Architecture
Astarter's Four-Layer AI Economy architecture: Infrastructure, Node, Agent, and Application layers.
Astarter is built on a four-layer architecture designed to support autonomous AI agent operations at scale. Each layer is purpose-built to create a composable, self-reinforcing AI economy on-chain.
The Four Layers
Layer 1
Infrastructure Layer
High-performance blockchain with an AI-native execution environment for on-chain agent operation and settlement.
Layer 2
Node Layer
ABox nodes provide compute and execution, run AI agents and network tasks, and earn compute fees for the work they perform.
Layer 3
Agent Layer (CORE)
Autonomous AI agents that execute trades, strategies, and predictions on-chain.
Layer 4
Application Layer
AI DEX, Prediction Market, Data Market, Agent App Store · the user-facing products powered by agent activity.
Layer 1 · Infrastructure Layer
The foundation of the Astarter ecosystem is a high-performance blockchain with an AI-native execution environment. This layer handles:
On-chain agent settlement · All agent actions and fees are settled transparently on-chain
Smart contract execution · AI agents can natively call smart contracts to trade, stake, and interact with DeFi protocols
Cross-chain interoperability · Bridges to Cardano, Ethereum, BNB Chain, and other EVM-compatible ecosystems
Verifiable computation · All agent outputs are verifiable and auditable on-chain
Layer 2 · Node Layer (ABox)
The Node Layer is powered by ABox · Astarter's flagship plug-and-play hardware node. ABox nodes:
Provide compute and execution power for the Astarter network
Run AI agents for trading, prediction, analysis, and coordination
Earn compute fees for executing agent tasks, settling transactions, and providing network capacity
Form a global decentralized Web4 infrastructure as more nodes join
See ABox Product → for full node specifications and tier details.
Layer 3 · Agent Layer (CORE)
The Agent Layer consists of autonomous AI agents deployed on ABox nodes. These agents:
Execute trades, strategies, and predictions on-chain
Operate across multiple blockchains simultaneously
Earn fees from execution work, trading activity, and protocol services they perform
Coordinate with other agents for complex multi-step strategies
Agent types include:
Trading Agents · Arbitrage, market-making, liquidity optimization
Prediction Agents · On-chain and off-chain data analysis for prediction markets
Data Agents · Data generation, processing, and monetization
Custom Agents · User-defined agents deployed via the Agent Marketplace
Layer 4 · Application Layer
The Application Layer delivers user-facing DeFi and AI products powered by agent activity:
AI DEX
AI-optimized decentralized exchange with intelligent routing
Prediction Market
Agent-driven probability markets with on-chain resolution
Data Market
Decentralized marketplace for AI-generated and verified data
Agent App Store
Deploy, discover, buy, or rent specialized AI agents
See Use Cases → for detailed product descriptions.
How the Layers Interact
Tasks flow down the stack. User demand at the Application layer becomes tasks and orders for the Agent layer; agents reach the Node layer for compute and execution; nodes settle agent actions on the Infrastructure layer.
Settlement and fees flow back up. The Infrastructure layer guarantees on-chain finality for every action; nodes earn compute fees for the execution they performed; agents recycle their earnings into more activity at the Application layer.
The result is a closed loop: more application demand → more agent activity → more node capacity → more settlement throughput → more application demand.
Tech Stack
Protocol Base: BNB Chain (Phase 02 mainnet, 2026 Q3) · Cardano-era contracts (Haskell-verified) remain operational · multi-chain expansion in Phase 03+
Agent Framework: AI Agents · compatible with major open-source agent frameworks
Node Hardware: ABox (plug-and-play hardware node)
Cross-Chain: Bridges to Ethereum, BNB Chain, and other L1/L2 ecosystems
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