Since May 2021, the OORT Foundation has led the charge in the realm of decentralized AI technology, with a mission to build an AI ecosystem that is transparent, reliable, and inclusive. Acknowledging the significant influence of AI technologies like ChatGPT, Google Gemini, and OpenAI Sora, OORT highlights the need for diverse data sources and multiple viewpoints to reduce biases and promote fairness in AI creation.
Vision and Mission
OORT envisions fostering trustworthy AI for humanity. As AI becomes increasingly embedded in our everyday lives, establishing trust through clarity and impartial data is crucial. Their mission, "Cloud for Decentralized AI," captures this goal by utilizing global resources, ranging from data centers to edge devices, all underpinned by a unique blockchain-based verification system. This approach ensures that AI development is open, transparent, and community-involved at every stage, from gathering data to deploying models.
Decentralized AI Approach
OORT transforms the conventional AI development process by embracing decentralization:
- Data Collection: People from all over the world can contribute data using their devices and earn rewards, fostering openness and inclusivity.
- Data Preprocessing: The community processes and labels the data, which is then securely stored on OORT's decentralized cloud, verified by blockchain.
- Model Design and Training: AI models are created and trained collaboratively using global computing networks, with the entire procedure documented on the blockchain for accountability.
- Model Deployment: AI models can be implemented on user devices, ensuring data protection and offline access, thus eliminating the reliance on central servers.
Products and Services
OORT provides a range of products that allow developers to build AI with transparency and efficiency:
- OORT Datahub: Enables data collection and labeling, creating a permanent blockchain record of the process.
- OORT Storage: Offers decentralized storage solutions that are 60% more cost-effective than traditional services like AWS S3.
- OORT Compute: Leverages geo-distributed GPUs for affordable AI model training and inference, launching in 2024.
Decentralized Physical Infrastructure (DePin)
OORT's DePin system includes:
- Super Nodes: Servers provided by partners such as Seagate and Tencent Cloud for AI model training and data storage.
- Archiving Nodes: Secure data storage nodes from Filecoin and Arweave.
- Edge Nodes: Devices owned by users for local data storage and AI model execution.
The Olympus Protocol, OORT's custom blockchain technology, interconnects these nodes, ensuring secure, decentralized operations through a proof of honesty (PoH) consensus algorithm.
Tokenomics
OORT's native utility token plays a crucial role in payments, staking, and governance within its ecosystem:
- Payments: Enjoy discounts on OORT products when using OORT tokens.
- Staking: Earn rewards through staking pools and bonding pools, supporting the network's operations.
- Governance: Community-led decision-making on fees and rules, with proposals funded by tokens.
Competitive Edge
OORT distinguishes itself by providing an all-encompassing, democratic platform for AI development, integrating community participation at every phase. Its products are designed to work together seamlessly, offering an enterprise-level experience in decentralized AI development.
Investors and Team
By January 2024, OORT has secured $10M from institutional investors like Taisu Ventures, Red Beard Ventures, Angelist, Trinity Venture Capital, Linkvc, and Waterdrip Capital, along with individual investors from leading institutions. The core team is made up of experts from organizations such as Columbia University, Qualcomm, and J.P. Morgan.
For further information, visit the OORT Foundation.
