Mercatus Streaming System Documentation
Welcome to Mercatus, a streaming system powered by Telestai. This platform is designed for transparency and experimentation, enabling users to contribute data for insights within the Telestai ecosystem.
Live Dashboard
You can access your dashboard at:
https://mercatus.telestai.io/ (opens in a new tab)
The frontend, built with Next.js, displays personalized metrics based on your data submissions. The backend, written in Python, powers the Kafka producer, manages the data pipeline, and securely aggregates data.
Telestai Chrome Extension
To participate in data streaming, download the latest Telestai Chrome Extension:
Telestai Chrome Extension v1.0.1 (opens in a new tab)
What's New in v1.0.1
- Dashboard Access: Streamed data is no longer public. Instead, users can use their Zeroa address to view personalized metrics.
- Enhanced Privacy: URLs and time spent are tracked but no longer publicly visible. Data is securely aggregated.
- Improved UI: Mercatus now features a streamlined and modernized user interface that aligns more closely with our vision.
What Happens When You Opt-In?
Data Being Streamed
When you opt into streaming:
- Base URLs (e.g.,
google.com) are shared. - Time spent on each tab is included.
No Other Information Collected
- No private or sensitive data is collected.
- The system securely aggregates the total data submitted and cumulative time spent per user, that's the only information stored.
Data Availability
- Data is not available to the general public.
- During this testnet phase, the Telestai team may access this data to evaluate system performance and user contributions.
- As marketing partnerships evolve, data may be shared with partners who engage in formal and transparent agreements with Telestai. Users will always retain control over participation.
Transparency and User Control
Mercatus Dashboard
Your dashboard is accessible using your Zeroa address. It displays:
- The total data submitted.
- The cumulative time spent across all tabs.
User Security
We prioritize your security and privacy:
- You are in complete control of enabling or disabling streaming.
- The system does not store or stream sensitive or identifiable information.
Technical Overview
The Mercatus Streaming System is built using:
- Kafka for real-time data streaming and aggregation.
- PostgreSQL for secure and scalable data storage.
- Docker for efficient containerization of services.
- Python for backend logic and data processing.
- Next.js for a modern, responsive frontend experience.
Purpose and Vision
Mercatus is still in testnet status, allowing us to experiment and improve before a full production release. Our goals include:
- Building a transparent, user-driven platform for streaming data.
- Enabling integrations with marketing agencies and other data-driven organizations.
- Rewarding users based on their data contributions.
Important Disclaimer
By opting into data streaming:
- Your shared data is securely aggregated(time spent and total data submitted).
- Data is not available to the general public, but the Telestai team may access it during this phase to improve the system.
- The system focuses on streaming and aggregation only—data is not shared or sold at this stage unless formal and transparent partnerships are pursued.
We encourage all users to review and understand these updates before opting in.
Get Involved
This project is driven by the Telestai ecosystem and shaped by user feedback. If you have any questions, suggestions, or feedback, feel free to reach out!
Thank you for being part of the journey!