Yeliz Akmaca 
DeepNode (DN) is an “Open Intelligence” network that aims to free AI from centralized tech monopolies and create a community-driven, decentralized infrastructure. The project leverages idle GPU power to run AI models more efficiently and censorship-free.
Overview
DeepNode is a decentralized infrastructure for deploying, evaluating, and managing AI models. Developers can upload, test, and deploy their models to users. Contributions are rewarded based on actual usage performance through the PoWR (Proof-of-Work Relevance) mechanism.
The platform turns AI into a collaborative marketplace where developers compete, cooperate, and earn continuous value from their models, instead of being limited to corporate control.
Team and Founders
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James Ruff (CEO & Co-Founder): Over 13 years of experience in applied mathematics and AI/ML consulting.
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Hamed Afshar: CEO at Deep Node Ltd, specializing in AI-based solutions.
Team Vision: Transparency, fair contribution rewards, and community-oriented governance.
Investors and Partnerships
DeepNode recently raised $2M at a $25M valuation.
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Seed Round ($2M): WildSageLabs (RoundTable21), Rizzo (DNA), Gateway.FM
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Strategic Round ($3M): Blockchain Founders Fund, Side Door Ventures, TBV, IOBC Capital, Fomo Ventures, Nestoris
Vision & Mission
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Mission: Build a decentralized AI marketplace where every creator owns their models.
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Vision: Intelligence is open, shared, and human-centered. AI infrastructure is decentralized, permissionless, and accessible to all contributors.
How DeepNode Works
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Model Submission & Evaluation: Developers submit models to specific domains; validators test performance.
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Rewarding: Top-performing models and accurate evaluators earn $DN tokens.
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Continuous Improvement: Models evolve through competition and collaboration.
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User Access: AI services are paid in $DN; fees are distributed to contributors and part is burned to stabilize the economy.
Governance
$DN token holders govern the protocol. Staking allows voting on upgrades, reward models, and network rules, focusing on long-term network health.
Roadmap
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Current (End of 2025): DIVE program active; over 25,000 registered users.
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Next (Q1 2026): Base Mainnet launch.
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Long Term: Settlement layer for AI agent economy and expansion of specialized subnetworks.
Token Use Cases
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Reward Flows: Model creation, mining, validation, staking, and bonding.
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Access & Payments: Use AI marketplace services and pay transaction fees.
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Economy: $DN planned with $75M FDV on Base network.
Token Information
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$DN is DeepNode’s native token. Rewards real contributions through the PoWR mechanism.
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Total supply not officially disclosed; current planned circulating: 60M $DN.
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Max supply: 100M $DN
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Circulating supply: 0 $DN
Ecosystem
DeepNode supports AI applications across multiple sectors, from healthcare to finance, with 100k+ social followers and 1,500+ developers.
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Transparent Token Economy: $DN flows fairly among participants.
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Contribution-Based Growth: Model creation, validation, subnet launch, and node operations strengthen the network.
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Collaborative Marketplace: Fragmented AI ecosystem consolidated into a single cooperative marketplace.
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Long-Term Value Creation: $DN drives economic participation and strategic partnerships.
Features
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Multi-Purpose AI Platform: All-in-one predictive analytics and modeling; one-click, no code needed.
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Market-Driven Innovation: Models rise based on real usage and peer feedback.
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User-Owned AI Economy: Developers retain IP and earn ongoing value; contributors rewarded.
Official Links
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