Decentralized and AI-Enhanced IoE Framework: P2P Bartering, Donation, and On-Chain Learning

Document Type

Conference Proceeding

Source of Publication

Proceedings 2026 IEEE 46th International Conference on Distributed Computing Systems Workshops Icdcsw 2026

Publication Date

6-1-2026

Abstract

The Internet of Energy (IoE) enables decentralized coordination of distributed energy resources through smart grids and peer-to-peer (P2P) interactions. Despite recent advances, existing solutions remain limited in addressing energy poverty, fairness, and scalability, particularly in non-monetary energy exchange scenarios. This thesis proposes a decentralized and AI-driven IoE framework that integrates energy bartering, fairness-aware energy donation, and on-chain federated learning. The framework introduces novel battery-based energy bartering mechanisms and decentralized autonomous organization (ED-DAO) for transparent and fair energy donation. In addition, artificial intelligence driven approach is utilized to predict tradable energy and optimize decision-making in bartering processes. To support privacy-preserving intelligence in decentralized environments, this work further investigates the integration of blockchain and federated learning, identifying four representative system models and their design trade-offs. Based on this analysis, a scalable on-chain federated learning architecture is outlined. Results demonstrate that hybrid donation mechanisms significantly increase total distributed energy and improve fairness, while AI-enhanced bartering improves system efficiency and prosumer profitability. These findings highlight the potential of combining decentralized technologies and artificial intelligence to build inclusive IoE systems, while identifying key challenges in scalability and decentralized learning.

ISBN

[9798319536471]

Publisher

IEEE

First Page

144

Last Page

145

Disciplines

Computer Sciences

Keywords

blockchain-based federated learning, distributed energy systems, Internet of energy, P2P energy bartering, P2P energy donation

Scopus ID

105047160981

Indexed in Scopus

yes

Open Access

no

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