How Nodia Works

Nodia is a decentralized AI compute network powered by a global mesh of intelligent nodes. These include both dedicated Nodia hardware (Core, Edge, Atlas) and compatible local devices connected through the Nodia Dashboard.

By combining zero-knowledge proofs, encrypted task execution, and real-time routing, Nodia offers a fully automated and trustless alternative to cloud-based compute — with built-in privacy, low latency, and instant token rewards.


1. Task Submission via Dashboard

All compute jobs are submitted directly through the Nodia Dashboard:

▸ Dashboard Workflow

  • Upload your dataset or input an IPFS / Arweave link

  • Choose your task type:

    • Model inference (e.g. image, language, or audio)

    • Model training (e.g. fine-tuning)

    • Video rendering, analytics, or other heavy tasks

  • Set your desired task priority

  • Allocate NODIA tokens to cover task fees

  • Monitor task status, proof validation, and payout history in real time


2. Sharding, Encryption & Routing

Once submitted, tasks are automatically split and distributed across the network:

▸ Shard & Encrypt

  • Large jobs are divided into encrypted shards

  • Each shard contains only the minimal data required for processing

  • No raw data is shared end-to-end — ensuring full privacy

▸ Dynamic Node Matching

Nodia matches each task shard to the most suitable available node, based on:

  • Device class (Core, Edge, Atlas)

  • Geographic location (for lower latency)

  • Node availability, performance, and uptime

▸ Secure Delivery

  • Shards are sent to matched nodes via encrypted gRPC streams

  • Every node only receives the data and instructions it needs — nothing more


3. Secure Execution with zk-SNARK Proofs

Nodes process tasks locally within trusted execution environments (TEEs) or sandboxed containers:

  • The workload runs in isolation — shielded from the operator

  • No input or output data is visible or stored locally

  • Once the task completes, the node generates a zk-SNARK (~2 KB) to prove the task was executed correctly without revealing any internal data


4. Proof Validation & Instant Rewards

When execution is finished:

  • The zk-SNARK proof is automatically submitted to the network

  • It is verified near-instantly

  • NODIA token rewards are issued automatically to the contributing node's wallet

Reward calculations include:

  • Task base fee

  • Node uptime bonus (if applicable)

  • Staking tier boost (if staked)

No action is required from the user. Everything is instant, trustless, and fully transparent.


Why It Works

Nodia eliminates the bottlenecks and risks of centralized compute:

Legacy Cloud
Nodia Network

High hourly fees

Token-based task pricing

Centralized server locations

Distributed global mesh

Vendor lock-in

Open, permissionless participation

No privacy guarantees

zk-SNARK verified execution

Manual billing & claims

Automatic, on-chain rewards


Example Use Cases

  • Run AI workloads directly from your laptop using a Nodia Core in your home

  • Process smart city sensor data in real time with nearby Edge nodes

  • Render short films or video previews using distributed GPU cycles on the mesh


Ready to get started? Head to: dashboard.nodia.io

For questions or help: support@nodia.io

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