Event Highlights

  • Crypto for Open Source AI Panel: Moderated by Sentient’s Director of Business Development Sachi Kamiya, this panel discussion delved into the critical role of cryptocurrency and blockchain in driving an open and decentralized AI ecosystem. Polychain Capital’s CTO Abhijeet Mahagaonkar highlighted the importance of decentralized funding models in supporting AI research and development, and explained how blockchain can secure data flows and incentivize global collaboration. MyShell co-founder Ethan Sun shared how MyShell is using blockchain technology to increase transparency and simplify AI data processing. Sentient co-founder Himanshu Tyagi elaborated on Sentient’s vision for an open AGI (Artificial General Intelligence) economy, driving AI developers to collaborate and monetize models through a decentralized marketplace. Mizu co-founder Sam Z highlighted how the Mizu decentralized AI data collection platform is revolutionizing data collection and sharing, providing a scalable decentralized AI system infrastructure. The panelists agreed that the combination of cryptocurrency and blockchain is democratizing AI development, enhancing trust, and promoting innovation.

  • DePIN x AI Panel: Moderated by Hack VC partner Chichi Hong, the panel explored the powerful synergies between decentralized physical infrastructure networks (DePIN) and artificial intelligence (AI). Hyperbolic CEO Jasper Zhang opened the panel by introducing how Hyperbolic leverages DePIN decentralized cloud computing resources to make AI models more efficient and scalable on distributed infrastructure. Aquarius partner Lin Yang analyzed the new trend of on-chain asset liquidity and the combination of AI and dePIN from an investment perspective, and the new scenario of using on-chain asset value to enhance security. Zero Gravity CTO Ming Wu emphasized how DePIN allows AI systems to access real-time, distributed data, thereby improving the scalability and security of the system. NEAR ecosystem leader Jarrod Barnes introduced how NEAR incentivizes participation and development of the DePIN network through a decentralized token economy to ensure that AI thrives in a decentralized environment. The panel summarized how the combination of DePIN and AI subverts the traditional centralized model and provides more fair, scalable and secure solutions involving industries such as cloud computing, IoT and logistics.

Event Organizers and Partners

The summit was hosted by Mizu, a leading company dedicated to building the world’s largest open AI data collection network. Mizu’s decentralized infrastructure allows a wide range of participants, from mobile users to GPU cloud operators, to work together to build a scalable and secure AI data solution.

As one of the co-organizers, Sentient is at the forefront of the development of an open AGI economy. Sentient is building platforms and protocols that enable AI developers to collaborate through the monetization of models and data, driving decentralized AI innovation.

Aquarius Capital is also one of the co-organizers of the summit. It is a research-driven venture capital firm and liquidity fund with more than $600 million in assets under management. Aquarius is a leader in on-chain liquidity management, with a particular focus on staking and re-staking projects, and plays an important role in promoting AI and blockchain technology.

 

Partners

The summit is supported by a number of innovative partners, including:

  • Mind Network, the first fully homomorphic encryption (FHE) heavy staking layer designed for AI and Proof-of-Stake (PoS) networks, provides security for data and token economies in decentralized AI systems.

  • EdgeAI, a data-centric blockchain project, is committed to helping AI developers build cutting-edge decentralized applications (dApps) and leverage edge data.

  • ScalingX, a global Web3 venture firm and accelerator, supports the growth of Web3 and blockchain technologies in Singapore, Hong Kong, and San Francisco.

  • DEAR (Decentralized Entity AI Database), a project dedicated to democratizing 3D data capture and creation by creating the world’s largest repository of 3D training data to power AI development.

  • Axlflops, a DePIN network, is dedicated to democratizing AI computing resources to meet the growing demand for distributed computing power.

  • MagnetAI, a platform that allows users to create, share, and use AI-driven automated action agents.

Media Partners

The summit received strong support and extensive coverage from major media partners including ODaily, PANews, ChainCatcher, BlockBeats, MetaEra, ChainDD and TechFlame, ensuring the event received widespread attention and participation.

Token2049 Infra x AI Day showcased tangible progress at the intersection of AI and blockchain, highlighting real-world applications of decentralized technologies. The event focused on DePIN and AI-driven innovation, highlighting the urgent potential of these technologies to transform cloud computing, automated systems, and data security.