5. Decentralized Data Storage

Edma integrates decentralized storage solutions to securely store verified energy data, ensuring immutability, transparency, and efficient data retrieval. By leveraging off-chain storage, Edma optimizes blockchain scalability while maintaining secure and verifiable energy tracking records.

Key Benefits of Decentralized Data Storage in Edma

1. Immutable & Verifiable Records

• Once verified, energy data is hashed and stored in decentralized networks.

• Prevents data tampering and unauthorized modifications.

• Ensures permanent and auditable energy production records.

2. Efficient Historical Data Retrieval

• Decentralized storage enables quick access to energy tracking history.

• Allows regulators, investors, and stakeholders to verify energy data on demand.

• Supports automated ESG reporting and compliance tracking.

3. Scalability & Blockchain Optimization

• Reduces on-chain data bloat by storing metadata off-chain.

• Uses IPFS (InterPlanetary File System) and Arweave for cost-effective, scalable storage.

• Only hashed references of stored data are kept on-chain, ensuring efficient blockchain performance.

How Decentralized Data Storage Works in Edma

1. Verified energy data is hashed and encrypted before off-chain storage.

2. IPFS/Arweave store the full dataset, while blockchain holds only references.

3. Data retrieval is decentralized, ensuring security and long-term accessibility.

4. Regulatory bodies and stakeholders can verify energy data at any time.

By utilizing decentralized data storage, Edma ensures secure, transparent, and scalable energy tracking, supporting regulatory compliance and data integrity in renewable energy markets.