From 5221c796d4a7a8eb2966791efc2f1c62061d0b49 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: thephez Date: Mon, 2 Dec 2024 10:22:17 -0500 Subject: [PATCH] docs: faq additions --- docs/resources/faq.md | 32 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 32 insertions(+) diff --git a/docs/resources/faq.md b/docs/resources/faq.md index 1caf16f1b..9c25410fb 100644 --- a/docs/resources/faq.md +++ b/docs/resources/faq.md @@ -116,6 +116,12 @@ If there is a tie, the first identity requesting the name will receive it. This there is a tie between votes for an identity and votes to lock the name. ::: +:::{dropdown} Can usernames be transferred? + +Currently, usernames are non-transferrable. Future updates may enable transfers. + +::: + :::{dropdown} How many times can a masternode change their vote for a name? Masternodes and evonodes can vote a total of 5 times per name. At the end of the voting period, the @@ -126,3 +132,29 @@ most recent vote is the one that is counted. No, apps can interact with an identity whether or not it has a DPNS name registered. Someone may create an app that requires names, but it is not a platform requirement. ::: + +## DashPay + +:::{dropdown} Can someone tell when Dash is sent from one username to another? + +No. Although contact requests are public in Dash Platform, the extended public keys are encrypted in +such a way that only the two users involved in a contact's two way relationship can decrypt those +keys. This ensures that when any two users make payments in DashPay, only they know the sender and +receiver while 3rd parties do not. This means that outside observers cannot link the identities +involved in the transaction. + +See the [DashPay DIP](https://github.com/dashpay/dips/blob/master/dip-0015.md) for more details. + +::: + +:::{dropdown} What info is encrypted, how is it encrypted and who can decrypt it? + +Your extended public (xPub) key is encrypted with an ECDH shared key when you send a contact request +to someone else. Only the recipient of the contact request can decrypt the information in the +document. + +See the [DashPay DIP](https://github.com/dashpay/dips/blob/master/dip-0015.md#the-contact-request) +for more details. + +::: +