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OriginTrail

$TRAC
62DepinScope score

OriginTrail is an open, peer-to-peer Decentralised Knowledge Graph that provides AI agents with a three-layered memory system with built-in trust.

MainnetModerate riskIntermediateCompute and GPUEthereum

Last verified 5 days ago (11 Aug 2026)

The documentation covers the architecture of the Decentralised Knowledge Graph (DKG) V10, its three memory layers, and the utility of the TRAC token. It does not provide specific hardware specifications (CPU, RAM, storage) for running Edge or Core nodes, nor does it state the exact minimum or maximum entry costs in USD.

Participation at a glance

Entry cost
Running an Edge Node is lightweight and free on testnet with a faucet. Publishing to Verifiable Memory on mainnet requires funding the node's wallet with TRAC and native gas, but specific USD costs are not specified.
Not available · 11 Aug 2026
Reward model
Staking
Not available · 11 Aug 2026
Launched
Not recorded
Availability
Not established

How this score was reached

Workable, but check the gaps yourself. This measures how well the network can be assessed and participated in: documentation, verification, cost of entry, maturity and operator risk. It is not a prediction of returns, and it reads nothing from token price.

  • Documentation depth25/25

    4 of 4 core areas documented (rewards, hardware, node, participation)

  • Verification strength0/20

    entry cost unavailable, rewards unavailable

  • Accessibility6/20

    entry cost not published, so treated as unknown rather than free

  • Operational maturity15/15

    mainnet

  • Operator risk8/12

    moderate risk, intermediate difficulty

  • Verification freshness8/8

    verified within the last month

What it does

How it works

OriginTrail operates as a peer-to-peer network of nodes. Knowledge starts in Working Memory on a local node. It can be shared with specific peers via Shared Working Memory using Context Graphs. When knowledge needs to be durable and trusted, it is promoted to Verifiable Memory, where it is published as a Knowledge Asset, minted as an ERC-721 token, and assigned a Universal Asset Locator (UAL) anchored on-chain.

How to participate

Builders can participate by setting up an Edge Node using npm commands ('npm install -g @origintrail-official/dkg' followed by 'dkg mcp setup') to connect applications and agents. Infrastructure participants can run Core Nodes to stake TRAC and host replicated knowledge.

Requirements

Hardware
The documentation states that running an Edge Node is lightweight, while Core Nodes form the infrastructure layer that stakes TRAC and hosts replicated knowledge. Specific hardware specifications are not detailed in the provided text.
Node
An Edge Node can be set up using npm. A wallet is automatically created and managed during setup. For mainnet publishing, the wallet must be funded with TRAC and native gas.
Software
Node package manager (npm) is required to install the DKG CLI and setup the node.

Pros and cons

Strengths

  • Provides vendor-neutral, structured graph memory using W3C Semantic Web standards.
  • Working Memory and Shared Working Memory layers are completely free to use.
  • Allows private drafting and selective peer-to-peer sharing before committing data on-chain.

Drawbacks

  • Requires native gas and TRAC tokens to publish to the Verifiable Memory layer on mainnet.
  • Requires running a node (Edge or Core) to participate in the network.

Risks

Staking TRAC involves locking tokens in NFT-backed positions for specific tiers to earn multipliers, which carries smart contract and lock-up risks.

Questions people ask

What is the OriginTrail Decentralised Knowledge Graph (DKG)?
The DKG is an open, peer-to-peer network that gives AI agents a persistent, structured memory with built-in trust, allowing them to draft knowledge privately, share it with specific peers, and anchor verified facts on-chain.
What is the TRAC token used for in V10?
TRAC is the utility token of the OriginTrail network. It is required when knowledge is published to Verifiable Memory and for the staking that secures the network.

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This page is research, not financial advice. Figures carry the confidence label and verification date shown beside them, and reward rates can change without notice. Confirm everything against the project's official documentation before buying hardware or committing funds.