From cc8e7c9ff4fdb9554c9c39e735c21e29a20d3ec4 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Weiwu Zhang Date: Tue, 5 Sep 2023 16:37:24 +0200 Subject: [PATCH] rewriting the last section as a candidate version --- src/papers/smart-layer-technical-paper.md | 20 ++++++++++++++------ 1 file changed, 14 insertions(+), 6 deletions(-) diff --git a/src/papers/smart-layer-technical-paper.md b/src/papers/smart-layer-technical-paper.md index 8b4a4fb..ca17ae9 100644 --- a/src/papers/smart-layer-technical-paper.md +++ b/src/papers/smart-layer-technical-paper.md @@ -147,14 +147,22 @@ Furthermore, integrations, by leveraging smart tokens, can offer enhanced servic In conclusion, the tokenomics of Smart Layer is meticulously designed to ensure a win-win scenario for all stakeholders. It promotes network sustainability, incentivizes participation, and fosters a vibrant ecosystem where token issuers, integrations, and nodes collaboratively drive the next generation of the web. -# Conclusion +# Final words: Conceptual Foundations and Further Design Considerations -The digital realm is undergoing a transformative shift, with the decentralized web poised to redefine our online experiences. Amidst this evolution, Smart Layer emerges as a beacon of innovation, aiming to bridge the chasm between isolated services and tokenized assets. This whitepaper has illuminated the intricate architecture and potential of Smart Layer, a decentralized protocol that transcends the limitations of the current web. +## Designing for today's unthinkable, tomorrow's norm -At its core, Smart Layer is not just a technological marvel but a vision for a more integrated, dynamic web ecosystem. It addresses the 'Limit of 3' problem, breaking the shackles of limited integrations and offering a solution to the fragmented user experiences that plague the modern web. By introducing Smart Tokens, it paves the way for tokenized digital rights and services that can be effortlessly integrated across diverse web scenarios. +From a protocol design perspective, it's essential to anticipate the evolution of technology and its potential use-cases. Historically, technological advancements have often rendered the previously unthinkable as standard practice. As protocol designers, it's our responsibility to ensure that the foundational layers we create can accommodate these shifts. -The protocol's architecture, rooted in proven distributed systems technologies, is tailored for token operations, ensuring serviceability, privacy, and security. The introduction of anchoring nodes, the emphasis on deterministic execution, and the innovative hybrid mechanism for attestation dissemination are testaments to Smart Layer's commitment to robustness and efficiency. +Take the case of Amazon. In its early days, the concept of an online marketplace without physical salespeople was a radical departure from established retail norms. Today, after transforming the retail landscape, the model it pioneered is elementary. As we design the Smart Token and its supporting Smart Layer, we must ensure that it's flexible and robust enough to support similarly transformative use-cases in the future. For instance, the protocol should be capable of allowing future retailer to interface with a vehicle's smart token to anticipate maintenance needs or to facilitate timely deliveries using flight smart-tokens. -Furthermore, the tokenomics of Smart Layer is a masterclass in balancing incentives and sustainability. By ensuring that all stakeholders, from token issuers to integrations and nodes, have a stake in the network's success, it fosters a collaborative ecosystem. This ecosystem not only promises enhanced user experiences but also opens doors to new revenue streams and business models. +Similarly, how might the protocol handle scenarios where smart locks grant access based on tokenized rights? Or when smart cars, equipped with insurance tokens, autonomously initiate roadside assistance? These are not mere hypotheticals but real-world applications that builders aim to achieve based on smart layer. -In essence, Smart Layer is more than just a protocol; it is a vision for the future of the web. A future where services are seamlessly integrated, where user experiences are enriched, and where the true potential of a decentralized, tokenized web is realized. As we stand on the cusp of this new era, Smart Layer beckons us to embrace the next generation of the web, promising a journey filled with innovation, integration, and limitless possibilities. \ No newline at end of file +The rise of AI user-agents further underscores the need for a robust protocol. As AI becomes more integrated into decision-making processes, our protocol supports interactions between AI-driven decisions and token interfaces. Compared to account based integration, token based integration not only reduces attack surface by reducing the scope of integration, allowing empheral integrations but also enhances composability, a critical feature for future web integrations. + +## The Decentralized Nature of Future Integrations + +Feedback often suggests that the success of such a protocol hinges on adoption by Internet giants. However, observing the nature of integration is connecting everyone involved in a process, the next-generation web will likely be shaped by numerous localized innovations, each tailored to specific industries and users. As protocol designers, our focus should be on creating a flexible and adaptable foundation. + +A core principle guiding the design of Smart Layer is the emphasis on creating a robust mechanism for provisioning smart tokens. Rather than getting bogged down in the specifics of individual tokens, our approach, reminiscent of the early Internet's layered design, is to ensure that more complex features can be built atop this foundational layer. + +In conclusion, while the technology we're discussing isn't a direct solution for a specific niche, it's imperative for us, as protocol designers, to think beyond the immediate. Our goal is to lay the groundwork for a future where the use-cases we've discussed, and many we haven't yet imagined, can become a reality.