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We’ve spent years talking about the potential of AI x Blockchain.
But until now, “on-chain AI” mostly meant logging data, calling APIs, or using oracle bridges that relay AI-generated outputs from off-chain systems. It was symbolic at best, clunky at worst. Actual execution of large language model (LLM) inference on-chain, inside a blockchain-native environment, remained a pipe dream - limited by cost, performance, and architectural gaps.
Imagine decentralized applications (dApps) smart enough to analyze, predict, and adapt to user needs dynamically. Blockchain technology is transformative in many ways but is also limited in processing complex AI computations efficiently on-chain. This gap prevents the full integration of AI's powerful capabilities within decentralized ecosystems, leaving many applications reliant on centralized, off-chain solutions that compromise transparency, security, and trust.
We needed a new kind of L2 - AI-native, blockchain-secure, and developer-first.
Today, with the launch of Hyperion's testnet, we bridge this critical gap by bringing fully functional, high-performance AI directly onto the blockchain.
Blockchain technology promises decentralization, immutability, and transparency. However, current implementations struggle with the intensive computational demands of AI models, particularly Large Language Models (LLMs). Running AI models off-chain introduces vulnerabilities and reduces transparency, contradicting blockchain's decentralized ethos. Additionally, high computational costs, slow inference speeds, and security concerns around AI integration have remained major roadblocks..
Hyperion, developed with the powerful Metis SDK and LazAI’s Alith AI framework, is the first Layer 2 Ethereum-compatible solution designed explicitly for on-chain AI execution, notably supporting Large Language Models (LLMs). It combines blockchain’s decentralized trust and transparency with AI's analytical and predictive powers, delivering an unparalleled user and developer experience.
Let’s break down the core architecture that powers on-chain LLM execution on Hyperion.
Hyperion harnesses the scalability of the Metis SDK's Optimistic Rollups and Decentralized Sequencers. These technologies drastically reduce transaction costs and enhance scalability, making it feasible to execute complex AI computations on-chain without compromising performance.
The Alith framework provides the core AI integration, designed from the ground up for blockchain compatibility. Using Rust-based model inference, Alith ensures high throughput and low latency for AI tasks, significantly outperforming existing solutions.
Let’s walk through how a dev might build with Hyperion + Alith:
For example, a DAO could integrate a Hyperion-based Alith agent to summarize proposals, forecast voting outcomes, and flag anomalies - all verifiably, on-chain, and without ever leaving the trust-minimized environment.
Hyperion introduces a comprehensive set of features designed specifically for efficient blockchain-AI integration:
Hyperion leverages Optimistic Rollups and Decentralized Sequencers from Metis SDK, ensuring rapid transaction confirmation and reduced computational overhead.
Alith's optimized Rust implementation enables fast, scalable, and cost-effective execution of AI tasks directly on-chain, critical for real-time decentralized AI applications.
Alith utilizes Trusted Execution Environments (TEE), safeguarding sensitive AI data and computations, ensuring integrity and privacy within decentralized systems.
Alith supports diverse AI models and multiple programming languages, offering flexibility and ease of integration for developers from various technical backgrounds.
All AI processes performed via Hyperion are transparently recorded on-chain, promoting accountability, audibility, and enhanced user trust.
Hyperion opens diverse and transformative possibilities:
AI-powered bots that analyze market trends, predict price movements, automate and optimize trading decisions on-chain.
Use AI to dynamically adjust NFT pricing based on market trends, metadata analysis, and consumer behavior, optimizing sales strategies.
AI-driven governance platforms analyze past voting patterns, predict decision outcomes, and optimize collective decision-making for DAOs.
Advanced on-chain analytics tools providing real-time insights and predictive analytics, enhancing decision-making processes across various blockchain-based applications.
On-chain LLMs powering personalized AI assistants that help users navigate complex blockchain ecosystems, answer queries, and automate routine tasks.
Hyperion isn’t just another Layer 2 solution - it’s a revolutionary leap forward in how blockchain and AI interact. By placing high-performance, secure AI processes directly onto the blockchain, Hyperion reduces reliance on centralized systems, enhances transparency, and empowers developers and users alike.
This combination of scalability, efficiency, and high-performance inference positions Hyperion as the optimal choice for developers aiming to build next-generation decentralized applications.
Today's Hyperion testnet launch invites AI developers, blockchain enthusiasts, Web3 developers, and tech innovators to explore, test, and innovate. Join us in pioneering a smarter, more intelligent blockchain ecosystem.
Hyperion is more than just an upgrade - it's the future of blockchain intelligence.
