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After completing Step 1 and Step 2 you are now ready to register your OCN Identity at the OCN Registry, which serves as list of address book for all OCN Identities. The OCN Registry is implemented as a smart contract running on a blockchain, to ensure availability and security. Anyone is allowed to register at the OCN Registry and the Share&Charge Foundation as neutral platform holds the administration key to it.***
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As a a final preparation step, you need to fund your Ethereum wallet. This The funds will be used to enter our data into the registry. Depending on whether you want to connect to the Public Test Environment Network or the Production Environment Network there are two ways of getting funds for your wallet.
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The Public Test Network OCN Registry is running on the Volta network by Energy Web Foundation. Take your generated address and visit the Volta faucet. Enter the address there and request 1 Volta Ether, which will be more than enough to pay for the transaction to add our details to the registry. If you are using Metamask to manage your Volta wallet, this page about connecting Metamask to Volta might be helpful. | The Production Network OCN Registry is running on the Energy Web Chain by Energy Web Foundation. You can purchase Energy Web Token at the Liquid Exchange, the BitMart Exchange and the Kucoin Exchange. Create an account at the exchange, fund it with your preferred currency and purchase Energy Web Token (one token should be enough to have you covered). Then transfer the tokens to the wallet address of your OCN Identity. Reach out to us or the Energy Web Foundation team if you have any questions. |
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Your OCN Identity is your key to participate in the Open Charging Network. Your private key (Step 2) is required for managing your OCN Registry entry (your self-sovereign identity). Keep your private key safe! It is advised to follow best-practices for secure storage and usage (similar to API Token Management, management of cryptocurrencies, etc.). If you have any issues with your OCN Identity, please reach out to us!
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