The Cocoon decentralized AI network, built on The Open Network (TON), launched on Sunday. GPU owners can rent their computing power for Toncoin. Telegram co-founder Pavel Durov stated Cocoon solves pricing and privacy issues of centralized AI providers. Durov introduced Cocoon at the Blockchain Life 2025 conference in Dubai. Source: Pavel Durov.

Decentralized AI is seen as an antidote to centralized systems that threaten privacy and cybersecurity. Blockchain can verify information sources and facilitate trustless communication on distributed networks. AI researchers outlined seven rules for ethical AI, including running AI on permissionless blockchain networks for transparency. A poll by the Digital Currency Group showed 77% believe decentralized AI would benefit society more than centralized systems. Source: Cointelegraph.

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