Lightchain AI features Proof of Intelligence (PoI), a novel consensus mechanism that compensates nodes for executing useful AI operations, including model training, inference, and optimization. Distinct from conventional systems like Proof of Work (PoW) or Proof of Stake (PoS), PoI encourages substantive advancements in AI while preserving network security.

Central to the platform is the Artificial Intelligence Virtual Machine (AIVM), a pioneering computational layer built to handle AI-specific functions directly on the blockchain. Rather than remaining static, the AIVM acts as a dynamic entity that evolves through the joint contributions of a worldwide developer community.