Gonka X BeInCrypto AMA Session
Gonka co-founder David Liberman discussed how the protocol transforms Proof-of-Work into productive AI computation, challenging centralized giants.Summary
Gonka is redefining decentralized infrastructure by optimizing computational power for AI training and inference, aiming to be a scalable, efficient alternative to centralized cloud providers like AWS and Google. In an AMA with BeInCrypto, co-founder David Liberman explained that Gonka functions as a community-governed network and protocol, structured to comply with U.S. regulations by never raising funds tied to promised coins. The platform's core innovation lies in adapting Proof-of-Work (PoW) to be productive for AI computation, using a novel consensus mechanism based on Transformers that ensures 100% utilization of computing power during short 'Sprints.' Liberman emphasized that this model keeps the door open for smaller hardware holders, preventing centralization by dominant players. Furthermore, the native token, GNK, is designed to represent the underlying cost of real AI compute, with its value dynamically adjusting based on network growth and GPU contribution, positioning Gonka to potentially reshape how compute access is priced in the industry.
(Source：BeInCrypto)