Coprocessors

In the context of a blockchain, coprocessors are specialized systems designed to extend the capabilities of a blockchain by offloading these specialized compute tasks outside the main chain.

Results are then posted on the main chain without utilizing its resources, ensuring a scalable environment for blockchain-based applications.

An example of a coprocessor is a TEE Coprocessor, where secure computation is performed in isolated enclaves with attestations generated are posted onchain to publicly verifiable evidence of the computation.

TEE Coprocessors by Automata include Multi-Provers for Stage 2 rollups like Scroll and Linea, and TEE-capable GPUs with World Foundation.