[B-REC]: Energy RWA Protocol (Aiken & Satellite Validation)

[Proposal setup] Proposal title

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[B-REC]: Energy RWA Protocol (Aiken & Satellite Validation)

[Proposal Summary] Budget Information

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140000

[Proposal Summary] Time

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6

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[Proposal Summary] Problem Statement

What is the problem you want to solve?

Energy RWA face a dilemma: IoT hardware is too expensive, while API data is easily spoofed. Current solutions fail to balance scalability with trust, leaving Cardano without a verified energy standard

[Proposal Summary] Supporting Documentation

Supporting links

• https://docs.brec.io
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• https://docs.brec.io/market-insight
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• https://docs.brec.io/b-rec-energy-rwa-protocol-aiken-and-satellite-validation
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• https://github.com/BREC-App

[Proposal Summary] Project Dependencies

Does your project have any dependencies on other organizations, technical or otherwise?

No

Describe any dependencies or write 'No dependencies'

No dependencies

[Proposal Summary] Project Open Source

Will your project's outputs be fully open source?

Yes

Please provide details on the intellectual property (IP) status of your project outputs, including whether they will be released as open source or retained under another licence.

All outputs are released under the Apache 2.0 License. This includes the full Aiken Smart Contracts (Minting Policy), the CIP-68 Metadata Schema, and the Orchestrator Core (Legacy Adapter & Satellite Validator). This ensures total transparency and allows the community to audit the logic or build DeFi dApps on top of our standard.

[Theme Selection] Theme

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RWA

[Campaign Category] Category Questions

Describe what makes your idea innovative compared to what has been previously launched in the market (whether by you or others).

B-REC fundamentally shifts the RWA paradigm from "Hardware-Dependent" to "Validation-Centric." While most competitors build walled gardens requiring proprietary hardware, our innovation lies in three distinct architectural breakthroughs:

The "Data Agnostic" Strategy (Breaking the Hardware Wall):

We recognize that replacing infrastructure is a non-starter for most energy producers. Instead of forcing hardware upgrades, B-REC builds a Universal Legacy Adapter. This middleware connects directly to the APIs of the two global market leaders: Huawei and Sungrow. Together, these giants control 55% of the global inverter market, with a combined installed base of over 1,370 GW (Source: 2024-2025 Market Reports). By integrating just these two APIs, B-REC instantly makes over half the world's solar capacity compatible with Cardano, unlocking immediate liquidity.

The "Trust but Verify" Satellite Engine:

Connecting to APIs introduces the risk of data spoofing (fake energy reports). B-REC solves this with a novel Satellite Cross-Check Mechanism. The protocol queries historical satellite irradiance data (from providers like Solcast) for the specific geolocation of the asset. If an API reports high energy generation during a time when satellite data shows storm conditions or night-time, the Orchestrator automatically flags the anomaly and rejects the minting request. This brings "Physical Truth" to API data.

Dynamic Asset Tiering via CIP-68:

We leverage the full power of the CIP-68 standard to create "Living Assets." The metadata includes a trust_tier field. The token's on-chain image dynamically renders a "Gold Border" for cryptographically signed IoT data (Tier 1) and a "Silver Border" for Satellite-Verified API data (Tier 2). This visualizes risk directly in the user's wallet, creating a transparent, tiered marketplace.

Describe what your prototype or MVP will demonstrate, and where it can be accessed.

By the end of the 6-month timeline, B-REC will deploy a fully functional MVP on the Cardano Mainnet that demonstrates the complete lifecycle of a verified energy asset:

• The Orchestrator Backend: We will demonstrate a live backend system capable of ingesting data streams from a Huawei FusionSolar account (Legacy) and a simulated IoT device (Trusted).
• The Validation Logic: We will showcase the "Anti-Spoofing" capability by intentionally feeding fake high-generation data to the system during a simulated night-time period, demonstrating how the Satellite Validator detects and rejects this fraud on-chain.
• The User Dashboard: A publicly accessible web application where users can connect their Cardano wallet (Nami/Eternl), input their inverter API credentials (encrypted), and view their real-time Trust Tier status.
• On-Chain Evidence: Visible transactions on Cardanoscan showing the minting of both Tier 1 and Tier 2 tokens, with distinct metadata indicating their validation source.

Describe realistic measures of success, ideally with on-chain metrics.

We focus on infrastructure reliability and developer adoption as primary success metrics:

• System Reliability & Throughput:
• The Transaction Batching Service must successfully bundle at least 5 minting requests into a single transaction to demonstrate gas fee optimization (~0.2 ADA per asset).
• The API Adapter must maintain 99.9% uptime while handling rate limits from external providers (Huawei/SolarEdge).
• Validation Accuracy:

The Satellite Cross-Check mechanism must achieve a <5% False Positive rate (incorrectly flagging real data) during the pilot phase, ensuring genuine producers are not penalized.

• Real-World Pilot:
• Successful execution of a Hybrid Pilot involving at least one real-world solar site (Legacy API) and one simulated IoT site.
• Generation of at least 100 Verified Energy Tokens (representing MWh) on the Mainnet during the pilot window.

[Your Project and Solution] Solution

Please describe your proposed solution and how it addresses the problem

The Vision: A Decentralized Energy Network on Cardano

B-REC envisions a transparent, liquidity-rich marketplace where renewable energy certificates (RECs) are traded as easily as cryptocurrencies. Our mission is to digitize Real World Assets (RWA) from the energy sector, solving the "Trust Gap" that plagues current manual systems. To achieve this, we are building a modular ecosystem comprising two pillars:

The Brain (This Proposal): The B-REC Protocol, a universal software layer that validates data and mints tokens on Cardano using Aiken & CIP-68.

The Senses (Proposal 2): The Trusted IoT Edge, a hardware layer providing cryptographically signed data (Tier 1).

This proposal specifically delivers "The Brain" – the core Protocol Layer.

The Problem Perception:

The current RWA landscape for energy is polarized. On one side, we have "Low-Trust" solutions that rely on PDFs and manual entry, leading to double-counting and greenwashing. On the other side, we have "High-Barrier" solutions requiring expensive blockchain-native IoT meters, which freezes out 99% of the market. Cardano needs a middle path that is Accessible yet Verifiable.

The B-REC Protocol Solution:

We are building the "TCP/IP for Energy RWA" on Cardano—a protocol that standardizes how energy data is ingested, validated, and tokenized, regardless of its source.

1. The "Orchestrator" Layer (Off-Chain Backend):

This is the brain of the system, designed to handle complexity so the blockchain doesn't have to.

• Legacy Adapter: Connects to existing inverter accounts (Huawei/SolarEdge). It manages API tokens, handles rate limits via queues, and normalizes data into a standard JSON format.
• Satellite Validator: Before any data touches the blockchain, this module pulls weather data for the asset's coordinates. It employs a Baseline Learning Model to establish site-specific efficiency profiles, minimizing false positives while flagging statistical anomalies.
• Batching Engine: Instead of users minting one by one (costing ~0.2 ADA + Fees each time), the engine aggregates valid data and submits one transaction for multiple assets, reducing costs by up to 80%.

2. The "Protocol" Layer (On-Chain Aiken Contracts):

• Minting Policy: Written in Aiken for safety and efficiency. It enforces that only transactions signed by the Orchestrator's key (proving validation passed) can mint tokens.
• CIP-68 Metadata: Stores the energy_amount, generation_time, geolocation, and crucially, the validation_method (Satellite-Verified vs. DID-Signed).

Target Engagement:

We are targeting small-to-medium independent power producers (IPPs) and solar installers who already use digital monitoring (FusionSolar/SolarEdge) but have no way to monetize their green attributes. We also target DeFi developers on Cardano looking for a standardized RWA asset class to build lending or trading dApps.

[Your Project and Solution] Impact

Please define the positive impact your project will have on the wider Cardano community

Value to the Cardano Community:

• Bootstrapping RWA Liquidity: By enabling "Legacy" integration, B-REC can potentially bring gigawatts of existing solar capacity onto Cardano without waiting for hardware adoption. This creates immediate TVL (Total Value Locked) potential for the ecosystem.
• Establishing Data Standards: We are setting the standard for how "imperfect" real-world data should be handled on-chain—not by rejecting it, but by verifying and tiering it. This model can be replicated for other RWA sectors like Supply Chain or Weather Insurance.
• Real World Utility: This project generates transactions based on real economic activity (energy production), moving Cardano away from speculative usage towards utility-driven volume.

Sustainability Model (Post-Funding):

To ensure the protocol survives beyond the catalyst grant, we will implement a micro-fee model. A small protocol fee (e.g., 0.25 ADA) will be charged per minting transaction. This revenue stream will be used to cover the operational costs of the Satellite Data APIs and Cloud Infrastructure, ensuring the validation engine runs indefinitely without relying on further grants.

Sharing Outputs:

• Open Source Repositories: All Aiken smart contracts and the core Logic of the Legacy Adapter will be published under Apache 2.0.
• GitBook Documentation: A comprehensive "Integration Guide" for solar installers and DeFi devs to plug into the B-REC protocol.
• Bi-Weekly Devlogs: We will publish technical deep-dives on the Catalyst platform, sharing lessons learned about Aiken development and Satellite API integration.

[Your Project and Solution] Capabilities & Feasibility

What is your capability to deliver your project with high levels of trust and accountability? How do you intend to validate if your approach is feasible?

Team Capabilities:

Our team combines deep blockchain engineering with industrial systems architecture, ensuring we can handle both the "Crypto" and the "Real World" aspects:

• On-Chain Lead: A Senior Haskell/Aiken developer with 3 years of experience in the Cardano ecosystem. Verified contributor to open-source libraries (MeshJS) and has successfully deployed NFT minting protocols on Mainnet. [GitHub: YourLinkHere]
• Backend Architect: 7 years of experience in building high-concurrency microservices (Go/Rust). Specializes in Industrial IoT (IIoT) data ingestion and has prior experience integrating rigid SCADA/Modbus APIs. [LinkedIn: YourLinkHere]
• Operational Security: We strictly adhere to a Security-First methodology. The Orchestrator uses a Non-Custodial design where possible. User API keys are encrypted at rest using Vault technology and are never exposed to the frontend.

Financial Management & Trust:

• Milestone-Based Releases: We strictly follow the Catalyst Milestone operational model. Funds are only requested upon the verified completion of tangible outputs.
• Detailed Budgeting: Our budget is calculated based on market rates for Senior Engineers (35−45$/hr) and includes specific allocations for third-party API costs (Satellite data) and Infrastructure, ensuring no hidden costs derail the project.
• Transparency: We commit to open repositories from Day 1 (not just at the end), allowing the community to audit our progress in real-time.

[Milestones] Project Milestones

Milestone Title

Design CIP-68 Standard & Aiken Minting Policy

Milestone Outputs

1. CIP-68 Metadata Schema Definition: Design and document a comprehensive CIP-68 (Standard 222) compliant JSON metadata schema. This includes defining specific fields for data_source_type (Legacy/IoT), validation_evidence (Satellite/DID), and trust_tier.
2. Aiken Minting Policy Development: Develop the core Minting Policy smart contracts using the Aiken language. The logic will strictly enforce that only transactions containing a valid signature from the Validation Oracle can mint tokens, preventing unauthorized creation.
3. Property-based Testing Suite: Implement an extensive property-based testing suite (Fuzz testing) for the Aiken contracts to cover edge cases, ensuring the contract is secure against exploits.
4. Internal Audit Report: Conduct a rigorous internal code audit and deploy the finalized contracts to the Cardano Preview Testnet.

Acceptance Criteria

• The CIP-68 Schema is published on GitHub and supports dynamic versioning.
• The Aiken smart contracts compile successfully and pass 100% of the property-based tests.
• The contract is successfully deployed to Preview Testnet, verified by a transaction hash.

Evidence of Completion

Link to the public GitHub Repository containing the .ak source files, the JSON Schema documentation, the Test Coverage Report, and the Testnet Policy ID.

Delivery Month

2

Cost

42000

Progress

30 %

Milestone Title

Develop Minting Orchestrator with Legacy Adapter

Milestone Outputs

1. Legacy Data Adapter (Huawei and Sungrow.): Develop the backend modules required to authenticate, fetch, and normalize energy generation data from Huawei FusionSolar and SolarEdge APIs. This includes logic to handle API rate limits and data parsing.
2. Satellite Validator Module: Develop the anti-fraud logic engine. This module integrates with a commercial weather data provider (e.g., Solcast) to fetch historical irradiance data and cross-check it against the API reports to detect anomalies.
3. Transaction Batching Service: Implement a transaction builder service that aggregates multiple validated minting requests into a single Cardano transaction to optimize gas fees.
4. Trusted Data Adapter (Stub): Create the secure endpoint listener for future IoT device connections (Proposal 2 integration).

Acceptance Criteria

• The Backend successfully fetches data from a test Huawei/SolarEdge account.
• The Validator correctly flags and rejects a "spoofed" data packet (high generation at night) during testing.
• The Batching Service successfully constructs a valid transaction on Preprod Testnet containing at least 5 distinct assets.

Evidence of Completion

A comprehensive video demo showing the full backend flow: Fetching data -> Validating against Satellite -> Batching Transaction. Link to server logs showing successful API interactions.

Delivery Month

4

Cost

49000

Progress

70 %

Milestone Title

Develop Producer Dashboard Web App

Milestone Outputs

1. Wallet Connect & Asset Indexer: Integrate Cardano wallet support (CIP-30) and build an Indexer (using Blockfrost/Kupos) to scan and display B-REC assets in the user's wallet.
2. Source Management UI: Develop the frontend interface allowing users to securely input their API Credentials (for Legacy) or Device IDs (for Trusted).
3. Asset Visualization & Tiering: Create the dashboard UI that visualizes the user's energy generation history and clearly distinguishes between Tier 1 and Tier 2 assets using visual badges.

Acceptance Criteria

• Users can connect Lace/Eternl/Yoroi wallets and view their asset balances.
• The Add Source flow works correctly, securely saving encrypted credentials to the backend.
• The dashboard correctly renders Tier 1 and Tier 2 assets with distinct visual styles.

Evidence of Completion

Link to the publicly accessible Beta Website. A walkthrough video demonstrating the User Experience (UX) from login to asset viewing.

Delivery Month

5

Cost

25000

Progress

90 %

Milestone Title

Mainnet Deployment & Open Source Release

Milestone Outputs

1. Production Infrastructure Setup: Configure secure production servers (AWS/Google Cloud) with proper firewalling, SSL, and API key management (Vault). Deploy contracts to Mainnet.
2. Hybrid Pilot Run: Execute a 14-day live pilot involving at least one real-world site using the Legacy Adapter and one simulated IoT site.
3. Documentation & Open Source Release: Polish the codebase, add comprehensive comments, and release under Apache 2.0. Publish a GitBook with integration guides.
4. Project Close-out: Compile the Final Project Report and Video.

Acceptance Criteria

Acceptance Criteria:

• The system operates stably on Mainnet for 14 days without critical errors.
• At least 100 successful minting transactions are recorded on Mainnet.
• GitHub repository is public and documented.

Evidence of Completion

Mainnet Policy ID and Transaction Hashes. Link to the final GitBook. Submission of the Close-out Report and Video to Catalyst.

Delivery Month

6

Cost

24000

Progress

100 %

[Final Pitch] Budget & Costs

Please provide a cost breakdown of the proposed work and resources

1. Smart Contract Engineering (30% - 42,000 ADA):

• Role: Senior Blockchain Engineer (Aiken Specialist).
• Details: This covers the design of the CIP-68 standard, the complex validation logic within the Minting Policy, and extensive Property-based Testing. Security is paramount here as this is the immutable layer.
• Rate Estimation: ~300 hours @ $45/hr.

2. Backend & Validation Architecture (35% - 49,000 ADA):

• Role: Senior Backend Architect (Go/Rust).
• Details: This is the most labor-intensive component. It involves building the "Legacy Adapter" (reverse-engineering/integrating rigid 3rd party APIs), the "Satellite Validator" (complex statistical logic), and the "Batching Service" (UTxO management).
• Rate Estimation: ~350 hours @ $45/hr.

3. Frontend Development (20% - 28,000 ADA):

• Role: Full-stack Developer (React/Next.js).
• Details: Building a responsive, professional dashboard. The focus is on "Non-crypto native" UX, ensuring solar farmers can use it without understanding Haskell.
• Rate Estimation: ~250 hours @ $35/hr.

4. Infrastructure, Data & Operations (15% - 24,000 ADA):

Details:

• Satellite Data API Costs: Subscriptions to commercial weather data providers (e.g., Solcast Enterprise) for the validation engine during Dev and Pilot (~$2,000).
• Cloud Infrastructure: AWS/GCP costs for hosting the Orchestrator, Database, and Vault (~$1,500).
• DevOps Security: Setup of CI/CD pipelines and security audits.
• Project Management: Reporting and coordination.

[Final Pitch] Value for Money

How does the cost of the project represent value for the Cardano ecosystem?

1. Infrastructure vs. DApp:

We are not asking for 140,000 ADA to build a simple DApp; we are building a Universal Protocol. This investment creates a permanent "Bridge" between the massive legacy energy market and Cardano. The code for the "Legacy Adapter" and "Satellite Validator" can be reused by any other RWA project needing to verify real-world data without hardware, multiplying the value of this grant.

2. Unlocking Liquidity:

By enabling connection to Huawei and Sungrow. inverters, we unlock a potential market of over 1,000 GW of installed global solar capacity that can be tokenized immediately. This provides the raw material (Tokens) needed for Cardano's DeFi ecosystem (Dexes, Lending markets) to function, generating transaction fees and "Real Yield" for the network.

3. Cost-Efficiency via Innovation:

The "Satellite Cross-Check" is a software-based innovation that saves the ecosystem millions in hardware CAPEX. For every 1 ADA spent on this proposal, we potentially unlock access to $1,000 worth of existing solar infrastructure without requiring new equipment. This dramatically lowers the Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC) for the entire ecosystem

[Self-Assessment] Self-Assessment Checklist

I confirm that evidence of prior research, whitepaper, design, or proof-of-concept is provided.

Yes

I confirm that the proposal includes ecosystem research and uses the findings to either (a) justify its uniqueness over existing solutions or (b) demonstrate the value of its novel approach.

Yes

I confirm that the proposal demonstrates technical capability via verifiable in-house talent or a confirmed development partner (GitHub, LinkedIn, portfolio, etc.)

Yes

I confirm that the proposer and all team members are in good standing with prior Catalyst projects.

Yes

I confirm that the proposal clearly defines the problem and the value of the on-chain utility.

Yes

I confirm that the primary goal of the proposal is a working prototype deployed on at least a Cardano testnet.

Yes

I confirm that the proposal outlines a credible and clear technical plan and architecture.

Yes

I confirm that the budget and timeline (≤ 12 months) are realistic for the proposed work.

Yes

I confirm that the proposal includes a community engagement and feedback plan to amplify prototype adoption with the Cardano ecosystem.

Yes

I confirm that the budget is for future development only; excludes retroactive funding, incentives, giveaways, re-granting, or sub-treasuries.

Yes

[Required Acknowledgements] Consent & Confirmation

I Agree

Yes