Ship smarter on-chain applications with AltLayer
AltLayer equips developers and DeFi teams with the infrastructure to run autonomous agents, query blockchain data, and launch production-ready applications on decentralized networks — without the typical complexity.
Why AltLayer
Most AI tooling treats blockchains as an afterthought. The AltLayer platform was designed the opposite way — on-chain context is the core foundation, not a bolt-on addition.
Every agent deployed through AltLayer receives an ERC-8004 identity, making it discoverable, auditable, and composable with other protocols. No off-chain trust assumptions required.
AltClaw routes transactions through private RPC infrastructure. Agents transact without exposing pending orders to the public mempool, which is critical on Arbitrum and mainnet alike.
AltLLM gives teams a single credit-based endpoint spanning frontier and open-source models. Switching from GPT-4o to DeepSeek-R1 requires a one-line change — no new keys, no new contracts.
The AltLayer RaaS product lets teams launch a custom rollup on OP Stack or Arbitrum Orbit via a no-code dashboard. Production chains come with built-in sequencer monitoring included.
How it works
The team behind AltLayer engineered the stack so each layer stands alone and becomes more powerful when combined. Here is the typical workflow.
Install the AltLayer SDK or point your Hardhat config at the AltClaw private RPC endpoint. Existing projects need no restructuring — simply swap the provider URL.
Deploy an ERC-8004 contract through 8004scan. The on-chain registry records your agent's capabilities, version, and owner. Other protocols can then discover and invoke it permissionlessly.
Connect your agent to the AltLLM API. The platform supports structured outputs and tool-calling, so agents can reason over on-chain data and decide on transactions within a single loop.
All outbound transactions travel through AltClaw's private RPC. Irreversible-action guards flag high-risk calls before they settle on-chain. The safety layer is configurable per agent.
Need dedicated throughput? Launch a custom rollup targeting Arbitrum Orbit from the same dashboard. Your agents run on sovereign infrastructure with sub-second block times.
Key features
The AltLayer's protocol delivers these capabilities right out of the box. Each one is battle-tested across live products including ClawNews, ClawSearch, and Ottie.
Browse every registered agent on the ERC-8004 registry. Inspect metadata, review call history, and deploy new agents — all from one interface with no CLI required.
One credit balance, twelve-plus models. The platform covers OpenAI, Anthropic, DeepSeek, Google Gemini, and Mistral. Side-by-side output comparison is built in from day one.
AltClaw surfaces DeFi protocol state as structured context for language models. Agents read liquidity pools, position data, and price feeds in a single prompt — no custom indexer required.
Transactions sent through AltClaw bypass the public mempool entirely. This eliminates sandwich attacks on swap operations — most impactful on high-volume Arbitrum deployments.
The altpq library implements NIST FIPS 203/204/205 standards in pure Go — ML-KEM, ML-DSA, and SLH-DSA — with constant-time arithmetic and zero CGO dependencies.
Choose a rollup stack (OP Stack, Arbitrum Orbit, zkSync ZK Stack), configure throughput and gas token, then click deploy. The AltLayer platform manages sequencer setup and bridge contracts.
Teams already using Hardhat can integrate AltLayer's private RPC and agent SDK without modifying their test scripts. Existing tasks, fixtures, and plugins continue working without changes.
AltLayer by the numbers
Approximate figures drawn from publicly available data and internal dashboards as of early 2026. We refresh these quarterly.
For deeper technical detail, see the official documentation or the Ethereum Wikipedia entry for broader context on the underlying network. Developers researching rollup internals may also find the Ethereum scaling docs useful.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about AltLayer. The complete list — including questions on token economics and security audits — is available on the FAQ page.
How do I get started with AltLayer?
Head to the platform, create an account, and connect your wallet. From there you can deploy agents, explore on-chain data, or access AI models through AltLLM — all without writing a single line of configuration.
What is AltLayer's core product?
AltLayer ships several interconnected products: 8004scan (an agent registry), AltLLM (an AI model platform), AltClaw (a DeFi MCP with private RPC), and RaaS (Rollups-as-a-Service). Together they form a complete stack for on-chain AI development.
Is AltLayer safe and audited?
AltLayer's contracts follow the ERC-8004 standard and the team performs regular third-party security reviews. The Rollups-as-a-Service infrastructure operates on audited stack components including OP Stack and Arbitrum Orbit.
Can I use AltLayer if I am not a developer?
Absolutely. The AltLayer platform is built for both technical and non-technical users. Products like AltLLM provide a chat interface requiring no coding, while 8004scan lets anyone browse and interact with deployed agents.
Why should I choose AltLayer over a generic AI provider?
AltLayer is purpose-built for on-chain contexts. Generic AI providers lack native blockchain connectors, MEV-protection, and agent identity standards. The AltLayer protocol integrates all three by design.
What networks does AltLayer support?
AltLayer supports Ethereum mainnet, Arbitrum, and an expanding list of EVM-compatible chains. RaaS deployments can target any chain built on OP Stack, Arbitrum Orbit, or zkSync ZK Stack.