Byoky

Product Introduction

1. Definition: Byoky is a decentralized AI token network and non-custodial wallet designed to manage, proxy, and share Large Language Model (LLM) credits. Technically, it functions as a secure gateway and middleware layer that enables "Bring-Your-Own-Key" (BYOK) functionality across a multi-provider ecosystem, including 13 major AI backends.

2. Core Value Proposition: Byoky exists to eliminate AI subscription lock-in and the security risks associated with sharing raw API keys. By providing a secure infrastructure for AI token liquidity, it allows users to gift spare budget, translate prompts between different models (Claude, GPT, Gemini), and connect mobile wallets to desktop applications via encrypted QR relays. It is the primary solution for users seeking granular control over their AI spending and developers wanting to build apps where users provide their own compute credits.

Main Features

1. Secure Relay Token Gifting: This feature allows users to share their AI token budget with others without ever exposing the underlying API credentials. How it works: The owner sets a budget cap and generates a shareable link. When a recipient makes a request, the prompt is routed through the owner's local wallet, which signs the request with the stored key and forwards it to the provider (e.g., Anthropic or OpenAI). The owner retains full control, with the ability to revoke access or enforce spending limits in real-time.

2. Multi-Provider Unified API Wallet: Byoky supports 13+ providers, including Anthropic, OpenAI, Google Gemini, Mistral, Meta Grok, DeepSeek, and local LLMs via Ollama and LM Studio. It acts as a standardized interface, allowing users to switch between models on the fly. The wallet uses AES-256-GCM encryption and PBKDF2 with 600,000 iterations to secure keys locally on the device, ensuring that credentials never touch Byoky’s servers.

3. Cross-Platform Developer SDK (@byoky/sdk): The Byoky SDK allows developers to integrate "Connect Wallet" functionality into their AI applications with just two lines of code. It is compatible with native SDKs from major providers. Instead of building complex billing systems, developers can use the byoky.createFetch method to proxy requests through the user's wallet. This supports Server-Sent Events (SSE) for real-time streaming and utilizes WebSockets for backend-to-extension communication.

4. OpenClaw and CLI Bridge: Byoky integrates deeply with OpenClaw, allowing users to run Claude Code or Gemini models using existing subscriptions or gifted budgets. For desktop and CLI applications that don't support browser extensions, the Byoky Bridge creates a local HTTP proxy that routes terminal-based AI requests through the secure mobile or browser wallet.

Problems Solved

1. API Key Exposure and Theft: Traditional AI sharing requires sending raw text strings of API keys, which are easily intercepted or abused. Byoky solves this by using a proxy architecture where the key stays in the user's encrypted vault, only signing specific requests within defined budget parameters.

2. The "End-of-Month" Token Exhaustion: AI power users often hit rate limits on one provider while having excess capacity on another. Byoky enables a peer-to-peer "token pool" where friends or teammates can swap or gift spare capacity, ensuring work continues even when individual limits are reached.

3. Target Audience:

• AI Developers: Looking to reduce server-side LLM costs by having users bring their own keys.
• Enterprise Teams: Needing to distribute API access to employees without distributing the actual keys.
• Power Users: Who use multiple tools like Cursor, Notion AI, or Lovable and want to consolidate their AI spend.
• Privacy Advocates: Who want to use AI models without telemetry or middleman logging.

4. Use Cases:

• Collaborative Coding: A lead dev shares a $50 Anthropic budget with a junior dev via a Byoky link to use in an IDE.
• Cross-Model Benchmarking: A researcher uses the Byoky interface to test the same prompt across Gemini, GPT-4o, and Claude 3.5 Sonnet simultaneously.
• Mobile-to-Web AI Proxy: Using the Byoky iOS/Android app to authorize AI requests on a public or shared computer via QR code.

Unique Advantages

1. Local-First, Zero-Knowledge Architecture: Unlike centralized AI aggregators, Byoky is open-source (MIT Licensed) and operates locally. It does not perform telemetry, logging, or cloud storage of keys by default. All sensitive operations happen via the Web Crypto API on the user's hardware.

2. Universal Compatibility: Byoky is not a walled garden. It works with any app that integrates its SDK and supports a vast range of providers, from high-end proprietary models like Azure OpenAI to local instances like Ollama. This prevents vendor lock-in and allows users to arbitrage token prices across different providers.

3. Relay Budget Caps: The platform introduces "Spending Caps," a feature missing from many native AI dashboards. Users can set a hard limit (e.g., $5.00) on a specific gift link or app connection, preventing accidental "runaway" prompts from draining an entire API balance.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. How does Byoky protect my API keys when sharing? Byoky uses a relay mechanism. When you share a "token gift," your API key never leaves your device. The recipient's request is sent to your wallet (via a secure WebSocket relay), your wallet attaches the key locally to authorize the request, and then sends it to the provider. The recipient only sees the AI's response, never your key.

2. Can I use Byoky with tools like Cursor or Notion AI? Byoky can be integrated into any application that allows for custom API endpoints or "Bring Your Own Key" configurations. While not all apps have native "Connect Byoky" buttons yet, the Byoky Bridge and CLI tools allow you to proxy traffic from many professional AI development environments through your Byoky wallet.

3. Is Byoky free and open source? Yes, Byoky is MIT Licensed and the source code is available on GitHub. It is a community-driven project focused on creating an open standard for AI token distribution, ensuring transparency and security for all users.

4. Which platforms support the Byoky wallet? The Byoky wallet is available as a Chrome extension, a Firefox add-on, and native mobile applications for both iOS and Android. There is also an npm package (@byoky/sdk) for programmatic access and developer integration.