Decentralized AI Network

Service providers (SPs) within the Griffin AI network serve a dual role as node operators, running the Griffin protocol software. Their primary function is to act as conduits between off-chain AI services and on-chain activities, facilitating seamless integration between these environments.

SP responsibilities and behavior

  • Each SP operating a node delivers specific services, which can range from:

    • General inference from hosted language models

    • Complex, specialized AI-orchestrated workflows

    • Any other service the SP supports

  • SPs receive service requests:

    • Directly from users, or

    • Through Client Providers (CPs)

  • In response to requests, SPs:

    • Activate the appropriate on-chain or off-chain processes

    • Deliver results back to the requesting user or CP

If an AI model provider or other service provider cannot or will not run a Griffin node, an independent SP can be established to bridge the Griffin network and that AI provider using off-chain mechanisms.

Participation requirement

  • To offer services within the Griffin AI network, an SP must operate a node.

  • By operating nodes, SPs also contribute to the network’s distributed database—ensuring integrity, continuity, validation, and synchronization.

Node types and network roles

SP nodes

  • Run the Griffin protocol software.

  • Provide and execute AI services and workflows.

  • Bridge off-chain AI models to on-chain processes.

  • Participate in distributed database maintenance.

Guardian (full) nodes

  • Operate full-nodes with oversight responsibilities.

  • Monitor for compliance and potential malpractices.

  • Play a key role in securing and validating network operations.

Client Providers (CPs) and Light Nodes

  • Client Providers (CPs) may operate:

    • Full-nodes, or

    • Light-nodes, depending on capacity and service needs.

  • Light Nodes are optimized for lower resource requirements and enable broader participation:

    • Individual developers

    • AI agents

    • Smaller entities

    • CPs who prefer lower infrastructure overhead

Last updated 1 year ago

Links:

  • https://griffin-ai.gitbook.io/knowledge-base/overview-technical-architecture

  • https://griffin-ai.gitbook.io/knowledge-base/decentralized-ai-network/network-design-and-functionality

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