3.2. Datagram Core Substrate DCS: The Connectivity Layer

The Datagram Core Substrate DCS is the foundational layer that powers Datagram’s Connectivity Layer, enabling seamless, decentralized coordination of compute, bandwidth, and storage resources. By functioning as a network of networks, DCS provides the infrastructure for any DePIN project to launch and scale without the need to build a custom network from scratch.

At its core, DCS is integrated with the Datagram Network Operations Center (NOC), which serves as the uptime tracking and node statistics system for the network. The NOC continuously monitors the health and performance of Datagram Cores, ensuring that uptime, availability, and resource utilization are accurately measured. This real-time tracking enables automated reward distribution based on node performance and ensures that Full and Partner Core operators meet network reliability standards.

DCS follows a modular, containerized architecture, allowing developers to deploy workloads in a dockerized environment that runs in parallel with the network’s core operations. This flexible framework supports deployment across multiple major EVM and non-EVM networks, such as Solana, Avalanche, and Base, with all traffic automatically routed and balanced based on real-time demand. The NOC provides operators with crucial insights into their infrastructure’s performance, allowing them to optimize their nodes for better rewards and efficiency.

A wide variety of high-performance applications, including AI-powered cloud compute and real-time Communication tools can operate as self-contained ecosystems while remaining interoperable with all other projects. For example, a company can leverage Datagram to deploy a decentralized streaming service with DCS dynamically distributing workloads, while the NOC ensures uptime tracking and performance verification.

DCS is blockchain-agnostic, meaning projects can deploy on any L1 or L2 network while still benefiting from Datagram’s infrastructure. While Avalanche currently serves as the base layer for tracking network activity and reward distribution, the core substrate itself is not restricted to any single blockchain. Projects built on Ethereum, Solana or other networks can leverage Datagram’s infrastructure to scale their DePIN initiatives while maintaining seamless interoperability.

One of the most critical aspects of DCS is that it abstracts away the complexities of decentralized infrastructure, allowing developers to focus on their applications rather than on managing network logistics. This ensures that businesses can seamlessly integrate DePIN capabilities into their products while end-users interact with applications just as they would with any Web2 platform. The result is that any company or service provider can launch a custom node network using Datagram’s infrastructure, leveraging the DCS for resource allocation and automated reward distribution. While businesses can integrate Datagram's backend into their offerings, the platform itself is not intended to function as a fully white-labeled solution but instead operates more like AWS, providing the underlying infrastructure that businesses can leverage while maintaining their front-end branding and user experience.

An illustration of the entire architecture is below: