referring to today s shortcomings of the trading market policy makers need to update the cornerstones of such a system markets that include the definition of caps and allocation of allowances streamlining of processes requirements and penalty schemes are key factors to name a few hence nodes need to be set up and operated which requires a minimal digital infrastructure with stable electricity supply database technology and broadband internet an intuitive user interface is needed for the platform so companies can easily trade their emissions certificates without the need to fully understand the underlying technology