This is especially important for small-scale projects that would normally not resort to this form of funding. If legal barriers and complex up-front investment discussions are streamlined and investments are standardised, smart contracts could be used to execute investment transactions. In addition, appropriate screening of the platform and investment transactions will need to be ensured. This is especially important in regards to regulatory aspects in the realm of energy systems and grid resilience, or the prevention of investment flows to countries subject to economic sanctions.