# FAQ ## General ### What is KayakNet? KayakNet is a privacy-first, decentralized peer-to-peer network that provides anonymous communication, a cryptocurrency marketplace, and decentralized domain names. ### Is KayakNet legal? KayakNet itself is legal software. Like any tool, it can be used for legal or illegal purposes. We do not condone illegal activity. ### Is KayakNet like Tor? Similar concept, different implementation. Both use onion routing for anonymity. KayakNet also includes built-in chat, marketplace, and domain system. ### Who created KayakNet? KayakNet is developed by an anonymous team committed to privacy rights. ### Is KayakNet open source? Yes, KayakNet is released under the MIT License. *** ## Installation ### What operating systems are supported? * Windows 10+ * Linux (kernel 4.x+) * macOS 10.14+ * Android 8+ ### Do I need to install anything else? No, KayakNet is a single binary with no dependencies. ### Why does Windows Defender flag it? Unsigned Go binaries often trigger false positives. You can safely allow it or build from source. ### Can I run multiple nodes? Yes, use different ports: `--listen 0.0.0.0:4243` *** ## Network ### How do I connect to KayakNet? Run the binary with `--bootstrap 203.161.33.237:4242` ### How many peers should I have? At least 3-5 peers for good connectivity. More is better. ### Why is my connection slow? Onion routing adds latency (\~150-300ms). This is the cost of privacy. ### Can I run a bootstrap node? Yes! Contact us to be added to the default list. ### How much bandwidth does it use? Varies by activity. Typical: 100MB-1GB per day. *** ## Privacy & Security ### Is KayakNet anonymous? Yes, to the extent cryptographically possible. Your IP is hidden via onion routing. ### Can my ISP see I'm using KayakNet? They can see encrypted traffic to KayakNet peers, but not content or destinations. ### Is traffic analysis possible? KayakNet has traffic analysis resistance, but a global adversary could still correlate. ### Are my messages encrypted? Yes, all messages are end-to-end encrypted. ### Can KayakNet staff read my messages? No. There is no "staff" and no backdoors. Only recipients can read messages. ### What if I lose my identity key? You'll appear as a new user. There's no recovery. Back up your keys! *** ## Chat ### How do I join a chat room? Go to `chat.kyk` and enter the room name, or use `/join #roomname`. ### Are chat rooms public? Public rooms are visible to all. Create private rooms for confidential chats. ### How long are messages stored? Messages are stored locally on your device. Set auto-delete for sensitive chats. ### Can I send images? Yes, images are encrypted and shared via the chat interface. *** ## Marketplace ### How do I buy something? 1. Find listing 2. Click Buy 3. Pay to escrow address 4. Wait for delivery 5. Confirm receipt ### What cryptocurrencies are accepted? Monero (XMR) and Zcash (ZEC) only. Bitcoin is not supported due to lack of privacy. ### What are the fees? 2.5% platform fee on completed transactions. ### How long do I have to pay? 24 hours after creating an order. ### What if I don't receive my item? Open a dispute within 14 days. Funds will be held pending resolution. ### How do sellers get paid? After buyer confirms receipt, or 14 days after shipping (auto-release). *** ## Escrow ### How does escrow work? Buyer pays to a holding address. Funds are released to seller after buyer confirms receipt. ### What if payment isn't detected? Use "Manual Confirm" and provide the transaction ID. ### Can I cancel an order? Before payment: yes. After payment: only via dispute. ### What happens in a dispute? Both parties provide evidence. Mediators decide who gets the funds. *** ## Domains ### What are .kyk domains? Decentralized domain names that work within KayakNet. ### How much do domains cost? Free to register (first come, first served). ### Do domains expire? No, domains are permanent once registered. ### Can someone take my domain? Not if you have the private key. No authority can reassign domains. ### Do .kyk domains work outside KayakNet? No, they only resolve through the KayakNet proxy. *** ## Technical ### What language is KayakNet written in? Go (Golang). ### What cryptography does it use? * Ed25519 (signatures) * X25519 (key exchange) * ChaCha20-Poly1305 (encryption) * BLAKE2b (hashing) ### How does peer discovery work? Kademlia-based DHT, similar to BitTorrent. ### What is the message size limit? 1MB for regular messages, larger files via chunking. ### Can I use KayakNet programmatically? Yes, there's a REST API on port 8080. *** ## Troubleshooting ### Node won't start * Check if port 4242 is in use * Try a different port with `--listen` * Check firewall settings ### Can't connect to peers * Verify bootstrap address * Check internet connection * Wait a few minutes for discovery ### Browser shows "Proxy Error" * Ensure node is running * Check proxy settings (127.0.0.1:8118) * Try restarting the node ### Messages not sending * Check peer count (need at least 1) * Verify recipient is online or DHT is working * Check for error messages in console ### Escrow payment not detected * Wait for confirmations (10 XMR, 6 ZEC) * Use manual confirmation with TXID * Verify you sent exact amount *** ## Contributing ### How can I help? * Report bugs * Submit code * Improve documentation * Help other users * Run a node ### Where do I report bugs? Open an issue on GitHub or report in `chat.kyk`. ### Is there a bounty program? Coming soon. Security vulnerabilities should be reported privately. *** ## Contact ### How do I get support? * Join `#help` on `chat.kyk` * Open GitHub issue * Check this FAQ ### How do I stay updated? * Watch GitHub repository * Join `#announcements` on `chat.kyk` * Follow development roadmap