EnergyChain Project

Deployed on: 🔗 webss-ashy.vercel.app

🚀 Overview

This project leverages blockchain technology integrated with real-time data processors like IoT devices to create a platform for carbon credit and electricity trading. By utilizing privacy-preserving technologies like zk-SNARKs, the platform ensures transparent transactions while maintaining user privacy. The system facilitates secure, traceable, and privacy-preserving trading to promote sustainability and efficient energy markets.

⚡ Problem Statement

The project addresses three key challenges in the energy sector:

• 🔒 Energy Security
• ⚖ Energy Equity
• 🌱 Environmental Sustainability

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🎯 Objectives

• Enable transparent smart grid systems with direct prosumer participation.
• Automate carbon credit trading with real-time verification.
• Implement privacy-preserving mechanisms using zk-SNARKs.
• Integrate IoT devices and smart meters to track energy consumption.
• Ensure scalability for both small-scale and large energy producers.

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📦 Deliverables

• System Architecture showcasing blockchain-based trading.
• Smart Contracts and IoT integration modules.
• ZK-SNARK circuits for privacy protection.
• Peer-to-Peer Energy Trading Demonstration.
• Complete Source Code for deployment.

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🛠 Approach

• Blockchain ensures secure and transparent transactions.
• Smart contracts automate peer-to-peer trading.
• zk-SNARKs protect sensitive user data.
• IoT integration tracks and validates trades in real-time.
• Decentralized storage ensures secure and immutable records.
• Focus on energy equity and market efficiency by reducing intermediaries.

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🧰 Tech Stack

🌐 Frontend

• TypeScript
• React
• Tailwind CSS
• Vite

🔐 Backend (Blockchain)

• Solidity
• Remix
• zk-SNARKs

📂 Storage

• IPFS
• Pinata
• Alchemy

🛠 Development Tools

• Node.js
• npm
• Git
• ESLint

⚙ Configuration

• TypeScript Config (tsconfig)
• PostCSS

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📋 Setup Instructions

Follow these steps to deploy the project on your local machine:

1️⃣ Clone the Repository

git clone https://github.com/musk1n/webss

2️⃣ Install Dependencies

Navigate to the project directory and install required modules:

cd webss
npm install

3️⃣ Run the Application

Start the development server:

npm run dev

dApp demo

Watch the Video

You can view the Demo video on Google Drive by clicking the link below:

Watch the Video

dApp flow Screenshots

📡 IoT Integration Flow Documentation

📄 Overview

This application is currently running with mock data and real-time updates to simulate the full integration process. The actual IoT integration will follow the structured workflow detailed below.

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🛠 Integration Plan

1️⃣ Data Collection from IoT Devices and Smart Meters

• IoT devices and smart meters continuously monitor and collect data.
• This data is formatted and saved into a JSON file.

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2️⃣ Storing Data on IPFS

• The JSON file is uploaded to the InterPlanetary File System (IPFS).
• A unique Content Identifier (CID) or hash is generated after successful storage.

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3️⃣ Storing the Hash on Blockchain

• The generated CID is stored on the blockchain.
• We utilize Alchemy to handle blockchain transactions and storage operations.

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4️⃣ Data Retrieval Process

To retrieve and access the data:

1. Fetch the CID: Retrieve the hash stored on the blockchain.
2. Retrieve Data: Use the CID to fetch the actual JSON data file from **IPFS.

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🧩 Key Components

Component	Description
🌐 IoT Devices & Smart Meters	Real-time data sources that collect and monitor system metrics.
📦 IPFS (InterPlanetary File System)	Decentralized, peer-to-peer storage system for large-scale data.
🔒 Blockchain	Immutable ledger for securely storing IPFS CIDs (hashes).
⚡ Alchemy	Blockchain infrastructure provider for managing transactions.

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