Step-by-Step Data Flow

• Client Interaction:

  • Initiation: Users install and run the Sunflower client, configuring their bandwidth contribution settings.

  • Bandwidth Sharing: The client shares idle bandwidth with the network, encrypting data transmissions to ensure privacy.

• RPC/Aggregator Nodes:

  • Request Handling: Aggregator nodes receive bandwidth sharing requests from clients and forward them to validators or routers for processing.

• Validation and Reputation:

  • Request Validation: Validators verify the legitimacy of requests, assess node reputation, and ensure compliance with network protocols.

  • Reputation Scoring: Nodes are scored based on their bandwidth contribution quality, stability, and reliability.

• Bandwidth Allocation:

  • Routing: Routers allocate bandwidth resources to the most suitable nodes based on validator assessments and current network demands.

  • Data Transmission: Sunflower nodes provide the allocated bandwidth for data transmission, facilitating efficient and secure data flows.

• Proof of Bandwidth (PoB) & Mining:

  • Bandwidth Measurement: PoB mechanisms measure the actual bandwidth contribution of each node, considering speed, stability, and uptime.

  • Mining Rewards: Based on PoB calculations, nodes earn SFT tokens as rewards for their contributions.

• Smart Contracts and Governance:

  • Incentive Distribution: Smart contracts handle the distribution of SFT tokens, ensuring transparency and fairness.

  • Community Governance: Token holders participate in governance processes, voting on proposals that shape the network's future.

• Data Ledger and Settlement:

  • Data Recording: The Sunflower Data Ledger securely records all bandwidth contributions, transactions, and network activities.

  • Settlement: For networks utilizing the L1 Settlement Layer, settlement data is cross-chain processed and immutably recorded on a primary blockchain.

• Application and Data Consumption:

  • Service Provision: Public web servers and DApps utilize the shared bandwidth for enhanced service delivery.

  • Payment Processing: Services pay for bandwidth usage using SFT tokens, facilitating a circular economy within the network.