Roadmap

Ongrid Protocol Roadmap: Q2 2025 – Q4 2026

Ongrid Protocol is committed to revolutionizing clean energy financing and carbon markets in emerging markets. This roadmap outlines our phased approach to building, launching, and scaling the platform, delivering value to investors, solar companies, and communities while driving sustainable impact.

Phase 1: Foundation & Development (Q2 2025 – Q3 2025)

Objective: Build the core infrastructure, establish partnerships, and prepare for a beta launch.

• Q2 2025:

  • Technical Development:

    • Finalize the DePIN system architecture: Integrate EdmondX firmware, libp2p P2P network, and ICP Canister for device registration.

    • Develop smart contracts (Investment Management, Carbon Credit Issuance, Trading) on EVM blockchain.

    • Set up Arweave integration for immutable storage of energy data and transactions.

  • EdmondX Device:

    • Complete prototype of the EdmondX device (ESP32-based) for real-time energy tracking.

    • Begin small-scale manufacturing for 10-50 pilot devices.

  • Partnerships:

    • Establish initial partnerships with 2 solar companies in Sub-Saharan Africa for pilot projects.

    • Engage with carbon credit standards bodies (e.g., Verra, Gold Standard) to ensure compliance for on-chain issuance.

  • Community Building:

    • Launch Telegram and LinkedIn communities, targeting 1,000 members.

    • Build social media presence on X (launch account, post updates, and engage stakeholders).

  • Deliverables:

    • DePIN system prototype (EdmondX).

    • Smart contracts deployed on Ethereum Layer 2 network.

    • EdmondX devices ready for pilot deployment.

    • 2 solar company partners onboarded.

    • 1,000 community members across Telegram and LinkedIn.

• Q3 2025:

  • Platform Development:

    • Continuous build the web platform (ongridprotocol.com) with investor and solar company dashboards.

    • Develop backend services (API Gateway, Data Aggregation Service) to process energy data and interact with smart contracts.

    • Test smart contracts on EVM mainet, ensuring security through audits.

  • Pilot Deployment:

    • Deploy EdmondX devices with the pilot solar companies, powering 2 enterprise (estimated 100 to 500kva capacity).

    • Collect initial energy data via the libp2p network and store it on Arweave.

  • Carbon Credit Issuance:

    • stream first batch of on-chain carbon credits (e.g., 800 tons CO2 offset) for pilot projects, verified against global standards.

  • Community & Marketing:

    • Host a webinar for potential investors, showcasing pilot project results.

    • Grow community to 2,500 members across platforms.

  • Deliverables:

    • Web platform beta launched with basic dashboards.

    • Pilot projects live, powering 2 enterprise.

    • First tons of carbon credits streamed on-chain.

    • Smart contracts audited and tested.

    • Community growth to 2,500 members.

Phase 2: Beta Launch & Early Traction (Q4 2025 – Q1 2026)

Objective: Launch the platform publicly, onboard initial users, and validate the model with early traction.

• Q4 2025:

  • Platform Launch:

    • Publicly launch the Ongrid Protocol platform on mainnet, enabling investors to fund projects and solar companies to apply for financing.

    • Deploy smart contracts on EVM mainnet, supporting investments, carbon credit streaming, and trading.

  • User Onboarding:

    • Onboard 10 solar companies across Sub-Saharan Africa and Southeast Asia, targeting projects for 1,000 households (5 MW capacity).

    • Attract 100 investors, facilitating $2M in investments through the Investment Management Smart Contract.

  • EdmondX Expansion:

    • Scale manufacturing to produce 500 EdmondX devices, deploying them across new projects.

    • Enable pre-orders for EdmondX devices via the platform.

  • Carbon Market:

    • Launch the carbon credit marketplace with partners, allowing investors and solar companies to trade credits via the Carbon Credit Trading Smart Contract.

    • Stream tons of carbon credits for new projects.

  • Marketing & Growth:

    • Partner with 2 impact investment funds to drive funding.

    • Grow community to 5,000 members, focusing on investor and sustainability advocate engagement.

  • Deliverables:

    • Platform live on mainnet with 10 solar companies and 100 investors.

    • $2M in investments facilitated.

    • 500 EdmondX devices deployed, powering 1,000 households.

    • 5,000 tons of carbon credits Streamed and tradable.

    • Community growth to 5,000 members.

• Q1 2026:

  • Platform Enhancements:

    • Launch mobile app (iOS and Android) for investor and solar company dashboards.

    • Add advanced analytics to dashboards, showing real-time energy production, CO2 reductions, and financial returns.

  • Expansion:

    • Onboard 20 more solar companies (total 30), targeting 3,000 households (15 MW capacity).

    • Facilitate $5M in additional investments (total $7M).

  • Carbon Market Growth:

    • Issue 10,000 tons of carbon credits, with at least 2,000 tons traded on the marketplace.

    • Integrate with external carbon credit marketplaces (e.g., via API) to increase liquidity.

  • Partnerships:

    • Partner with 1 NGO to support energy access for schools and hospitals.

    • Collaborate with 1 renewable energy association to expand reach.

  • Deliverables:

    • Mobile app launched.

    • 30 solar companies onboarded, powering 3,000 households.

    • $7M total investments facilitated.

    • 10,000 tons of carbon credits issued, 2,000 tons traded.

    • Partnerships with 1 NGO and 1 renewable energy association.

Phase 3: Scaling & Impact (Q2 2026 – Q4 2026)Objective: Scale operations across multiple regions, enhance platform features, and maximize environmental and social impact.

• Q2 2026:

  • Regional Expansion:

    • Expand to 5 countries (e.g., Nigeria, Kenya, India, Philippines, Indonesia), onboarding 50 solar companies (total 80).

    • Power 10,000 households, schools, and hospitals (50 MW capacity).

  • Investment Growth:

    • Facilitate $15M in additional investments (total $22M) with 500 investors.

  • EdmondX Scaling:

    • Produce and deploy 2,000 EdmondX devices, enabling pre-orders for third-party solar companies.

  • Carbon Market:

    • Issue 20,000 tons of carbon credits, with 5,000 tons traded.

    • Introduce carbon credit staking (via Governance Smart Contract) to incentivize long-term holding.

  • Community & Marketing:

    • Grow community to 10,000 members, focusing on global sustainability leaders.

    • Host a virtual summit to showcase impact (e.g., 50 MW capacity, 20,000 tons CO2 offset).

  • Deliverables:

    • Operations in 5 countries, 80 solar companies onboarded.

    • $22M total investments, 500 investors.

    • 2,000 EdmondX devices deployed, powering 10,000 households.

    • 20,000 tons of carbon credits issued, 5,000 tons traded.

    • Community growth to 10,000 members.

• Q3 2026:

  • Platform Optimization:

    • Enhance smart contracts for gas efficiency.

    • Add multi-language support to the platform for broader accessibility.

  • Impact Expansion:

    • Power 25,000 households and community facilities (125 MW capacity).

    • Facilitate $25M in additional investments (total $47M) with 1,000 investors.

  • Carbon Market:

    • Issue 30,000 tons of carbon credits, with 10,000 tons traded.

    • Partner with 1 corporate buyer to offset 5,000 tons of CO2.

  • Governance:

    • Launch decentralized governance, allowing token holders to vote on platform updates (e.g., fee adjustments).

  • Deliverables:

    • 125 MW capacity, powering 25,000 households.

    • $47M total investments, 1,000 investors.

    • 30,000 tons of carbon credits issued, 10,000 tons traded.

    • Decentralized governance launched.

• Q4 2026:

  • Global Scale:

    • Expand to 10 countries, onboarding 100 solar companies.

    • Power 50,000 households and facilities (250 MW capacity).

  • Investment Milestone:

    • Facilitate $50M in total investments with 2,000 investors.

  • EdmondX Ecosystem:

    • Deploy 5,000 EdmondX devices, enabling third-party integrations via API.

  • Carbon Market Leadership:

    • Issue 50,000 tons of carbon credits, with 20,000 tons traded.

    • Become a recognized leader in blockchain-based carbon markets, partnering with 2 global sustainability initiatives.

  • Community & Impact:

    • Grow community to 20,000 members.

    • Publish an impact report: 250 MW capacity, 50,000 tons CO2 offset, 50,000 households powered.

  • Deliverables:

    • Operations in 10 countries, 100 solar companies.

    • $50M total investments, 2,000 investors.

    • 5,000 EdmondX devices deployed.

    • 50,000 tons of carbon credits issued, 20,000 tons traded.

    • Impact report published, community at 20,000 members.

Key Metrics by End of 2026

• Energy Impact: 250 MW capacity, powering 50,000 households, schools, and hospitals.

• Financial Impact: $50M in investments facilitated, 2,000 investors onboarded.

• Environmental Impact: 50,000 tons of CO2 offset through carbon credits, 20,000 tons traded.

• Technology Scale: 5,000 EdmondX devices deployed, integrated into projects across 10 countries.

• Community Growth: 20,000 members across Telegram, LinkedIn, and X.

Conclusion

This roadmap outlines a clear path for Ongrid Protocol to build, launch, and scale a decentralized platform that transforms clean energy financing and carbon markets. By focusing on technical development, strategic partnerships, and measurable impact, we aim to empower communities, drive sustainability, and deliver value to all stakeholders. Join us on this journey to power a greener future.