Pundi AI, a decentralized protocol that converts AI training data into community-owned assets and an NVIDIA Inception member, has joined the Circle Alliance Program to integrate USDC stablecoin payments into its ecosystem. This collaboration facilitates low-friction transactions for developers, data providers, and users, allowing instant funding of blockchain wallets with USDC to purchase tokenized datasets from the Pundi AI Data Marketplace for AI model training. By bypassing traditional payment methods like credit cards or bank transfers, the integration addresses delays and cross-border barriers, promoting global AI development.
The USDC integration transforms Pundi AI's Data Marketplace into a frictionless hub for tokenized datasets, where users can securely exchange, verify, sell, and license AI training data like text, images, and videos. Blockchain ensures immutable records and privacy, while USDC provides stable value, shielding sellers from crypto volatility and enabling developers worldwide to access high-quality data without geographic restrictions. This supports Pundi AI's mission to foster an open AI ecosystem resistant to monopolistic control.
Membership in the Circle Alliance grants Pundi AI access to Circle's resources, technical support, and a global network of innovators, addressing key gaps in the decentralized AI economy. Benefits include faster payment processing, borderless accessibility, reduced costs, and support for micropayments, making AI data contributions viable for global participants. As Zac Cheah, co-founder of Pundi AI, stated: "The current payment infrastructure for AI services is fundamentally broken for a global, decentralised economy. By integrating USDC, we are eliminating the key friction points in the on-chain data marketplace. For sellers, it removes the risk of crypto price volatility, ensuring they receive the exact value they list their dataset for. For AI developers, it provides a simple and stable way to purchase training data from anywhere in the world."
Pundi AI's tools, including the Data Platform for labeling and annotation, and the AIFX Omnichain Layer for cross-platform development, enable tag-and-earn models where contributors earn tokenized rewards. The PURSE+ browser plugin and MM Agent further simplify interactions, ensuring transparent, community-driven AI advancement. This Circle partnership enhances these capabilities, positioning Pundi AI as a leader in asset tokenization for AI, with USDC facilitating fair, efficient exchanges.
Pundi AI's integration of USDC via Circle Alliance marks a significant step toward a truly decentralized AI future, where data is accessible, secure, and economically viable for all. By resolving payment hurdles, it accelerates innovation, broadens participation, and unlocks the potential of community-owned AI assets, benefiting developers and enterprises alike in a rapidly evolving blockchain-AI landscape.
Pundi AI democratises artificial intelligence development through a decentralised suite of tools. As a member of NVIDIA Inception, Pundi AI offers a suite of tools including the Pundi AI Data platform, Pundi AIFX omnichain layer, PURSE+ browser plugin, Pundi AI Data Marketplace, and Pundi AI MM Agent.
The Pundi AI Data platform provides professional data, labeling and annotation services, ensuring AI data remains open and accessible to all. Users across the globe can participate in tag-and-earn of data and contribute to the advancement of AI.
This infrastructure ensures AI development remains transparent, unbiased and resistant to monopolistic control, allowing broader participation and innovation across the industry. Pundi AI’s mission is to create an open AI ecosystem where data and development are accessible to everyone.
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