Swarm: Decentralized Cloud for AI
  • Introduction
    • The Problem
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    • Built for AGI
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  • Technical Specifications
    • Node Requirements
    • Hardware Specifications
    • Network Requirements
    • Network Specifications
    • Key Metrics for Evaluating AI Infrastructure
    • Metrics and Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
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    • Scalability Specifications
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    • Compatibility Integration
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  • Future Developments
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    • Expansion Targets: Strategic Growth Objectives
    • Integration Architecture: Technology Integration Framework
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  • Reward System Architecture: Network Incentives and Rewards
    • Reward Framework
    • Reward Distribution Matrix: Metrics and Weighting for Equitable Rewards
    • Hardware Provider Incentives: Performance-Based Rewards Framework
    • Dynamic Reward Scaling: Adaptive Incentive Framework
    • Resource Valuation Factors: Dynamic Adjustment Model
    • Network Growth Incentives: Expansion Rewards Framework
    • Long-term Incentive Structure: Rewarding Sustained Contributions
    • Performance Requirements: Metrics and Impact on Rewards
    • Sustainability Mechanisms: Ensuring Economic Balance
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    • Innovation Incentives: Driving Technological Advancement and Network Growth
  • Network Security and Staking
    • Staking Architecture
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    • Security Framework: Network Protection Mechanisms
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    • Monitoring Architecture: Real-Time Performance and Security Oversight
    • Monitoring Metrics: Key Service Indicators for Swarm
    • Risk Framework: Comprehensive Risk Management for Swarm
    • Risk Mitigation Strategies: Proactive and Responsive Measures
    • Slashing Conditions: Penalty Framework for Ensuring Accountability
    • Slashing Matrix: Violation Impact and Recovery Path
    • Network Protection: Comprehensive Security Architecture
    • Security Features: Robust Mechanisms for Network Integrity
    • Recovery Framework: Ensuring Resilience and Service Continuity
    • Recovery Process: Staged Actions for Incident Management
    • Security Governance: Integrated Oversight Framework
    • Control Framework: A Comprehensive Approach to Network Governance and Security
  • FAQ
    • How Swarm Parallelizes and Connects All GPUs
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Network Requirements

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Network Architecture: Network Requirements

Swarm’s Network Architecture ensures a high-performance and scalable communication framework, accommodating diverse workloads and data transport needs. The architecture integrates multiple layers—core, edge, and access—each tailored to specific operational demands and network speeds.

Network Layers and Specifications

  1. Core Network:

    • Purpose: Acts as the backbone of the Swarm infrastructure, interconnecting regional hubs and data centers.

    • Specifications:

      • Speed: 100Gbps or higher.

      • Redundancy: Ensures uninterrupted connectivity with multiple failover routes.

    • Use Case:

      • Facilitates high-speed data transfers for large-scale AI workloads, including distributed training.

  2. Edge Network:

    • Purpose: Connects regional hubs and edge nodes closer to the end-users or data sources.

    • Specifications:

      • Speed: 10Gbps.

      • Regional: Optimized for workloads requiring lower latency and higher bandwidth at regional levels.

    • Use Case:

      • Supports real-time inference, content delivery, and IoT applications.

  3. Access Network:

    • Purpose: Connects local nodes and individual providers to the Swarm ecosystem.

    • Specifications:

      • Speed: 1Gbps minimum.

      • Local: Facilitates connections for part-time contributors and lightweight tasks.

    • Use Case:

      • Suitable for data preprocessing, model fine-tuning, and other lightweight workloads.

Key Features

  • Scalable Bandwidth:

    • Accommodates increasing workloads by scaling speeds across all network layers.

  • Redundancy:

    • Multiple failover paths in the Core Network ensure resilience and reliability.

  • Low Latency:

    • Edge and Access Networks are optimized for latency-sensitive applications like real-time inference.

  • Regional Optimization:

    • Edge Network’s regional hubs improve performance for localized workloads and reduce backhaul traffic.

Benefits

  • High Performance: 100Gbps core links provide the throughput needed for large-scale AI workloads.

  • Reliability: Redundant paths and regional optimizations ensure consistent uptime and minimal disruptions.

  • Flexibility: Supports a wide range of providers and workloads, from individual contributors to enterprise-scale operations.

  • Cost Efficiency: Local and regional networks enable providers to contribute resources at various scales, optimizing network costs.

Swarm’s Network Architecture ensures seamless, high-speed communication across its decentralized infrastructure, enabling efficient and reliable operations for AI applications at any scale.