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SELF Chain Public Architecture

🏗ī¸ Architecture Components​

SELF Chain implements a revolutionary architecture combining AI and blockchain:

  • Blockchain Core - Advanced blockchain implementation

    • Block structure with AI-enhanced validation
    • Chain management with Proof of AI consensus
    • High-performance transaction processing

  • Consensus (PoAI) - World's first Proof of AI mechanism

    • AI-powered validator selection
    • Reputation-based voting system
    • Energy-efficient consensus

  • Networking - Enterprise-grade communication layer

    • Secure P2P protocols
    • TLS encryption throughout
    • Cloud-optimized architecture

  • Storage - Local-first storage architecture

    • User-controlled local databases (SQLite/RocksDB)
    • SELF Chain for metadata and node discovery
    • Optional user-controlled backup systems
    • True data sovereignty without external dependencies

  • Cryptography - Post-quantum security

    • Kyber key encapsulation
    • SPHINCS+ signatures
    • Hybrid cryptographic approach

  • AI Integration - Native AI validation system

    • Pattern analysis for security
    • Context management for transactions
    • Intelligent validation services

👨‍đŸ’ģ Developer Resources​

Build on SELF Chain using SELF Studio:

  • SELF Studio Overview - Revolutionary AI-native development environment

    • Vibe coding and AI collaboration
    • What you can build with SELF Studio
    • Current development status

  • AI-Native Development - Code by feeling, not fighting

    • Natural language programming
    • AI pair programming
    • Beautiful design generation

  • SELF Studio - AI-native development environment

    • Democratic decision making
    • App approval process
    • Collective intelligence

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
    • Managed infrastructure with flexible access options
    • Seamless user experience across different access levels

  2. AI Model Integration

    • Default AI model provided with each user account
    • User-configurable AI preferences stored persistently
    • 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

🗄ī¸ Storage Architecture Revolution​

Local-First Storage (Updated 2025-08-04)​

SELF has adopted a Local-First Storage Architecture that prioritizes true data sovereignty and performance:

Core Principles​

  • Your Data, Your Server: All user data stays on the user's personal private cloud instance
  • No External Dependencies: No reliance on IPFS, OrbitDB, or token-based storage
  • Performance First: Local database queries in milliseconds, not seconds
  • Optional Backups: Users choose who to trust with encrypted backups

Architecture Components​

User's Personal Node (Private Cloud Instance):
├── Local Database (SQLite/RocksDB)  ← Primary data storage
├── SELF Chain Connection            ← Node discovery & metadata
├── AI Processing (OpenLLM)          ← Local or cloud AI
└── Backup System (Optional)         ← User-controlled replication

Benefits Over Distributed Storage​

  • 🚀 Performance: 100x faster queries (local vs. distributed)
  • 🔒 True Privacy: Data never leaves your control
  • 💰 No Fees: No token economics or storage provider costs
  • 🛡ī¸ Security: No central coordination servers to attack
  • 🔧 Simplicity: Standard database operations, no complex protocols

How It Works​

  1. Data Storage: Your conversations, settings, and files live in your local database
  2. Node Discovery: SELF Chain blockchain stores only metadata (IP addresses, public keys)
  3. Communication: Direct encrypted connections between user nodes
  4. Backups: Optional encrypted replication to nodes you trust

This architecture delivers on SELF's core promise: true self-sovereignty with radical simplicity.

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 Local-First Storage​

  • User-controlled local databases (SQLite/RocksDB)
  • SELF Chain for metadata and node discovery only
  • Optional encrypted backups to user-chosen nodes
  • True data sovereignty and 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

    • OpenLLM 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​