.

Billy Richards, CEO of Changeblock, discusses his company’s role in improving the integrity and accessibility of carbon markets at the Carter Capital sustainable tech and impact investing summit in Dubai. Changeblock uses data and technology to verify the impact of environmental projects, creating transparency and trust for investors. Richards highlights the importance of data-driven storytelling to showcase project impact and attract investment in sustainable initiatives, even small-scale ones.

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