This project demonstrates the integration of a deterministic AI algorithm, InterPlanetary File System (IPFS), and blockchain technology using a peer-to-peer (P2P) network built in Golang. The system enables distributed execution of an AI algorithm (K-means clustering) and verifies the results through blockchain consensus.
- IPFS Integration: The AI algorithm and datasets are stored and retrieved using IPFS with their Content Identifier (CID).
- P2P Network: A decentralized peer-to-peer network is implemented using Golang's network programming.
- AI Algorithm Execution: The Bootstrap node retrieves data from IPFS and runs the K-means clustering algorithm on the datasets.
- Blockchain Mining: Results from the AI algorithm are hashed into transactions, mined into blocks, and propagated through the network.
- Verification and Consensus: Nodes independently verify the algorithm results by retrieving data from IPFS and re-running the algorithm. Verified blocks are added to the blockchain.
- Merkle Tree Generation: The system generates a Merkle tree for transaction validation within each block.
- Upload to IPFS: The AI algorithm and datasets are uploaded to IPFS, and their CID is recorded.
- Bootstrap Node:
- Retrieves the algorithm and datasets using the CIDs.
- Executes the K-means clustering algorithm.
- Creates transactions by hashing the algorithm and output.
- Propagates transactions to the P2P network.
- Mining Process:
- Nodes receive transactions and begin mining blocks.
- Miners validate transactions by re-running the algorithm using data from IPFS.
- After consensus, the block is added to the blockchain.
- Blockchain and Merkle Tree:
- The final blockchain with all mined and verified blocks is printed.
- A Merkle tree is generated for transaction validation.
- Golang P2P Network: Implements communication between nodes.
- IPFS Integration: Handles data storage and retrieval.
- K-means Clustering Algorithm: Executes AI on datasets.
- Blockchain: Stores verified transactions.
- Merkle Tree: Ensures transaction integrity.
- Clone the repo.
- Install dependencies listed in requirements.txt.
- Setup your private IPFS or IPFS desktop.
- Run
go build. - Run
./chain.
- Upload datasets and the AI algorithm to IPFS.
- Note the CID for each file.
- Configure the Bootstrap node with the CIDs.
- Start the network and observe the following:
- Execution of the K-means clustering algorithm.
- Creation of transactions and mining of blocks.
- Validation and propagation of verified blocks.
- Printing of the final blockchain and Merkle tree.
This project is licensed under the MIT License.