# Privacy & Security

### Privacy & Security

* #### What chain does Follows use?

Follows currently operates on the base chain but is designed as a multichain application with plans to be accessible on popular mainnets.

* #### How secure are Follows Smart Contracts?

Follows Smart Contracts are audited by multiple independent auditors, and DedAub \[[link here](https://dedaub.com/)] further validates our commitment to security.

* #### Can the Follows platform withdraw money from the Smart Contract?

No, the platform does not have the capability to withdraw funds from the smart contract. This commitment is a fundamental aspect of ensuring the utmost security for your assets.

* #### How are the Follows transaction fees bifurcated?

The transaction fees on Follows are carefully divided into different components to maintain transparency and fairness. They are;

**Creator Fees**: A portion of the fees directly goes to the creator, rewarding them for their content and engagement.\
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**Referral Fees**: Referral fees are distributed to users who refer others to the platform, incentivizing community growth.

**Smart Contract Fees**: These fees cover the operational costs of the smart contract, ensuring the smooth functioning of the platform.

**Platform Fees**: A nominal platform fee is applied to support ongoing development, innovation, and maintenance.

This structure aims to create a balanced ecosystem that benefits both creators and users while sustaining the platform's growth.

* #### How can I withdraw funds from Follows?

Withdrawals from Follows are in your hands. We don't have any control over your funds. Simply use your Metamask or other private wallets to initiate the withdrawal process. You are in full command of your financial transactions.

* #### How do I add a password to my Follows wallet?

For Follows wallet, by default, Privy will create embedded wallets for you secured by automatic recovery. If you'd like to modify existing wallets to use password-based recovery, you can easily set a password for your wallet.\
To add a password to your wallet, follow the instructions [here](https://docs.privy.io/guide/frontend/embedded/add-password).\
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Metamask wallet is entirely owned and controlled by you, ensuring the utmost security with no external control from us.

* #### How do I export my Follows wallet?

For Follows wallet, Privy enables you to export the full private key. This allows you to use your embedded wallet address with another wallet client, such as MetaMask in any application.

To export your wallet, follow the instructions [here](https://docs.privy.io/guide/frontend/embedded/export).\
