Architecture
System Overview
Synaptik’s architecture is built to enable scalable, low-latency, intelligent coordination through five composable layers. Each layer is optimized to handle a distinct domain of responsibility, while maintaining full interoperability with the others.
┌────────────────────────────┐ │ Application Layer │ ◄── Agent interfaces, user tools ├────────────────────────────┤ │ Agent OS Layer (AOS) │ ◄── Agent logic, memory, behavior modules ├────────────────────────────┤ │ Synaptic Node Layer │ ◄── Compute, caching, inference, validation ├────────────────────────────┤ │ Coordination Protocol │ ◄── Validation (PoIE), reputation, auctions ├────────────────────────────┤ │ Token Layer ($SYNK) │ ◄── Incentives, staking, payments, governance └────────────────────────────┘
Layer 1: Application Layer
This is where users interact with Synaptik. It includes:
Web dashboards to configure and launch agents
Chat-based UIs for interacting with personal or protocol agents
Developer SDKs to embed agents into external applications
Visualization tools to observe agent behavior in real time
Every interaction is streamed to Synaptic Nodes, where the agents are executed, validated, and coordinated.
Layer 2: Agent OS (AOS)
The AOS is the runtime that defines:
Agent Memory – Long-term and short-term memory systems that store state, context, and learned behavior. Agent Logic – Modular behavior trees and decision graphs for dynamic action planning. Communication Protocols – Agent-to-agent messaging system with encrypted payloads. Plugin System – Import functions for analytics, DeFi interactions, automation scripts, and more.
The AOS is programmable. Developers can create custom agents or extend defaults through scripts and integrations.
Layer 3: Synaptic Nodes
Nodes in Synaptik are more than validators. They are intelligent execution units that:
Host and execute AI agents
Validate inference results using PoIE
Manage agent memory shards
Cache frequently used logic blocks for speed
Compete in resource auctions to serve agent requests
Node Roles
Role
Responsibility
Compute Host
Run and return agent responses with minimal latency
Validator
Ensure correctness of agent outputs
Memory Manager
Store and serve agent memory for continuity
Resource Broker
Participate in compute auctions to earn SYNK
Layer 4: Coordination Protocol
To maintain trust without centralization, Synaptik uses:
Proof of Intelligence Execution (PoIE): A multi-party validation model for agent outputs.
Behavior Verification Pools: Swarms of lightweight validators cross-check agent behavior.
Resource Auctions: Nodes bid on compute tasks based on cost, speed, and availability.
These mechanisms create an adaptive economy where high-quality compute and honest validation are rewarded.
Layer 5: Token Layer ($SYNK)
The economic engine of Synaptik. $SYNK is used for:
Paying for compute time, memory, and inference requests
Staking by nodes and validators
Participating in protocol governance
Distributing protocol rewards and validator incentives
$SYNK Flow
Users/Agents → Pay SYNK → Nodes → Validate & Execute → Earn SYNK → Stake/GovernStakeholder
Utility of $SYNK
Users
Pay for compute, execution, memory
Developers
Deploy agents, purchase module access, integrate SDKs
Validators
Stake to validate, earn fees, govern upgrades
Node Operators
Earn $SYNK via compute auctions and inference validation
In the next section, we’ll explore how Synaptic Nodes are deployed, maintained, and rewarded. You’ll learn the technical requirements, operational responsibilities, and incentive structures that underpin the intelligence infrastructure of Synaptik.
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