Architecture Overview

A High-Level Look at the Vayu.network Ecosystem

The Vayu.network architecture is designed as a robust, scalable, and secure system for collecting, processing, and utilizing indoor air quality data. The ecosystem consists of three main components: the Flux Hardware, the Vayu Mobile App, and the Vayu Backend Infrastructure, which is built on a leading Layer-1 blockchain.

Data Flow Diagram

Component Breakdown

1. Flux Device: This is the primary data collection tool.

   • Sensors: Equipped with high-precision sensors (Plantower for PM, Renesas for TVOC/eCO2) to measure key air quality indicators.

   • MCU (Microcontroller Unit): The onboard processor reads the raw data from the sensors, packages it with a timestamp and location data, and prepares it for secure transmission.

2. Vayu Mobile App: The user's gateway to the network.

   • BLE Connection: The app connects seamlessly to the Flux device via Bluetooth Low Energy to receive the data packets.

   • Data Relay: It securely forwards the anonymized data to the Vayu backend.

   • User Interface: Allows users to view their real-time and historical air quality data, manage their device, and access their wallet.

   • Self-Custodial Wallet: Holds the user's $VAYU tokens, giving them full control over their earnings.

3. Vayu Backend & L1 Blockchain: The core infrastructure for data processing and value exchange.

   • Data Processing: The backend receives data from the app, performs final validation and anonymization, and prepares it for storage.

   • Blockchain Integration: A hash of the data is stored on the blockchain to ensure its integrity and immutability. The blockchain also handles the distribution of $VAYU rewards to contributors.

   • Database: Processed and anonymized data points are stored in a secure and scalable database.

   • Vayu Explorer & API: This database powers the public-facing Vayu Explorer map and the commercial B2B Data API, where third parties can access aggregated data using $VAYU tokens.