Architecture and Technology Overview

The Infra Layer is the OSS (Open Source) / Public Goods protocol layer that is open for all to use via web3 native permissionless, self-custody rails. The Infra Layer abstracts multiple distributed 3rd party protocols (tools and blockchains) and serves as the Abstraction + Unification Interface for the protocol features offered by Itheum Aithra. Platform governance of the Infra Layer will be offered by the $ITHEUM token. Usage of the Infra Layer will require payment via stablecoins and network tokens like SOL, SUI, and USDC, with payments depending on the service you require (e.g. storage + IP + Privacy) along with other metrics like data size (in MB/GB) and/or length of service contract (monthly, yearly or longer – like decades). The Infra Layer is a web3 native interface, allowing for both autonomous consumption (e.g. via on-chain AI agents) and for consumer (human) consumption (via apps or tooling) built on top of the core protocol.

We will offer a Workspace UI, which is a web app that allows anyone to access the features via simple user experience, and we will also aim to offer a SDK / MCP for developers and AI Agents to use the features of Itheum Aithra. The distribution layer is how we aim to encourage and incentivise growth of the Itheum Aithra’s Infra Layer. This distribution layer will consist of various public built Consumer Apps that offer features powered by Itheum Aithra capabilities. Sigma Music (for e.g.) is a web2 music platform that offers Music, Fan Tokens and Collectibles and AI Remix Licensing, and these 2 product features are powered by Itheum Aithra capabilities and Agenta, another consumer app in development, has a feature called Sovereign Data Vaults, powered by Itheum Aithra.

Consumer Apps can use Workspace UI and SDK / MCP directly to build, but these web2 companies may have specific constraints, e.g. not handle payment via crypto, have region based data storage compliance needs or have a need for 24/7 custom/tech support (like like any other tech platform) – to accommodate these “web2” style tech platform requirements, Itheum Gateways will offer web2 friendly onboarding and enterprise-grade abstraction for companies looking to explore the deep tech offered by itheum Aithra. Itheum Gateways are also an opportunity for web2 tech companies to get exposure to and to “re-sell” web3 tech offered by Itheum Aithra. This close symbiotic relationship between the Infra Layer and the distribution layer is well positioned to help drive growth.