Acurast turns 225,000 smartphones into a secure AI network on Base
Acurast activated a 225,000-node decentralized compute network on Base, leveraging smartphones for confidential onchain AI workloads.Summary
Acurast has launched a 225,000-node decentralized compute network on the Base Layer-2 chain, enabling confidential onchain Artificial Intelligence (AI) workloads using everyday smartphones globally. This network utilizes Trusted Execution Environments (TEEs) built into mobile devices to execute sensitive tasks securely, avoiding centralized infrastructure risks. Jesse Pollak, Creator of Base, noted this expands on-chain capabilities for secure, verifiable AI applications. Furthermore, Acurast integrates native USDC payments on Base via the x402 standard, allowing AI agents to autonomously pay for compute resources in real time, which is essential for autonomous Web3 applications. Developers can manage this infrastructure through the Acurast Hub, ensuring that all AI inference runs within secure hardware enclaves, preserving data privacy.
(Source：BeInCrypto)