Decentralized AI platform Ritual has emerged from stealth mode after raising $25 million in a seed funding round led by Archetype, with participation from Accomplice and Robot Ventures. The platform aims to address centralization issues in AI by integrating Web3 principles like transparency, privacy, and computational integrity.
Founders and Vision
Ritual was co-founded by:
- Niraj Pant, a Web3 investor behind projects like EigenLayer and Solana.
- Akilesh Potti, a former quant and builder at Palantir.
Pant highlights the rapid growth of AI but critiques its reliance on centralized APIs controlled by a few corporations:
"Decentralized AI responds to the risks of centralization—opaque governance, lack of privacy, and unverified computations."
Key Innovations
- Zero-Knowledge (ZK) Proofs: Ensures data privacy and integrity.
- Optimistic Machine Learning (OPML): Verifies computational accuracy.
- GPU Access: Expands availability for image processing and other tasks.
Use Cases
- Web3: On-chain proof for AI model interactions.
- Web2: Privacy-focused applications (e.g., healthcare data processing).
Launch and Recruitment
Ritual plans to launch its platform in early 2024 and is actively hiring developers across Web3 and enterprise sectors.
FAQs
What problem does Ritual solve?
Ritual tackles AI centralization by decentralizing model ownership, enhancing transparency, and ensuring data privacy via cryptographic proofs.
How does Ritual use zero-knowledge proofs?
ZK proofs allow verification of computations without exposing raw data, critical for sectors like healthcare.
When will Ritual’s platform be available?
The platform is slated for release in early 2024.
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