Yeliz Akmaca 
We are in a period where AI models are increasingly integrated into digital workflows. However, this massive growth also hides inefficiencies. Organizations often pay for identical tasks independently, consuming the same computational resources repeatedly. Mendel Protocol addresses this “redundant computation” problem by creating a verifiable marketplace for AI outputs.
What is Mendel?
Mendel Network focuses on this issue. The protocol is a coordination layer that allows AI-generated task outputs (summaries, classifications, optimizations, calibrations, etc.) to be verifiably bought and sold. Outputs are produced once, packaged with cryptographic proofs, and then marketed using $MENDEL tokens. The goal is clear: reduce repeated computation, provide small players access to high-quality outputs, and create real price discovery.
The protocol runs on Ethereum Mainnet as an ERC-20 token. The contract is verified, liquidity is locked, and trading is live on Uniswap.
Key Features and Goals
Mendel’s primary goals and features include:
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Long-term scale target: 10,000+ TPS capacity and <1 second finality (currently limited by Ethereum).
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Verifiability: Task output integrity is cryptographically provable (tamper-proof).
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Selective disclosure: Certain data can be disclosed when necessary.
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zk-SNARK integration: Not active at launch; research stage in Phase 3 for verification purposes only.
Mendel protocol is designed for routing and delegating tasks among digital AI agents. Outputs are mathematically verified for integrity, while correctness (whether it was produced by a specific model) relies on the vendor’s declaration.
Why it Matters
As AI systems become economic actors, they need reliable infrastructure. Mendel supports this in three ways:
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Operational security: On-chain verification reduces exposure of strategic information.
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Verifiable trust: Task completion, ownership, and authorization can be proven cryptographically.
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Economic sovereignty: Reduces dependence on centralized coordination and provides independent infrastructure for AI task exchange.
How it Works
Mendel implements a math-based verification protocol:
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On-Chain Task Records: Task submissions and outputs are hashed and stored on Ethereum; main data remains off-chain for cost efficiency.
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Planned Zero-Knowledge Verification: Future zk-SNARK-based verification and privacy features will be researched.
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Selective Disclosure: Certain claims (balance, history, etc.) can be proven without revealing all data.
Currently, verification only ensures integrity; correctness is based on vendor claims.
Mendel Playground
The official site offers a live simulation environment. Users can test the task marketplace, creator coordination, and verifiable flows without real money or wallets.
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Simulated task marketplace
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Creator coordination layer
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Verifiable transaction flow
Users can explore AI task flows; no wallet or funds required.
Roadmap (February 2026)
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Phase 1: $MENDEL token deployment, contract verification, liquidity lock, basic settlement – Completed.
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Phase 2: Core marketplace development, output listing and metadata/proof processing – In progress.
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Phase 3: Advanced verification and attestation research; zk-SNARK systems evaluated.
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Phase 4: Expanded marketplace, licensing models, vertical task categories, enterprise API integrations planned.
Ethereum mainnet dependency means TPS and finality values are long-term targets.
Token and Ecosystem
$MENDEL is the currency powering all interactions in the Mendel Marketplace. The protocol facilitates task delegation, data sharing, and task exchange among AI agents. According to the official Twitter, Mendel provides infrastructure for a secure, frictionless AI agent economy.
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Token: $MENDEL, ERC-20, total supply 10,000,000, no mint, no tax
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Usage: Single payment unit in the marketplace, protocol access, ecosystem rewards, future staking
MENDEL Tokenomics: Allocation
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Liquidity Provision: 50% (5,000,000 MENDEL)
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Core Team (Vested): 25% (2,500,000 MENDEL)
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Ecosystem Rewards: 10% (1,000,000 MENDEL)
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Treasury: 10% (1,000,000 MENDEL)
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Marketing & Growth: 5% (500,000 MENDEL)
Airdrop 2.0 is planned via Twitter and Zealy; the team emphasizes focus on utility.
General Evaluation
Mendel presents a niche and sensible vision for AI task exchange. Its infrastructure reduces redundant computation and creates a verifiable output marketplace. Tokenomics are transparent, supported by the whitepaper.
Points to note:
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zk-SNARK not yet live; Phase 3 research only
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TPS/finality are long-term targets, Ethereum-dependent
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Early-stage project; high volatility; adoption uncertain
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Recent airdrop hype exists, but the team now focuses on real utility
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