> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://aoe.gitbook.io/yell-up/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://aoe.gitbook.io/yell-up/about-a2e/how-it-works.md).

# How it Works

**YELL-UP** is an emotion-powered reward platform. Here’s how it works at a glance:

1. **You get angry.**
2. **You express it through your voice.**
3. **The system analyzes your voice (without storing it).**
4. **You get a “angry score” based on intensity, tone, etc.**
5. **That score turns into points — and eventually into rewards.**

> Angry in → Score out → Points → Tokens 💥

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#### 🧩 Step-by-Step User Flow

**1. Login or Register**

* Sign up with your email.
* A wallet is generated for you automatically (via embedded wallet or account abstraction).
* No crypto knowledge required.

**2. Record Your Voice**

* Use your device mic to scream, vent, or yell.
* Voice input is processed in real time — nothing is saved.

**3. Rage Score is Calculated**

* Backend analyzes key indicators like:
  * Volume (decibels)
  * Pitch fluctuations
  * Emotion detection (AI-based)
* You receive an **Angry Score** instantly.

**4. Points Are Awarded**

* Your angry score is converted into **Points**.
* Points accumulate in your dashboard.

**5. Claim Rewards**

* Redeem points for:
  * $YELL tokens (future utility token)
  * NFTs (emotion-themed collectibles)
  * Perks or leaderboard rankings

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#### 🔐 Privacy by Design

We do **not store any audio files or images.**\
All voice processing is done in real time, and only lightweight metadata (like wallet + score + timestamp) is saved. This keeps the platform fast, privacy-friendly, and server-light.

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#### 🧠 Why It Works

* Expressing emotions = psychological relief
* Scoring system = gamified motivation
* Web3 = trustless and permissionless rewards

YELL-UP is more than an app. It's a movement to validate emotion in the digital age.