# Wallet & Account

#### 1. Account & Wallet Creation (Privy)

When you sign up to AIyield, an **embedded wallet** is created for you using Privy.

* No browser extensions or prior crypto setup required
* The wallet is created **non-custodially** and linked to your account
* You retain control of the wallet through your email.

This embedded wallet is used to interact with the AIyield platform.

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#### 2. Email as Account Recovery (Backup Only)

Your email address is used **only** as:

* A recovery method if you lose access
* A way to restore access to your embedded wallet

AIyield **cannot access your wallet**, move funds, or recover assets on your behalf.

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#### 3. Solana Wallet for Network Rewards (If Any)

AIyield captures a **Solana wallet address** associated with your account.

This wallet is used **only if** a third-party training protocol distributes:

* Points
* Tokens
* Network incentives

For example, if a protocol operating on Solana (such as NOUS) distributes tokens, those tokens would be delivered **directly to your Solana wallet** by the AIyield protocol.

> Important:\
> Token distributions are **not guaranteed**, are fully controlled by external protocols, and may never occur.

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#### 4. Funding Your Wallet (USDC on Solana)

If you choose to fund your wallet on-chain:

* You can deposit **USDC on Solana** into your embedded wallet
* Funds remain fully under your control
* AIyield does not custody or manage your balance

On-chain funding is optional and depends on your preferred payment method.

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#### 5. Paying for GPU Shares (Debit Card or On-Chain)

You can pay for GPU Shares in two ways:

**A. Debit Card (Monthly)**

* Pay with a debit card
* Charged monthly per active GPU Share
* Simple, no crypto required

**B. On-Chain Payment**

* Pay using USDC on Solana
* Payment is processed directly from your wallet

In both cases, payment is treated as a **service fee** for participation in a fixed-duration compute orchestration run.

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#### Important Notes

* AIyield does **not guarantee** rewards, tokens, or outcomes
* Wallets are user-controlled and non-custodial
* Any third-party protocol rewards are **outside AIyield’s control**
* Losing access to your wallet may result in **permanent loss of assets**