# 0G Foundation Secures $30.6M in Record-Breaking Node Sale for Decentralized AI OS

> 0G Foundation, the leader in decentralized AI, has closed its AI Alignment Node Sale, raising an impressive $30.6M. This achievement solidifies 0G as a key player in creating the first decentralized AI Operating System (AI OS) for onchain applications, marking the third-largest decentralized AI fundraise to date.

By Lidia Yadlos · January 9, 2025

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_**[0G Foundation](https://0g.ai/)**__, the leader in decentralized AI, has closed its AI Alignment Node Sale, raising an impressive $30.6M. This achievement solidifies 0G as a key player in creating the first decentralized AI Operating System (AI OS) for onchain applications, marking the third-largest decentralized AI fundraise to date._

Over six weeks, nearly **85,000 nodes** were purchased by **8,500 participants**, making this the second-highest node sale by unique buyers in history. Backed by a blend of public and private funding, the node sale ensures a globally distributed and community-driven network of operators.

The sale, supported by **20 major launchpads** including CoinList, SwissBorg, and Second Lane, showcased the broad appeal and scalability of **[0G’s](https://0g.ai/)** vision.

[Post from @0G\_labs on X](https://twitter.com/0G_labs/status/1877316624715227461?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1877316624715227461%7Ctwgr%5Eb838dde3db7d9e77211c8b72bfb03cac01816c4b%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fblockster.com%2F0g-foundation-secures-30-6m-in-record-breaking-node-sale-for-decentralized-ai-os)

## Scaling Decentralized AI

The $30.6M raised adds to the foundation’s previous pre-seed and seed funding rounds, bringing **total funding to $400M**. This financial backing will support the global deployment of thousands of nodes, each tied to NFTs that represent operating licenses.

NFT node holders will play a dual role:

1. **Earn rewards** – Up to 15% of the 0G token supply over three years, plus incentives from ecosystem projects.
2. **Maintain network integrity** – Nodes monitor AI behavior, prevent deviations, and ensure robust, censorship-resistant operations.

The decentralized framework ensures the **community has a direct say** in future developments, with governance already underway to align rewards and incentives.

[Post from @0G\_labs on X](https://twitter.com/0G_labs/status/1877344789512818762?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1877344789512818762%7Ctwgr%5E98345e23c23bcc607f97e4d0d1102b893ce138ec%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fblockster.com%2Fthe-future-of-ai-is-community-owned-inside-0g-labs-vision-for-decentralized-intelligence%3Fsearchterm%3D0G)

## Innovating Beyond Node Operations

The **[0G Foundation](https://0g.ai/)** is also working on introducing a new NFT standard for AI agents, known as ERC-7844. This standard will allow seamless metadata transfer during ownership changes, laying the groundwork for a decentralized and transferable AI ecosystem.

To prepare for the network’s next phase, a dedicated dashboard enables NFT holders to connect wallets, monitor nodes, and track rewards. This tool ensures smooth participation as the network transitions into its operational phase.

## Why It Matters

The 0G Foundation’s vision isn’t just about decentralization—it’s about creating an AI system that operates ethically and transparently.

> **The nodes, spread globally, will provide the infrastructure needed to build the largest decentralized AI processing network, balancing security, efficiency, and accessibility.**

As the foundation enters its next chapter, its groundbreaking innovations promise to reshape the way AI is aligned, monitored, and governed on a decentralized scale.

## About 0G Foundation

The 0G Foundation is pioneering the world’s first decentralized AI OS. By combining cutting-edge technology with community-driven governance, it aims to establish a scalable infrastructure for AI to operate as a public good. Learn more at **[http://www.node.0g.ai/](http://www.node.0g.ai/)**.