# Kvasir

> Kvasir is a decentralized AI inference network (DePIN). It splits large open language models across a peer-to-peer **ring** of shared devices — GPUs, CPUs, NPUs and phones — using the open-source **linkcpp** control plane, so no single node holds the whole model. Contributors earn the **KVR** token for the compute they provide.

Key facts (accurate as of 2026-07-13):

- **Kvasir** = the network/product brand (non-custodial wallet + settlement gateway + node-reward network). **linkcpp** = the open, MIT-licensed engine/control plane it runs on. **KVR** = the token (on-chain name "Kvasir", 6 decimals, Solana **devnet**).
- **Ring topology:** every device stores the same model and loads only its contiguous layer window, opening one link to its predecessor and one to its successor. Hidden-state boundaries circulate around the ring; the last node returns the token. There is **no central master**.
- **Rewards** are for real compute, not participation. Roles: **compute node** (earns per contribution unit ≈ 1k tokens × layer share × performance tier S/A/B/C = ×1.5/×1.25/×1.0/×0.7), **gateway host** (hourly uptime + ×1.5 inference bonus), **hub host** (highest hourly uptime). Roles stack; rewards settle in KVR to each node's own wallet.
- **Developers:** OpenAI- and Anthropic-compatible gateway (`/v1/chat/completions`, `/v1/responses`, `/v1/models`, `/anthropic/v1/messages`), pay-per-inference in KVR.
- **Compliance:** KVR is a utility / contribution token on Solana **devnet** — NOT a tradable mainnet asset, price, or investment, and nothing on the site is a promise of financial return. Non-custodial: keys live in the user's own wallet.
- **Proven:** a 122B model (Qwen3.5-122B-A10B) served split across 4 AMD MI250 GPUs; non-custodial wallets on web/desktop/iOS/Android; live over HTTPS on public domains.
- **Name origin:** in Norse myth, Kvasir was formed from the pooled essence of all the gods and was the wisest being; his blood became the Mead of Poetry, sharing wisdom with all — a fitting namesake for wisdom pooled from many and shared with everyone.
- **Languages:** the homepage is available in English, 한국어, 中文, Español, 日本語, Français, Deutsch, Nederlands and Bahasa Indonesia.

## Links

- [Homepage](https://kvasir-ai.net/): the full marketing site (all sections).
- [linkcpp on GitHub](https://github.com/hikaMaeng/linkcpp): the open-source, MIT-licensed engine.
- [Gateway](https://gate.kvasir-ai.net): OpenAI/Anthropic-compatible inference gateway.
- [Hub](https://hub.kvasir-ai.net): the linkcpp control hub.
- [Full text for LLMs](https://kvasir-ai.net/llms-full.txt): the complete site content as plain text.