Vana turns data into currency. Data submitted to the network becomes a digital asset that is transferable throughout Vana’s open data economy. Each data transaction includes the following metadata:

• Data type

• Format

• Data properties

• Reference to encrypted data storage location

• Attestations about the validity of the data

Users choose how they store their (encrypted) data and, at all times, maintain control over the encryption keys of their data. However, Vana allows users to delegate control and access of their data to trusted data custodians within the network. Data Custodians act as intermediaries that host and store user data following strict data protection regulations. Data Custodians can lessen the burden for users when it comes to managing and transacting with their data assets.

When files are added to the Data Registry Contract, a small gas fee must be paid to write that information onchain.

Submit test data to see how your crypto wallet can manage permissions and to establish yourself as an early user. Choose a DLP, submit test data, and observe the network in action.

Testnet Disclaimer

In order to participate in the Testnet, we encourage users to create new test accounts for their activities. This approach ensures that the data remains valid for testing purposes but minimizes potential risks associated with the use of personal information.

Save your real data for the Vana mainnet launch.

Participate in a DLP

Testnet participants can access DLPs and contribute their individual test data. Each DLP has specific requirements for the type of data needed, how to contribute it, and the rewards users will receive.

Some DLPs offer a frontend interface for data submission, while others require contributors to manually write their data contribution transactions.