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Ritual, founded in 2023 by former Polychain investor Niraj Pant and Akilesh Potti, is an ambitious project at the intersection of blockchain and AI. Backed by a $25M Series A led by Archetype and strategic investment from Polychain Capital, the company aims to address critical infrastructure gaps in enabling complex on-chain and off-chain interactions. With a team of 30 experts from leading institutions and firms, Ritual is building a protocol that integrates AI capabilities directly into blockchain environments, targeting use cases like natural-language-generated smart contracts and dynamic market-driven lending protocols.

Why Customers Need Web3 for AI​

The integration of Web3 and AI can alleviate many limitations seen in traditional, centralized AI systems.

1. Decentralized infrastructure helps reduce the risk of manipulation: when AI computations and model outputs are executed by multiple, independently operated nodes, it becomes far more difficult for any single entity—be it the developer or a corporate intermediary—to tamper with results. This bolsters user confidence and transparency in AI-driven applications.

2. Web3-native AI expands the scope of on-chain smart contracts beyond just basic financial logic. With AI in the loop, contracts can respond to real-time market data, user-generated prompts, and even complex inference tasks. This enables use cases such as algorithmic trading, automated lending decisions, and in-chat interactions (e.g., FrenRug) that would be impossible under existing, siloed AI APIs. Because the AI outputs are verifiable and integrated with on-chain assets, these high-value or high-stakes decisions can be executed with greater trust and fewer intermediaries.

3. Distributing the AI workload across a network can potentially lower costs and enhance scalability. Even though AI computations can be expensive, a well-designed Web3 environment draws from a global pool of compute resources rather than a single centralized provider. This opens up more flexible pricing, improved reliability, and the possibility for continuous, on-chain AI workflows—all underpinned by shared incentives for node operators to offer their computing power.

Ritual's Approach​

The system has three main layers—Infernet Oracle, Ritual Chain (infrastructure and protocol), and Native Applications—each designed to address different challenges in the Web3 x AI space.

1. Infernet Oracle​

• What It Does Infernet is Ritual’s first product, acting as a bridge between on-chain smart contracts and off-chain AI compute. Rather than just fetching external data, it coordinates AI model inference tasks, collects results, and returns them on-chain in a verifiable manner.
• Key Components
  • Containers: Secure environments to host any AI/ML workload (e.g., ONNX, Torch, Hugging Face models, GPT-4).
  • infernet-ml: An optimized library for deploying AI/ML workflows, offering ready-to-use integrations with popular model frameworks.
  • Infernet SDK: Provides a standardized interface so developers can easily write smart contracts that request and consume AI inference results.
  • Infernet Nodes: Deployed on services like GCP or AWS, these nodes listen for on-chain inference requests, execute tasks in containers, and deliver results back on-chain.
  • Payment & Verification: Manages fee distribution (between compute and verification nodes) and supports various verification methods to ensure tasks are executed honestly.
• Why It Matters Infernet goes beyond a traditional oracle by verifying off-chain AI computations, not just data feeds. It also supports scheduling repeated or time-sensitive inference jobs, reducing the complexity of linking AI-driven tasks to on-chain applications.

2. Ritual Chain​

Ritual Chain integrates AI-friendly features at both the infrastructure and protocol layers. It is designed to handle frequent, automated, and complex interactions between smart contracts and off-chain compute, extending far beyond what typical L1s can manage.

2.1 Infrastructure Layer​

• What It Does Ritual Chain’s infrastructure supports more complex AI workflows than standard blockchains. Through precompiled modules, a scheduler, and an EVM extension called EVM++, it aims to facilitate frequent or streaming AI tasks, robust account abstractions, and automated contract interactions.

• Key Components

  • Precompiled Modules

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    • EIP Extensions (e.g., EIP-665, EIP-5027) remove code-length limits, reduce gas for signatures, and enable trust between chain and off-chain AI tasks.
    • Computational Precompiles standardize frameworks for AI inference, zero-knowledge proofs, and model fine-tuning within smart contracts.

  • Scheduler: Eliminates reliance on external “Keeper” contracts by allowing tasks to run on a fixed schedule (e.g., every 10 minutes). Crucial for continuous AI-driven activities.

  • EVM++: Enhances the EVM with native account abstraction (EIP-7702), letting contracts auto-approve transactions for a set period. This supports continuous AI-driven decisions (e.g., auto-trading) without human intervention.

• Why It Matters By embedding AI-focused features directly into its infrastructure, Ritual Chain streamlines complex, repetitive, or time-sensitive AI computations. Developers gain a more robust and automated environment to build truly “intelligent” dApps.

2.2 Consensus Protocol Layer​

• What It Does Ritual Chain’s protocol layer addresses the need to manage diverse AI tasks efficiently. Large inference jobs and heterogeneous compute nodes require special fee-market logic and a novel consensus approach to ensure smooth execution and verification.
• Key Components
  • Resonance (Fee Market):
    • Introduces “auctioneer” and “broker” roles to match AI tasks of varying complexity with suitable compute nodes.
    • Employs near-exhaustive or “bundled” task allocation to maximize network throughput, ensuring powerful nodes handle complex tasks without stalling.
  • Symphony (Consensus):
    • Splits AI computations into parallel sub-tasks for verification. Multiple nodes validate process steps and outputs separately.
    • Prevents large AI tasks from overloading the network by distributing verification workloads across multiple nodes.
  • vTune:
    • Demonstrates how to verify node-performed model fine-tuning on-chain by using “backdoor” data checks.
    • Illustrates Ritual Chain’s broader capability to handle longer, more intricate AI tasks with minimal trust assumptions.
• Why It Matters Traditional fee markets and consensus models struggle with heavy or diverse AI workloads. By redesigning both, Ritual Chain can dynamically allocate tasks and verify results, expanding on-chain possibilities far beyond basic token or contract logic.

3. Native Applications​

• What They Do Building on Infernet and Ritual Chain, native applications include a model marketplace and a validation network, showcasing how AI-driven functionality can be natively integrated and monetized on-chain.
• Key Components
  • Model Marketplace:
    • Tokenizes AI models (and possibly fine-tuned variants) as on-chain assets.
    • Lets developers buy, sell, or license AI models, with proceeds rewarded to model creators and compute/data providers.
  • Validation Network & “Rollup-as-a-Service”:
    • Offers external protocols (e.g., L2s) a reliable environment for computing and verifying complex tasks like zero-knowledge proofs or AI-driven queries.
    • Provides customized rollup solutions leveraging Ritual’s EVM++, scheduling features, and fee-market design.
• Why It Matters By making AI models directly tradable and verifiable on-chain, Ritual extends blockchain functionality into a marketplace for AI services and datasets. The broader network can also tap Ritual’s infrastructure for specialized compute, forming a unified ecosystem where AI tasks and proofs are both cheaper and more transparent.

Ritual’s Ecosystem Development​

Ritual’s vision of an “open AI infrastructure network” goes hand-in-hand with forging a robust ecosystem. Beyond the core product design, the team has built partnerships across model storage, compute, proof systems, and AI applications to ensure each layer of the network receives expert support. At the same time, Ritual invests heavily in developer resources and community growth to foster real-world use cases on its chain.

1. Ecosystem Collaborations

• Model Storage & Integrity: Storing AI models with Arweave ensures they remain tamper-proof.
• Compute Partnerships: IO.net supplies decentralized compute matching Ritual’s scaling needs.
• Proof Systems & Layer-2: Collaborations with Starkware and Arbitrum extend proof-generation capabilities for EVM-based tasks.
• AI Consumer Apps: Partnerships with Myshell and Story Protocol bring more AI-powered services on-chain.
• Model Asset Layer: Pond, Allora, and 0xScope provide additional AI resources and push on-chain AI boundaries.
• Privacy Enhancements: Nillion strengthens Ritual Chain’s privacy layer.
• Security & Staking: EigenLayer helps secure and stake on the network.
• Data Availability: EigenLayer and Celestia modules enhance data availability, vital for AI workloads.

2. Application Expansion

• Developer Resources: Comprehensive guides detail how to spin up AI containers, run PyTorch, and integrate GPT-4 or Mistral-7B into on-chain tasks. Hands-on examples—like generating NFTs via Infernet—lower barriers for newcomers.
• Funding & Acceleration: Ritual Altar accelerator and the Ritual Realm project provide capital and mentorship to teams building dApps on Ritual Chain.
• Notable Projects:
  • Anima: Multi-agent DeFi assistant that processes natural-language requests across lending, swaps, and yield strategies.
  • Opus: AI-generated meme tokens with scheduled trading flows.
  • Relic: Incorporates AI-driven predictive models into AMMs, aiming for more flexible and efficient on-chain trading.
  • Tithe: Leverages ML to dynamically adjust lending protocols, improving yield while lowering risk.

By aligning product design, partnerships, and a diverse set of AI-driven dApps, Ritual positions itself as a multifaceted hub for Web3 x AI. Its ecosystem-first approach—complemented by ample developer support and real funding opportunities—lays the groundwork for broader AI adoption on-chain.

Ritual’s Outlook​

Ritual’s product plans and ecosystem look promising, but many technical gaps remain. Developers still need to solve fundamental problems like setting up model-inference endpoints, speeding up AI tasks, and coordinating multiple nodes for large-scale computations. For now, the core architecture can handle simpler use cases; the real challenge is inspiring developers to build more imaginative AI-powered applications on-chain.

Down the road, Ritual might focus less on finance and more on making compute or model assets tradable. This would attract participants and strengthen network security by tying the chain’s token to practical AI workloads. Although details on the token design are still unclear, it’s clear that Ritual’s vision is to spark a new generation of complex, decentralized, AI-driven applications—pushing Web3 into deeper, more creative territory.

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.

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

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.

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.

Cuckoo Network

• Source: https://cuckoo.network/blog/
• Telegram: https://cuckoo.network/tg/
• Discord: https://cuckoo.network/dc/

More about Swan Chain

• Website: https://www.swanchain.io
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/swan_chain
• Telegram: https://t.me/swan_chain/
• Discord: https://discord.gg/swanchain
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/swancloud

En Cuckoo Network, estamos emocionados de presentar Cuckoo Chat, una fusión innovadora de IA, Web3 y fandom del anime. Imagina hablar con Naruto sobre técnicas ninja o preguntarle a Light Yagami sobre su sentido de la justicia. Ahora, todo es posible—directamente desde el portal de Cuckoo Network.

Con Cuckoo Chat, hemos traído a la vida a 17 de los personajes de anime más queridos a través de una avanzada IA conversacional, construida sobre Llama y potenciada por nuestra infraestructura descentralizada web3. Ya seas un espectador casual o un fanático acérrimo del anime, Cuckoo Chat ofrece una experiencia inmersiva y única que te permite participar en conversaciones en tiempo real con tus personajes favoritos.

Por qué Cuckoo Chat es Diferente​

Cuckoo Chat no es solo otro chatbot. Es parte de nuestra visión más amplia en Cuckoo Network para descentralizar la IA, asegurando que tus interacciones sean impulsadas por una infraestructura web3 segura y escalable. Las respuestas de cada personaje se procesan a través de nuestros nodos de IA descentralizados, lo que significa interacciones más rápidas, privadas y confiables. Además, ¡incluso puedes ganar recompensas por usar Cuckoo Chat, gracias a nuestra única red de GPU incentivada!

Conoce a los Personajes: Tus Personalidades Favoritas, Ahora en Forma de Chat​

Nuestra primera versión presenta 17 personajes icónicos del anime y la cultura pop, creados por nuestras comunidades de creadores, cuidadosamente elaborados para reflejar sus personalidades auténticas, historias de fondo y peculiaridades. Prepárate para chatear con:

• Naruto Uzumaki: El ninja decidido de Konoha
• Son Goku: El protector Saiyan imparable de la Tierra
• Levi Ackerman: El soldado más fuerte de la humanidad de Attack on Titan
• Light Yagami: El portador de la Death Note, listo para discutir sobre justicia
• Saitama: El héroe invencible que gana cada pelea con un solo golpe
• Doraemon: El gato robótico futurista con gadgets infinitos

Y muchos más, incluyendo Monkey D. Luffy, Tsunade, y Bob Esponja (¡sí, incluso Bob Esponja está aquí!). Cada conversación ofrece una experiencia inmersiva impulsada por los personajes que no encontrarás en ningún otro lugar.

¿Cómo Funciona? ¡Sencillo!​

1. Visita: Ve a cuckoo.network/portal/chat.
2. Elige: Selecciona tu personaje de anime favorito de la lista.
3. Chatea: ¡Comienza tu conversación! Cada chat se siente como si estuvieras hablando directamente con tu personaje elegido.

Con cada sesión de chat, estás interactuando con una IA descentralizada, lo que significa que tus conversaciones se procesan de manera segura a través de los mineros de GPU descentralizados de Cuckoo Network. Cada interacción es privada, rápida y completamente distribuida a través de la red.

Por qué Construimos Cuckoo Chat: Para Fanáticos del Anime, Por Innovadores de Web3​

En Cuckoo Network, nos apasiona ampliar los límites de la IA y Web3. Con Cuckoo Chat, hemos creado más que solo una experiencia divertida—hemos construido una plataforma que se alinea con nuestra misión de descentralizar la IA y dar a los usuarios más control sobre sus datos e interacciones. A medida que el mundo de Web3 evoluciona, Cuckoo Chat sirve como un puente innovador entre fandoms y tecnología de vanguardia.

No nos detendremos aquí. Cuckoo Chat seguirá creciendo con más personajes, modelos de interacción más profundos y nuevas características impulsadas por la retroalimentación y participación de los usuarios. Mantente atento a más actualizaciones y sé parte del futuro de la IA descentralizada.

¿Qué Sigue?​

¡Estamos expandiendo constantemente el universo de Cuckoo Chat! Pronto, introduciremos coleccionables basados en NFTs vinculados a cada conversación, donde los usuarios podrán acuñar momentos únicos de sus charlas con personajes de anime. Además, estamos trabajando en implementar soporte multilingüe para mejorar las conversaciones para los fanáticos de todo el mundo.

¡Involúcrate!​

Tu voz importa. Después de usar Cuckoo Chat, comparte tu experiencia con nosotros en Discord o 𝕏/Twitter. Tus comentarios dan forma directamente al futuro de esta función. ¿Tienes un personaje con el que te encantaría chatear? Háznoslo saber—siempre estamos buscando ampliar el elenco de Cuckoo Chat según tus sugerencias.

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Comienza a chatear ahora con tus personajes de anime favoritos en Cuckoo Chat. ¡Es más que solo conversación—es una aventura descentralizada en el corazón del fandom del anime!

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Por qué Amarás Cuckoo Chat:​

• Conversaciones inmersivas con personajes de anime auténticos impulsados por IA
• Privacidad impulsada por Web3 e infraestructura descentralizada
• Recompensas y futuros NFTs vinculados a tus chats favoritos

Únete a nosotros en este emocionante nuevo viaje con Cuckoo Chat—donde el fandom del anime se encuentra con el futuro de Web3.