# Ambient

> Machine intelligence as currency

Ambient helps users access verified AI inference on a Solana SVM–compatible Proof of Work Layer‑1 blockchain.

Ambient is a Layer‑1 blockchain combining Solana SVM compatibility with a Proof of Work design to deliver verified AI inference. Nodes earn rewards for inference, fine‑tuning, and training. The network targets low‑overhead verification without TEEs or optimistic delays, enabling on‑chain, cross‑chain, and web2 apps to call a large language model.

- Type: Network
- Sector: Blockchain Platforms
- Status: Announced
- Profile: https://thegrid.id/profiles/ambient

## Products

- [Ambient](https://thegrid.id/profiles/ambient): Ambient is a Solana SVM–compatible Proof of Work Layer‑1 providing verified AI inference via a Proof of Logits approach. Miners perform inference, fine‑tuning, and training while earning protocol rewards. The chain is a Solana fork that replaces PoS with PoW while retaining SVM performance characteristics. (L1, In Development, Main Product)

## Links

- [Main](https://ambient.xyz)
- [Whitepaper](https://ambient.xyz/Ambient_Litepaper_V1.pdf)
- [Twitter / X](https://x.com/ambient_xyz)

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