08 Technology and Security

Miau operates on Base (Coinbase's Layer 2), providing blockchain advantages while maintaining accessibility for non-crypto users.

Base Network Infrastructure

Miau operates on Base, Coinbase's Ethereum Layer 2 solution, providing an optimal balance of security, speed, and cost efficiency.

• Transaction costs: $0.01–$0.05 per transaction (vs $3–$10 traditional)

• Settlement speed: Instant finality (vs 3–7 days traditional)

• Security: Ethereum-level security with Layer 2 efficiency

• Ecosystem access: DeFi protocols and crypto liquidity

• Institutional backing: Coinbase infrastructure and support

• Interoperability: Seamless bridging to Ethereum mainnet

Payment Infrastructure

Crypto-Native Payments

• 97% lower transaction costs (0.2% vs 7–10% traditional processors)

• Instant settlement with no holding periods

• Banking independence avoiding OnlyFans-style crises

• Multiple cryptocurrency support (ETH, USDC, USDT, MIAU)

• Cross-border payments without forex fees

Fiat On / Off Ramps

• Credit/debit card payments for non-crypto users

• Bank transfer options

• Automatic fiat-to-crypto conversion

• Creator payout in preferred currency

• Transparent exchange rates

Simplified Onboarding

Google sign-in creates embedded wallets automatically, hiding blockchain complexity:

1

Sign in

User signs in with Google account.

2

Wallet generation

System generates wallet in the background.

3

Add payment method

User adds payment method (crypto or fiat).

4

Transparent handling

Platform handles conversion transparently, delivering a Web2 UX with Web3 economics.

Smart Contract Security

Phase Two CDEX relies on smart contracts for CAT functionality. Security measures include:

• Multiple independent security audits before deployment

• Bug bounty program incentivizing vulnerability disclosure

• Gradual rollout with limited initial exposure

• Emergency pause functionality for critical issues

• Insurance coverage for potential exploits

• Open-source verification of contracts

• Time-locks on critical parameter changes

Platform Security

• Cloud infrastructure (AWS/Google Cloud) with auto-scaling

• Content Delivery Network (CDN) for media distribution

• DDoS protection and rate limiting

• Encrypted data storage (AES-256)

• Secure API endpoints with authentication

• Regular penetration testing

• Two-factor authentication (2FA) for accounts

• Session management and timeout controls

Data Protection & Privacy

• GDPR compliance for European users

• CCPA compliance for California users

• User data deletion capabilities

• Privacy-preserving analytics

• Encrypted communications

• Minimal data collection principle