# 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
