Autonomys is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with Swan Chain. Based on our shared commitment to making decentralized AI (deAI) development seamless and affordable, both projects are exploring the integration of our storage and compute decentralized physical infrastructure networks (DePIN) for the benefit of the whole AI3.0 ecosystem.

Key Aspects of the Partnership

• Permanent Distributed Storage: By integrating Autonomys’ distributed storage network (DSN) with its storage marketplace, Swan Chain will be able to offer secure, permanent data storage services and super-fast data availability to deAI developers.
• Decentralized AI Compute: Developers in the AI3.0 ecosystem would greatly benefit from Swan Chain’s marketplaces for cost-effective, decentralized AI and ZK compute.
• AI Model Containers: The ability to efficiently deploy Swan Chain’s AI model containers on the Autonomys Network would undoubtedly be useful to AI3.0 users and developers alike.

“We are thrilled to partner with Autonomys to revolutionize decentralized AI. Swan Chain and Autonomys are committed to empowering developers with seamless access to innovative AI capabilities.” Merlin Cao, Marketing Manager at Swan Chain

“AI3.0 developers and users will soon experience the value of Autonomys’ integration with Swan Chain’s pioneering AI DePIN via our enhanced respective offerings.” Parth Birla, Head of Partnerships at Autonomys

About Swan Chain

Swan Chain is a comprehensive compute, storage and bandwidth DePIN for decentralized AI model training, inference and deployment. Utilizing Ethereum L2 OP Superchain technology and a network of 2,500+ compute providers across 80 locations globally, Swan Chain reduces computing costs by up to 70%, while enabling the monetization of dormant resources. Migrate EVM dApps to its network and benefit from greater transaction bandwidth and lower gas fees.

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About Autonomys

The Autonomys Network — the foundation layer for AI3.0 — is a hyper-scalable decentralized AI (deAI) infrastructure stack encompassing high-throughput permanent distributed storage, data availability and access, and modular execution. Our deAI ecosystem provides all the essential components to build and deploy secure super dApps (AI-powered dApps) and on-chain agents, equipping them with advanced AI capabilities for dynamic and autonomous functionality.

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True decentralization in web3 means the widespread participation of the collective, not the interpersonal coordination of the few. Neglecting the importance of accessibility risks a project’s vision of decentralization becoming just another centralized model under a different name. Our mission is simple: break down the technical, educational and hardware barriers that prevent widespread contribution to the Autonomys Network. In doing so, we aim to address key structural challenges within the web3 space, in addition to our elimination of the blockchain trilemma and farmer’s and verifier’s dilemmas.

Easy Node Running

Embodying this philosophy, Space Acres, our flagship node solution, runs on almost any computer and operating system as a lightweight, secure desktop application. No need for specialized hardware or deep technical expertise — Space Acres makes meaningful participation possible for a broad audience, regardless of their resources.

Simple UX

Accessibility isn’t just about hardware. The technical friction of engaging with a decentralized network can be overwhelming, so we’ve streamlined the Space Acres setup process. With regularly updated video tutorials guiding users through installation on macOS, Windows, and Ubuntu, we aim to remove these barriers, creating a more seamless entry point for everyone.

Space Acres Quick Start Guide

• Part 1: SubWallet Setup

• Part 2: Installation and Setup

Global, Multilingual Community

In a truly decentralized ecosystem, language should never be a barrier. To support our global community, the Space Acres UI is available in seven languages — English, German, Spanish, French, Serbian, Russian, and Simplified Chinese — with many more on the way. We’ve also integrated a Discord Translator Bot to ensure our community can communicate effectively, regardless of linguistic background.

Diverse, Distributed Team

Our commitment to inclusivity is reflected in our diverse team, which spans every continent (excluding Antarctica 😿), and speaks more than 16 languages, including Mandarin, Spanish, Portuguese, French, Ukrainian, Russian, Hindi, Bengali, and Japanese. This diversity is essential to our mission, as it enables us to understand and connect with contributors from around the world, helping us build a network that truly represents the global web3 ethos. We are in the process of exploring how best to make the Autonomys website multi-language-compatible.

Autonomys Academy Resources

Education is a cornerstone of participation. Through the Autonomys Academy, we provide easily accessible resources to guide and empower users, regardless of their familiarity with web3. With regularly updated content and AI-driven search functions, the Academy is designed to lower educational barriers, ensuring that anyone can deepen their understanding and engage more fully with the network.

Why Does Web3 Decentralization Matter?

In the broader web3 landscape, decentralization is often a buzzword. Many ecosystems claim to be “community-driven”, yet fail to live up to that promise, drifting toward centralization if they weren’t already there.

At Autonomys, we’re committed to a different path — one that prioritizes genuine community-driven decentralization. Lowering participation barriers isn’t just about technical improvements; it’s about upholding the philosophical ideals at the heart of web3.

As we move into Mainnet Phase-1, and work towards further milestones, we are reminded of the progress we’ve made and the distance yet to travel. Each new participant helps bring us closer to a decentralized future, where autonomy, security, and decentralization coexist without compromise, and where innovation has an optimized environment to thrive.

Explore the Autonomys Network

Whether you’re interested in joining us as a community member who shares our vision for decentralization; a node operator looking to contribute to a network; a developer wanting to build on hyper-scalable deAI infrastructure, or a partner seeking to integrate with the AI3.0 ecosystem, we welcome you to get involved. Autonomys is actively expanding, and we’re eager to collaborate with individuals and organizations across decentralized storage, data solutions, interoperability, privacy technologies, and AI-driven platforms.

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About Autonomys

The Autonomys Network — the foundation layer for AI3.0 — is a hyper-scalable decentralized AI (deAI) infrastructure stack encompassing high-throughput permanent distributed storage, data availability and access, and modular execution. Our deAI ecosystem provides all the essential components to build and deploy secure super dApps (AI-powered dApps) and on-chain agents, equipping them with advanced AI capabilities for dynamic and autonomous functionality.

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Autonomys is thrilled to announce a strategic partnership with NeuroMesh. We share the aim of creating an ecosystem for secure, advanced AI agents — trained, hosted and deployed on distributed consumer hardware — to coordinate using decentralized infrastructure; where anyone can contribute their computing resources to train AI models collaboratively. It’s AI by everyone, for everyone.

Key Aspects of the Partnership

• deAI Model Hosting: NeuroMesh could host users’ AI models on Autonomys’ distributed storage network (DSN). By deploying on the Autonomys Network, NeuroMesh could also benefit from our secure, scalable blockchain and configurable execution environments (domains), augmented with cross-domain communication, ensuring data integrity, privacy and efficient resource allocation across nodes.
• Distributed Training: Autonomys would benefit from NeuroMesh’s role architecture of trainers, synchronizers and predictors — where trainers perform the core computation; synchronizers facilitate data synchronization and task distribution; and predictors host trained models and offer model prediction services — and their proof-of-contribution model for incentivizing trainer participation and contribution integrity in AI training.
• GPU Integration: Integrating NeuroMesh’s network of distributed GPUs into Autonomys’ domain layer would significantly enhance Autonomys’ capabilities for large AI model training and inference.

“Autonomys is pioneering the future of decentralized AI, and we’re excited to support that vision with NeuroMesh’s AI power. Together, we’ll fuel the next-generation AI ecosystem, where anyone can contribute to and benefit from advanced AI development.” Cindy Huang, Head of Partnerships at NeuroMesh

“NeuroMesh forms a vital component of the AI3.0 ecosystem Autonomys is building. From model training and hosting, to agent development and deployment, NeuroMesh and Autonomys are aligned on a decentralized, accessible and collaborative future for AI.” Parth Birla, Head of Partnerships at Autonomys

About NeuroMesh

NeuroMesh is an AI training network protocol that leverages underutilized distributed GPUs for decentralized AI (deAI) development. Founded by former Oxford and DeepMind researchers and ex-Meta and Google alumni with the goal of accelerating AI R&D by democratizing access to large AI model training, NeuroMesh uses a novel computational neuroscience algorithm called a Predictive Coding Network (PCN) for AI training. PCNs enable efficient parallelization, permissionless contribution, asynchronous learning, and low network costs — ideal for deAI development.

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About Autonomys Network

The Autonomys Network — the foundation layer for AI3.0 — is a hyper-scalable decentralized AI (deAI) infrastructure stack encompassing high-throughput permanent distributed storage, data availability and access, and modular execution. Our deAI ecosystem provides all the essential components to build and deploy secure super dApps (AI-powered dApps) and on-chain agents, equipping them with advanced AI capabilities for dynamic and autonomous functionality.

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We’re excited to kick off the Autonomys Network Big Bang, marking the start of a series of community campaigns and initiatives aimed at fostering creativity, collaboration and engagement as we prepare for our Mainnet Phase-1 launch. Whether you’re showcasing your farming rigs in the Legacy to Launch Big Rig Showdown, participating in the Knock-Out Meme Tournament, tracking community pledged space in the Space Race Plot-O-Meter, or contributing to the On-Chain Graffiti Wall, the Big Bang has something for everyone. Each campaign offers an opportunity to bring your ideas and skills to the forefront, creating a shared community experience as we move forward in our network’s journey.

If you want to be a part of this important phase, as we transition from our testnet era into Mainnet Phase-1, here’s a quick overview of the events happening now.

Events

Space Race Plot-O-Meter

Your mission is to create a dynamic, custom website that visually tracks the pledged storage in real-time. Imagine a thermometer that starts at zero and fills up as more space is pledged. Once the Plot-O-Meter reaches its maximum, it will mark a major milestone for the community.

Full Details: https://forum.autonomys.xyz/t/autonomys-space-race-plot-o-meter/4484

Legacy to Launch Rig Showdown

Show off your hardware and share your journey with Autonomys in the Legacy to Launch Rig Showdown. Submit a photo of your rig, including details on specifications, unique features, and any custom modifications. You’re also welcome to share how you discovered Autonomys, your experience with previous setups, or your thoughts on using the GPU Plotter.

Full Details: https://forum.autonomys.xyz/t/legacy-to-launch-rig-showdown/4485

On-Chain Graffiti Wall

Unleash your creativity and leave your mark on the Autonomys Mainnet with our On-Chain Graffiti Wall. Submit your digital graffiti art to showcase your artistic skills and unique style. The top 25 submissions will be rendered on-chain, becoming a permanent part of the Autonomys journey as we begin Mainnet Phase-1.

Full Details: https://forum.autonomys.xyz/t/autonomys-on-chain-graffiti-wall-contest/4481

Knockout Meme Tournament

Do you have what it takes to claim the title of meme champion? Now’s your chance to showcase your meme-making skills and compete with fellow community members in a fun, creative challenge. Submit your best meme and see how far you can go in the tournament.

Full Details: https://forum.autonomys.xyz/t/big-bang-knockout-meme-tournament/4482

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Chen Feng is an accomplished researcher and blockchain expert, currently serving as an Associate Professor at the University of British Columbia’s (UBC) Okanagan campus, where he is also the Tier-2 Principal’s Research Chair in Blockchain. In addition to co-leading Blockchain@UBC, Chen’s extensive academic background includes a PhD from the University of Toronto and postdoctoral research positions at EPFL and Boston University.

At Autonomys, Chen leads the research team, driving key innovations to ensure the network’s infrastructure remains at the cutting edge of blockchain technology. A co-inventor of Fast-HotStuff, Chen’s research spans blockchain, quantum communications, and coding theory. He has worked on notable projects including incentive analysis for Bitcoin and Ethereum, as well as collaborations with Dapper Labs on the Flow blockchain.

Chen is also one of the primary authors of Autonomys’ upcoming whitepaper, which will be released in the coming weeks. This whitepaper will outline the network’s approach to decentralization, scalability, and security, aligning closely with Autonomys’ broader vision of building a decentralized foundation that empowers individuals and communities in the age of AI. His research not only enhances the technical backbone of the network but also ensures that Autonomys is positioned to support the future of web3 and decentralized AI, staying true to its mission of creating a more autonomous and accessible digital ecosystem as the foundation layer for AI3.0.

Chen Feng is available for speaking opportunities and commentary on the following topics:

• Blockchain and web3 innovations
• Decentralized AI (deAI)
• User-owned AI
• Autonomys (protocol and research)

Connect with Chen on socials:

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LinkedIn: Chen Feng

For booking inquiries, please contact:

chris@subspace.network

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What do we mean when we say Autonomys is the Foundation Layer for AI3.0? At Autonomys, we contend that the evolution of AI can be categorized into three broad phases, each characterized by a unique relationship between humans, decentralization and AI:

• AI1.0 | Centralized ML: Deep learning becomes widespread as developers are able to build models with the likes of TensorFlow and PyTorch running on cloud computing provided by Big Tech. Humans are primarily passive consumers of AI technologies, interacting with narrow, rule-based systems designed for specific tasks.
• AI2.0 | Centralized Generative AI: Large language models (LLMs), such as ChatGPT, Gemini and Claude, emerge alongside other Generative AI technologies built by Big Tech. Humans are offered more interactive AI experiences, albeit still through platforms controlled and deployed by centralized entities.
• AI3.0 | Decentralized Human-centric AI: Open, accessible and collaborative web3-enabled AI model, app and agent development and deployment. Decentralization ensures a transparent, composable and secure ecosystem where innovation thrives. Humans not only interact with AI, but customize, train and deploy their own highly personalized Autonomys agents to act on their behalf, blurring the boundary between AI creator and consumer. The Age of Autonomy is the culmination of this paradigm.

The Age of Autonomy

Throughout the history of technological development, humanity has consistently striven for the same fundamental needs to be fulfilled: safety, including both physical and resource security; connection, be it physical or emotional, to fellow humans or cultural collectives; and prosperity, through self-improvement and socioeconomic development. Many experts have discussed AI’s impact on human safety, connection and prosperity. Autonomys is using these three fundamental human desires as guiding principles to propose a human-centric vision of a post-AI-revolution future.

In today’s world, one’s safety and prosperity are mediated largely by one’s access to economic resources. As job security becomes progressively more threatened by the advent of sophisticated AI, we should evolve our contemporary economic systems with continued human relevance and agency in mind. This can be achieved through widening global access to permissionless incentivized contribution networks, and by augmenting human capabilities with personal AI agents that seamlessly interact and collaborate in a verifiable way — all free of centralized control.

The trajectory of AI development is trending towards the training and running of smaller, specialized AI models on personal edge devices. When integrated into every action taken on a personal device, these AI will have the context of all knowledge about the device’s owner, including past and present interactions with other people or services; personal preferences in entertainment, food, clothing and partners; health metrics; financial statements; political allegiances; and everything else that has ever gone through the device. Coupling access to complete contextual data with agentic capabilities transforms personal AI into personal agents that can represent you online and act on your behalf — booking medical visits and vacations, ordering groceries, coordinating meetings, managing money, or participating in governance. Crucially, personal agents will be able to analyze and filter the endless information streams around us — insurmountable for a single person to process — aiding in our decision-making.

It is prudent to estimate the emergence of at least as many agents online as there are smartphones. Practically, we can expect each person and business to have multiple specialized AI representatives. This global mesh of billions of agents will communicate and exchange funds with each other online and with service providers via agent-specific permissioned actions. Humans and agents will need to be able to verify whether the AI they are interacting with within this autonomous agent economy are truthfully representing themselves as agents of particular individuals or organizations.

The Autonomys-facilitated agent economy will foster a rich ecosystem of human and AI collaboration. Autonomys’ development platform will provide cutting-edge tools for individuals and organizations to train and deploy agents, acquire highly valuable technological skills, and amplify their potential. Autonomys agents will be able to exchange mutual authorizations via blockchain to provide real-world goods and services, while humans maintain oversight of and control over them. This dynamic creates new avenues for entrepreneurship and value generation as individuals and organizations leverage AI capabilities to augment their own skills and offerings. Autonomys’ vision preserves humanity’s economic relevance by emphasizing domains where the unique human capacity for creativity, emotional intelligence, and complex problem-solving has not been replicated by AI.

In contrast to predicted futures populated by a universal basic income (UBI)-dependent humanity subject to a diminished human agency and economic relevance, Autonomys champions radical autonomy through incentivized participation and contribution to a self-sustaining ecosystem, inspired by Ethereum’s pioneering model. We recognize human potential as a dynamic force that can be continually expanded through education, technological integration, and innovative socioeconomic systems.

By empowering individuals with self-sovereign digital identities, control over their data assets, and tools for safe AI collaboration, Autonomys is forging a future where humans and AI coexist productively and harmoniously. This new paradigm not only preserves human economic relevance but amplifies our collective potential, ushering in an era of unprecedented innovation, creativity, and shared prosperity.

About Autonomys Network

The Autonomys Network — the foundation layer for AI3.0 — is a hyper-scalable decentralized AI (deAI) infrastructure stack encompassing high-throughput permanent distributed storage, data availability and access, and modular execution. Our deAI ecosystem provides all the essential components to build and deploy secure super dApps (AI-powered dApps) and on-chain agents, equipping them with advanced AI capabilities for dynamic and autonomous functionality.