OpenGrid

OpenGrid is a decentralized data exchange platform that makes Con Edison’s smart meter usage data queryable and tradable in a trustless way. The system leverages Chainlink Functions to fetch and verify real-world energy data, LayerZero for broadcasting that data between chains, and Flow, Hedera, and Polygon for hosting the different contracts. Users, data centers, and AI researchers can access granular meter usage data through a geospatial UI that uses a hub-and-spoke model for scalability.

By decentralizing access, OpenGrid enables transparent, real-time insights into grid performance, supports AI-driven optimization, and can be extended to detect and manage HES (Head-End System) outages. This creates an open infrastructure layer for energy data, making it both useful for communities and profitable for contributors.

OpenGrid is built using Chainlink Functions to connect Con Edison smart meter data to the blockchain. Users can read this data from Hedera, Polygon, Flow, or Base via a geospatial UI which visualizes meter throughput, outages, and regional grid behavior in real time.

The frontend is built with React and TailwindCSS, while the backend utilizes hardhat configured smart contracts and Walrus storage. Smart contracts govern the on-chain settlement of data access rights. By combining Chainlink’s secure oracle network, off-chain data pipelines, and a hub-and-spoke architecture, OpenGrid bridges utility-grade infrastructure with decentralized exchanges unlocking a new layer of AI-ready energy datasets.