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Cuckoo Network and Swan Chain Join Forces to Revolutionize Decentralized AI

· 3 min read
Lark Birdy
Chief Bird Officer

We're thrilled to announce an exciting new partnership between Cuckoo Network and Swan Chain, two pioneering forces in the world of decentralized AI and blockchain technology. This collaboration marks a significant step forward in our mission to democratize access to advanced AI capabilities and create a more efficient, accessible, and innovative AI ecosystem.

Cuckoo Network and Swan Chain Join Forces to Revolutionize Decentralized AI

Empowering Decentralized AI with Expanded GPU Resources

At the heart of this partnership is the integration of Swan Chain's extensive GPU resources into the Cuckoo Network platform. By leveraging Swan Chain's global network of data centers and computing providers, Cuckoo Network will significantly expand its capacity to serve decentralized Large Language Models (LLMs).

This integration aligns perfectly with both companies' visions:

  • Cuckoo Network's goal of creating a decentralized AI model serving the marketplace
  • Swan Chain's mission is to accelerate AI adoption through comprehensive blockchain infrastructure

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Bringing Beloved Anime Characters to Life with AI

To showcase the power of this partnership, we're excited to announce the initial release of several character-based LLMs inspired by beloved anime protagonists. These models, created by the talented Cuckoo creator community, will run on Swan Chain's GPU resources.

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Fans and developers alike will be able to interact with and build upon these character models, opening up new possibilities for creative storytelling, game development, and interactive experiences.

Mutual Benefits and Shared Vision

This partnership brings together the strengths of both platforms:

  • Cuckoo Network provides the decentralized marketplace and AI expertise to distribute and manage AI tasks efficiently.
  • Swan Chain contributes its robust GPU infrastructure, innovative ZK market, and commitment to fair compensation for computing providers.

Together, we're working towards a future where AI capabilities are more accessible, efficient, and equitable for developers and users worldwide.

What This Means for Our Communities

For the Cuckoo Network community:

  • Access to a broader pool of GPU resources, enabling faster processing and more complex AI models
  • Expanded opportunities to create and monetize unique AI models
  • Potential for reduced costs thanks to Swan Chain's efficient infrastructure

For the Swan Chain community:

  • New avenues to monetize GPU resources through Cuckoo Network's marketplace
  • Exposure to cutting-edge AI applications and a vibrant creator community
  • Potential for increased demand and utilization of Swan Chain's infrastructure

Looking Ahead

This partnership is just the beginning. As we move forward, we'll be exploring additional ways to integrate our technologies and create value for both ecosystems. We're particularly excited about the potential to leverage Swan Chain's ZK market and Universal Basic Income model to create even more opportunities for GPU providers and AI developers.

Stay tuned for more updates as we embark on this exciting journey together. The future of decentralized AI is bright, and with partners like Swan Chain, we're one step closer to making that future a reality.

We invite both communities to join us in celebrating this partnership. Together, we're not just building technology – we're shaping the future of AI and empowering creators around the world.

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How Cuckoo AI Grows After the Cuckoo Chain Launch

· 3 min read
Lark Birdy
Chief Bird Officer

The launch of Cuckoo Chain marks a pivotal moment for Cuckoo Network. This blog explores how the enhanced experiences for Holders, Miners, and DeAI builders have driven significant growth, positioning Cuckoo as a key player in the Web3 + AI ecosystem.

How Cuckoo AI Grows After the Cuckoo Chain Launch

1. Holder Experience

Token holders are the backbone of Cuckoo's ecosystem. With the launch of Cuckoo Chain, we prioritize enhancing their experience.

Airdrop Engagement

Airdrops serve as an entry point into our network. We've reserved 5% of our tokens for early adopters and active community members. This isn't just about free tokens—it's about rallying visionaries who share our mission to decentralize AI and challenge the dominance of centralized AI entities. These early supporters play a crucial role in advocating and innovating with us.

Staker Commitment

Stakers represent our committed community members. Staking in Cuckoo means securing the network and participating in governance. Stakers are integral to our mission, providing stability and support through their involvement in our GPU mining network.

DAO Participation

The DAO is where token holders can directly influence Cuckoo's future. By participating in our decentralized autonomous organization, members contribute to decision-making, ensuring the community's voice drives our project's direction.

2. Miner Experience

Cuckoo Network thrives on a two-sided marketplace model, which differentiates us from other heavy computing-resource-sharing networks. We focus on ease of use and miner income to attract and retain miners.

Ease of Use

Setting up and maintaining AI and ML infrastructure can be daunting. Cuckoo AI simplifies this process with user-friendly software and models, ensuring a smooth onboarding experience. Our goal is to minimize the time it takes for miners to start earning, ideally within minutes of downloading our software.

Miner Income

GPUs are valuable resources, and our network aims to maximize their performance. We ensure miners are rewarded with stablecoins at fair market prices, making mining with Cuckoo both profitable and reliable.

3. DeAI Experience

Competing in the generative AI industry, dominated by major players, requires leveraging our unique strengths. Cuckoo's decentralized approach offers several advantages.

Open Source Software Supply Chain

By embracing open-source principles, we foster innovation and collaboration, creating a robust and transparent software supply chain.

Strategic Insights

Being a last mover in the AI space allows us to learn from others' successes and mistakes. We can identify profitable strategies and implement them efficiently.

Agility

Our smaller, decentralized structure enables us to explore, prototype, and launch new features faster than centralized competitors.

Moving Forward

To achieve mass adoption, we must blend the best of web2 experiences with web3 innovation. Learning from top consumer companies, we aim to:

  1. Build Virtuous Loops: Create self-reinforcing processes that enhance user engagement and drive viral growth.
  2. Incorporate Gamification: Make our platform sticky and enjoyable, giving users compelling reasons to engage and stay.

Cuckoo is poised for significant growth with the launch of Cuckoo Chain. By focusing on the experiences of holders, miners, and AI developers, we are building a vibrant, resilient, and decentralized ecosystem. Join us in redefining the future of AI.

Cuckoo Chain: The Premier Blockchain for AI

· 3 min read
Lark Birdy
Chief Bird Officer

Cuckoo Chain is set to transform the AI blockchain landscape. As an Arbitrum L2 in the Ethereum ecosystem, it brings streamlined AI developer experience, fast speed and efficiency to the table. This makes it a prime choice for Web3 + AI users seeking robust and scalable solutions.

Why Choose Cuckoo Chain?

Lightning Speed

Cuckoo Chain operates at a blistering pace with a max theoretical throughput of 40,000 transactions per second (TPS). Block times are a mere 0.25 seconds, and the time-to-finality is under one minute. This performance opens new possibilities, enabling real-time applications that were previously unimaginable.

Optimized for On-Chain AI

Cuckoo Chain is tailored for AI integration. It supports the storage of large inference traces and input data, and facilitates running inference requests directly on-chain. This creates a seamless and efficient environment for deploying AI models, making Cuckoo Chain the go-to platform for AI-driven applications.

Cost Efficiency

One of the standout features of Cuckoo Chain is its cost-effectiveness. Storage and retrieval costs are significantly lower, at $0.001 compared to Ethereum L1's ~$1.44. This drastic reduction in costs makes it more accessible for developers and businesses looking to leverage blockchain technology without breaking the bank.

Build for the GenAI Era

Cuckoo Chain is designed to meet the needs of the Generation AI era. Its infrastructure supports autonomous, flexible, and adaptable smart contracts, enabling a wide range of applications and use cases.

Permissionless

With Cuckoo Chain, you can add machine learning (ML) capabilities to smart contracts, making them more autonomous. These contracts can make decisions based on real-time on-chain data, allowing for dynamic and responsive applications.

Flexible

Cuckoo Chain's flexibility means it can support a broad array of scenarios, including those unforeseen at the time of contract creation. This adaptability ensures that your applications remain relevant and functional as the blockchain landscape evolves.

Embedded Machine Learning

Cuckoo Chain enables the embedding of ML models directly on-chain. It provides the necessary data storage and availability to support the computational needs of ML applications. This embedded approach streamlines the deployment and management of AI models, enhancing the overall efficiency and capability of your blockchain projects.

Join the Cuckoo DAO and Unlock Web3's Full Potential

Cuckoo Chain is more than just a blockchain; it's a community-driven ecosystem. By joining the Cuckoo DAO, you become part of a dynamic and innovative network that is shaping the future of Web3. Connect with us on Discord, Telegram, and GitHub to stay updated and contribute to the development of this groundbreaking platform.

Call for developers

Web3 and AI developers are welcomed to join our permissionless network

Cuckoo Chain Mainnet

Cuckoo Sepolia Testnet

Summary

Cuckoo Chain is redefining what’s possible with blockchain technology. Its unmatched speed, cost-efficiency, and AI optimization make it the ideal platform for developers looking to push the boundaries of Web3. As we continue to innovate and expand, we invite you to join us on this journey. Develop with Cuckoo Chain today and experience the future of AI blockchain.

Celebrating a Small Milestone: Cuckoo.Network in the Top 1M Global Sites

· 3 min read
Lark Birdy
Chief Bird Officer

At Cuckoo.Network, we're glad to announce a milestone in our journey. We've ascended into the top 1M sites globally within two months, a testament to our rapid growth and the robust support from our community.

Celebrating a Small Milestone: Cuckoo.Network in the Top 1M Global Sites

This achievement isn't just a number; it's a reflection of our commitment to innovation and excellence in the AI and Web3 sectors. Starting with decentralized image generation, we’ve expanded our horizons to support various AI models, catering to the needs of generative app builders.

A Glimpse of Our Journey

In just two months, we've made remarkable strides. Here’s a snapshot of our current standing:

  • Global Rank: #814,037
  • Country Rank in Afghanistan: #419
  • Pages per Visit: 24.94
  • Average Visit Duration: 00:15:12

These numbers highlight the engagement and trust our users place in our platform. Each visit and interaction is a step towards a decentralized, AI-driven future.

What This Milestone Means

Reaching the top 1M sites globally underscores our platform’s value and the growing interest in decentralized AI solutions. Our community's support fuels our drive to innovate and enhance the Cuckoo.Network experience.

The Road Ahead

Our journey is far from over. This milestone is a motivation to push boundaries and elevate our offerings. We aim to broaden our platform's capabilities, making AI model serving even more accessible and efficient for developers worldwide.

  • Genesis
    • Cuckoo Network official website
    • Cuckoo Chain Testnet Alpha for metering computing unit credits
    • Whitepaper and initial documentation
    • Cuckoo Pay initial demo
    • Cuckoo AI initial demo
  • Testnet
    • Introduce bridges
    • Cuckoo Portal and smart contracts
  • Pilot Alpha
    • Token generation event
    • Onboard one AI project to Cuckoo Pay
    • Onboard one AI project to Cuckoo AI
  • Mainnet Dry Run
    • incentive validator program
  • Mainnet
    • ecosystem and grants
    • hackathons
    • native stablecoin

Join Us

We invite you to be part of this exciting journey. Whether you're a developer, miner, or AI enthusiast, Cuckoo.Network offers a platform where your contributions are valued and rewarded.

Thank you for being with us on this journey. Together, we're building a future where decentralized AI serves as a cornerstone of innovation.

Stay tuned for more updates and developments as we continue to grow and evolve.

Staking and mining tokens with GPU

· 4 min read
Lark Birdy
Chief Bird Officer

Cuckoo Network is the first Decentralized AI Model Serving Marketplace rewarding AI enthusiasts, developers, and GPU miners with crypto tokens. On our platform, miners share their GPUs with generative AI app builders, aka coordinators, in order to run inference for end customers, so that all the contributors can earn crypto tokens.

Staking and mining tokens with GPU

2024-07-09 update: This post is for testnet. Check this post for mainnet.

When miners share their GPUs, how to ensure they are not faking results? Cuckoo Network establishes trust and integrity through staking, rewards, and slashing. Today we are glad to announce that stakers can join our testnet and secure trust for this decentralized AI network.

Join the testnet today

For stakers

  1. Get CAI tokens from testnet faucet
  2. Stake tokens at the staking portal / testnet staking
  3. Vote for coordinators or miners

Cuckoo Portal - Staking

For GPU miners

  1. Get CAI tokens by contacting admins from https://cuckoo.network/tg or https://cuckoo.network/dc
  2. Stake > 20K tokens at the staking portal
  3. Register minerAddress and introduction information. The minerAddress is recommended to be different from your staker address.
  4. Run miner node with the minerAddress’s private key

For Coordinators

  1. Get CAI tokens by contacting admins from https://cuckoo.network/tg or https://cuckoo.network/dc
  2. Stake > 2M tokens at the staking portal
  3. Register coordinatorAddress and introduction information. The coordinatorAddress is recommended to be different from your staker address.
  4. Run the coordinator node with the minerAddress’s private key

How it works?

The entire system takes a couple of roles to work together:

  • GPU Miner Staker: Individuals or entities running computation resources to execute AI tasks. They hold CAI tokens with a wallet to stake in the network. The more they stake, the higher the chances that they will get assigned GPU tasks.
  • App Builders (Coordinator Staker): Developers creating AI applications on top of Cuckoo Network, overseeing task distribution and quality control. They carry CAI tokens with a wallet to stake in the network. The more they stake, the higher the chances that they will get GPU miners who are willing to work with them.
  • Stakers: Participants who stake tokens to vote for trustworthy Miners and coordinators. They will be rewarded for their stakes.
  • Staking Contract: A smart contract where Miners and coordinators register and stakers vote for them.
  • Coordinator Node: Generative AI applications call APIs of this node to offer GPU tasks like prompt to generate images in the network.
  • Miner Node: GPU providers run miner node to undertake the task execution with GPUs.

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Task assignment and scheduler is a critical function within the Cuckoo AI ecosystem, ensuring efficient and fair distribution of tasks from coordinators to Miners.

However, nodes must establish trust before getting into the system. Thus, all participants must stake tokens before they take any roles.

Then, generative AI app builders, aka coordinators, run the coordinator node with a private key whose address has been registered with the staking contracts. This node reads miner registration from the staking contracts and then listens to requests coming from miner nodes.

GPU providers run the miner node which will fetch info from staking contracts as well and poll the coordinators for pending tasks.

When the generative AI app offers a task to the coordinator, the coordinator will assign the task to the active miner addresses according to their stakes as weights. Then the corresponding miners work on the task and finally submit the results to the coordinator.

Summary

The Cuckoo Network introduces a unique decentralized AI-to-Earn platform, emphasizing collaboration and trust. By employing staking mechanisms and incentives, it ensures the authenticity and engagement of all participants, including developers, GPU miners, and stakers. This approach guarantees reliable task distribution and fosters a sustainable environment for advancing decentralized AI technologies. Cuckoo invites more users to explore its network, offering them the opportunity to contribute to AI development while earning cryptocurrency.

Decentralizing text-to-image generation with Cuckoo

· 4 min read
Lark Birdy
Chief Bird Officer

Breaking New Ground in AI with Cuckoo

Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems hold unprecedented potential to reshape industries, yet their development has been stifled by issues inherent to centralized frameworks. These range from significant privacy concerns to limitations in computational accuracy and a vulnerability to censorship. The need for a more open and robust AI infrastructure is clear, and Cuckoo emerges as a transformative solution to these challenges.

Why are we building the Cuckoo Platform?

Cuckoo represents an innovative leap forward, establishing a decentralized AI infrastructure that fosters a community-driven governance model. This approach addresses the critical aspects of safety, funding, strategic alignment, and the sustainable evolution of AI models, paving the way for a new era of decentralized intelligence.

Overcoming Censorship

Cuckoo enables breakthroughs in accessibility, allowing AI applications to transcend geographical limits and evade restrictive networks, thus democratizing access to cutting-edge AI technologies worldwide.

Prioritizing Privacy

At the heart of Cuckoo's ethos is the commitment to user privacy, achieved through advanced statistical and cryptographic methods that maintain high performance while safeguarding user data.

Ensuring Trust through Comprehensive Verification

Cuckoo introduces rigorous validation protocols that enhance the authenticity and reliability of results produced by AI models, regardless of their complexity or foundational nature.

Technical Decentralization of AI with Cuckoo

The Cuckoo AI Ecosystem

Leveraging blockchain technology, the Cuckoo AI ecosystem distributes AI tasks across a network of Miners while Coordinators oversee the quality and relevance of the outputs. The ecosystem operates on Cuckoo Pay, a blockchain-based payment system that facilitates smooth transactions within the platform.

Cuckoo Decentralized Multimodal AI Platform

Key Components of the Cuckoo Ecosystem

  • Miners: Entities that execute AI tasks using their computational resources.
  • App Builders (Coordinator Nodes): Developers who create AI applications and manage task distribution and quality control.
  • Stakers: Participants who stake tokens to support trustworthy Miners and coordinators.
  • Staking Contract: A smart contract where Miners and coordinators register and are voted upon by stakers.
  • Blob Storage: A decentralized solution for storing AI task outputs.
  • Cuckoo Pay: The payment system for all transactions within the Cuckoo ecosystem.

Workflow

  1. Registration and Staking: Miners and App Builders register with the staking contract and stake tokens.
  2. Task Assignment: Coordinators assign tasks to Miners, who then execute the tasks and upload the results to Blob Storage.
  3. Validation and Payment: Coordinators validate the results and initiate payments through Cuckoo Pay.
  4. Governance and Compliance: The platform includes mechanisms like slashing conditions to handle non-compliance and ensure the ecosystem's integrity.

How to get started?

For AI users, go to https://cuckoo.network/tg. Claim your free points with /faucet and then /imagine <prompt> the image you want to generate.

- /tip <0x.. or @username> <amount> : tip the recipient address or telegram @username

- /balance : show the balance of the current account's wallet

- /imagine <prompt> : generate image according to your prompt

- /faucet : claim your daily free points

Cuckoo Decentralized Multimodal AI Platform

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Conclusion

Cuckoo is not just a platform but a paradigm shift in how AI is developed and deployed, emphasizing decentralization, privacy, and community governance. By transforming the landscape of AI development, Cuckoo sets the stage for a more equitable and accessible technological future.

Cuckoo's open infrastructure champions an AI future that is more inclusive, secure, and efficient, promising profound impacts across various sectors and global markets.