# DeCharge

> Revolutionizing EV Charge through DePIN & Blockchain

DeCharge develops decentralized EV charging infrastructure that lets charger owners earn passive income while expanding the charging network.

DeCharge creates smart EV charging infrastructure for a decentralized charging network. The system enables charger owners to earn passive income by providing charging services, with earnings potential up to $100 per day. The network aims to solve EV charging bottlenecks by incentivizing widespread charger deployment.

- Type: Project
- Sector: Infrastructure
- Status: Announced
- Founded: 2024-03-01
- Profile: https://thegrid.id/profiles/DeCharge

## Products

- [DeCharge Charging network](https://thegrid.id/profiles/DeCharge): Decentralized IoT-enabled EV charging network for passive income generation. (DePin, In Development, Main Product)
- [DeCharge Mini](https://thegrid.id/profiles/DeCharge): DeCharge Mini is a smart EV charging device that can be installed anywhere and enables owners to earn passive income through the DeCharge network. DeCharge Mini chargers can be installed anywhere and are managed through a simple QR code system. (DePin, Live)
- [DeCharge Beast with DePHY OSEM](https://thegrid.id/profiles/DeCharge): DeCharge Beast integrates EV charging with DePHY node functionality, providing both charging services and decentralized network communication capabilities. (DePin, Discontinued)
- [MobileCM GNSS Base-Station](https://thegrid.id/profiles/DeCharge): MobileCM provides GNSS base station functionality for the GEODNET network, supporting triple-band frequency reception and RTK positioning services. (DePin, Discontinued)
- [DeCharge Beast](https://thegrid.id/profiles/DeCharge): DeCharge Beast is a 7kW AC EV charging device that operators purchase and deploy to participate in DeCharge's decentralized charging network. The hardware features OCPP compliance, internet connectivity, and embedded energy modules, enabling operators to earn usage-based rewards while providing charging services to EV drivers in their communities. (DePin, Live)

## Links

- [Main](https://decharge.network)
- [Documentation](https://decharge.network/faqs)
- [Whitepaper](https://decharge.network/litepaper)
- [Blog](https://medium.com/@dechargex)
- [Terms of Service](https://decharge.network/terms-and-conditions)
- [Privacy policy](https://decharge.network/privacy-policy)
- [Twitter / X](https://x.com/DeCharge)
- [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/dechargenetwork)
- [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@DeCharge9)
- [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/decharge__)
- [Telegram](https://t.me/dechargecommunity)

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