Architecture Overview
Core Components
Pulse AP is built around four main components:
Devices → Robots, drones, and IoT sensors that submit jobs or send data.
Nodes → Decentralized workers that process jobs and return results.
Receipts → Cryptographic proofs that verify the job was completed.
Tokens & Credits → The economic layer that powers payments and rewards.
Workflow at a Glance
Submit Job
A device, app, or user submits a task (e.g., sensor read, file hash, image resize).
The request includes job type, payload, and budget.
Node Execution
A node with matching capabilities picks up the job.
The job is executed in a secure environment.
Proof Generation
The node generates a cryptographic receipt (signed proof of execution).
The proof can be anchored on Solana for transparency.
Settlement
Nodes earn tokens for valid receipts.
Requesters only pay for successful, verified jobs.
High-Level Diagram
[ Device / Sensor / Robot ]
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( Submit Job )
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[ Pulse AP Network ]
├── Node executes task
├── Receipt generated
└── Settlement handled
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[ User receives result + proof ]Proof of Utility (PoU)
Pulse AP introduces Proof of Utility as its consensus and reward mechanism.
Unlike Proof of Work (energy waste) or Proof of Stake (idle capital),
PoU rewards real, useful tasks — verified jobs completed by nodes.
This ensures token circulation is tied to actual productivity, not speculation.
Why This Architecture Matters
Transparency → Every action is logged and provable.
Scalability → Solana’s throughput handles thousands of micro-jobs.
Fairness → Payments only flow when work is verified.
Extensibility → New device types, job categories, and modules can be added without redesigning the system.
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