⚙️Shaga Network Architecture

Technical overview of how Shaga works.

Shaga is designed to create a global, peer-to-peer game streaming network that optimizes both physical and digital resources. The architecture unifies gaming PCs into a seamless ecosystem, enhancing the gaming experience and efficiency.

Core Components:

Shaga Servers:

• Role: Handle content distribution and network synchronization.

• Function: Manage game streaming, file synchronization, and authorization checks.

Shaga Clients:

• Role: Act as the endpoint for gamers.

• Function: Facilitate content consumption, quality attestations, and real-time performance adjustments.

Shaga AppChains:

• Role: Regional AppChains for local consensus.

• Function: Handle real-time interactions and network changes effectively.

Solana’s L1 Cluster:

• Role: Ensure global consensus and DeFi composability.

• Function: Maintain the integrity and consistency of the network on a global scale.

Shaga Indexers:

• Role: Serve as network entry points and content trackers.

• Function: Assist with node and game indexing, acting as Shaga L2s.

Two-Tier Architecture:

Local Orchestration (L2):

• Regions: Represented by independent systems (e.g., San Francisco, New York).

• Functions: Manage local operations like escrow creation, bid processing, PC allocation, and session management.

Global Orchestration (Solana L1):

• Role: Handle periodic settlements from regional L2 systems.

• Function: Ensure cross-region consistency and interoperability.

Security and Resilience:

• Thin Client Security:

  • Utilizes cryptographic keys for sensitive operations.

  • Transmits only game controls, minimizing attack surface.

  • Employs short-lived access tokens and requires double confirmation for critical actions.

• Gaming Node Protection:

  • Implements isolated environments and context-aware security measures.

  • Enables immediate termination of suspicious connections.

• Blockchain Integration:

  • Uses zero-knowledge proofs for privacy.

  • Ensures integrity of hardware benchmarks and license verifications.

• Network Resilience:

  • Compartmentalizes risks and enforces strict access controls.

  • Utilizes cryptographic techniques for data protection.

Economic Model:

The Shaga ecosystem involves a balanced and sustainable economic model where various stakeholders like PC Owners, Gamers, and Game Developers interact through a decentralized platform.

• PC Owners:

  • Earn SHAGA tokens through streaming services.

  • Receive majority fees from gamers and benefit from favorable pricing and SHAGA Buy & Burn mechanisms.

• Gamers:

  • Pay for services via USDC or SHAGA tokens.

  • Earn tokens through gameplay in Onboard-2-Earn programs.

• Game Developers:

  • Receive SHAGA tokens for licensed games.

  • Earn distributions in USDC from gamer payments.

• Economic Flows:

  • Fees collected from gamers are split between the Treasury and SHAGA Buy & Burn.

  • Emissions (SHAGA) provide incentives for gamers and developers.

  • Stakers ensure economic security and receive SHAGA rewards.

This structure supports a dynamic, incentivized, and secure environment for game streaming, fostering a vibrant and sustainable gaming ecosystem.