What is an AVS?
Solayer introduces a novel concept in blockchain infrastructure: a system where decentralized applications (dApps) can dynamically allocate their processing power based on staked tokens. This stake-weighted approach allows dApps to influence network operations proportionally to their stake, resulting in faster and more reliable user transactions.
Solayer’s Trustless Marketplace
At its core, Solayer is creating a trustless marketplace with the following key features:
- Stake Management: dApps can manage and collect staked tokens from users.
- Direct Validator Allocation: Processing power is obtained directly from validators based on stake.
- Native Solana Focus: Unlike systems like EigenLayer that prioritize external services, Solayer focuses on native Solana dApps.
Endogenous AVSs (Actively Validated Services)
Solayer introduces the concept of endogenous AVSs, which are native Solana dApps that can:
- Secure necessary block space
- Prioritize transactions based on staked tokens
Technical Implementation: Stake-weighted Quality of Service (swQoS)
The core technical feature enabling this system is Stake-weighted Quality of Service (swQoS). This mechanism allows dApps to:
- Reserve blockchain space and processing power
- Enhance network efficiency and reliability
For a detailed explanation of swQoS, refer to our quality-of-service documentation.
By leveraging Solayer’s architecture, developers can create more efficient and responsive dApps on the Solana blockchain, benefiting from proportional resource allocation without incurring additional fees.
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