what's venice ai?
Venice AI is a privacy-focused, decentralized AI platform that emphasizes uncensored and private AI services. The project operates with no data storage, conversation logging, or user surveillance, using decentralized compute infrastructure with encryption protocols. Key developments include a major partnership with Warden Protocol, where Venice AI powers over 1.5 million daily chats and processes nearly 1 trillion tokens. The platform offers developers the ability to integrate Venice's models via Warden Studio for decentralized applications. Recent feature updates include an image remix capability that allows users to generate variations of AI-generated images. The project positions itself as an alternative to centralized AI platforms, focusing on user autonomy and privacy in the AI space.
Venice AI launched image combination, integrated Moltbot, and released 4K ImagineArt 1.5 Pro.
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Integrated as a censorship-resistant LLM provider option for FlowClaw, an AI agent platform built on Flow blockchain, enabling end-to-end encrypted conversations with no content filtering or prompt logging.
Added Qwen 3.5 35B model with 262K context window and multimodal input capabilities to the platform.
Integrated Google's Nano Banana 2 image generation model with native 4K support and enhanced text rendering capabilities.
Participates in Open Agents Hackathon in San Francisco on 2026-02-26 in collaboration with Akash.
Integrated with Cludebot as the private inference layer for AI agent reasoning before on-chain memory commits to Solana, supporting reflection, dreaming, real-time replies, and entity extraction privately starting 2026-02-27.
Venice Token (VVV) experienced an 8.35% price decline over a 24-hour period ending on February 21, 2026.
Venice Token (VVV) ranked as the third-largest gainer among cryptocurrencies with a 31.75% price increase over 24 hours on February 20, 2026.
Made a leading coding model available on the platform on its day 0 release, offered free to DIEM token holders.
Made GLM 4.7 Flash Heretic model available on the platform with 128K context window and zero data retention.
Added every leading AI model to the platform.
Wintermute actively bought 150K+ tokens in 24 hours.
Trading volume reached near all-time highs at $61M.
Reduced $VVV emissions to 6 million tokens per year.
Added MiniMax M2.5 model to the platform, available through both web interface and API, during the week of February 9-13, 2026.
Venice Token (VVV) became available to New York residents on Coinbase.com and in the Coinbase iOS and Android apps.
Reduces $VVV token emissions by 25% on February 10, 2026.
DIEM staked to generate compute credits increased by 22% over a two-week period ending around 2026-02-08, and compute credits consumed increased by 79% over the same period.
Released image combination feature allowing users to merge up to 3 images into one composite, now available for all users.
Integrated with Moltbot to provide privacy-first inference capabilities for powering Moltbot functionality.
Released ImagineArt 1.5 Pro for 4K visual generation with lifelike realism for professional use. Integrated Recraft V4 and V4 Pro models for design-grade image generation.
Ranks among the top assets on LunarCrush AltRank™, indicating strong combined social and market strength.
DIEM token price reached $300, gaining 50%+ over seven consecutive weeks. VVV and DIEM reached double-digit price levels.
Reached 1.7 million registered users as of end of 2025.
Released auto-mode for model routing in September 2025.
Generated 137 million images in 2025.
Added web scraping and PDF upload features in October 2025.
Processed 323 million LLM requests in 2025.
Released image enhance and upscale engine in April 2025.
Generated 1.4 million videos in 2025.
Released embeddings endpoint and API upgrades in June 2025.
Added chat backup and multi-document upload features in March 2025.
Launched native iOS and Android apps in August 2025.
Experienced an increase in active addresses on Base during the holiday period.
Mint opens with a reserve price of 0.069 ETH for the 9th city release in The World Rewritten collection.
Completed VVV token burn, starting monthly burn program.
Uses Akash Network's decentralized cloud computing infrastructure for its private AI chat service, operating a proprietary LLM on private crypto rails that provides access to multiple third-party AI models including Claude Opus, GPT 5.2, and Gemini.
Kling 2.6 Pro video model with native audio generation is now available on the Venice platform.
New image model launches in Venice API, accessible for free by DIEM stakers on Base.
Bitcoin OG Erik Voorhees discusses Venice AI on CoinDesk Spotlight, covering the platform's differentiation from ChatGPT and Gemini, VVV token, and 'Separation of Mind and State' concept.
Venice activates video models, allowing staked DIEM holders to use their $1 daily credits on video services.
Launched video models with a staking program for VVV tokens, generating DIEM tokens for $1 daily credits and $1 compute credit via API. Staking VVV and DIEM tokens enables access to frontier coding models and daily inference quota, providing AI token credits through DIEM for openClaw agents.
Reduced token inflation to 8m/yr. Implemented monthly buyback and burn for VVV and DIEM tokens from platform revenue.
Commences VVV token buybacks, with first official token burn next month and recurring monthly burns planned. Dashboard for monitoring buyback and burn activity under development.
Ranks 3rd place in DappRadar Community Favorites Cycle #29 competition.
VV artwork reaches $1 billion in cumulative trading volume.
Arrakis powers liquidity for $DIEM on Base through AerodromeFi, with Arrakis Pro markets now live for Venice AI.
Arrakis now provides liquidity management for $VVV and $DIEM tokens on Base through AerodromeFi, with Arrakis Pro markets now live.
Venice becomes a Featured app in the Base app, gaining prominent visibility on Coinbase's L2 platform.
Video creation contest launches offering 50 MOR token prize pool for users creating Morpheus-themed videos using the #MorpheusOnVenice tag, with winners selected and prizes distributed this Friday.
Video generation capability launches on Venice platform for all users, featuring Sora 2 and Veo3.1 models.
VVV token emission reduces from 10M/yr to 8M/yr on October 23rd, and a buyback & burn program based on October revenue starts in early November.
Two new NFT collections are minting on vvv.so: "ICSA" by enzoriofonseca and "Air-Conditioned N." by adhoccadhocc.
Artist and curator Jared Madere discusses the VVV platform and Solana's avant-garde art scene in a podcast, with references to major traditional art institutions including Whitney Museum, Gagosian, and David Zwirner.
New NFT collection "buzzword shotgun" is currently minting on the vvv.so platform.
Venice releases three new BETA AI models to its API: Qwen 3 Next 80B (262k context with function calling), Qwen 3 Coder 480B (optimized for code generation), and Hermes 3 Llama 3.1 405B (built for dialogue and analysis).
A new NFT collection called "evvvil aura" is coming soon to the vvv.so platform.
New NFT collection "DiJared" by artist grildchesz_Xx68 is featured on the vvv.so platform.
New NFT collections "dance system seen backwards" (196/250 minted) and "doodletoons" by artist szkandal_ are actively minting on vvv.so platform, with "doodletoons" minting out right now.
An upcoming node sale is announced, with the team hosting a Twitter Space at 5pm PST to discuss nodes and potential whitelist spot giveaways.
New NFT collection "peppas" by artists digichems and ihateguppy is currently minting on vvv.so platform.
New NFT collection "companions" by artist trapers_net is launching on the vvv.so platform.
New NFT collection "IDENTITY" by artist JIMMYEDGAR is currently minting on vvv.so platform.
123 units of "heaven station" are minted in new minting activity.
The platform removes Deepseek R1 and Llama 3.1 405b models from its API, with users noting this puts the service at a competitive disadvantage compared to rivals.
New Coinbase One wallet integration launches with promotional 20% off annual Pro subscription pricing.
GMX adds Venice AI as one of four new perpetual trading markets, bringing total tradable assets to 87.
DIEM token minting rights are exclusive to $VVV holders, establishing critical token utility relationship.
Platform implements browser-based privacy for financial analysis, distinguishing from other AI applications.
DIEM token complements VVV functionality while preserving VVV's core value proposition, with each DIEM representing $1 daily API capacity.
$DIEM token launches on Base network as tradeable AI compute asset.
DIEM token opens for deposits and trading on Ourbit exchange.
$DIEM token launches with $1 daily renewable API credits, enabling continuous usage and trading of inference capabilities.
DIEM token minting goes live for VVV holders, enabling access to $1 daily API credits
Tradeable AI compute asset launches on Base with $1 daily Venice API credits; exclusive minting for $VVV holders
VVV token staking mechanism requires additional $150 monthly fee for feature access, creating friction between token utility and service accessibility.
New stablecoin mechanism revealed: trades in stable band while providing $1 credit access to Venice AI Inference API.
AI inference capabilities become tradable assets on August 20.
Uncensored AI models achieve 2.2% refusal rate while securing Warden Protocol integration for expanded scalability.
0xWives Capital invests $250k into VVV token; major protocol update scheduled for August 20th.
New DIEM token launching on Base chain enables direct trading of AI compute credits ($1/day per token) while VVV emission rate reduces by 33%.
Final node sale scheduled for July 31st offering tiered pricing: Silver ($100), Gold ($225), and Platinum ($500) in NIL tokens.
Token holders receive unlimited API access for AI text and image generation without per-request fees.
Reward campaign launches offering PUMPs tokens (convertible to $WARD at TGE) with tiered rewards including consistency multipliers and volume bonuses.
New partnership confirmed with Warden Protocol, a leading AI Agent terminal platform.
Product currently in beta phase with positive potential, competing directly with HeyAnonai, MagicNewton, wardenprotocol, and Mira_Network in DeFAI space.
Large whale exits position with $6.54M loss despite $1.61M airdrop gains, transfers remaining 3.46M USDC to Coinbase.
Multiple NFT collections available for minting at 0.026-0.11 SOL each, total 0.45 SOL for complete set on VVV platform.
New privacy feature enables users to hide personal information on platform.
Developer cohort program receives 115+ project submissions for private AI API integration.
Token lists on Revolut, Europe's leading finance app
Smart wallets accumulating $VVV during dip on Base network.
User base crosses 1 million registered users.
Smart money increases holdings by 38.11% to 96,791 tokens while exchange balances drop 35.17%, indicating strong accumulation phase.
New $MOR/$VVV liquidity pool launches on Uniswap with optimized slippage and frictionless swaps, expanding token accessibility.
New feature enables upscaling of any external images, expanding beyond platform-generated content only.
New UI enhancement launches with pre-built prompt templates, reducing entry barriers for new users and advancing competitive position against OpenAI.
API usage grows to 20% of total platform activity while core usage doubles, indicating strong product adoption.
$VVV token offers 53% APR staking returns
New $27M fund established for developing uncensored AI apps and infrastructure.
Meta engages in preliminary discussions with crypto companies for stablecoin integration, focusing on creator payouts.