Welcome to the GenLayer Guide
Welcome to GenLayer - the Intelligence Layer of the Internet.
GenLayer is a new class of DLT where each validator is connected to a different AI model and reaches consensus dynamically by leveraging the wisdom of the crowd and Schelling Point mechanics.
GenLayer enables trustless, reliable and unbiased autonomous decision-making.
In other words, GenLayer is the first Intelligent Blockchain capable of smart contracts that can natively access the Internet and go beyond deterministic logic to make subjective decisions.
Bitcoin is Trustless Money,
Ethereum is Trustless Applications,
GenLayer is Trustless Decision-Making.
GenLayer's Intelligent Contracts can natively connect to the Internet, process natural language, and handle non-deterministic operations such as making subjective decisions, enabling a whole new generation of smart contract logic that is not possible under the limitations of current blockchain infrastructure.
Protocols and applications that can autonomously and trustlessly understand, analyze, and adapt to real-world data.
To navigate these docs, use the sidebar on the left. You can begin by exploring the GenLayer Protocol (opens in a new tab) to understand core concepts, or dive straight into Developer resources (opens in a new tab).
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Core Technology
At the heart of GenLayer lies Optimistic Democracy—an enhanced Delegated Proof of Stake (dPoS) consensus mechanism that integrates AI models directly into validator operations. This synergy delivers three capabilities traditional blockchains cannot match:
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On-Chain AI Processing
Validators connect to leading AI models (GPT, LLaMA, Meta, etc.) to execute complex reasoning on-chain, from natural language comprehension to data-driven predictions. -
Consensus-Backed Security
Multiple validators vote on outcomes, ensuring collective agreement and robust reliability for every transaction—even those involving non-deterministic AI outputs. -
Intelligent Contracts
Smart contracts in GenLayer gain reasoning abilities, allowing them to understand natural language, process real-world data, and adapt to evolving conditions.
Technical Implementation
To integrate AI seamlessly with the blockchain, GenLayer employs a distributed neural consensus network, wherein validators run specialized software connected via API to advanced AI models. This approach unifies:
- Delegated Proof of Stake (dPoS) for efficient block production and governance.
- Neural Consensus for non-deterministic transactions requiring advanced AI reasoning.
This architecture supports autonomous DAOs, self-executing prediction markets, and dynamic DeFi protocols that react to real-world data in real time.
Partners
We feature various collaborators who help drive our innovation.
Community and Careers
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