Ashaka Energy — Formulate Hypothesis

Core Hypothesis

“If we turn residents into ‘Energy Stewards’ with token rewards for reporting, we create a community-owned immune system that protects infrastructure and coordinates usage.”

The Stewardship Model

Input Layer

• Residents log ON/OFF events via mobile webapp
• Report infrastructure risks (“Problem spotted”)
• Simple, mobile-first interface

Validation Layer

• Local validators confirm reports
• Human verification before blockchain anchoring
• Prevents false or malicious data

Reward Layer

• Energy Steward Tokens minted for active monitoring
• Gamifies maintenance and protection
• Creates positive feedback loop

Testable Prediction

“Communities with stewardship tokens will see reduced vandalism and better coordination of power usage.”

The Visibility Dashboard

Real-time data for local leaders to:

• Coordinate usage during limited power windows
• Identify and protect vulnerable infrastructure
• Make data-driven decisions