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SELF Chain Public Architecture

📂 Explore the Open Source Code​

Our blockchain implementation is open source. Explore the core components:

  • Blockchain Core - Core blockchain implementation
    • Block structure, chain management, transaction processing
  • Consensus (PoAI) - Proof of AI consensus mechanism
    • Validator logic, voting system, reputation management
  • Networking - P2P and cloud communication
    • libp2p integration, TLS security, cloud protocol
  • Storage - Hybrid distributed storage
    • IPFS integration, OrbitDB, cloud storage adapters
  • Cryptography - Post-quantum security
    • Kyber, SPHINCS+, hybrid cryptographic systems
  • AI Integration - AI-powered validation system
    • Pattern analysis, context management, validation services

👨‍💻 Developer Resources​

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SELF Ecosystem Overview​

SELF Chain Architecture

SaaS Platform Model​

SELF Chain operates as a managed service platform:

  1. User Node Provisioning

    • Automatic node deployment when users create a SELF account
    • Free trial period with managed infrastructure
    • Subscription-based model after trial period
    • Seamless transition between free and paid tiers

  2. AI Model Integration

    • Default AI model provided with each user account
    • User-configurable AI preferences stored persistently
    • Model upgrade options for subscription users
    • Custom AI training with user preferences

  3. Super-App Integration

    • Blockchain nodes integrated with SELF Super-App
    • Cross-app communication protocols
    • Persistent user data synchronization
    • Unified authentication and authorization

B2B Constellation Architecture​

SELF provides enterprise-grade blockchain solutions:

  1. Corporate Layer-1 Chains

    • Managed provisioning of parallel Layer-1 blockchains
    • Similar to Polkadot parachains but for full Layer-1 chains
    • Configurable AI model deployment for enterprise nodes
    • Custom token generation capabilities

  2. Enterprise Management

    • SaaS management of corporate blockchain infrastructure
    • Monitoring and health dashboards for enterprise clients
    • Resource allocation and scaling for business needs
    • Enterprise billing and subscription management

  3. Ecosystem Interoperability

    • Inter-chain communication between SELF and corporate chains
    • Shared security and validation model
    • Cross-chain transactions and data sharing
    • Unified analytics and monitoring

1. Core Architecture​

1.1 Cloud-First Architecture​

SELF Chain operates exclusively in a cloud-first environment:

  1. Cloud Processing

    • All operations occur in the cloud
    • Distributed cloud nodes
    • Secure cloud storage
    • Cloud-optimized processing

  2. Cloud Infrastructure

    • Fully distributed cloud nodes
    • Secure cloud storage
    • Encrypted cloud communication
    • Cloud-optimized infrastructure

  3. Remote Access

    • Cloud-only interaction model
    • Secure cloud APIs
    • Remote-first user experience

1.2 Network Architecture​

1.2.1 Peer Discovery​

  • Periodic peer discovery from bootstrap nodes
  • Peer-to-peer discovery through known peers
  • Peer stats tracking and reliability scoring
  • Network topology metrics

1.2.2 Message Routing​

  • Gossipsub for message propagation
  • Kademlia for peer discovery
  • Routing table with peer statistics
  • Message forwarding with TTL
  • Flood threshold protection

1.2.3 Connection Management​

  • Connection pooling per peer
  • Connection timeout handling
  • Active connection tracking
  • Error handling and recovery

1.3 Storage Architecture​

1.3.1 Hybrid Storage​

  • Decentralized storage using IPFS
  • Real-time database with OrbitDB
  • Cross-chain data synchronization
  • Secure data integrity

1.3.2 Storage Features​

  • Distributed data storage
  • Data versioning
  • Data integrity verification
  • Secure access control

2. Security Architecture​

2.1 Network Security​

  1. Connection Security

    • TLS encryption for all peer connections
    • Message signing and verification
    • Peer authentication
    • Network message validation

  2. Data Security

    • End-to-end encryption
    • Message integrity verification
    • Secure data storage
    • Access control

2.2 AI Security​

  1. AI Validation

    • Ollama Cloud integration
    • Context-aware validation
    • Validator reputation system
    • Secure AI processing

  2. Security Features

    • Secure cloud APIs
    • Encrypted cloud channels
    • Cloud node authentication
    • Distributed cloud security

3. Performance Optimization​

3.1 Network Optimization​

3.1.1 Connection Pooling​

  • Limits concurrent connections per peer
  • Prevents resource exhaustion
  • Optimizes network bandwidth usage
  • Reduces connection overhead

3.1.2 Routing Optimization​

  • Intelligent peer selection
  • Path optimization
  • Load balancing
  • Error recovery

3.2 Storage Optimization​

  • Optimized data synchronization
  • Efficient data retrieval
  • Resource utilization
  • Performance monitoring

4. Monitoring and Metrics​

4.1 Network Metrics​

  • Peer connection statistics
  • Message latency
  • Network throughput
  • Error rates
  • Peer reliability scores

4.2 Performance Metrics​

  • Connection pool utilization
  • Message delivery success rates
  • Network congestion levels
  • Resource usage
  • Storage performance

5. Future Enhancements​

5.1 Network Improvements​

  • Advanced peer selection algorithms
  • Dynamic routing optimization
  • Enhanced security features
  • Improved error recovery
  • Advanced monitoring capabilities

5.2 Storage Improvements​

  • Enhanced data synchronization
  • Improved data integrity
  • Optimized storage performance
  • Advanced access control

5.3 Security Enhancements​

  • Enhanced cloud security
  • Improved encryption
  • Better access controls
  • Advanced monitoring

6. Documentation References​