> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://opengpu-network.gitbook.io/opengpu-network/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://opengpu-network.gitbook.io/opengpu-network/ecosystem/overview.md).

# Overview

The OpenGPU Ecosystem comprises the network infrastructure and the applications that connect to it.

## OpenGPU Network

The core infrastructure:

| Layer                  | Description                                                                         |
| ---------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **OpenGPU Blockchain** | L1 EVM-compatible chain handling settlement, security, and transparency             |
| **OpenGPU Protocol**   | Smart contracts (Nexus, Terminal, Vault, Controller) governing the task marketplace |

## OpenGPU Applications

Tools that connect to the network:

| Application                                                      | Type    | Purpose                               |
| ---------------------------------------------------------------- | ------- | ------------------------------------- |
| [Client App](/opengpu-network/ecosystem/client-app.md)           | Webapp  | Publish sources and tasks             |
| [Provider Suite](/opengpu-network/ecosystem/provider-suite.md)   | Desktop | Turn your GPU into a network provider |
| [Management dApp](/opengpu-network/ecosystem/management-dapp.md) | Webapp  | Monitor activity, manage accounts     |
| [SDK](/opengpu-network/ecosystem/sdk.md)                         | Library | Programmatic access for developers    |

## External Products

Products built on OpenGPU:

| Product   | Description                                                                                                                                |
| --------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
| **Relay** | API-based AI service using OpenGPU as infrastructure. No blockchain knowledge required. See [docs.relaygpu.com](https://docs.relaygpu.com) |

## Ecosystem Diagram

```
┌───────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│              OpenGPU Ecosystem                    │
│                                                   │
│  ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────┐  │
│  │            OpenGPU Network                  │  │
│  │  ┌───────────────────────────────────────┐  │  │
│  │  │         OpenGPU Protocol              │  │  │
│  │  │   (Set of contracts and interfaces)   │  │  │
│  │  ├───────────────────────────────────────┤  │  │
│  │  │         OpenGPU Blockchain            │  │  │
│  │  │         (L1 EVM Chain)                │  │  │
│  │  └───────────────────────────────────────┘  │  │
│  └─────────────────────────────────────────────┘  │
│                       ▲                           │
│                       │ connect                   │
│  ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────┐  │
│  │         OpenGPU Applications                │  │
│  │  Client App │ Provider Suite │ SDK │ Mgmt   │  │
│  └─────────────────────────────────────────────┘  │
│                                                   │
└───────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
                        ▲
                        │ uses as infrastructure
┌───────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│              External: Relay                      │
└───────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
```

> See [How It Works](/opengpu-network/ecosystem/how-it-works.md) for the detailed flow.