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Contributor

A user who actively participates in the YKYR ecosystem by securely sharing anonymized browsing data. Contributors earn rewards based on the data quality and quantity.

Validator

Trusted Execution Environment (TEE) validator provided by the Vana network, responsible for verifying the integrity and authenticity of data contributions.

Contributor Wallet

A secure, cold-storage wallet designated for receiving rewards. During setup, users set a password to encrypt this wallet, ensuring that their rewards are protected.

Proxy Wallet

A hot wallet used to automate the signing process for data submissions. This wallet generates an encryption key, enhancing ease of use by minimizing the need for manual signatures.

Smart Contract Wallet (SCW)

A wallet enabled with account abstraction, allowing seamless interactions with the YKYR on-chain stack, making the blockchain process accessible and user-friendly.

Encryption

The method used to protect user data, employing symmetric encryption via OpenPGP. The encryption key is derived from the Proxy Wallet's signature of a randomly generated string within the extension. This process ensures that only the contributor can decrypt and access their data, keeping it private.