System Overview

Architecture Layers

AIAF is designed with a layered architecture to ensure scalability, security, and decentralization:

1. User Layer

The User Layer provides interfaces for interacting with the platform:

  • Web Interface: Browser-based dashboard for creating and managing agents

  • API: Programmatic access to platform services

  • SDK: Developer libraries for different programming languages

  • Web3 Wallet: Connects users to the blockchain for transactions and identification

2. Platform Layer

The Platform Layer provides core services:

  • Agent Creator: Visual and programmatic tools for building AI agents

  • Marketplace: Agent discovery, purchase, and leasing

  • Analytics: Usage tracking and performance metrics

3. Compute Layer

The Compute Layer handles agent execution:

  • Hybrid Architecture: Combines centralized and decentralized compute

  • Professional GPU Farms: Enterprise-grade performance with SLAs

  • Decentralized Nodes: Community-run compute nodes

  • Load Balancer: Distributes workloads optimally

  • Auto-scaling: Adjusts resources based on demand

4. Blockchain Layer

The Blockchain Layer manages ownership and economics:

  • zkSync Era: Layer 2 solution for fast, low-cost transactions

  • NFT System: Tokenization of AI agents

  • Smart Contracts: Automated business logic

  • Staking System: Security and incentives

Component Interactions

The AIAF platform components interact through standardized interfaces:

Key Interactions

  • User Authentication: Web3 wallet signatures verify identity

  • Access Control: Smart contracts verify ownership and usage rights

  • Resource Allocation: Compute network dynamically assigns resources

  • Request Processing: AI agents execute on appropriate compute resources

  • Transaction Recording: Usage and payments are recorded on-chain

  • Result Delivery: Processed results return to users

Data Flow

Data flows through the system while maintaining security and privacy:

Data Processing Stages

  1. Input Processing: Sanitization, normalization, and formatting

  2. Request Routing: Directing to appropriate resources

  3. Execution: Running the agent logic on compute resources

  4. Result Processing: Formatting and delivery of outputs

  5. Transaction Recording: Logging on the blockchain

Security Model

AIAF implements a comprehensive security model:

Security Layers

  1. User Layer Security:

    • Web3 wallet authentication

    • Role-based access control

    • Client-side encryption

  2. Platform Layer Security:

    • API gateway protection

    • Rate limiting and abuse prevention

    • Security monitoring and alerts

    • End-to-end encryption

  3. Compute Layer Security:

    • Secure enclaves for sensitive computation

    • Workload isolation

    • Data protection measures

    • Secure multi-tenancy

  4. Blockchain Layer Security:

    • Smart contract audits

    • Multi-signature controls

    • Time-lock mechanisms

    • Bug bounty program