Decentralized Intelligence Network (DIN)

TL;DR

DIN proposes a decentralized AI training framework using blockchain and cryptography to enable data sovereignty, incentivize participation, and overcome data siloing in AI development.

Contribution

It introduces a novel federated learning protocol on blockchain with cryptographic rewards, ensuring data control and fair incentives in decentralized AI networks.

Findings

Effective decentralized AI training with data sovereignty

Secure, trustless reward distribution mechanism

Scalable federated learning on public blockchain

Abstract

Decentralized Intelligence Network (DIN) is a theoretical framework designed to address challenges in AI development, particularly focusing on data fragmentation and siloing issues. It facilitates effective AI training within sovereign data networks by overcoming barriers to accessing diverse data sources, leveraging: 1) personal data stores to ensure data sovereignty, where data remains securely within Participants' control; 2) a scalable federated learning protocol implemented on a public blockchain for decentralized AI training, where only model parameter updates are shared, keeping data within the personal data stores; and 3) a scalable, trustless cryptographic rewards mechanism on a public blockchain to incentivize participation and ensure fair reward distribution through a decentralized auditing protocol. This approach guarantees that no entity can prevent or control access to training data or influence financial benefits, as coordination and reward distribution are managed on the public blockchain with an immutable record. The framework supports effective AI training by allowing Participants to maintain control over their data, benefit financially, and contribute to a decentralized, scalable ecosystem that leverages collective AI to develop beneficial algorithms.