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Announcements•November 10, 2025•10 min read

Introducing the HAC Architecture

Introducing the HAC architecture—a distributed system that enables multiple AI agents to coordinate, share resources, and execute complex tasks together.

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Introducing the HAC Architecture

HAC

Today we're introducing the HAC (Hyperfold Agentic Compute) architecture—a revolutionary approach to building distributed AI agent systems that enables seamless coordination, resource sharing, and intelligent task execution across multiple agents.

The Vision

As AI agents become more sophisticated, they need to work together effectively. The HAC architecture provides a foundation for agents to collaborate, share resources, and coordinate complex tasks that no single agent could handle alone.

What is HAC?

HAC (Hyperfold Agentic Compute) is a distributed architecture that enables multiple AI agents to work together seamlessly, sharing computational resources, knowledge, and capabilities to accomplish complex objectives.

Core Principles

The HAC architecture is built on three fundamental principles:

Distributed Coordination

Agents communicate and coordinate through a unified protocol, enabling them to work together on complex, multi-step tasks. This principle ensures that multiple agents can collaborate seamlessly, sharing context and intermediate results.

Architecture Overview

The HAC architecture consists of several key components that work together to enable distributed agentic computing:

RequestsDiscoveryTask AssignmentState SyncMetricsObservability
Orchestration Layer
Coordinates agent activities and task distribution
Agent Network
Distributed AI agents with specialized capabilities
Service Registry
Tracks agent capabilities and availability
Shared Storage
Common knowledge base and state management
API Gateway
External interface for client interactions
Monitoring System
Observability and performance tracking

Key Components

Orchestration Layer

The orchestration layer serves as the central nervous system of the HAC architecture. It receives incoming requests, analyzes task requirements, and intelligently distributes work across the agent network. The orchestrator maintains awareness of system state, agent capabilities, and resource availability to make optimal routing decisions.

Agent Network

The agent network consists of specialized AI agents, each with unique capabilities and expertise. Agents can be dynamically added or removed from the network, and they communicate with each other through standardized protocols. Each agent maintains its own state while contributing to the shared knowledge base.

Service Registry

The service registry acts as a directory of available agents and their capabilities. When a new agent joins the network, it registers its skills and availability. The orchestrator queries the registry to find the best agent for each task, ensuring optimal resource utilization.

Shared Storage

A distributed storage system maintains shared state, knowledge bases, and persistent data that all agents can access. This enables agents to build upon each other's work and maintain consistency across the system. The storage layer handles synchronization and conflict resolution automatically.

API Gateway

The API gateway provides a unified interface for external clients to interact with the HAC system. It handles authentication, rate limiting, and request routing, presenting a clean abstraction over the underlying distributed architecture.

Monitoring System

Comprehensive monitoring tracks system health, agent performance, and resource utilization. This enables proactive optimization and provides visibility into how the distributed system operates as a whole.

How It Works

When a task enters the system through the API gateway, the orchestration layer analyzes its requirements and consults the service registry to identify capable agents. The orchestrator then routes the task to the most appropriate agent or coordinates multiple agents for complex tasks.

Task Decomposition
Complex tasks are automatically broken down into subtasks that can be distributed across multiple agents, enabling parallel processing and faster completion.
Dynamic Scaling
The system automatically scales the agent network based on workload, adding or removing agents as needed to maintain optimal performance.

Agents communicate through standardized protocols, sharing intermediate results and coordinating their efforts. The shared storage layer ensures all agents have access to the latest information, while the monitoring system tracks performance and identifies optimization opportunities.

Use Cases

The HAC architecture enables a wide range of applications:

Complex Problem Solving
Break down large, complex problems into manageable pieces that multiple agents can tackle simultaneously.
Multi-Domain Expertise
Leverage agents with different areas of expertise to handle tasks requiring knowledge across multiple domains.
Real-Time Collaboration
Enable agents to work together in real-time on time-sensitive tasks that require coordination.

"The HAC architecture represents a fundamental shift in how we think about AI agent systems—from isolated tools to collaborative networks that can accomplish far more together than any single agent could alone."

What's Next

This is just the beginning. We're continuously evolving the HAC architecture to support more sophisticated coordination patterns, improved resource management, and enhanced agent capabilities. In the coming months, we'll be releasing:

  • Advanced coordination protocols for multi-agent workflows
  • Enhanced resource optimization algorithms
  • Expanded monitoring and observability features
  • Integration with additional agent frameworks

We're excited to see what developers and organizations build with the HAC architecture.

Contact us to learn more about enterprise solutions or sign up to start building your agent-first distributed system today.

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Ivaylo Kolev

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