what's Nesa?
Nesa is a lightweight Layer-1 blockchain network designed to bring AI on-chain, enabling applications and protocols to integrate with AI models seamlessly. It focuses on executing critical AI inference for queries requiring high privacy, security, and trust, utilizing zero-knowledge machine learning (ZKML) for on-chain verification. The platform addresses inconsistencies in centralized AI models by providing a decentralized, open, and trustless alternative, allowing developers to access over 1,000 AI models via smart contracts on compatible networks like Sei. Key innovations include Equivariant Encryption (EE) for end-to-end encrypted AI inference with zero latency, node reputation protocols for distributed inference, and partnerships to leverage decentralized GPU fleets. Nesa emphasizes privacy-preserving technology, making it suitable for academia, research, and secure applications without special hardware, while broadcasting trustworthy proofs on the blockchain.
Nesa partners with Xenea for self-sovereign AI, integrating private computation and decentralized storage.
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x.com/nesaorgCollaborates with Xenea to integrate private computation with decentralized storage for self-sovereign AI infrastructure, with technical integration and joint community initiatives planned.
AI Cards go live as identity system within ecosystem, featuring five AI personas (Explorer, Contributor, Builder, Leader, Pioneer) and tracking XP, activities, and impact. Kaito leaderboard integration launches with invite-only access expanding to broader public availability soon.
Dr. Yue Zhao joins as Chief Scientist, bringing credentials as USC AI Professor, PyOD creator with 22M+ downloads, and experience with Tesla and NASA anomaly detection systems.
Full livestream demonstration scheduled for 3 PM UTC tomorrow showcases working products, website, and private AI engine with team confirmations from Stefan Luke and Arria Owlia.
Social testnet now has over 180,000 nodes deployed and more than 81 million models loaded across the network as of late November 2025.
Expected to launch token in H1 2026. Opens testnet to additional users for stress testing phase.
Transitions from closed testnet to first wave of select, limited-access social testnet with announcement event on November 26 at 4PM UTC.
Beta era closes and Playground Testnet launch details will be revealed during X Space event with team and ecosystem builders on November 10 at 5pm UTC.
Opens testnet registration with privacy-first infrastructure for decentralized AI.
First decentralized AI solution selected for integration into Imperial College London's official curriculum starting Fall 2025, marking first major academic institution adoption.
Launches first-ever deep reinforcement learning reputation system for decentralized AI networks, enabling dynamic scaling and performance optimization.
Network activity grows 40% over 5 weeks driven by new customer adoption
Major enterprise contract secured with one of world's top 20 most valuable companies; official announcement pending.
Amazon Web Services (AWS) joins ecosystem as infrastructure partner to support network growth.
New on-chain LoRA feature launches with 100+ collection, enabling creator monetization through AI model fine-tuning.
Two major enterprise partnerships secured: $150M revenue CPG company and leading MENA pharmaceutical firm adopt platform for AI operations.
Network processes 1-2M daily AI requests across multiple sectors including biotech and DeFi.
Revenue-positive status achieved with Fortune 500 clients and 80+ Web3 partnerships; mainnet launch imminent.
Active partnership merges world's highest on-chain AI inference activity with extensive computing infrastructure.
Strategic partnership provides access to 300,000+ decentralized GPUs, significantly reducing compute costs and enhancing AI model scalability.
New decentralized AI product launching with millions in inference credits for selected projects in first cohort.
Surpassed 50 million AI inference requests in past month. New DAIs ecosystem announcement coming next week. Network settling AI inference on L1, trackable via Nesa Explorers.