VFTChain: Decentralized AI Compute Platform

Abstract

VFTChain is a decentralized AI compute platform that transforms idle GPU power into useful AI computation. Built on the high-throughput Solana blockchain, VFTChain introduces a novel Proof of Useful AI Work (PoUAW) consensus mechanism where network participants secure the blockchain by performing real AI training and inference jobs, rather than wasteful hashing.

As of October 2025, VFTChain is fully production-verified with 13/13 E2E tests passing (100% success) and operational on mainnet. VFTChain reduces AI compute costs by up to 90% versus traditional cloud while making advanced AI development accessible to all.

Production Status - 100% E2E Verified13/13
E2E Tests Passing
46
AWS Resources
97%
Model Accuracy
100%
Payment Success

Introduction

Modern blockchain and AI industries face complementary challenges. Proof-of-work mining expends vast resources on cryptographic puzzles with 99% waste, while AI training requires expensive centralized compute. VFTChain unites these by redirecting GPU power to useful AI work, achieving 50-90% cost reductions versus traditional cloud.

Proof of Useful AI Work (PoUAW)

PoUAW replaces arbitrary hash puzzles with meaningful AI computations. GPU providers must perform verifiable AI tasks to earn block rewards, making every GPU cycle productive.

Key Advantages

Eliminates Waste: 100% of computation produces useful AI outcomes
Decentralized Cloud: Global GPU marketplace preventing cloud monopolies
Scalability: Parallelizable tasks scaling with AI demand
AI Advancement: Accelerates innovation through affordable compute

Platform Architecture

VFTChain comprises on-chain smart contracts and off-chain components working in concert:

20 Lambda Functions: Job processing, payments, GPU management, analytics
13 DynamoDB Tables: Jobs, payments (privacy-first userId), rewards, blockchain state
3 SQS Queues: Job distribution, payment scheduling, result notifications
7 S3 Buckets: Data storage with 11-nines durability
2 API Gateways: Customer/miner endpoints and platform API

Token Economics

VFTC Token: Fixed supply of 1 billion tokens, 100% fair launch with no presale/ICO.

Mining Rewards: Inflation-controlled emission decreasing over time
Fee Economy: 1-2% burn mechanism creating deflationary pressure
Staking: Minimum 100,000 VFTC for providers, 12-18% APY for stakers
Slashing: Economic penalties for misbehavior

Development Roadmap

Phase 4: Production MVP - OPERATIONAL (October 26, 2025)

Mainnet is LIVE! 13/13 tests passing, 46 AWS resources deployed, VFTC trading on Raydium, real jobs executed with 97% accuracy and 100% payment success.

Phase 5: Feature Expansion - Q4 2025–Q1 2026

Distributed training (multi-GPU), advanced verification (ZK-proofs), privacy features (TEEs), marketplace sophistication.

Phase 6: Ecosystem Growth - 2026

Performance tuning, cost optimization, third-party integrations, cross-chain access, full DAO governance.

Phase 7: Long-Term Evolution - Beyond 2026

Massive scale (millions of GPUs), adaptation to new hardware, enhanced governance, network of networks collaboration.

Legal Compliance & Security

Fair Launch: No presale/ICO, avoiding securities classification
Privacy-First: userID payments (GDPR/CCPA compliant)
Legal Entity: VFT Chain LLC providing accountability
Security Best Practices: Code review, testing, and security hardening in progress

References

Lihu, A., et al. (2020). A Proof of Useful Work for Artificial Intelligence on the Blockchain. arXiv:2001.09244.
Chong, Z.-K., et al. (2025). Proof of Useful Intelligence (PoUI): Blockchain Consensus Beyond Energy Waste. arXiv:2504.17539.
Additional references available in full technical whitepaper.

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