FAQ

GenLayer is an AI-native Layer 1 blockchain designed to run Intelligent Contracts—smart contracts enhanced with Large Language Models (LLMs)—enabling them to process natural language, fetch web data in real time, and execute data-driven logic.

Most blockchains rely solely on deterministic logic and external oracles to interact with off-chain data. GenLayer integrates AI at the protocol level, allowing on-chain contracts to directly interpret text prompts, perform complex computations, and adapt to real-world events without relying on external oracles.

Optimistic Democracy is GenLayer’s enhanced Delegated Proof of Stake (dPoS) mechanism. It randomly selects a Lead-Validator to process transactions and multiple Co-Validators to verify the results. The system is designed to handle non-deterministic (AI-driven) outputs securely by requiring a majority agreement.

LLMs give Intelligent Contracts the ability to interpret and process complex human language, as well as to analyze data in ways traditional code-based smart contracts cannot. This opens up new use cases, such as AI-driven DAOs, predictive analytics, and autonomous oracles.

Absolutely. GenLayer supports standard blockchain transactions and deterministic logic alongside AI-driven logic. Developers can write regular smart contracts or Intelligent Contracts depending on their needs.

Not necessarily. While some knowledge of AI or LLMs can help, GenLayer provides a Python-based SDK and user-friendly tools (like the GenLayer Studio) to simplify contract creation. You can harness AI capabilities without deep machine learning expertise.

Each validator runs both Validator Software (for networking, block production, and transaction management) and an AI Model Integration via API. When a contract calls an AI-dependent function, the validator executes that function locally, then verifies the output through the consensus process.

In Optimistic Democracy, disagreements trigger a majority vote. If a validator strongly believes the proposed result is incorrect, they can challenge or appeal the outcome within the Finality Window. An appeal bond is posted to discourage frivolous or malicious appeals.

1. Install the GenLayer CLI and set up your local environment.
2. Explore the GenLayer Studio to write, deploy, and test your Intelligent Contracts.
3. Check out the genlayer-project-boilerplate for end-to-end testing setups and best practices.
4. Use GenLayerJS or other tools for front-end integration.

GenLayer is designed to integrate with multiple LLM providers, such as GPT, LLaMA, and others. During the genlayer init process, you can configure your preferred LLM, including its API keys and model parameters. You can also customize or switch providers as needed.

Security is driven by a delegated staking model plus the Optimistic Democracy consensus process:

• Token holders delegate stake to validators, incentivizing honest behavior.
• Multi-Validator Verification mitigates errors by checking each other’s results.
• Appeals provide a failsafe, penalizing dishonest validators via slashing.

• Prediction Markets: AI-powered event outcomes
• Performance-Based Contracting: Automatic escrow and payments tied to real-time metrics
• Network States: Decentralized governance frameworks
• Dispute Resolution: Low-cost, AI-driven arbitration
• AI-Driven DAOs: Autonomous organizations that react to off-chain data

You can:

• Join the community on Discord or Telegram
• Contribute code and documentation in GenLayer’s GitHub repositories
• Provide feedback and suggestions to improve the GenLayer ecosystem
• Help grow the community by sharing GenLayer with potential developers and AI enthusiasts