Viper Network
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Viper is an ultimate Incentivization Layer for RPC nodes, designed for the multichain future, leveraging Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks (DePIN) to create a globally distributed, decentralized, trustless, and high-performance RPC interaction layer for Web3 applications.
The backbone of this system is our Reputation Protocol, which evaluates and rewards nodes based on their Work and Quality of Service (QoS) metrics, such as latency, reliability, and availability. This ensures that node operators are incentivized not only to participate but to continuously improve their service quality. By introducing this incentive-driven model, Viper addresses the limitations of centralized providers while staying true to Web3’s principles of decentralization and trustlessness.
Multi-Chain Support
Viper is built to support the growing multichain ecosystem by enabling any blockchain—whether Layer 1, Layer 2, or rollup—to bootstrap its RPC nodes seamlessly. The protocol manages the incentivization of node operators, ensuring that chains can focus on scaling and innovation while Viper takes care of the infrastructure and rewards needed to maintain reliable RPC services.
Decentralization for Security
Geo-Distributed Nodes: Nodes are distributed across different locations, reducing the risks associated with single points of failure.
Session Tumbling: Nodes are pseudorandomly paired and rotated periodically, ensuring no single node remains a permanent point of access for any application. This mechanism prevents targeted attacks and enhances the network’s resilience.
Reliable and Fault-Tolerant Network
Performance-Driven Node Selection: Nodes are prioritized based on their Quality of Service (QoS) scores, measured by metrics like latency, availability, and reliability.
Penalties for Underperformance: Nodes that fail to meet QoS standards are penalized, ensuring high service quality across the network.
Fault Tolerance: Even if 1/3rd of the network goes down, the system continues to operate seamlessly without disruption, ensuring network stability and resilience.
Optimized for Speed, Accuracy, and Efficiency
Geo-Localized Node Access: Users are connected to the nearest available node, reducing response times.
Fishermen Monitoring: Fishermen act as masked clients, sending sample relays to evaluate each node’s uptime, speed, and reliability. The resulting report card scores influence future node selection and determine the share of rewards a node receives, incentivizing consistent high performance.
Cost Efficiency and Predictability
Viper Network achieves minimal operational costs by optimizing both resource utilization and network economics.
Off-the-Shelf Hardware: Node runners utilize readily available hardware, eliminating the need for expensive custom infrastructure.
Reduced Labour Costs: With plug-and-play hardware, automated coordination, and easy-to-follow tutorials, the onboarding and operational processes are streamlined, reducing dependency on technical expertise.
No Real Estate Costs: Nodes can be deployed on personal property, removing the need for dedicated facilities and associated expenses.
Global Access: Viper’s decentralized model enables anyone, anywhere, to participate in the network, promoting inclusivity and scalability.
Pay-As-You-Go Model: Users pay a constant base rate based on relay volume, ensuring predictable and efficient cost structures.
This efficiency is further amplified by multi-instance support, which allows multiple nodes to share computational resources. This maximizes performance while minimizing the operational costs for individual node operators.
USD-Pegged Pricing: Existing decentralized services require an unpredictable budget due to token price volatility. At Viper the cost per relay is pegged to USD, ensuring predictable and stable pricing for users.
