Reward Engine
The DeCharge network is not just a charging solution, it is an infrastructure model that aligns economic incentives with energy access. The Reward Engine is what makes this possible. It translates real-world energy output into measurable, verifiable, and performance-based rewards distributed across a decentralized community of hosts, contributors, and operators.
At its core, the DeCharge Reward Engine ensures that those who build and maintain the network are fairly and transparently compensated for their role in powering electric mobility.
A Data-Driven Model
Unlike fixed pricing or central operator models, the DeCharge Reward Engine is dynamic. It adapts to:
How much energy a charger dispenses
How consistently it stays online
Where it is placed geographically
When it was deployed (early adopters receive multipliers)
How well it complies with operational guidelines
All of these parameters are captured via telemetry and processed through a deterministic reward formula.
The Reward Formula
Each charger earns DeCharge Points during a defined epoch, a 60-hour performance window.
The formula is as follows:
P(charger) = {ι × EWh × [Φu (Ha / Hu) + Φo (Hu / 60)] - Π}⁺ × S × M × (0.1 + 0.4 × GC / 120)
Where:
ι
Value per kWh based on energy rate class
EWh
Energy dispensed during the epoch
Ha
Active hours with valid energy session
Hu
Total uptime hours during the epoch
Φu
Utilization factor (rewarding energy output)
Φo
Uptime factor (rewarding consistency)
Π
Penalty term (for inactivity, faults, or underperformance)
S
Deployment cohort score (early = higher S)
M
Monthly performance multiplier (long-term reward booster)
GC
Geographic classification (based on underserved area weight)
This formula rewards real-world performance, not theoretical promises or token speculation. It creates a transparent and trustless path to network growth.
Key Incentive Levers
To make the system inclusive, transparent, and effective, DeCharge’s reward logic is built around five core levers:
Energy Dispensed
The more kWh your charger delivers, the more points you earn.
Encourages proactive use, community sharing, and optimal placement.
Uptime Consistency
Chargers must stay online and responsive.
Helps ensure the network remains reliable for users at all times.
Geographic Prioritization
Higher multipliers for devices installed in underserved or high-demand regions.
This brings infrastructure to where it is needed most.
Deployment Cohort
Early adopters are rewarded for taking the initial risk.
This applies a time-weighted bonus to incentivize early growth phases.
Reliability Bonus
Devices with no faults for multiple epochs receive compounded bonuses.
Encourages long-term care and operational diligence.
Who Earns Rewards?
DeCharge rewards are distributed to the following participant groups based on real-time activity:
Hosts
Power provision, space, uptime
Investors/Buyers
Ownership and deployment support
Operators (Delegated)
Device uptime and maintenance adherence
Community Referrers
Device referrals and deployment growth
Partner Projects (DePIN Collabs)
Joint deployments in shared infrastructure zones
Each participant’s earnings are linked to the performance of their associated charger(s), not just purchase or registration.
Examples: Earning Scenarios
Let’s walk through couple of sample scenarios to understand how rewards play out:
Example 1: Residential Host in Tier 2 City
Device: DeCharge Mini (3.3 kW)
Usage: 25 kWh/day
Uptime: 59/60 hours
Location: Underserved suburb
Reward Outcome: Receives high uptime multiplier + location bonus. Total reward = 3x base point value.
Example 2: Beast Charger at Commercial Site
Device: DeCharge Beast (7.4 kW)
Usage: 100 kWh/day
Uptime: 57/60 hours
Location: High-density urban area
Reward Outcome: Large energy output but average multiplier due to well-served area. Total reward = 2x base point value.
Example 3: Titan Mini at Fleet Depot
Device: Titan Mini (30 kW)
Usage: 350 kWh/day
Uptime: 60/60 hours
Location: Intercity logistics corridor
Reward Outcome: High throughput + location multiplier = 4x base point value.
This ensures that both high-usage and high-impact deployments are meaningfully rewarded.
Penalties and Exclusions
The Reward Engine also incorporates safeguards against misuse:
Extended offline periods
Points for that epoch = 0
Unused device for 2+ epochs
Flagged for deactivation
Tampering with metering modules
Device blacklisted
Repeated faults (3+ per epoch)
Multiplier loss + penalty term
This ensures the integrity of the network and protects rewards for honest participants.
How Rewards Are Used
DeCharge Points, earned by chargers, can be:
Viewed via the Host Dashboard
Used to qualify for future campaigns or referral incentives
Logged transparently on the backend for community audits
Transparent, Auditable, and Aligned
The DeCharge Reward Engine is not just a backend script, it is the economic heart of a community-run energy infrastructure.
Its principles:
Reward real-world value creation
Encourage healthy, long-term behavior
Stay deterministic, auditable, and fair
Minimize reliance on central approval
Incentivize sustainable growth of the network
Every DeCharge charger earns in a transparent, rule-based, and geography-aware system. And that makes it possible for real-world infrastructure to grow without needing corporate control.
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