FAQ

Frequently asked.

Is DIO free?: Yes. The DIO app is free and open source. The AVADIOS network charges in AUTOM only when you use it.
Do I need to be online?: No. DIO runs fully offline for local chat, voice, files, and workspace. The network is opt-in.
Does AVADIOS see my files?: No. Local files stay local. Files you choose to replicate are encrypted on your machine before they ever leave it; hosters store ciphertext only.
What models does DIO run?: Local: Qwen, Llama, Mistral, and any GGUF/safetensors weights via candle, llama.cpp, or Ollama. Remote: Claude, GPT, Gemini, Grok, DeepSeek — bring your own API keys.
Is AUTOM a cryptocurrency?: AUTOM is a utility token — the unit of account inside the network. We do not market it as an investment.
Who controls the network?: No one alone. AVADIOS is open source and peer-to-peer. Governance is multi-sig with public records of every treasury motion.
What stops bad nodes from gaming the system?: Proof of Inference verifies answers across multiple nodes. Reliability scoring penalizes liars. Storage hosters face random Merkle-proof challenges. Sybil-resistant registration limits free-tier farming.
Can I use my own AI keys?: Yes — Claude, OpenAI, Gemini, Grok, DeepSeek, Ollama. Paste them in DIO's settings. Keys are stored encrypted, locally.
Is the code audited?: The source is fully open. Builds are reproducible. Releases publish SHA256 checksums and signing keys. Independent audit reports will be published as they complete.
What hardware do I need?: 4-core x86-64, 8 GB RAM, 2 GB disk. A modern NVIDIA GPU with CUDA makes local inference ~10× faster but is not required.
How do I get help?: Email hello@avadios.com for product questions, bugs, and feature requests. The Operator's guide on this site covers setup.