OpenGradient

Based in New York, US, and founded in 2023, OpenGradient operates as the developer of a decentralized blockchain network designed for safe computing of artificial intelligence. This allows the AI industry to scale verifiable computing, which brings insight to AI workflows. In October 2024, OpenGradient raised USD 8. 5 million in seed funding from a16z Crypto Startup Accelerator (a16z CSX), SV Angel, Coinbase Ventures, SALT Fund, Symbolic Capital and Foresight Ventures.

OpenGradient is a decentralized platform for hosting AI models, securely doing inference, and deploying AI applications. It allows developers to connect open-source AI models with blockchain technology, resulting in smarter decentralized apps (dApps). The company's platform focuses on safe, scalable, and permissionless AI solutions, with tools for risk management, Sybil resistance, machine learning optimization, and AI agent deployment. OpenGradient's platform enables composable AI models, which may be coupled in smart contracts to construct complex, powerful applications.

It also provides verifiable and safe inference using cryptographic methods. The company plans to use the October 2024 funding to carry out the decentralized infrastructure's construction, provide Web3 and AI developers with tools and solutions, and advance applied machine learning research.