How AI Link Works (High-level)

AILink is Nesa’s cross-chain AI inference capability. It allows applications on external blockchains to invoke AI models running on the Nesa network without migrating users, assets, or contracts. From the application’s perspective, AI inference becomes an asynchronous, chain-agnostic service that integrates cleanly into existing on-chain workflows while preserving privacy, transparency, and settlement guarantees.

Rather than forcing AI execution onto every chain, AILink separates where inference runs from where requests originate, enabling advanced AI capabilities without disrupting the surrounding ecosystem.

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The AILink Request Lifecycle

At a high level, an AI request through AILink follows a simple and predictable lifecycle:

1. Request initiation

An application submits an AI inference request from an external blockchain. This request represents the intent to run a specific model with given inputs, without requiring the application to interact directly with the Nesa chain.

2. Client-side protection

Before any data leaves the user environment, inputs are protected to ensure confidentiality. This guarantees that sensitive data is not exposed to intermediate systems during processing.

3. Request recording

The request is recorded on-chain to provide transparency and a verifiable reference for execution and settlement. Recording is lightweight and does not block the application from continuing its workflow.

4. Asynchronous inference

AI inference is executed on the Nesa network asynchronously. The originating chain is never blocked or paused while computation takes place, allowing applications to remain responsive.

5. Settlement and accounting

After inference completes, fees are calculated based on actual resource usage. Settlement happens post-execution, ensuring accurate accounting without requiring upfront locking or synchronous confirmation.

6. Result delivery

Inference results are returned securely to the requesting application, where they can be consumed, displayed, or used to drive further on-chain logic.

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What AILink Guarantees

• Asynchronous and non-blocking AI execution never stalls the originating chain or application flow.

• End-to-end protected inputs and outputs User data remains confidential throughout the request lifecycle.

• No asset or contract migration Applications stay on their native chains and integrate AI without redeployment.

• Post-execution settlement Fees are settled after inference completes, based on real usage.