> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://griffin-ai.gitbook.io/knowledge-base/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://griffin-ai.gitbook.io/knowledge-base/decentralized-ai-network/network-design-and-functionality.md).

# Network Design and Functionality

Griffin AI's network design and functionality draw from principles originally developed by Filecoin and later open-sourced as the [libp2p project](#user-content-fn-1)[^1]. This robust foundation enables Griffin nodes to establish and maintain a sophisticated peer-to-peer network, enhancing connectivity and operational efficiency within the AI ecosystem. The high-level network structure is depicted in the figure below.

<figure><img src="/files/Dx3hO2vu6wRHDmZEI4oI" alt=""><figcaption><p>Figure 1: Griffin AI Network Structure</p></figcaption></figure>

[^1]: [<mark style="color:yellow;">“What is IPFS”</mark>](https://docs.ipfs.tech/concepts/what-is-ipfs/) (2024)