10. Protocol Components

RouterLink separates traffic routing, state registration, and economic settlement:

Gateway

• Primary entry point for users/applications

• Receives signed AI requests

• Selects routing paths based on protocol data

• Does not make discretionary decisions

Registries

On-chain registries manage:

• Node registration and status

• Service provider listings

• Published pricing weights

• Protocol parameters

$WAI Vault

Distributes $WAI at regular intervals to:

• Service providers (based on usage)

• Node operators (based on routing/validation work)

• Delegators (based on stake alignment)

No single component controls the full lifecycle of AI requests.