The ABCD criteria (AI, Blockchain, Cloud, Data) is a framework for analyzing potential projects based on the integration and use of four key factors: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Blockchain Technology, Cloud Computing, and Data.
1. Chainlink (LINK):
• AI (Artificial Intelligence):
• Chainlink does not directly apply AI, but provides accurate and reliable data for AI applications in blockchain, especially those that need off-chain data to operate.
• Indirectly suitable: Chainlink acts as a data source supporting AI systems operating on blockchain.
• Blockchain:
• It is a leading oracle platform connecting off-chain data with smart contracts. This is an essential platform for DeFi, NFTs, and other blockchain applications.
• Strongly suitable: Chainlink is a key blockchain project.
• Cloud:
• Chainlink does not focus on cloud computing, but can integrate with cloud solutions through API data from traditional and modern sources.
• Low suitability: Does not focus on Cloud.
• Data:
• Chainlink is one of the strongest projects in data processing. It ensures that smart contracts are provided with reliable, transparent, and decentralized data.
• Strongly suitable: Chainlink is a critical data provision platform.
Overview assessment:
• Chainlink meets the two criteria of Blockchain and Data well, and indirectly supports AI. It meets the ABCD criteria at a level of 3/4.
2. Pyth Network (PYTH):
• AI (Artificial Intelligence):
• Similar to Chainlink, Pyth does not directly integrate AI, but provides real-time financial data for blockchain applications. Financial AI applications can rely on Pyth for predictions and analysis.
• Indirectly suitable: Supports AI in the financial sector.
• Blockchain:
• Deep integration with high-performance blockchains such as Solana and Ethereum, providing data for decentralized applications (dApps).
• Strongly suitable: It is an important oracle project in blockchain.
• Cloud:
• No focus on cloud computing, but Pyth's partners can use their data on cloud systems.
• Low suitability: Does not focus on Cloud.
• Data:
• Pyth focuses strongly on financial data, providing real-time data from major exchanges and financial institutions. This helps improve the reliability of DeFi applications and trading.
• Strongly suitable: Financial data is Pyth's greatest strength.
Overview assessment:
• Pyth Network meets the two criteria of Blockchain and Data well, and indirectly supports AI. It meets the ABCD criteria at a level of 3/4.