Hassan Maishera
0G Foundation, the organization overseeing the leading decentralized AI network, has announced the launch of a major ecosystem growth program to accelerate the creation of AI applications and agents, such as DeFAI agents and other high-performance dApps on 0G.
In a press release shared with Cryptowisser, the 0G Foundation revealed that it has allocated $88.8 million towards boosting the development of autonomous AIs that align with 0G’s vision of decentralized technology serving humanity.
The $88.88M program is backed by strategic investors, AI Alignment node owners, and treasury commitments from the 0G Foundation. Supporters include prominent names in the web3 and AI space, including Hack VC, Delphi Ventures, Bankless Ventures, and OKX Ventures. Their support will help to establish 0G as the predominant blockchain ecosystem for AI innovation.
The foundation will allocate funds through a combination of investments, grants, and liquid strategies tailored to each project's needs and nature. Open to everyone from solo developers to small and medium-sized teams, the 0G Ecosystem Fund will prioritize proposals that advance the capabilities of decentralized AI while demonstrating broad utility.
The team added that projects applying for funding should focus on practical solutions addressing hot topics such as climate change, workforce automation, healthcare, supply chain, privacy, government efficiency, security, and education. The projects will demonstrate that they are scalable, technically feasible, and deliver a tangible benefit to the broader 0G ecosystem. Priority will be given to initiatives that leverage 0G’s infrastructure to ensure interoperability and long-term impact.
Furthermore, the 0G Foundation seeks submissions from teams developing decentralized finance and social applications built with AI agents, onchain data marketplaces for secure and efficient data sharing, AI-driven gaming and metaverse solutions, general AI infrastructure, and governance protocols ensuring secure decision-making and privacy.
In addition, collaborative tools enabling decentralized AI agents to work seamlessly in tandem will also be considered.
As part of this move, the 0G Foundation is launching the Guild on 0G, an $8.88 million initiative dedicated to accelerating the growth of decentralized AI applications. The Guild will help mobilize builders, creators, and developers by providing grants, prizes, and gas credits to support innovative AI-powered projects within the 0G ecosystem.
The Guild will be critical in scaling the ecosystem program's impact and solidifying 0G’s position as the leading Layer-1 for decentralized AI. Cross-disciplinary projects that integrate AI, Web3, and traditional industries are particularly encouraged, reflecting the foundation’s commitment to driving adoption beyond blockchain-native applications.
According to the 0G Foundation, the ecosystem fund is one of the largest Web3 initiatives created to accelerate agentic creation. Its launch follows the completion of 0G’s $33M AI Alignment Node Sale, which laid the groundwork for the world’s first decentralized AI Operating System by creating a globally distributed network of over 92,000 alignment nodes.
The 0G Foundation, located in the Cayman Islands, 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.
