# 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)


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