Synaptic Nodes

Synaptic Nodes form the execution and validation core of the Synaptik protocol. These nodes are not just generic validators — they are intelligent infrastructure agents that run and verify the behavior of AI agents in a decentralized network. Every computation, decision, memory update, or output an agent performs is handled and confirmed by a distributed fleet of Synaptic Nodes.

They provide:

  • High-speed execution of agent logic

  • Memory and context continuity

  • Verifiable AI output through Proof of Intelligence Execution (PoIE)

  • Secure, trustless compute infrastructure without centralized APIs


Node Types and Roles

Each Synaptic Node is capable of fulfilling multiple specialized responsibilities, depending on its configuration and workload profile:

Node Type

Description

Execution Node

Handles live inference, logic execution, and API interaction for agents

Validation Node

Participates in PoIE rounds to ensure outputs meet defined logic standards

Memory Node

Manages long-term and temporary memory states across shards

Coordinator

Assigns compute tasks, manages local queues, and reports performance metrics

Synaptik Nodes are modular — a single physical server can host multiple logical node roles.


Technical Requirements

To operate a Synaptic Node, operators must meet minimum technical specs:

Recommended Hardware:

  • 8+ Core CPU with AVX support

  • 32 GB RAM minimum

  • 1 TB SSD storage

  • GPU acceleration (for advanced inference)

  • High-availability networking stack

Software:

  • Linux-based OS (Ubuntu 22+ preferred)

  • Docker / Kubernetes compatibility

  • Synaptik Node Client v1.0 or higher

  • Public Solana RPC endpoint access

Connectivity:

  • Minimum 100 Mbps upload/download

  • < 100ms latency to major Solana RPC hubs


Node Lifecycle

Synaptic Nodes follow a robust operational lifecycle:

[INIT] → [STAKING] → [DISCOVERY] → [COMPUTE ASSIGNMENT] → [POIE PARTICIPATION] → [REWARDS/DUTY ROTATION] → [MAINTENANCE/UPGRADE]

Breakdown:

  • INIT: Registration of the node with public identity and capabilities

  • STAKING: Stake of $SYNK tokens to signal commitment and unlock eligibility

  • DISCOVERY: Node announces available resources and joins the coordination pool

  • COMPUTE ASSIGNMENT: Tasks are assigned based on proximity, capacity, and reputation

  • POIE PARTICIPATION: Node participates in verifying outputs from other nodes

  • REWARDS: $SYNK earned for validated execution and confirmed task handling

  • MAINTENANCE: Periodic upgrades, reputation tracking, and log auditing


Economics and Incentives

Synaptic Nodes are economically incentivized based on performance, consistency, and trust:

Metric

Reward Impact

Compute Throughput

Higher completed agent cycles earn more SYNK

Validation Accuracy

Consistently correct validation increases share pool yield

Uptime

Downtime > 5% results in penalties or disqualification

Latency Score

Faster nodes are prioritized for premium agent assignment

Stake Size

Larger stakes can unlock higher-yield validation roles

Reward Breakdown Example

Activity

Reward (SYNK)

Executing 10k agent cycles

200

Validating 5k outputs

120

Hosting agent memory shard

50

Participating in auctions

30

Governance proposal review

15

Rewards are dynamic and adjust based on network demand, agent activity, and staking pool participation.


Node Governance Rights

Staked node operators gain the right to:

  • Vote on protocol updates and parameters

  • Propose system upgrades or new agent behaviors

  • Elect coordination relayers and oversight agents

These governance functions are enforced through an onchain quadratic voting system that balances influence with participation.


Node Reputation System

Each node maintains a reputation profile composed of:

  • Execution accuracy

  • Response latency

  • Task completion rate

  • Behavior disputes (PoIE outcomes)

  • Stake age and weight

Nodes with higher reputation are prioritized for complex agent hosting and premium compute streams.


Coming next: 4. Proof of Intelligence Execution (PoIE) — the decentralized mechanism that validates intelligent behavior on Synaptik without centralized oversight.

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