Background

mLayer is a developer friendly infrastructure that simplifies the creation of DePIN apps that require accurate proof-of-location, proof-of-participation, scalable and low data transfer fees

The exponential growth of artificial intelligence (AI) presents another pivotal factor shaping the landscape of decentralized physical infrastructures. As AI continues to permeate various aspects of our daily lives, and machines make more complex decisions, from autonomous vehicles to smart cities and industrial automation, the demand for robust, reliable, secure and decentralized data infrastructure to support these AI-driven systems is becoming increasingly apparent.

In this context, the role of blockchain technology becomes paramount. Decentralized physical infrastructures networks (DePIN), underpinned by blockchain-based systems, offer a compelling solution to the challenges posed by the proliferation of AI-driven applications. By providing a secure and transparent ledger for recording transactions and data exchanges, blockchain technology enables trustless interactions between intelligent machines and facilitates seamless coordination within the economy of things. DePINs are also revolutionary in that they create new source of wealth for the people while handing them control over their data. This shift in power from centralized big tech agencies to the people is gaining momentum and fueling the flames around DePIN.

Unfortunately, creating a DePIN based solution is often extremely complicated requiring extensive infrastructure and high technical know how due to complex security challenges.

Some high level challenges limiting the growth of the sector include:

1. Proof-of-network-participation,

2. Proof-of-location,

3. Scalability and

4. Network cost

Until these problems are fixed on a large scale, the narrative behind DePIN may be mostly hype than real solution for a long while.

What is mLayer?

mLayer is a DePIN infrastructure specifically optimized for secure, programmable, privacy-centric, trustless, and incentivized real-time data communication that is crucial for real-world applications such as peer-to-peer (P2P) instant messaging, Gaming, the Internet of Things (IoT), Blockchain and Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks (DePIN). It simplifies the creation of decentralized smart home networks, incentivized healthcare and fitness monitoring devices, connected vehicle and fleet tracking, remote monitoring and surveillance systems, energy, and more by solving common challenges at the infrastructure level. It therefore empowers web2 and web3 developers to create cutting-edge distributed real-time applications that incentivizes both human and machine actively within the emerging Economy of Things. Building on mLayer allows developer focus on their core products therefore speeding up their go-to-market.

mLayers network draws inspiration from the concept of causal event graphs, which represent causal relationships between events in a system. Unlike linear blockchains that organize transactions in a sequential fashion, causal event graphs enable a more flexible and parallelized approach to data processing, where events can be processed concurrently based on their causal dependencies. By harnessing this model, the network aims to achieve higher throughput and scalability while preserving the integrity and security guarantees of a decentralized blockchain.

Unlike the rigidly enforced ordering seen in traditional blockchain transaction blocks, causal relationships form partially ordered sets. In the realm of an open and decentralized environment like mLayer, while ensuring accurate and unaltered causal ordering of events is paramount, achieving partial ordering suffices in many scenarios.

Moreover, mLayer establishes a segmented network architecture, comprising smaller states isolated by subnets (operational isolation) and cycles (chronological isolation). This architecture enhances scalability and resilience, facilitating efficient communication and coordination across the decentralized system.

MLAYER's 2 layered network infrastructure

In summary, a DePIN blockchain, augmented by a layer 2 solution based on a distributed logic clock, represents a promising direction in the quest for scalable and efficient blockchain systems. By reimagining the fundamental principles of data processing and consensus, this innovative architecture holds the potential to unlock new possibilities for decentralized applications, enabling a future where blockchain technology can truly scale to meet the demands of global adoption.