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 This is an example [Linera](https://linera.io) application that shows how to use the
 [Atoma Network](https://atoma.network) to execute AI inference and verify it on-chain.
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+## Application Design
+
+Any microchain can use the service to perform a query to the Atoma Network. The result is then
+included in the operation that's added to the block, together with a certificate that the result
+was produced by the Atoma Network. When the block is created, the contract is responsible for
+checking the certificate.