Core Concepts
Platform Architecture
Sahara Blockchain employs a sophisticated three-layer architecture designed specifically for decentralized AI development. Each layer serves a distinct purpose while working in harmony to create a comprehensive platform for AI asset management and execution.v
Base Layer: Sahara Network
At the foundation of our platform lies the Sahara Network, a high-performance Layer 1 blockchain built using the Cosmos SDK and TendermintBFT consensus mechanism. We chose this architecture to provide:
Enterprise-grade reliability through Byzantine Fault Tolerance, ensuring network consistency even if some nodes behave maliciously or fail
Near-instant transaction finality, critical for real-time AI operations and asset management
Full EVM compatibility, allowing developers to leverage existing Ethereum tools and expertise
The base layer handles fundamental blockchain operations including transaction processing, block creation, and network consensus. Through our implementation of Tendermint, we achieve both high throughput and quick finality - essential characteristics for managing complex AI workloads.
Smart Contract Layer: Sahara Protocol
Built atop our base layer, the Sahara Protocol consists of a specialized framework of smart contracts that manage AI assets throughout their lifecycle. This layer implements core functionality including:
Asset registration and metadata management
Licensing and access control
Revenue distribution and royalty tracking
Relationship mapping between different AI assets
The protocol layer acts as the "business logic" of our platform, enforcing rules around ownership, usage rights, and value distribution. Through our AI-native blockchain protocols, we ensure that all interactions with AI assets follow predefined governance and economic models.
Execution Layer: Sahara AI Execution
The topmost layer handles the practical aspects of running AI workloads in a decentralized environment. This includes:
Dynamic allocation of compute resources across our network
Secure model deployment and inference execution
Integration with Trusted Execution Environments (TEEs)
The execution layer bridges the gap between on-chain asset management and real-world AI operations, ensuring that models and datasets can be effectively utilized while maintaining security and performance standards.
Network Overview
Sahara Testnet
The Sahara Testnet serves as our development and testing environment, providing developers with a safe space to experiment with AI asset management and smart contract deployment. This testnet maintains all the core functionalities of our planned mainnet while allowing free experimentation through testnet tokens.
Testnet Specifications
The testnet implements a hybrid architecture that leverages both Cosmos SDK capabilities and Ethereum Virtual Machine compatibility with the following configuration:
Network Details:
Chain Configuration:
Upcoming: Sahara Mainnet
Our production network, Sahara Mainnet, is currently under development. The mainnet will introduce several additional features focused on security, scalability, and economic sustainability:
Enhanced security measures for protecting high-value AI assets
Optimized performance for production-grade AI workloads
Live economic models with real token value
Production-grade validator infrastructure
We will announce the mainnet specifications and launch date through our official channels. Developers starting their journey with Sahara are encouraged to begin building on our testnet, as all core functionalities and APIs will remain consistent between testnet and mainnet deployments.
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