On-Chain Machine Learning Inference
On-chain machine learning inference refers to the execution of AI models directly on a blockchain network as part of a smart contract. This means the model's computations are verifiable and transparent, and their outputs can directly trigger subsequent contract logic. While challenging due to blockchain computation limits, specialized solutions and optimized models are emerging to make this feasible, especially for small, critical computations.
Think of a calculator built directly into a legal contract, where every calculation is recorded and agreed upon by all parties, and the result automatically executes a term of the contract.
This allows for truly trustless and automated AI-driven smart contracts, enabling decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) and DeFi protocols to leverage AI predictions directly within their core logic without relying on external oracles.
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