What is Clique?

Clique is building a compute coordination layer, streamlining the process by which both smart contracts and general applications access and utilize compute resources. At the core of Clique's offering is a nuanced auction-based system, engineered to optimize the distribution of computational services. This system carefully assesses the needs of diverse applications, from blockchain-based smart contracts to conventional cloud-based services, and methodically pairs them with the most suitable compute providers. The service places significant emphasis on aligning application requirements with the most relevant computational offerings, enhancing this match with game-theoretic mechanisms that drive an efficient and transparent auction process.

Technically, Clique is agnostic to the type of compute job or the origin of the request, which allows for a broad range of applications to benefit from the network. Whether the demand comes from a smart contract requiring verifiable computation for a trustless environment or a general application needing large-scale data processing, Clique's coordination layer manages the complexity of these varying requirements. It accommodates various computing paradigms, including traditional processing units as well as specialized hardware for more intensive tasks. The auction mechanism ensures that preferences for cost, performance, and privacy are not just met but optimized, catering to the unique demands of each application.

To maintain the integrity of this matching process, Clique relies on game theory for its auction design, incentivizing fair play and the best possible allocation of resources. This approach not only dictates the terms of engagement for providers within the network but also establishes a competitive and transparent marketplace. Smart contracts and general applications thus have at their disposal a robust system where they can source computational power that is tailored to their specific needs, backed by a set of rules designed to ensure that each transaction within this layer is performed with the utmost efficiency and reliability.