The Edge Network

Data Layer — The Edge Network

The Data Layer is the foundation of RealiOS. It connects user devices (smartphones, IoT sensors, wearables) as decentralized data nodes.

Core Responsibilities

• Capture environmental data (sound, GPS, motion, temperature, etc.)

• Encrypt and compress readings locally on-device

• Submit encrypted packets to the RealiOS network

• Manage mission participation and power-efficient operations

How It Works on Solana

Each data node interacts with a lightweight Solana client runtime that:

• Generates a cryptographic signature for every submission

• Anchors a hashed reference of the data to Solana via a program-derived address (PDA)

• Sends mission metadata and encrypted payload hashes to the Mission Registry Program

This creates a verifiable link between the physical world and Solana’s ledger — without revealing private information or raw sensor content.

Why Solana

• High throughput: Enables thousands of data transactions per second

• Low latency: Perfect for real-time missions (climate, mobility, IoT)

• Low fees: Efficient for micro-rewards and frequent updates

• Parallel runtime: Ideal for concurrent data submissions across regions