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NeuroShard

Decentralized LLM Training Network

PyPI version Python 3.9+ License: Apache 2.0 Discord

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What is NeuroShard?

NeuroShard is a decentralized network for training large language models. Anyone can contribute GPU/CPU power and earn NEURO tokens through Proof of Neural Work.

Unlike centralized AI companies, NeuroShard distributes both the compute AND the rewards across all participants.

Key Features

Feature Description
DiLoCo Training Distributed Low-Communication training - sync every 500 steps, not every step
Byzantine Tolerance Robust gradient aggregation (Krum, Trimmed Mean) handles malicious nodes
NEURO Rewards Earn tokens for contributing compute via Proof of Neural Work
Cryptographic Proofs ECDSA-signed proofs ensure trustless verification
Web Dashboard Real-time monitoring at http://localhost:8000
P2P Network Decentralized peer discovery and gossip protocol

Quick Start

Installation

pip install neuroshard

Run a Node

# Get your token from neuroshard.com
neuroshard --token YOUR_TOKEN

That's it! Your node will:

  1. Connect to the network
  2. Start training model layers
  3. Earn NEURO for your contribution

Web Dashboard

Open http://localhost:8000 to see:

  • Node status and role
  • Training progress (DiLoCo inner/outer steps)
  • NEURO balance
  • Network statistics

System Requirements

Component Minimum Recommended
RAM 4 GB 8+ GB
Python 3.9+ 3.10+
GPU Optional NVIDIA 8GB+ VRAM

GPU Support (Optional)

For NVIDIA GPUs with CUDA:

pip install torch --index-url https://download.pytorch.org/whl/cu118

How It Works

DiLoCo Distributed Training

NeuroShard uses DiLoCo (Distributed Low-Communication) for efficient distributed training:

┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│  INNER LOOP (500 steps - no communication)      │
│  • Each node trains independently               │
│  • Local AdamW optimization                     │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
                      ↓
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│  OUTER LOOP (sync with peers)                   │
│  • Compute pseudo-gradient: Δθ = θ₀ - θ₅₀₀     │
│  • Gossip to peers                              │
│  • Byzantine-tolerant aggregation               │
│  • Nesterov momentum update                     │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
                      ↓
              (Repeat)

This reduces network communication by 500x compared to synchronous training!

Proof of Neural Work

Nodes earn NEURO by submitting cryptographically signed proofs of their work:

  • Training batches processed
  • Inference requests served
  • Uptime contribution
  • Data samples provided

All proofs are verified using ECDSA signatures (secp256k1).


Configuration

CLI Options

neuroshard --token YOUR_TOKEN \
           --port 8000 \
           --tracker https://tracker.neuroshard.com \
           --training \
           --diloco-steps 500
Option Default Description
--token Required Your node authentication token
--port 8000 HTTP server port
--tracker Auto Tracker server URL
--training False Enable training mode
--diloco-steps 500 Inner steps before sync

See full CLI reference for all options.


Architecture

┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│                      NeuroShard Node                        │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│  ┌─────────────┐  ┌─────────────┐  ┌─────────────────────┐  │
│  │  NeuroLLM   │  │   DiLoCo    │  │  Proof of Neural    │  │
│  │  (Model)    │  │  Trainer    │  │  Work Ledger        │  │
│  └─────────────┘  └─────────────┘  └─────────────────────┘  │
│  ┌─────────────┐  ┌─────────────┐  ┌─────────────────────┐  │
│  │  P2P/DHT    │  │  Gradient   │  │  ECDSA Crypto       │  │
│  │  Network    │  │  Aggregator │  │  (secp256k1)        │  │
│  └─────────────┘  └─────────────┘  └─────────────────────┘  │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘

Documentation


Links

Resource Link
Website neuroshard.com
Documentation docs.neuroshard.com
Whitepaper PDF
Discord discord.gg/4R49xpj7vn
Twitter @shardneuro
PyPI pypi.org/project/neuroshard

Contributing

We welcome contributions! Please see our Contributing Guide for details.

# Clone the repo
git clone https://github.com/Nexaroa/neuroshard.git
cd neuroshard

# Install dev dependencies
pip install -e ".[dev]"

# Run tests
pytest

License

Apache License 2.0 - see LICENSE for details.


Train AI. Earn NEURO. Own the Network.

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