{"id":61381,"date":"2026-01-12T23:32:57","date_gmt":"2026-01-12T20:32:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/?p=61381"},"modified":"2026-01-12T23:32:57","modified_gmt":"2026-01-12T20:32:57","slug":"what-is-gonka-gnk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/what-is-gonka-gnk\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Gonka (GNK)?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"680\" data-end=\"1030\"><strong>Gonka<\/strong> is a decentralized platform designed to run artificial intelligence (AI) computations across a global network of GPUs. It provides an accessible and low-cost infrastructure for AI model training and inference. Developed as an alternative to traditional cloud providers like AWS or Google Cloud, Gonka focuses on minimizing resource waste.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1032\" data-end=\"1230\">Launched in September 2025, the Mainnet now supports large models such as Qwen3-235B. Gonka operates as a Layer 1 blockchain network, and contributors are rewarded with GNK tokens.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1032\" data-end=\"1230\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-61556\" src=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/gonka-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1020\" height=\"574\" srcset=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/gonka-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/gonka-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/gonka-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/gonka-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/gonka-2048x1152.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1020px) 100vw, 1020px\" \/><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_71 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 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class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/what-is-gonka-gnk\/#Project_Concept\" title=\"Project Concept\">Project Concept<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/what-is-gonka-gnk\/#How_Gonka_Works_Proof_of_Learning\" title=\"How Gonka Works: Proof of Learning\">How Gonka Works: Proof of Learning<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/what-is-gonka-gnk\/#Governance\" title=\"Governance\">Governance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/what-is-gonka-gnk\/#Roadmap_2026\" title=\"Roadmap 2026\">Roadmap 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/what-is-gonka-gnk\/#GNK_Token_Utility\" title=\"GNK Token Utility\">GNK Token Utility<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/what-is-gonka-gnk\/#Token_Details\" title=\"Token Details\">Token Details<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/what-is-gonka-gnk\/#Token_Distribution\" title=\"Token Distribution\">Token Distribution<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/what-is-gonka-gnk\/#Ecosystem\" title=\"Ecosystem\">Ecosystem<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/what-is-gonka-gnk\/#Features\" title=\"Features\">Features<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/what-is-gonka-gnk\/#Official_Links\" title=\"Official Links\">Official Links<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 data-start=\"1237\" data-end=\"1298\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Vision_of_the_Liberman_Siblings_and_Investor_Support\"><\/span>The Vision of the Liberman Siblings and Investor Support<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1300\" data-end=\"1616\">The project was founded by the Liberman siblings (David, Daniil, Anna, and Maria Liberman). The siblings previously sold a company to Snapchat for $60 million and founded Product Science, providing AI code optimization services for enterprises. They bring extensive entrepreneurial experience to Gonka.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1623\" data-end=\"1660\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Investors_and_Strategic_Partners\"><\/span>Investors and Strategic Partners<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1662\" data-end=\"1768\">Gonka has raised approximately $69 million in funding by the end of 2025. Notable investors include:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1770\" data-end=\"1983\">\n<li data-start=\"1770\" data-end=\"1826\">\n<p data-start=\"1772\" data-end=\"1826\">Bitfury: $50 million investment in December 2025<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1827\" data-end=\"1896\">\n<p data-start=\"1829\" data-end=\"1896\">Coatue Management: Supports the project with OpenAI expertise<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1897\" data-end=\"1983\">\n<p data-start=\"1899\" data-end=\"1983\">Slow Ventures, K5, Hard Yaka: Additional investors strengthening the ecosystem<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1985\" data-end=\"2049\">The funding supports network development and GPU provisioning.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1985\" data-end=\"2049\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-61557\" src=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/gonka-partner-1024x459.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1020\" height=\"457\" srcset=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/gonka-partner-1024x459.png 1024w, https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/gonka-partner-300x135.png 300w, https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/gonka-partner-768x344.png 768w, https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/gonka-partner.png 1452w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1020px) 100vw, 1020px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"2056\" data-end=\"2076\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Project_Concept\"><\/span>Project Concept<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2078\" data-end=\"2389\">Gonka\u2019s core idea is to decentralize AI computation, making it both accessible and efficient. While most computing power in existing networks (e.g., Bitcoin mining) is wasted on meaningless consensus tasks, Gonka directs nearly all resources toward productive AI tasks, such as training and inference.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2391\" data-end=\"2669\">The project implements \u201cProof of Work 2.0\u201d, maintaining blockchain security while providing developers with censorship-resistant, low-cost access. The goal is to make AI \u201cunstoppable like Bitcoin\u201d and to break the monopoly of tech giants such as OpenAI and Google.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"2676\" data-end=\"2715\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Gonka_Works_Proof_of_Learning\"><\/span>How Gonka Works: Proof of Learning<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2717\" data-end=\"3000\">Gonka operates via the Sprint mechanism. Every 10 minutes, Hosts solve Transformer-based tasks. Those producing results close to the target vector earn voting power and GNK rewards. During periods of low demand, dummy tasks keep computational resources engaged.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3002\" data-end=\"3467\">Training is conducted with DiLoCo distributed learning, where large model segments are shared across Hosts. Each Host trains its segment, enabling scalable and efficient network-wide AI computation. During each Sprint, participants attempt to find appropriate vectors using nonces, similar to Proof-of-Work, but the goal is AI model contribution, not block creation. Successfully generated vectors translate into GNK rewards and governance rights.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3469\" data-end=\"3699\">Security is ensured using random number generation, Threshold Cryptography, and Commit-Reveal mechanisms. Malicious activity is detected with state hashes and probabilistic validation, making the network secure and fair.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"3706\" data-end=\"3721\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Governance\"><\/span>Governance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3723\" data-end=\"3905\">Gonka governance relies on Proof of Compute (PoC) weight. Each Host has a default 20% voting power, while the remaining 80% is activated through GNK collateral locking.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3907\" data-end=\"3940\">Decisions follow defined rules:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3941\" data-end=\"4040\">\n<li data-start=\"3941\" data-end=\"3976\">\n<p data-start=\"3943\" data-end=\"3976\">Quorum: 33.4% participation<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3977\" data-end=\"4008\">\n<p data-start=\"3979\" data-end=\"4008\">Majority: &gt;50% approval<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4009\" data-end=\"4040\">\n<p data-start=\"4011\" data-end=\"4040\">Veto: 33.4% disapproval<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"4042\" data-end=\"4171\">All proposals are on-chain, usually requiring collateral. The first 180 epochs are exempt from collateral requirements.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4042\" data-end=\"4171\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-61558\" src=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/gonka-protokol-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1020\" height=\"574\" srcset=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/gonka-protokol-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/gonka-protokol-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/gonka-protokol-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/gonka-protokol-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/gonka-protokol-2048x1152.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1020px) 100vw, 1020px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"4178\" data-end=\"4195\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Roadmap_2026\"><\/span>Roadmap 2026<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4197\" data-end=\"4275\">Gonka plans to expand its network and ecosystem integration throughout 2026:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"4277\" data-end=\"4550\">\n<li data-start=\"4277\" data-end=\"4344\">\n<p data-start=\"4279\" data-end=\"4344\">Q1 2026: Testnet launch and first Proof-of-Learning Sprints<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4345\" data-end=\"4414\">\n<p data-start=\"4347\" data-end=\"4414\">Q2 2026: Mainnet launch and GNK token distribution completion<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4415\" data-end=\"4479\">\n<p data-start=\"4417\" data-end=\"4479\">Q3 2026: Sharding implementation and large model support<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4480\" data-end=\"4550\">\n<p data-start=\"4482\" data-end=\"4550\">Q4 2026: DApp integration and ecosystem partnerships expansion<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"4557\" data-end=\"4579\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"GNK_Token_Utility\"><\/span>GNK Token Utility<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4581\" data-end=\"4607\">GNK tokens are used for:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"4608\" data-end=\"4741\">\n<li data-start=\"4608\" data-end=\"4657\">\n<p data-start=\"4610\" data-end=\"4657\">Rewards and incentives within the network<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4658\" data-end=\"4694\">\n<p data-start=\"4660\" data-end=\"4694\">Governance and voting rights<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4695\" data-end=\"4741\">\n<p data-start=\"4697\" data-end=\"4741\">Service access and AI model usage fees<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"4748\" data-end=\"4766\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Token_Details\"><\/span>Token Details<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"4768\" data-end=\"4897\">\n<li data-start=\"4768\" data-end=\"4793\">\n<p data-start=\"4770\" data-end=\"4793\">Token Name: Gonka<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4794\" data-end=\"4813\">\n<p data-start=\"4796\" data-end=\"4813\">Symbol: GNK<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4814\" data-end=\"4858\">\n<p data-start=\"4816\" data-end=\"4858\">Total Supply: Fixed at 1 billion GNK<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4859\" data-end=\"4897\">\n<p data-start=\"4861\" data-end=\"4897\">Standard: ERC-20 or compatible<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"4904\" data-end=\"4927\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Token_Distribution\"><\/span>Token Distribution<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"4929\" data-end=\"5230\">\n<li data-start=\"4929\" data-end=\"5027\">\n<p data-start=\"4931\" data-end=\"5027\">Core Incentive (Hosts): 680 million GNK (68%) \u2013 Epoch rewards for computation contributors<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5028\" data-end=\"5136\">\n<p data-start=\"5030\" data-end=\"5136\">Community Pool: 120 million GNK (12%) \u2013 For liquidity, ecosystem initiatives, and community programs<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5137\" data-end=\"5230\">\n<p data-start=\"5139\" data-end=\"5230\">Founders Allocation: 200 million GNK (20%) \u2013 Reserved for early founding team members<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"5232\" data-end=\"5328\">This distribution ensures sustainable growth while motivating both the community and founders.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"5335\" data-end=\"5349\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ecosystem\"><\/span>Ecosystem<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"5351\" data-end=\"5449\">The Gonka ecosystem includes participants, validators, developers, and investors, providing:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"5450\" data-end=\"5558\">\n<li data-start=\"5450\" data-end=\"5486\">\n<p data-start=\"5452\" data-end=\"5486\">AI model training and validation<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5487\" data-end=\"5520\">\n<p data-start=\"5489\" data-end=\"5520\">Reward and governance systems<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5521\" data-end=\"5558\">\n<p data-start=\"5523\" data-end=\"5558\">DApp and third-party integrations<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"5560\" data-end=\"5640\">Designed as a transparent, secure, and sustainable distributed AI network.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"5647\" data-end=\"5660\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Features\"><\/span>Features<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"5662\" data-end=\"6101\">\n<li data-start=\"5662\" data-end=\"5739\">\n<p data-start=\"5664\" data-end=\"5739\">Distributed AI Training: Large models trained across shared resources<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5740\" data-end=\"5813\">\n<p data-start=\"5742\" data-end=\"5813\">Proof-of-Learning: Measures and rewards computation contributions<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5814\" data-end=\"5882\">\n<p data-start=\"5816\" data-end=\"5882\">On-Chain Governance: Transparent blockchain-based management<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5883\" data-end=\"5974\">\n<p data-start=\"5885\" data-end=\"5974\">Sharding and DiLoCo: Model segments managed efficiently, enabling scalable training<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5975\" data-end=\"6101\">\n<p data-start=\"5977\" data-end=\"6101\">Security and Validation: Malicious contributions blocked via state hashes, probabilistic validation, and honeypots<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"6103\" data-end=\"6289\">Gonka aims to optimize AI computational resources, but technical challenges and optimizations continue. The network\u2019s potential will be clearer as it scales and supports larger models.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"6296\" data-end=\"6315\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Official_Links\"><\/span>Official Links<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/gonka.ai\/\">Website<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/gonka_ai\">Twitter<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/discord.com\/invite\/RADwCT2U6R\">Discord<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>You can freely share your thoughts and comments about the topic in the comment section. 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