FLock.io, the private AI training platform, has officially launched its mainnet on Base, marking a significant milestone in its development journey. The launch aligns perfectly with the Token Generation Event (TGE) for its native token, FLOCK. This token is set to function as the utility token within the FLock ecosystem and is designed to incentivize and reward active community engagement.
The FLOCK token is set to launch on Bybit, providing participants in the incentivized testnet with an airdrop of tokens coinciding with today’s TGE. Participants can capitalize on the chance to earn FLOCK tokens by actively participating in decentralized AI training on the platform, available at train.flock.io. These tokens are set to facilitate collaboration among data providers, training nodes, and compute providers within the FLock.io ecosystem.
The mainnet launch marks the pinnacle of a multi-year journey dedicated to creating a decentralized, community-driven AI platform that emphasizes privacy and security when developing its models. Founded in 2022, FLock.io secured a $6 million seed round in March 2024 and rolled out an incentivized testnet on Base Sepolia in May 2024. In December 2024, FLock.io captured the attention of investors, successfully closing a strategic funding round spearheaded by DCG.
FLock.io’s platform is experiencing significant momentum, boasting that nearly 20,000 AI models have been developed. This thriving ecosystem is bolstered by more than 600 training nodes, 1,000 validators, 63,000 delegators, and an impressive 700,000 end users engaging with the models. The platform boasts an impressive suite of offerings, including AI Arena, a cutting-edge competitive AI development environment; FL Alliance, a collaborative hub for federated learning; and the AI Marketplace, a dynamic space for users to engage with and deploy trained models.
FLock.io’s platform empowers users with true data ownership, fostering community engagement via on-chain rewards that enhance transparency and encourage active participation. FLock.io has an impressive array of over 30 advanced models, having successfully processed over 2.5 million model and validation submissions. FLock.io has established strategic partnerships with Morpheus, IOnet, and Aptos.
FLock.io is the AI infrastructure initiative awarded the Ethereum Foundation Academic Grant in 2024. This marks a pivotal moment in the evolution of AI, emphasizing privacy-preserving and community-driven development. By minimizing reliance on centralized systems, FLock.io is set to empower its global network of users, fostering a more decentralized future. The mainnet launch and TGE mark a significant milestone for FLock.io, setting the stage for an exciting new chapter in privacy-centric, community-led AI innovation on Base.