Application Title
Integration Grants Application '25: SohaeFinance - How to accelerate Energy transition with tokenized blockchain investments
Application Introduction
SohaeFinance enables transparent investment in renewable energy, connecting communities and investors to accelerate sustainable growth through blockchain technology.
Name of the project : SohaeFinance
Problem statement in the existing Conflux ecosystem (customer, application, process, etc)
- A lack of platforms enabling tokenized investment in renewable energy projects.
- Minimal integration of blockchain and AI for risk assessment and energy optimization.
- Limited avenues for carbon credit tokenization and trading, which are crucial for incentivizing
sustainability.
Solution : SohaeFinance is a decentralized platform that leverages the Conflux blockchain to connect investors with solar developers through tokenized ownership of renewable energy projects. The platform incorporates AI to optimize project performance and carbon credit trading to enhance returns. By utilizing Conflux’s efficient ecosystem, SohaeFinance enables transparent, scalable, and impactful investments in clean energy.
Alignment of the project with the Conflux Network:
Sohae Finance aims to revolutionize renewable energy financing by leveraging the scalability, speed, and low transaction costs of the Conflux blockchain. By integrating renewable energy investments with blockchain technology, Sohae Finance bridges the gap between underserved regions and global investors, driving tangible real-world applications. Fractional ownership of solar farms, enabled through Conflux’s advanced tokenization capabilities, simplifies the process of scaling clean energy projects while providing an immutable, transparent ledger for all transactions. This ensures trust and accountability, two critical factors in renewable energy investments.
The adoption of Conflux also allows Sohae Finance to address inefficiencies in traditional fundraising by automating processes like milestone-based payouts and carbon credit trading through smart contracts. These innovations significantly reduce administrative overhead and improve operational efficiency, creating a seamless experience for developers, investors, and communities. Through these functionalities, Sohae Finance not only demonstrates Conflux’s potential but also underscores its relevance in the renewable energy ecosystem.
The Roadmap: H1 2025 ( Milestones for Foundation & Vision Development $35k )
Sprint Goals for First 30 Days / Milestone #1($7000)
Deliverables:
- Tokenization Framework Development
Design and develop the framework for fractional ownership tokens for solar projects, ensuring blockchain scalability and security.
Include functions for token minting, transfer, and tracking on the Conflux blockchain.
- Solar Project Listing Portal
Build the initial project listing interface for developers to submit solar projects, including required fields (e.g., project name, capacity, ROI metrics, etc.).
- User Authentication System
Implement secure user authentication and KYC integration.
Develop a modular architecture to ensure scalability and compliance.
- Frontend and Backend Integration
Set up the core user interface for browsing projects and tracking investments.
Integrate the backend with blockchain APIs to enable token interactions.
Halfway Milestone Deliverables / Milestone #2 ($15000)
Deliverables
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Enhanced Functionality
Develop advanced investor dashboards with real-time ROI tracking and carbon credit performance metrics.
Implement project vetting workflows for solar developers, including submission and approval processes. -
AI Integration for Risk and ROI Optimization
Integrate AI models to assess project viability, forecast energy production, and calculate potential returns.
- Community Engagement & Marketing Tools
Launch a beta landing page for early adopters to sign up and track project updates.
Develop educational resources such as FAQs, how-to guides, and platform walkthroughs.
- Testing & Feedback Collection
Conduct a beta testing program with a small pool of investors and developers.
Gather user feedback to optimize platform usability and fix any issues.
Final Milestone Deliverables / Milestone #3 (13000)
Deliverables
- Platform Launch
Deploy the finalized platform to the production environment with all core functionalities.
Ensure seamless integration between the frontend interface and backend systems.
- User Onboarding
Host live onboarding sessions for investors and developers to guide them through platform features.
Initiate community incentive programs to attract early users and projects.
- Post-Launch Monitoring
Monitor platform performance, resolve technical issues, and implement iterative updates.
Regularly engage with users to gather insights and identify areas for future improvements.
- Documentation & Tutorials
Publish detailed user and developer documentation.
Create video tutorials and walkthroughs for core platform features.
Sohae Finance will scale the ecosystem by continuously engaging the community and integrating Conflux-based solutions, such as staking and liquidity pools, to further enhance the ecosystem’s robustness.
Long-Term Impact on the Conflux Network
Sohae Finance contributes to Conflux in the following ways:
Driving Adoption of Blockchain Technology: By embedding blockchain in renewable energy financing, Sohae Finance showcases Conflux’s capabilities in managing complex, real-world applications. This includes decentralized carbon credit trading and milestone-based project funding, fostering transparency and accountability in a traditionally opaque sector.
Attracting TVL and Transactions: Through tokenized investments and fractional ownership, Sohae Finance increases the Total Value Locked (TVL) on Conflux while driving transaction volumes. Carbon credit tokenization and trading, coupled with a growing investor base, create continuous on-chain activity, ensuring sustained engagement within the Conflux ecosystem.
Building a Trusted Ecosystem: With Sohae Finance’s focus on renewable energy, Conflux gains credibility as a platform capable of addressing global challenges. This builds trust and attracts institutional investors and developers to adopt Conflux as the backbone for impactful solutions.
For Users and Investors
A unified platform simplifies processes like investing, staking, and trading renewable energy tokens. Conflux’s transparent and scalable infrastructure ensures security, liquidity, and ease of access for investors seeking ESG-aligned assets.
Tokenized investments guarantee real-time ownership and dividends from energy sales and carbon credit trading, fostering trust and long-term participation.
For Developers
The streamlined tokenization process and milestone-based payouts reduce administrative burdens, allowing developers to focus on delivering high-quality energy solutions.
Conflux’s interoperability and scalability enable seamless integration with other DeFi tools, creating additional revenue opportunities.
Economic benefit:
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Tokenized Investments Drive Asset Growth:
SohaeFinance introduces tokenized ownership of renewable energy projects, allowing investors to purchase fractional stakes in solar farms. Each project generates tangible assets, represented by tokens on the Conflux blockchain. These tokens create a significant influx of assets on-chain, as new solar projects and carbon credits are added to the platform. This dynamic growth directly increases the total value locked (TVL) on Conflux. -
Carbon Credit Tokenization Boosts Liquidity:
The platform tokenizes carbon credits generated by solar projects, creating a secondary market for trading these credits on-chain. Carbon credits are highly sought after by corporations aiming to meet sustainability goals, driving demand for these tokens. The trading of carbon credit tokens contributes to liquidity and generates significant transaction volume within the Conflux ecosystem. -
Microtransactions Enable Scalable Participation:
By leveraging Conflux’s low transaction fees, SohaeFinance enables small-scale investors and communities to participate in renewable energy funding. Each micro-transaction—whether for token purchases, revenue distributions, or carbon credit trading—creates additional transaction volume on the blockchain, amplifying on-chain activity. -
Integration with Conflux DeFi Protocols:
SohaeFinance integrates with existing DeFi protocols on Conflux, such as decentralized exchanges and liquidity pools, to facilitate trading and liquidity provision for its tokens. This interoperability drives cross-protocol engagement, increasing both assets and transaction activity across the ecosystem. -
Encouraging Institutional Participation:
The platform’s dual focus on tokenized project ownership and carbon credits appeals to institutional investors seeking ESG-compliant investments. As these institutions engage with the platform, large-scale transactions and liquidity injections into the Conflux ecosystem further strengthen its economic foundation. -
Global Sustainability Incentive:
By aligning financial incentives with environmental impact, SohaeFinance attracts a unique audience of investors and developers. Every transaction tied to renewable energy investments or carbon credits adds measurable value to Conflux, not just economically but also reputationally, positioning the blockchain as a hub for impactful innovation. -
High-Frequency Transactions Through Revenue Streams:
Solar projects generate continuous revenue from energy sales and carbon credits. These recurring payouts to investors, facilitated by Conflux smart contracts, create consistent transaction activity, ensuring sustained economic benefit for the blockchain ecosystem. SohaeFinance not only brings assets and liquidity to Conflux but also catalyzes sustained on-chain activity by aligning investor, developer, and environmental goals. This multifaceted approach positions the platform as a key contributor to the Conflux blockchain’s growth and long-term viability.
Demonstrate a competitive edge that differentiates it from other projects:
We have two types of competitors for Sohae Finance:
Direct Competitors:
Platforms like Power Ledger and SunExchange serve as the closest parallels. Power Ledger focuses on energy trading and decentralized energy markets but does not support crowdfunding for solar development projects. SunExchange, on the other hand, facilitates crowdfunding for solar installations but lacks features such as tokenized carbon credits and AI-driven analytics, which are central to Sohae Finance. These platforms operate in relatively developed markets and often do not prioritize underserved regions, which is a key focus of Sohae Finance.
Differentiation and Competitive Edge:
Sohae Finance addresses gaps that neither Power Ledger nor SunExchange adequately cover. By combining blockchain technology, AI-driven analytics, and tokenized carbon credits, Sohae Finance creates a unique ecosystem that connects solar developers, investors, and communities. It targets underserved regions with high solar potential but limited energy access, creating scalable and affordable solutions. Unlike competitors, Sohae Finance prioritizes transparency through smart contract automation and fractional ownership tokens, making renewable energy investments accessible to retail and institutional investors alike.
Long-Term Vision:
In the longer term, Sohae Finance aims to complement rather than compete directly with energy trading platforms and crowdfunding initiatives. By integrating community-focused features and offering AI-powered risk assessment tools, it seeks to become the preferred platform for renewable energy investments in emerging markets. The platform also introduces unique features such as fractional ownership tokens for solar projects and tokenized carbon credits, setting a higher benchmark for trust, transparency, and sustainability in renewable energy finance.
Sohae Finance’s roadmap emphasizes scalability and integration rather than merely expanding across chains, ensuring its solutions remain efficient and impactful. This vision aligns perfectly with its mission to address energy inequality while advancing global sustainability goals. Its focus on underserved communities and innovative use of blockchain and AI technologies make Sohae Finance a game-changing player in the renewable energy landscape.
Links
Official Website:https://www.sohaefinance.com
LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/company/sohae-finance/
Discord : https://discord.gg/Zke6tvxsrD
Telegram: https://t.me/+rMe7s-v9r2g1OTg0
X: https://x.com/sohaefinanace
Conflux eSpace grant recipient wallet address : 0x3f05DDE26373eaE2DEb87A93CCfC0537C83A2fCf
Are you an incorporated startup?
We are not an incorporated startup, however, we do plan on incorporating post our Milestone 2, H1 2025.
Technical Introduction
Functional Overview of the System
Sohae Finance is a blockchain-powered renewable energy platform designed to facilitate tokenized investments in solar development projects. By leveraging the Conflux blockchain, the platform ensures scalability, transparency, and cost efficiency for all stakeholders. Key functionalities include fractional ownership tokenization, carbon credit trading, and AI-powered project optimization, which collectively address critical inefficiencies in the renewable energy sector. The system is tailored to underserved regions with high solar potential, aiming to connect global investors with local solar developers in a secure and scalable manner.
Problem Statement
The renewable energy sector faces challenges such as a lack of transparent investment platforms, minimal integration of advanced technologies like blockchain and AI, and inadequate mechanisms for tokenized carbon credit trading. Existing solutions either overlook emerging markets or fail to integrate critical elements like fractional ownership and AI-driven insights.
Existing Solutions and Feasibility Study
Platforms like Power Ledger and SunExchange provide partial solutions but lack the holistic approach offered by Sohae Finance. Power Ledger focuses on energy trading, while SunExchange enables crowdfunding for solar projects. However, neither fully addresses the need for blockchain-based fractional ownership, automated carbon credit monetization, or AI-enhanced risk analysis. Sohae Finance fills these gaps, leveraging Conflux’s low transaction costs and scalability to deliver a comprehensive solution tailored to underserved markets.
Purpose of the System
The purpose of Sohae Finance is to democratize renewable energy investments while accelerating the global energy transition. It enables developers to secure funding efficiently, investors to gain high-impact returns, and communities to access affordable and sustainable energy solutions. The platform integrates Conflux-based tokenization and AI-driven insights to create a transparent and equitable ecosystem.
Scope of the System
The system encompasses:
Fractional ownership tokenization for renewable energy projects.
Carbon credit tokenization and trading to incentivize sustainability.
AI-powered tools for risk assessment and ROI optimization.
Milestone-based payout mechanisms via smart contracts.
Seamless integration with Conflux-based DeFi tools, such as staking and liquidity pools.
Objectives and Success Criteria
Deploy tokenized solar project ownership on the Conflux blockchain.
Facilitate $10 million in project funding within the first year post-launch.
Achieve $500,000 in Total Value Locked (TVL) within three months of launch.
Onboard 50+ solar projects within the first six months.
Develop a robust carbon credit trading market with significant on-chain activity.
Definitions, Acronyms, and Abbreviations
TGE (Token Generation Event): The initial distribution of project tokens.
TVL (Total Value Locked): The total capital held within the platform.
ROI (Return on Investment): The financial gain from investments.
AI (Artificial Intelligence): Machine learning models for optimization and risk analysis.
References
Power Ledger: Energy Trading Overview (powerledger.io).
SunExchange: Peer-to-Peer Solar Crowdfunding (sunexchange.com).
Conflux Blockchain Documentation (confluxnetwork.org).
Technical Proposal
Functional Overview
The platform’s core functionalities include tokenized ownership, carbon credit tokenization, and AI integration for risk and ROI optimization. Legal compliance is ensured through KYC and AML protocols. The frontend and backend are developed using React.js and Node.js, respectively, while smart contracts are deployed on the Conflux blockchain.
Non-Functional Overview
Usability: Intuitive user interface designed for seamless interaction.
Reliability: Secure architecture leveraging Conflux’s robust infrastructure.
Performance: Optimized for low-latency transactions and high throughput.
Implementation
User Interface: Modular and responsive design to accommodate various user needs.
Backend: APIs for blockchain interactions and AI integration.
Budget Breakdown: The total grant amount of $35,000 is allocated across three milestones for development, testing, and launch.
Development Roadmap
Milestone 1 ($7,000)
KPIs:
Performance Metrics:
2 solar developers onboarded with projects listed on the platform.
$50,000 in committed project funding (measured by tokenized commitments).
User Growth Metrics:
Launch of social media channels with 1,000 followers across platforms (Twitter, Telegram, Discord).
Engagement rate of 5%+ on posts (e.g., likes, shares, and comments).
Budget Allocation:
Development: $4,500
Marketing (social media setup, content creation, and ads): $2,500
Sub-milestone 1 (Days 1–7): Project Setup and Architecture Finalization
Day 1: Finalize project requirements and architecture documentation.
Days 2–7: Establish development environment, set up version control, and
define core system architecture.
Sub-milestone 2 (Days 8–15): Tokenization Framework and Authentication Development
Days 8–11: Design and develop the tokenization framework with minting, transfer, and tracking functionalities.
Days 12–15: Build the user authentication system and integrate KYC modules.
Sub-milestone 3 (Days 16–25): Solar Project Listing Portal Development
Days 16–20: Create the initial project listing interface, including required fields (e.g., project name, capacity, ROI metrics).
Days 21–25: Conduct unit testing for the project listing module.
Sub-milestone 4 (Days 26–30): Final Integration and Testing
Days 26–28: Integrate the front-end user interface with the blockchain API.
Days 29–30: Perform comprehensive testing, including
Milestone 2 ($15,000)
KPIs:
Performance Metrics:
TVL of $250,000 from tokenized solar projects.
100 unique wallet addresses interacting with the platform.
3 pilot projects funded with milestone payouts.
User Growth Metrics:
Community size grows to 3,000+ active members across channels.
Host 2 AMAs with 100+ participants each.
Social engagement rate sustained at 7%+.
Budget Allocation:
Development: $9,000
Marketing and community outreach: $6,000
Sub-milestone 1 (Days 1–5): Project Setup and Dashboard Design
Day 1: Set up version control, development environment, and project documentation.
Days 2–5: Design and prototype advanced investor dashboards with key metrics (ROI tracking and carbon credit performance).
Sub-milestone 2 (Days 6–12): Project Vetting Workflow Development
Days 6–9: Develop workflows for solar developers to submit and manage project proposals.
Days 10–12: Integrate an approval system for vetting project submissions.
Sub-milestone 3 (Days 13–18): AI Integration for Risk and ROI Analysis
Days 13–15: Train AI models to assess project viability, forecast energy production, and calculate returns.
Days 16–18: Test and refine AI integration within the platform.
Sub-milestone 4 (Days 19–24): Community Engagement and Marketing Tools Development
Days 19–21: Build a beta landing page for early adopters to sign up and access project updates.
Days 22–24: Create educational resources, including FAQs, guides, and walkthroughs.
Sub-milestone 5 (Days 25–30): Testing and Feedback Collection
Days 25–27: Conduct beta testing with a select group of investors and developers.
Days 28–30: Gather user feedback, optimize platform usability, and address any identified issues
Milestone 3 ($13,000)
KPIs:
Performance Metrics:
$500,000 TVL within three months of platform launch.
300+ unique wallet addresses actively participating.
Transaction volume exceeds $1,000,000.
User Growth Metrics:
Community grows to 5,000+ members.
80%+ satisfaction rate from post-launch user surveys.
5+ partnerships established with key renewable energy organizations.
Budget Allocation:
Development and launch: $7,000
Marketing and partnerships: $6,000
Sub-milestone 1 (Days 1–7): Deployment Preparation
Days 1–2: Finalize platform functionalities and conduct final quality assurance checks.
Days 3–5: Prepare the production environment for deployment and ensure infrastructure scalability.
Days 6–7: Deploy the platform to the production environment with all core systems operational.
Sub-milestone 2 (Days 8–14): User Onboarding
Days 8–10: Design and schedule live onboarding sessions for investors and developers.
Days 11–14: Roll out community incentive programs to encourage early adoption and project participation.
Sub-milestone 3 (Days 15–20): Post-Launch Monitoring and Iterative Updates
Days 15–17: Implement monitoring tools to track platform performance and detect issues.
Days 18–20: Resolve technical issues and roll out iterative updates based on early user feedback.
Sub-milestone 4 (Days 21–25): Documentation and Tutorials Development
Days 21–23: Develop and publish comprehensive user and developer documentation.
Days 24–25: Create and release video tutorials and walkthroughs for key
platform features.
Sub-milestone 5 (Days 26–30): User Engagement and Feedback Collection
Days 26–27: Conduct surveys and gather feedback from early adopters.
Days 28–30: Analyze user insights to identify improvement opportunities and
plan for the next iteration.
Team
Samuel Ogbonna (Founder): Energy Systems Engineer and Frontend Developer with extensive experience in blockchain and renewable energy. LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/samuel-ogbonna-sohae/
David Ogbemudia (Advisor): PhD in Energy Systems Engineering, with expertise in renewable energy design and implementation. LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidogbemudia/
Economic Benefits
Sohae Finance introduces tokenized renewable energy investments to the Conflux blockchain, creating new on-chain assets and transaction volume through solar project funding and carbon credit trading. The platform’s integration with Conflux-based DeFi tools amplifies liquidity and ensures sustained economic activity, driving Total Value Locked (TVL) and enhancing Conflux’s ecosystem credibility.
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