Oasis Protocol Foundation just launched ROFL, a new platform designed to make it easier to build privacy-focused AI applications. Think of it as a “trustless AWS” – a secure and decentralized cloud specifically built for AI.
What is ROFL?
ROFL (Runtime Offchain Logic) lets developers run complex AI tasks off the blockchain, while still keeping everything secure and verifiable. This is a big deal because doing intense AI work directly on a blockchain is usually slow and expensive. With ROFL, the heavy lifting happens off-chain, and only the verified results are recorded on the blockchain. This unlocks the potential for many new AI applications.
Solving Web3’s Scalability Problem
ROFL addresses a major challenge in the Web3 world: how to handle the intense computing needs of AI without sacrificing the benefits of decentralization and trust. It does this by using secure enclaves (Trusted Execution Environments or TEEs) to protect data and computations.
Early Adopters are Already Building
Several projects are already using ROFL, showcasing its versatility:
- Zeph: A privacy-focused AI companion app that uses ROFL to keep user data safe. This is especially important given the security risks associated with many similar apps.
- WT3: An AI trading bot that leverages ROFL for secure and private trading. It received seed funding from Oasis Protocol Foundation.
Other potential applications include game hosting, AI chatbots, and more.
ROFL: The Technology Behind the Hype
ROFL works with Oasis’s TEE Cloud, providing a complete, end-to-end solution for developers. This makes it easy to build powerful, privacy-preserving AI applications. By combining the security of blockchain with the processing power of off-chain computation, ROFL tackles two major hurdles: the limitations of the blockchain’s application layer and the trust issues often associated with AI.
Getting Started with ROFL
Developers interested in exploring ROFL can visit oasis.net/rofl-deck.
About Oasis Protocol Foundation
The Oasis Protocol Foundation is behind Oasis Network, a Layer 1 blockchain focused on privacy, scalability, and versatility. They’re pushing the boundaries of what’s possible at the intersection of blockchain, privacy, and AI.
