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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