--- title: Lo3 Energy description: Detailed information about Lo3 Energy sidebar_position: 5 --- # Lo3 Energy ## Overview Lo3 Energy is a decentralized energy trading platform that allows users to buy and sell renewable energy directly from each other. It leverages blockchain technology to create a peer-to-peer energy marketplace. ## Key Features - **Currency:** LO3 (Lo3 Energy Token) - **Buying Currency:** Available on decentralized exchanges like Uniswap. - **Utility:** - Used for network transactions and incentivizing energy trading. - Staking rewards for network validators. - **Automation:** - Smart contracts automate energy trading and payment processing. - **Utility in the Project:** - Users can earn LO3 by trading renewable energy. - Validators can stake LO3 to secure the network and earn rewards. - **API:** Yes, Lo3 Energy provides an API for developers to integrate with their applications. - **User Perspective:** - Users can easily trade renewable energy and earn LO3 tokens. ## How It Works 1. **Step 1:** Users connect their renewable energy sources to the Lo3 Energy network. 2. **Step 2:** The network matches buyers and sellers of renewable energy. 3. **Step 3:** Users earn LO3 tokens based on the amount of energy traded. ## Staking - **Staking Requirements:** Minimum of 1,000 LO3 tokens to become a validator. - **Rewards:** Validators earn a percentage of transaction fees and block rewards. ## API Documentation For detailed API documentation, visit [Lo3 Energy API Docs](https://docs.lo3energy.com). ## Additional Resources - [Official Website](https://lo3energy.com) - [Community Forum](https://community.lo3energy.com) - [GitHub Repository](https://github.com/lo3energy)