Yeliz Akmaca 
OG (Zero Gravity) is a decentralized AI Layer-1 (L1) blockchain and artificial intelligence operating system. It aims to scale AI workloads by managing both hardware resources (storage, computing) and software assets (data, models). OG combines Web2 AI capabilities with Web3 decentralization to create a fairer, more open, and innovation-driven AI ecosystem.
The project uses a modular architecture to overcome internet-scale scalability challenges and features sharding mechanisms that enable “infinite horizontal scalability.”
Why “Zero Gravity”?
“0G” or “Zero Gravity” symbolizes a state where everything flows smoothly without obstacles. Just as astronauts move freely in a weightless environment, the OG network ensures data and AI computations flow independently of heavy “gravitational” barriers, such as:
- High costs
- Slow processing speeds
- Technical limitations
- Platform lock-ins
Founders & Team
Launched in 2023 by an experienced San Francisco-based team, 0G is developed as a decentralized AI operating system and Layer 1 blockchain. The project aims to solve scalability and cost issues encountered when running AI workloads on traditional blockchains.
- Michael Heinrich – CEO & Co-Founder
- Ming Wu – CTO & Co-Founder
- Fan Long – CSSO & Co-Founder
- Thomas Yao – CBO & Co-Founder
Investors
- Hack VC – Leading the $325M funding round
- Delphi Ventures – Leading crypto investment firm
- OKX Ventures – OKX exchange’s venture arm
- Samsung Next – Strategic technology investor
- Sandeep Nailwal (Polygon Founder) – Individual supporter
Technology Partners
- Conflux – Strategic tie through founders
- Ora – On-chain AI data accessibility and inference partnership
- Bagel – Uses 0G Storage for AI datasets and models
- Pond – GNN ecosystem, large data storage with 0G
- Caldera – Customizable rollup provider
Project Concept & How It Works
0G decentralizes AI workflows, making data collection, processing, model training, and deployment traceable, auditable, and verifiable.
Modular Components:
- 0G Chain: EVM-compatible Layer 1 blockchain optimized for AI operations
- 0G Storage: Distributed storage network for large datasets
- 0G Data Availability: Scalable data layer for fast access
- 0G Compute: Network for AI model training and inference
Governance
0G’s decentralized and community-driven approach encourages user and developer contributions. Token holders participate in network governance.
Token Use Cases
- Transaction Fees: Payment for operations on 0G Chain
- Staking: Tokens can be staked to secure the network
- Governance: Community participates in project decisions
- Rewards: Developers and participants earn rewards for contributions
Token Information
- Token Name: 0G (Zero Gravity)
- Total Supply: 1,000,000,000 0G
- Circulating Supply (self-reported): 213,200,000 0G
Token Distribution
- Ecosystem Development: 28%
- Team & Advisors: 22%
- Supporters: 22%
- Community Rewards: 13%
- AI Alignment Node: 15%
Ecosystem
0G infrastructure is designed to enable efficient AI and decentralized application operation:
- AI Models: Created and shared by developers
- Service Marketplace: Platform for offering and consuming AI services
- Node Operators: Ensure network security and transaction correctness
- Developer Tools: Easy access to 0G Chain, Storage, and Compute components
Features
- Modular Architecture: Developers use only the components they need
- High Performance: Optimized infrastructure for AI operations
- Low Cost: Transaction fees are kept minimal
- Security: Guarantees data and transaction safety
- Data Availability: Data is always accessible
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