Application & Data Consumption Layer

• Validated Institutions / DApps:

  • Entities utilizing the shared bandwidth for various services (e.g., content delivery, VPN, data synchronization).

  • Pay for bandwidth usage using Sunflower Tokens (SFT).

Data Flow and Interactions

1. User Contribution:

   • Users share their bandwidth via the Sunflower client.

   • Data is encrypted and routed through the P2P network.

2. Data Routing:

   • P2P nodes distribute and route data efficiently.

   • Router nodes manage data flow based on network conditions and demand.

3. Proof of Bandwidth:

   • Nodes are rewarded based on their bandwidth contribution.

   • PoB mechanism calculates and distributes rewards through smart contracts.

4. Governance Participation:

   • Token holders engage in governance by voting on proposals.

   • DAO ensures community-driven decision-making and network upgrades.

5. Application Usage:

   • Validated institutions and DApps consume bandwidth for their services.

   • Transactions and usage are recorded on the blockchain for transparency.