Overview

Architecture

Pingnet harnesses a distributed node architecture to power an advanced networking framework designed specifically for enterprise requirements. Leveraging worldwide computational assets, including consumer devices and specialized equipment, Pingnet delivers expandable, economical infrastructure solutions. Our system incorporates a comprehensive validation mechanism to guarantee secure data handling and network stability. Through Pingnet, individuals can effortlessly generate income from their internet connectivity while helPingnet build a more responsive, effective, and dependable internet experience

Functioning as a rollup on Solana's blockchain, Pingnet securely anchors critical operational data, ensuring transparent and tamper-proof network management.

Pingnet RPC

Pingnet RPC functions as the access portal linking users to Pingnet's infrastructure, guaranteeing protected and optimized connectivity. It executes two essential operations: authentication of client credentials along with billing and permission verification prior to network access, and intelligent server allocation that matches user requests with optimal nodes based on validator performance metrics and current system utilization.

Client Authorization: Authenticates user identity, payment status, and permission levels prior to allowing network access.
Server Selection: Intelligently assigns optimal servers to incoming requests according to validator performance metrics and current system capacity.

Via Pingnet RPC, users enjoy an intuitive platform for frictionless network connectivity, while comprehensive security measures safeguard confidential data, delivering a dependable and resilient service environment

Nodes

PPingnet's infrastructure is built on open-participation nodes that process network traffic with optimal efficiency, facilitating uninterrupted data transmission throughout the system. This distributed framework replaces traditional centralized server banks, allowing individual operators to contribute computing resources, which enhances worldwide coverage, expansion capability, and system durability.

Pingnet incorporates multiple node categories to address diverse commercial requirements:

Edge Nodes: Encompassing personal computers, mobile devices, and network routers functioning as residential access points. These are critical for AI-powered web extraction operations, offering distinctive IP addresses that minimize blocking probability and substantially enhance data gathering productivity.
Server Nodes: Purpose-built hardware configurations designed for corporate applications including VPN traffic management and handling peak-volume data flows. These nodes deliver consistent performance and adaptability, perfectly suited for organizations with substantial infrastructure demands.

When devices connect to the network, they undergo automatic registration. Node operators must ensure consistent availability, enabling their equipment to efficiently transmit web requests to public internet servers.

All transmitted information undergoes encryption, maintaining premier security and confidentiality standards. This protective measure prevents nodes from accessing complete user information, preserving client data privacy while sustaining network performance.

This distributed node framework enables Pingnet to deliver protected, expandable, and high-performance networking capabilities while maintaining user confidentiality and global service reliability.

Validators

Validators form the essential backbone of Pingnet's protocol framework. They authenticate node operations, monitor performance metrics, and implement equitable compensation distribution using automated contract mechanisms. Functioning within a specialized Layer 2 environment, validators evaluate cryptographic proofs, execute penalties when necessary, and support network reliability—while maintaining complete user data confidentiality.

Operating within a purpose-built Layer 2 solution, validators process verification proofs, administer disciplinary measures when warranted, and uphold system integrity—without ever accessing sensitive user information.

Burn & Mint Mechanics

Pingnet's financial architecture implements a Burn & Mint equilibrium system to maintain token economy stability while supporting both infrastructure providers and service users. This framework effectively harmonizes market forces, facilitating a resilient and expandable distributed network.

How It Works

To access Pingnet’s infrastructure, clients require DataPoints, an internal currency used to purchase bandwidth. DataPoints are pegged to USD, ensuring predictable and stable pricing for end users. Here’s the flow:

Burning Pingnet Tokens Clients convert Pingnet tokens into DataPoints by burning them at the current exchange rate. For example, when a client submits Pingnet tokens to the network, they are permanently removed from circulation, and an equivalent value in DataPoints is issued, maintaining price stability tied to the USD.
Fiat and Stablecoin Options For users who prefer traditional payment methods, the network supports fiat and stablecoins (such as USDC or USDT). These funds automatically convert into Pingnet tokens via open-market purchases, which are then burned to generate DataPoints—minus a minimal processing fee—ensuring smooth onboarding without direct crypto exposure.
Node operators earn DataPoints proportional to the bandwidth they provide. These rewards can be held for future infrastructure use or converted back into liquid Pingnet tokens, allowing providers to monetize their participation while maintaining network equilibrium.

Pingnet’s Burn & Mint mechanics aren’t just about balancing token supply. They reflect a commitment to creating a fair, efficient, and sustainable economic model for the bandwidth market.

Infrastructure Stack

The Pingnet Network is built on Solana's high-performance blockchain, utilizing its speed and low transaction costs as the foundation for all core onchain operations. This includes critical functions like token transfers, reward distribution, and validator registry management - operations that require the scalability and reliability that Solana's architecture provides. By leveraging Solana as its base layer, Pingnet ensures these essential processes can be executed quickly and cost-effectively, even as network usage grows.

To enhance security and validator participation, Pingnet incorporates Jito's re-staking model into its infrastructure. This innovative approach allows validators to stake their assets while maintaining liquidity, creating stronger economic incentives for network participation. The re-staking mechanism also enables slashing conditions, providing accountability for validator performance and behavior. This dual benefit of earning potential while securing the network creates a more robust and stable foundation for Pingnet's operations.

Network governance and coordination are handled through Cambria's specialized Node Consensus Network (NCN) and Proof of Authority (PoA) systems. These components work together to manage validator operations, synchronize network metadata, and facilitate protocol upgrades. The NCN Operators play a crucial role in maintaining network integrity by deploying validator code and managing oracle data. Meanwhile, the PoA framework ensures efficient decision-making and rapid implementation of critical updates. These systems operate on a dedicated L2 environment, preventing congestion on the main chain while maintaining security and performance standards.

What lives where

Solana handles token creation and destruction, distributes rewards, stores validator information, and manages governance processes.
Layer 2 solutions are used for verifying proofs, detecting fraudulent activities, and employing smart contracts to manage reputation and payments.
Pingnet's backend manages off-chain aspects such as node activity, bandwidth usage analysis, and overall network monitoring.
Node operations, bandwidth statistics, and network surveillance are handled by Pingnet's backend infrastructure, outside of the blockchain.