How can a Project Developer get started?

We want to open access to as diverse a range of projects as possible. To achieve this, we aim to make the setup process for project developers as simple as possible.

Setup

Step 1 - Decide on methodology

Initially, we will be starting with a selective list of methodologies that meet our criteria. These will largely be focused on improved cookstoves and forestry in the beginning, but if you have a specific methodology you would like to see included, please reach out to us.

Step 2 - Decide on hardware

As shown in the diagram below, a range of off-the-shelf components are available to start taking advantage of a digital approach.

For more technical applications, we have experience building custom solutions using STM32 microprocessors. Please feel free to reach out for technical support.

Step 3 - Download and Run software

We will soon provide simplified software to hash and sign project data, as well as instructions for integrating with the on-chain carbon pipeline.

Running

Once the project is set up correctly, we can start looking at the standard procedures a project developer needs to follow to upload their data and start verifying their carbon.

Step 1 - Securing the data

Before we can begin verifying the data, we must first ensure the data integrity. Using the hardware above, we can hash and sign the data. We will provide a simple example script for this process.

Step 2 - Run the calculation

Whether running on the hardware or externally, the data is now ready to be used in the calculation. As mentioned, we will be providing a pre-configured Cartesi machine to perform the data checks and the preceding data checks all in one.

Step 3 - Pin the data to IPFS

This process will ensure the data is open and verifiable for the verification process, we will provide simple step-by-step instructions for this process shortly.

Step 4 - Submit your claim

We will soon have a simple interface to submit the tons, IPFS identifier and collateral for your claim to be evaluated.

Whilst this may seem unfamiliar, or a lot of steps, it is necessary to maintain high levels of integrity of our credits. However, over the coming months, we will be streamlining and simplifying these steps so that you can upload your tons with the click of a button.