Overview

AIRouter is designed to function without centralized servers or middlemen. The communication pathway is composed of several distinct stages:

1. Node Registration

Nodes register through a smart contract deployed on Sui. Registration requires staking $AIR tokens to ensure honest participation. Each node is assigned a reputation score based on uptime and delivery quality.

2. Message Initialization

When a dApp or device wants to send data, it initiates a connection to the nearest available node. Proximity is measured by latency and bandwidth availability.

3. Routing Logic

Once received, the message is encrypted and passed through a routing algorithm that considers path quality, current traffic conditions, and node trustworthiness. Nodes are rewarded for efficiently forwarding packets.

4. Delivery and Confirmation

At the receiving end, the final node decrypts and verifies the data payload using on-chain proofs. Confirmation receipts can be optionally sent back to the sender for high-assurance scenarios.

5. On-Chain Activity Logging

Each transaction, whether it’s message routing, node uptime report, or fee collection, is recorded on Sui’s blockchain. This makes all communication auditable without exposing message content.