Hassan Maishera
0G Foundation, the biggest decentralized AI ecosystem and the organization overseeing the first decentralized AI Operating System for onchain applications, has announced the completion of its node sale.
In a press release shared with Cryptowisser, the 0G Foundation revealed that the 0G AI Alignment Node Sale, which concluded on December 31, surpassed $30M, making it the third-largest decentralized AI fundraiser in history.
The team added that approximately 8,500 individuals purchased almost 85,000 nodes, bringing the total raise to $30.6M. In the process, 0G Foundation set a record for the second-highest number of unique buyers to participate in a node sale.
The team raised the funds via public and private funding, ensuring that 0G will launch with a diverse and globally distributed network of node operators in place.
The public phase of the 0G AI Alignment Node Sale lasted six weeks and was facilitated by 20 leading launchpads, including CoinList, SwissBorg, and Second Lane.
The funds raised through the node sale come after the pre-seed and seed raises, bringing the total funding secured by the 0G Foundation to $400M. This will support the foundation's goal of creating and scaling the world’s first decentralized AI Operating System.
Launching the 0G network will deploy thousands of nodes globally, with each operating license tied to an NFT. This will support the 0G Foundation’s goal of creating a highly decentralized, community-centric ecosystem where node operators have a key say in future development.
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The team added that its community had approved a proposed reward distribution mechanism to optimize incentive alignment. Over the next three years, node operators (also NFT holders) will earn up to 15% of the total 0G token supply. They will also receive additional rewards from emerging projects within the 0G ecosystem without the need for heavy computational infrastructure.
These incentives mean node operators will be key in creating the world’s largest decentralized AI processing network. By monitoring AI behavior and detecting deviations from expected protocols or ethical standards, nodes can prevent AI from “cheating” or acting maliciously. The nodes are also crucial in supporting the overall robustness and censorship resistance of the 0G network by distributing control over AI alignment.
With the node sale now over, 0G Foundation now focuses on the network’s next development phase. The next phase includes plans to launch a new NFT standard for agents that would support the transfer of metadata when ownership is transferred, with 0G proposing the ERC-7844 standard to achieve this.
The team has already created a dedicated dashboard to prepare NFT owners for the next 0G AI Alignment Node launch phase. Here, node owners can connect their wallets, check the status of their nodes, and collect earnings once the 0G network launches.
The 0G Foundation is dedicated to driving innovation and growth while maintaining the world’s first decentralized AI operating system. Focused on creating an open, transparent, and scalable infrastructure, it is committed to fostering a vibrant, decentralized ecosystem where AI can operate as a public good. Through strategic partnerships, community initiatives, and innovative technology, it strives to ensure the long-term sustainability and integrity of the 0G network.
