Decentralized AI: Tokens Power Innovation and Accessibility

🤖 AI's decentralized future?

By Livepeer
Oct 10, 2024, 2:03 PM
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At the Limitless event, leaders in tokenized AI discussed how decentralization enables more open and accessible AI innovation.​ Key points:

  • Tokens incentivize diverse participants to create secure, efficient systems
  • Livepeer token rewards GPU contributions for video processing and AI
  • Render Network distributes consumer GPU power for rendering and ML jobs
  • SingularityNET combines with other projects to avoid centralized control
  • Ocean Protocol incentivizes algorithm contributions and data exchange

While early stage, decentralized networks provide an alternative to centralized AI control.​ As Bruce Pon of Ocean Protocol noted, "Decentralized networks are critical for preserving freedom in AI.​"

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In the last few weeks, the Livepeer community has been pretty active, thanks to innovative projects, exciting partnerships, and significant developments. Here’s a quick look at the latest highlights from Livepeer's vibrant ecosystem: 🧵👇

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Imagine a world where AI isn’t controlled by a few big tech giants. That’s the vision behind tokenized AI. By aligning incentives, tokens power networks where developers, creators, and everyday users can tap into the next wave of generative media. Find out more 👇

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Join Livepeer and @DCGco on September 17th for Limitless: Token-Powered AI, an event bringing together the brightest minds at the intersection of crypto and AI such as the founders of @akashnet and @rendernetwork and investors from @coinfund, @PanteraCapital and many more.

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🧵 Heading to @token2049? If so and you're bullish on Crypto x AI, apply to attend Livepeer's exclusive pre-conference lunch & learn with @DCGco, in collaboration with leading tokenized AI projects such as @rendernetwork, @akashnet, and more... 📅 Date: September 17th 🕛 Time:

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Decentralization offers an opportunity for more open and accessible innovation around AI. At its core, decentralized AI is enabled by tokens, which incentivize behaviors across diverse, uncoordinated, and trustless peers to create secure and efficient new ways of working. 🧵👇

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Livepeer is happy to support the Generative AI Video Hackathon at Story House during #KBW2024! If you're in Korea and want to use some of the latest AI Video tools, take note!

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Story House's week of events schedule for @kbwofficial now LIVE! From the inaugural IPFi Summit and Story Academy to our Generative AI Video Hackathon, we've got something for everyone! RSVP on our Website in bio. PIP Seoul speakers reveal Thursday!👇

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Announcing the bounty for the AI Video Hackathon! Build: - Social Media Apps - Developer Tools - Creator Tools with Livepeer AI for a shot at $2k Plus, bounties from @StoryProtocol and @SwarmZeroAI! Total prize pool: $15k+ and growing Join now: encode.club/livepeer-ai-vi…

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🎯 Bounty alert 🎯 In our AI Video Hackathon, you can compete in three exciting bounty challenges: encode.club/livepeer-ai-vi… 1/3 🔧 @Livepeer bounties: Social Media Apps, Developer Tools or Creator Tools. Innovate using Livepeer AI pipelines for viral user experiences, dev tools

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Livepeer invites you to Unbounded Creativity: The Limitless Challenge! Unleash your creativity with GenAI for a chance to be showcased at Limitless and win exclusive F1 tickets to the Singapore Grand Prix! 🏎️ Ready to break boundaries? Here’s how to get involved: 🧵👇

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The Livepeer Cloud Special Purpose Entity (SPE) has proposed a new project to increase visibility into the AI subnet by implementing an AI Job Tester and Performance Leaderboard. This initiative aims to enhance the accessibility and adoption of the Livepeer network, providing

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Unbounded Creativity: The Limitless Challenge is here! Show us your vision of a future where AI, decentralization, and limitless innovation redefine media. Create and submit your generative AI content for a chance to be showcased at Limitless and win exclusive F1 tickets! 🏎️

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Exciting news! Livepeer is partnering again with @encodeclub to shape the future of AI. Join the AI & GPT Bootcamp starting Aug 19th and gain special access to Livepeer's Grant Program upon completion. Innovative projects are eagerly anticipated! 📅 Apply now!

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A sneak peek into our AI & GPT Bootcamp! 👀 Wanna master the great AI? Applications are open: encode.club/ai-gpt-bootcam… 📅 New cohort is starting on 19th Aug ℹ️ 8 weeks, online & live, pro guest speakers, hands-on projects, certificate, top teacher @MatheusPagani77

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Decentralized compute is providing low-cost opportunities to develop AI at scale. Are you interested in finding out more? Don't miss the Startup Demos session during Limitless featuring innovative projects powered by Livepeer AI! These startups are all part of the Livepeer AI

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🚀 @flipguard_xyz, a startup in Livepeer's AI Video Startup Program, just launched their latest tool, Gen, powered by Livepeer AI. Livepeer is thrilled to be sponsoring and participating in their upcoming Gen launch party. Get ready to unleash your creativity! Check it out!

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Are you ready to step into a world where your wildest imaginations can come to life with just a few clicks of a button? Powered by @Livepeer AI, let’s welcome the newest addition to the FlipGuard ecosystem… 🥁 Introducing - gen. 🧵👇 Jam packed with features here’s what to

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Next week, @flipguardxyz is launching their new product on Livepeer AI, and Livepeer is excited to join the Flipguard Gen AI Launch Event! Compete to create the most upvoted AI images and win over $2000 in LPT prizes—potentially doubling to $4,000! Here’s how: 1️⃣ Head to the

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🚀 @flipguard_xyz, a startup in Livepeer's AI Video Startup Program, just launched their latest tool, Gen, powered by Livepeer AI. Livepeer is thrilled to be sponsoring and participating in their upcoming Gen launch party. Get ready to unleash your creativity! Check it out!

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