Ocean

Ocean Protocol has introduced a **Free Compute feature** to their VS Code extension to address image generation failures during rapid scaling. The new feature allows users to: - Start with small, fixed-seed baselines - Lock their settings for consistency - Save both configurations and outputs - Maintain stable, repeatable runs This approach helps developers **experiment and scale at their own pace** while avoiding common pitfalls that occur when scaling too quickly. Users receive **7,200 seconds of free compute time** to test the feature and get started with their projects. The extension continues Ocean's mission to provide seamless AI development tools that combine compute power, privacy, and algorithms directly within developers' preferred IDE environment.

**CivicLens annotation challenge completed** with 206 contributors analyzing European Parliament speeches for political discourse patterns. **Key achievements:** - Labeled speeches for stance, claims, tone, topic, and ideology - Partnership with @lunor_ai delivered high-quality political data - Results provide insights into political discourse analysis The challenge focused on creating datasets to help AI models detect market-moving political statements more effectively. [Read full details](https://blog.oceanprotocol.com/annotators-hub-civiclens-turning-speeches-into-signals-e27041c3972c)

The **CivicLens challenge** ends today at 16:00 UTC with a **$10,000 prize pool** still up for grabs. Participants help build datasets for AI model training that enables compliance teams to: - Detect checkable statements faster - Identify market-moving information more accurately This data annotation challenge focuses on improving AI systems used in financial compliance and regulatory oversight. [Join the challenge](https://app.lunor.ai/challenge/1000039) before time runs out.

**Ocean Protocol has officially released its VS Code Extension** on the Visual Studio Code marketplace, making decentralized compute accessible directly from developers' coding environment. **Key features include:** - Run compute jobs and train AI models without leaving your IDE - Direct access to Ocean Nodes for decentralized computing - Built-in real-time monitoring for distributed AI workflows - Privacy-preserving Compute-to-Data job deployment The extension eliminates the need for separate dashboards, integrating **compute and data access directly into developers' workflows**. This streamlines the process of building federated learning systems and distributed AI applications. Developers can now tap into Ocean's decentralized infrastructure without switching between multiple tools or interfaces. The extension supports safe deployment of privacy-preserving AI models while maintaining the familiar VS Code development experience. [Try the Ocean VS Code Extension](https://docs.oceanprotocol.com/developers/vscode)

Ocean Protocol introduces Data NFTs, enabling researchers to tokenize and manage scientific intellectual property on-chain. Key features: - Mint sequences, models & datasets as verifiable assets - License genes for research with datatokens - Offer API access to models - Split royalties via smart contracts - Track versions & access logs The system provides automated IP management through smart contracts, replacing traditional legal processes. All assets are timestamped, auditable, and wallet-linked for seamless compliance and publication tracking. Learn more at [Ocean Protocol Docs](https://docs.oceanprotocol.com/developers/contracts/data-nfts)

As AI regulation tightens globally, Ocean Protocol introduces essential tools for data provenance and compliance: - **Data NFTs** for unique dataset identification and tokenization - **Datatokens** for controlled on-chain access - **Immutable logging** of all compute jobs and data interactions - **Version tracking** for both datasets and models The system creates transparent, auditable AI pipelines that help teams meet regulatory requirements like the EU AI Act. Ocean's stack transforms black-box AI into traceable, compliant systems. Learn more at [Ocean Protocol Developer Docs](https://docs.oceanprotocol.com/developers)

Traditional computing infrastructure faces new challenges in the AI era. While CPUs excel at sequential tasks and GPUs handle parallel operations, modern AI workloads demand capabilities beyond their limits. - CPUs: Optimized for logic and operating systems - GPUs: Better for rendering and ML inference - Limitations: Cost, energy demands, hardware constraints Distributed computing offers a solution by leveraging underutilized resources from gaming GPUs to enterprise systems. This approach provides: - Improved scalability - Cost effectiveness - Energy efficiency - Decentralized architecture

Ocean Protocol introduces a command-line interface (CLI) tool for managing data assets on their network. The tool enables: - One-step publishing of data services with NFTs and datatokens - Post-publication metadata and pricing updates - Streamlined data consumption with single commands - Compute-to-Data functionality using approved algorithms Setup requires cloning the repository and configuring environment variables. The CLI complements Ocean.js, their existing library for AI and data monetization. Get started: [Ocean CLI Repository](https://github.com/oceanprotocol/ocean-cli)

Ocean Protocol offers a comprehensive tech stack for AI developers with three key components: - **Data NFTs**: Tools to tokenize and share datasets securely - **Compute-to-Data (C2D)**: Privacy-preserving compute infrastructure - **Ocean Nodes**: Distributed AI infrastructure for fast processing The stack enables developers to build, train, and scale AI applications while maintaining data privacy and security. Each component works together seamlessly, allowing for secure data monetization and efficient model training. [Learn more about the Ocean tech stack](https://oceanprotocol.com/build/developer-hub/)

Ocean Protocol is positioning itself as an alternative to Big Tech's AI dominance by providing tools for open-source development. - Platform enables builders to create AI dapps with focus on: - Private data handling - Compute infrastructure - Algorithm development - User data control The developer hub offers a comprehensive framework for creating decentralized AI applications while maintaining data privacy standards. [Start building on Ocean Protocol](https://oceanprotocol.com/build/developer-hub/)