Mobile App Overview

The PRIV mobile app extends the PRIV Protocol to your mobile device, enabling you to earn PRIV tokens through secure VPN usage and privacy-respecting data contributions.

What is the PRIV Mobile App?

The PRIV mobile app is a native iOS and Android application built with Expo 52 and React Native. It provides:

• VPN Protection - Secure your mobile internet traffic with WireGuard-based VPN
• Data Contribution - Earn tokens by contributing anonymized app usage data
• Unified Earnings - View and claim earnings from both desktop and mobile
• Session Tracking - Real-time statistics on your VPN sessions and data transfer

Platform Support

Tech Stack

The mobile app is built with modern, battle-tested technologies:

Key Features

VPN with Earnings

Connect to our global VPN network and earn PRIV tokens based on:

• Connection duration
• Data transferred
• Network region bonuses

Privacy-First Data Collection

The app collects anonymized data that you fully control:

• App usage patterns (not content)
• Session duration and timing
• Aggregate network statistics

All data is:

• Encrypted locally before transmission
• Anonymized through k-anonymity
• Subject to your explicit consent

Unified Dashboard

Your earnings from all sources in one place:

• VPN session earnings
• Desktop plugin contributions
• Labeling task rewards
• Referral bonuses

Architecture Overview

Mobile App
    |
    +-- Auth Layer (Supabase)
    |       |
    |       +-- Sign in / Sign up
    |       +-- Wallet connection
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    +-- VPN Module (WireGuard)
    |       |
    |       +-- Native iOS module
    |       +-- Native Android module
    |       +-- Session management
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    +-- Analytics Module
    |       |
    |       +-- Event tracking
    |       +-- Offline buffering
    |       +-- Batch sync
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    +-- Earnings Module
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            +-- Real-time balance
            +-- Claim to wallet
            +-- History view

How Earnings Work

Session-Based Model

When you connect to the VPN, a session is created:

1. Session Start - Connection timestamp recorded
2. Heartbeats - Periodic updates with data transfer stats
3. Session End - Final calculation and earnings credit

Earnings Calculation

Session Earnings = (Duration Hours * Base Rate) + (Data MB * MB Rate) * Multipliers

Current Rates:

• Base Rate: ~0.05 PRIV per hour
• Peak Hours: 1.5x multiplier
• Premium Regions: Up to 2x multiplier

Security Features

Device Security

The app implements multiple security layers:

• Jailbreak/Root Detection - Warns on compromised devices
• SSL Pinning - Prevents MITM attacks
• Secure Storage - Credentials stored in Keychain/Keystore
• Biometric Auth - Optional Face ID / Fingerprint unlock

Network Security

• WireGuard Protocol - Modern, audited VPN protocol
• Certificate Pinning - API communication secured
• No Logging - VPN servers do not log traffic

Comparison with Desktop Plugin

Both platforms contribute to your unified PRIV earnings balance.

Next Steps

• Installation Guide - Download and set up the app
• VPN Documentation - Learn how the VPN works
• Earnings Guide - Understand how you earn