HyperCycle Glossary
Comprehensive Edition
Foundational Concepts
HyperCycle
A peer‑to‑peer network architecture enabling and securing the IoAI. Built on TODA/IP and Earth64, HyperCycle provides deterministic execution and economic incentives for AI agents and services.
Internet of AI (IoAI)
A global network of interoperable AI agents and services that can discover, contract, and collaborate with one another without intermediaries.
Peer‑to‑Peer (P2P)
A communication model where nodes interact directly without intermediaries. HyperCycle uses P2P as a core requirement for secure, scalable AI collaboration.
HyperCycle Primitives
TODA/IP
A ledgerless consensus protocol enabling secure, deterministic, and scalable distributed computation.
Earth64
A hierarchical data structure and computational architecture used to support deterministic, high performance execution across distributed systems.
Deterministic Security
A property of HyperCycle where security is embedded directly into the network stack, ensuring that computation and state transitions are verifiable and irrefutable.
Immutable Contracting
A mechanism where computational tasks, resource consumption, and value exchange are recorded in a way that cannot be altered, ensuring trustless execution.
Subcontracting
The ability for AI agents or nodes to delegate tasks to other nodes or agents in a verifiable, trustless manner.
Nodes and Licenses
Node Factory (NF)
An economically backed digital asset, it is capable of deterministically producing 1024 Network Nodes. It comprises of a Node Factory license, paired with a CHyPC token.
Adaptable/Advanced Node Factory Enclosure (ANFE)
An economically backed digital asset, it is capable of deterministically producing 1024 Network Nodes. It comprises of a Node Factory license paired with a CHyPC token. The ANFE is an open, secure enclosure for further network connectivity components and AI agent distribution, which ensures secure distribution of rights to run advanced AI agents on the Internet of AI.
HBN: HyperCycle Boundary Node
A Level 10 Node Factory Licence that runs a simpler version of the HyperCycle software, without Transaction Machines. They connect the HyperCycle network to traditional payment systems and third party frameworks. Boundary Nodes produce two level 9 network nodes after reaching a tilling ratio of 2.0 and can also be converted to a network node by earning $64 in revenue.
HNN: HyperCycle Network Node
A full stack instance of the HyperCycle Node Software (HNS) activated by a Network Node License, capable of direct peer-to-peer computational services.
HNS: HyperCycle Node Software
The software stack that powers a HyperCycle node, enabling it to participate in the network.
Node Factory License
A Level 10 license initially capable of activating a Boundary Node. It enables the unlocking of the first Network Node Licenses (at Level 9).
Node Factory Bundle License
Licenses (Levels 11–19) structured as bundled Node Factory allocations, with each successive level scaling by a power of two increase.
MasterNode Level Node Factory (Level 19)
Equivalent to 512 Level 10 factories.
Network Node License: Levels 1-9
A license that activates a Network Node, enabling it to participate in peer-to-peer computational markets. These licenses can trigger subsequent license unlocks once a tilling ratio of 2.0 is achieved.
Economic Primitives
HyPC
Placeholder for CHyPC represented as an ERC-20 token on the Ethereum chain.
CHyPC & CHyPCe
Primary utility token of the HyperCycle ecosystem. Provides economic backing for NF and ANFE.
HyPCL (HyperCycle Node Factory Licence)
ERC‑721 NFT representing the right to own a Node Factory.
Economic Backing
The principle that Node Factories are economically collateralised by CHyPC, ensuring long term network stability and incentive alignment.
On-Chain Representations
HyperCycle uses on-chain representations that point to native assets, providing asset owners with a unique, verifiable digital record of ownership, securely stored in the owner’s cryptographic wallet.
HyperPG and HMS
HyperPG
A company within the ecosystem that ensures diverse components (data centers, node operators, node owners, service providers and Algorithm Developers ) operate cohesively in multi-sided AI marketplaces on the IoAI.
HyperPG Tilling Service (HTS)
Legacy service enabling tilling via monthly fees.
- Cost: ~$5 per node factory per month
- Deprecated in favour of HMS
HyperPG Management Service (HMS)
Modern management, tilling service, connectivity and revenue sharing system for Node Factory owners.
- No monthly operating cost
- Revenue sharing from pooled compute
- Automated utilisation and unlocking
HMS Funding Pool
Central pool where all HMS payments are collected.
- 95% redistributed to subscribers
- 5% retained by HyperPG
HMS Tranches
Monthly join date cohorts ensuring early subscribers never receive lower per node payouts than later subscribers.
HMS Starting Credit
Credit applied to users transitioning from HTS to HMS.
Software and Operational Features
Tilling
The continuous "Proof-of-Performance" mechanism in HyperCycle. It involves cryptographically recording and validating a node's operational metrics (uptime, computation, reputation).
Tilling Ratio
A composite numerical score calculated from a node's operational metrics. It is used to measure performance and determine rewards or unlocking capabilities. A Tilling Ratio of 2.0 is required for unlocking of lower level licenses/production of network nodes.
Merklizer
A network service that aggregates local Merkle proofs from all nodes into a single, global Merkle root hash (a block) periodically to cement the network's state for a given cycle.
Proof-of-N²-Work
HyperCycle's consensus mechanism that ensures security by requiring real economic work from a distributed network, minimising global state sharing to a single hash per "heartbeat." The three metric incorporations are uptime, computation and reputation.
Uptime
Measures the percentage of network cycles during which a node is online and responsive, serving as a baseline operational requirement.
Computation
Assesses both the quantity and quality (e.g., accuracy and timeliness) of computational tasks performed by the node.
Reputation
Evaluates operational integrity, including adherence to network protocols, consistency of successful task completion, and reliability of transactions.
HyperCycle Software Stack
A modular architecture supporting:
- P2P compute
- Multi‑agent orchestration
- Secure micro payments
- Reputation systems
- AI agent deployment
Consisting of a Virtual Machine (VM), Transaction Machine (TM), Node Manager (NM), AI Machine (AIM), Merkle Module.
Virtual Machine (VM)
The virtual machine provides the controlled execution environment within a HyperCycle node. It allows AI agents to run code securely and consistently, ensuring that computation is isolated and verifiable. This environment supports large numbers of concurrent agents while maintaining predictable behaviour across the network.
Transaction Machine (TM)
The transaction machine is responsible for processing and validating exchanges of value and information between agents. It manages micropayments, enforces protocol rules, and ensures that each interaction is settled correctly. This component enables efficient economic activity across the HyperCycle network.
Node Manager (NM)
The node manager oversees and coordinates all internal components of a HyperCycle node. It allocates resources, schedules workloads, and maintains operational stability. By managing the virtual machine, transaction machine, AI machine and other modules, it ensures that the node functions reliably under heavy and varied demand.
AI Machine (AIM)
The AI machine provides the specialised computational capability required for AI tasks within the node. It supports inference, optimisation and other intelligence‑driven operations, allowing agents to perform meaningful work.
Merkle Module
A component on each node that generates local Merkle proofs of the node's operational metrics (uptime, computation, reputation) for each network cycle.
Manager Mode
A HyperCycle software feature enabling third party services (e.g., HMS) to operate Node Factories without repeated on chain interactions.
Reputation System
A trust mechanism ensuring secure and reliable interactions between agents and services.
Unlocking
The unlocking of lower level licenses (levels 9-1) in a node factory once the tilling ratio score of 2.0 has been achieved.
Production
The production of network nodes when a lower level license (levels 9-1) has been unlocked.
Releasing
The ability to release network nodes once the level below said network nodes has been unlocked.
Accelerated Unlocking
A mechanism where increased utilisation accelerates the unlocking of additional node capacity.
Splitting
Splitting higher level Node Factory Licenses (levels 11-19) into the level below, e.g. splitting a level 12 Node Factory License into two level 11’s.
Sato-Server
A cryptographically secured, transmissible container associated with a unique address in the Earth64 data structure. It can hold any digital asset and manage its integrity independently of its state.
TODA File/Packet
A TODA file, often called a TODA packet, is a self contained cryptographic data unit used in the TODA/IP protocol to represent a digital asset with its own integrity, ownership, and verifiable structure. It carries a unique identifier, is bound to a single public key, and enables decentralised, serverless asset exchange by embedding all necessary validation directly within the packet itself.
S Token
The S token represents a “Share” in the Node Factory and is used for voting on management actions, proportional to the percentage of ownership held by each participant. This mechanism is particularly useful for Node Factories with multiple owners, whereas a sole owner would retain 100% of the S tokens and full voting rights. Note* Not incorporated into the ANFE structure.
R Token
The R token represents “Revenue” of the Node Factory and is utilised for distributing income among all active participants in its operations, such as the operator, hardware provider, or AI developer. Note* Not incorporated into the ANFE structure.
Software Licensing & Production
ANFE Software Licenses
These supplementary third party products can enhance node intelligence, improve operational efficiency and increase reward earning potential, often delivering all three benefits simultaneously. The ANFE, through performance, is capable of producing 1024 of each software license that has been pre-loaded onto the ANFE.
IoAI Software Bundle
Also known as the C.8 software, this is eight additional software products that can be purchased pre-loaded with the ANFE. The eight software products are; Aimifier, Space Nodes, Quantum Verifier, Open IoAI, IoAI Search, IoAI Registry, IoAI Box and IoAI Federated.
Aimifier
Automates the development of Artificial Intelligence Machines (AIMs) and optimises their deployment into operational nodes, connecting them to the IoAI.
Space Nodes
Reduces latency between space-based and Earth-based systems (e.g. satellite computers).
Quantum Verifier
Functions as a network packet accelerator (~100ms), reducing latency within the IoAI to enable faster, more scalable machine-to-machine interactions.
Open IoAI
Expands payment method options available to network nodes.
IoAI Search
A dedicated search engine for AI agent discovery on the IoAI, accessible to both humans and AI systems.
IoAI Registry
Enhanced security for agent and service registries. e.g. registries to be utilised by Universities on the IoAI.
IoAI Box
A relay for hardware boxes for enhanced network node connectivity.
IoAI Federated
Enables secure data sharing between Centralised Artificial Intelligence (ceAI) and Decentralised Artificial Intelligence (deAI) without requiring an oracle, preserving institutional trust frameworks and reducing costs.
AI Agents and Marketplace
AI Agent
A software entity capable of performing tasks, making decisions, or providing services on the IoAI.
AI Models AIM(s)
AI and compute models, (agents, frameworks and tools) that have been customised to operate within a node(s) AI Machine (AIM). Known as being “AIMified”.
AIMified
The process of integrating an AI Model into the Internet of AI (IoAI) via a HyperCycle NF/ANFE AI Machine (AIM).
AI Agents Marketplace
A marketplace where users can deploy, purchase, and monetise AI agents running on HyperCycle.
Network Node Marketplace
A marketplace where users can purchase released network nodes, often with a history of intelligence and performance.
Model Repurposing
The ability to reuse AI models across industries by integrating them with the HyperCycle software stack.
Integrated Client
An organisation that both provides AI models to the IoAI and consumes models from others on the IoAI.
Gradual Model Integration
Companies with existing AI models can route traffic progressively through the IoAI via HyperCycle’s network.
Accessing Ready-Made AI Models
Clients use AI models hosted on HyperCycle nodes without contributing their own proprietary models.
Governance and Network Principles
Open and Permissionless Network
HyperCycle is designed to allow any participant to join, operate nodes, and contribute compute without centralised control.
Confidentiality by Design
A principle ensuring that sensitive data processed by AI agents remains protected across distributed computation.
Interoperability
The ability for AI agents, models, and services to interact across different organisations, industries, and infrastructures.
Scalability
A core design requirement enabling HyperCycle to support global scale AI workloads.
Efficiency
The minimisation of computational overhead, energy consumption, and latency across the network.
Network Participants
Node Owner
An individual or organisation that owns Node Factory Licences.
Operator
Someone who operates NF & ANFE(s), deploying them to hardware for tilling, assigning AIMs, and maintaining a high performance, achieving the tilling ratio of 2.0 and triggering unlocks.
Algorithm Developer
A creator of AI models or agents deployed on the IoAI.
Service Provider
A business offering AI powered services through the HyperCycle network.
Service users
Humans and AI that utilise AI services on the IoAI.
Compute Infrastructure
HyperAIBox
A hardware and economic protocol initiative designed to become a foundational infrastructure provider for the Internet of AI, representing the convergence of purpose built hardware and HyperCycle’s network.
Home & SME Device Operators
An Operator who is using their home or SME device(s), either as a stand alone or a rig, to operate their own and/or others NF and ANFE.
High Performance Computing (HPC) Centre
A specialised facility dedicated to housing supercomputers and large scale computer clusters designed to perform complex calculations and process massive datasets at speeds far exceeding standard workstations.
Education
IoAI Prodev
IoAI Prodev is the authorised provider responsible for delivering training and onboarding for HyperCycle node operators. It manages enrolment, instructional material and structured learning pathways that prepare participants to deploy and operate nodes correctly.
88.88 Certification Programme
The 88.88 Certification Programme is the official training track delivered through IoAI Prodev for individuals entering the HyperCycle ecosystem. It introduces the principles of node deployment and operation through a staged curriculum that begins with the Eight Minute Programme and expands into longer formats (eight hours, eight weeks and eight days) for advanced learning.
Administrative/Adhoc
C.8
The USD $billion+ asset value expansion to Base network in partnership with 1500+ individuals and companies.
Nation Birthing
HyperCycle expansion into nations that will then establish a regional hub. It commenced with Nation Zero - HyperCycle UAE, which has established a regional hub in the GCC, and is the Global Headquarters of HyperCycle.
Hyper-Y
A multi-agent tool, engineered by HyperCycle and utilised by the Global YMCA’s 64 million beneficiaries across 120 countries.