1. Executive Summary

The digital economy is increasingly defined by the advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AI), machine learning, and complex computational tasks, creating an exponential and often prohibitive demand for high-performance computing (HPC) resources. This demand, particularly for specialized Graphics Processing Units (GPUs), is rapidly outpacing accessible supply, leading to significant bottlenecks in innovation and market entry for many developers, researchers, and organizations. Current centralized cloud computing paradigms, while powerful, present challenges in terms of cost, accessibility, resource underutilization, and censorship. Recent market analyses underscore this burgeoning need, projecting the global blockchain AI market alone to expand from $445.41 million in 2023 to approximately $3.718 billion by 2033, at a compelling CAGR of 23.64% (Precedence Research, 2023; Fortune Business Insights, 2022). The cost of enterprise-grade GPUs, often ranging from $10,000 to over $30,000 per unit (Crypto.com, 2024), further exacerbates this accessibility crisis.

StarMiner emerges as a transformative solution: a decentralized computing infrastructure meticulously designed to bridge the critical imbalance between escalating AI computational demand and constrained resource availability. More than a mere marketplace, StarMiner is architected as a comprehensive "star-level economic experimental system," initiated by the Armonia Meta Chain and MES Public Chain with technical support from the US Space Labortary. It aims to establish a "chain gold digger commune" that synergizes Real-World Assets (RWA)—including scarce energy resources and carbon credits—with AI-optimized computing power and sophisticated on-chain financial mechanisms. This creates an open, resilient, and economically efficient ecosystem for the allocation and monetization of underutilized global GPU capacity and other computational resources through cutting-edge blockchain technology.

At its core, StarMiner implements a robust three-layer architecture:

1. A foundational Blockchain Infrastructure Layer, leveraging the capabilities of the Armonia Meta Chain (AMC) for security, high-throughput transaction verification, and cross-chain interoperability.
2. A sophisticated Computing Protocol Layer that intelligently manages dynamic resource allocation, workload distribution, and verifiable computation, drawing on principles from established market-based resource allocation models (e.g., Smith et al., 2008) and reputation-based pricing systems (e.g., Janko & Johnson, 2020).
3. An intuitive Application Layer providing user-friendly interfaces, developer SDKs, and APIs to enable seamless access and practical deployment across diverse use cases, from AI model training and inference to complex rendering and scientific simulations.

The StarMiner platform is powered by a meticulously designed dual-token economic model intended to foster market efficiency, incentivize participation, and ensure long-term ecosystem sustainability:

• AGPU (AI GPU Power) Token: A utility token serving as the primary medium of exchange for accessing computing resources. AGPU’s value proposition is uniquely enhanced by its backing with tangible assets, including AI data centers, power generation capacity, and carbon credits, and features mechanisms like a significant buy-transaction burn to promote deflationary pressure and long-term value. Participation often involves a unique "70% stable value + 30% future computing power" model, rewarding active engagement.
• AMAX AI Token: A governance token empowering community participation in network decisions, protocol upgrades, and parameter adjustments through the AMAX DAO, ensuring decentralized stewardship and alignment with user interests.

StarMiner distinguishes itself by not only democratizing access to HPC resources at potentially significantly lower costs than traditional providers (as evidenced by comparisons in the decentralized compute sector) but also by introducing a novel economic framework that rewards contribution and fosters a collaborative ecosystem. The platform integrates advanced technologies such as Trusted Execution Environments (TEEs) and is designed to support emerging paradigms like Zero-Knowledge Machine Learning (ZKML) for enhanced privacy and verifiability. Furthermore, StarMiner is committed to sustainable scaling, incorporating considerations for energy efficiency and carbon impact mitigation through mechanisms like advanced carbon capture systems (CCS) compliant with EU ETS standards.

By creating a permissionless, transparent, and incentive-aligned marketplace, StarMiner empowers GPU owners to monetize idle capacity effectively, while consumers gain access to critical computing power at competitive, market-driven rates. This positions StarMiner as vital infrastructure for the future of decentralized AI, high-performance computing, and the broader Web3 landscape, fostering an environment where innovation is not limited by resource scarcity but rather catalyzed by collective participation and technological ingenuity.