Planck, an infrastructure initiative designed to empower the burgeoning field of artificial intelligence (AI), announced the launch of its layer-0 blockchain platform on July 16, 2025. This new network is intended to be a cornerstone for decentralized AI systems, supporting the growth of decentralized physical infrastructure networks (DePINs). These innovative setups blend physical hardware, token-based incentives, and distributed processing to offer alternatives to centralized cloud-based solutions.
This launch reflects a broader trend within the cryptocurrency space – the integration of Web3’s core principles of decentralization into AI innovation. A representative from Planck pointed out that high-powered AI computing is currently concentrated within a small number of dominant tech corporations. This launch positions Planck alongside other blockchain projects aiming to develop decentralized AI infrastructure. Projects like Bittensor are focusing on decentralized machine learning, while Fetch.ai allows developers to build AI agents using their platform.
The Planck blockchain anticipates generating revenue through transaction fees, Software Development Kit (SDK) usage, and developer resources. Individuals providing GPU computing power will receive the protocol’s native token as a reward, based on machine uptime (via proof-of-connectivity) and actual resource consumption (via proof-of-delivery). This model is intended to foster a self-sustaining and incentivized ecosystem of GPU contributors.
A substantial portion of Planck’s revenue to date originates from GPU rentals and compute agreements. The company asserts that its hourly, on-demand rental option can lead to cost reductions of up to 90% when compared to conventional cloud providers. Since February 2025, Planck has reportedly generated $1.5 million in revenue, predominantly from GPU power rentals. Planck competes with other infrastructure businesses such as Vast.ai, CoreWeave, and Lambda, each vying to address the ongoing AI chip scarcity.
The scarcity of AI chips has driven substantial growth in the GPU-as-a-service sector. Data from Precedence Research indicates that this market reached a valuation of $4 billion in 2024 and is projected to expand at a compound annual growth rate of 23%, reaching $32 billion by 2034. A Planck spokesperson emphasized that decentralizing the GPU network allows the company to achieve significantly lower costs than centralized AI compute alternatives.
This development underscores the intensifying convergence of blockchain and AI technologies. As AI advances, decentralized infrastructure is emerging as a popular alternative, highlighting accessibility, affordability, and distributed processing capabilities.
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