[21 Dec 2024, Dubai] – Cluster Protocol, a forward-thinking player in the decentralized AI space, is thrilled to announce that it has successfully secured seed and strategic investment funding. Led by Pivot Ventures, with participation from Maven Capital, Mapleblock, and a host of seasoned angel investors such as Ryan Horn (Binance), Tal Cohen (Kraken), Sanders Gortjes (Hello Labs), Jeff Nowak (Maven Capital), Amit Patel (Fusion 7), Nelson Paul (Tezos), Marcello Mari (SingularityDAO), Vijay Praveen (BitsCrunch), Ashish Sood (Polytrade), Tomer Nuni (Kima Network), Vijay Garg (Mapleblock), Sundeep Krishna (Trustswap), Anshul Dhir (Pivot), and more, this funding marks an important step toward creating a more accessible, open, and collaborative AI future.
Breaking Down Barriers in AI
Cluster Protocol’s vision goes beyond simply building another AI platform. It’s about empowering everyone, technical or not, to participate in the evolution of AI. By streamlining the creation, training, and execution of AI agents, the platform erases complexity and gives a wider range of people the tools they need to get involved.
What Makes Cluster Protocol Different?
- Privacy & Security First: Using advanced techniques like Fully Homomorphic Encryption and Federated Learning, Cluster Protocol protects sensitive data while still making it useful. This ensures that data privacy remains a top priority, even as the platform encourages global collaboration.
- Truly Decentralized AI: Instead of keeping all resources in one place, Cluster Protocol relies on a decentralized network of datasets and computational resources. This approach makes high-quality, industrial-grade compute power accessible to everyone, not just big players.
- Fair & Transparent Access to Compute: A unique “Proof of Aggregated Compute” mechanism keeps the system honest and efficient. This ensures GPU providers can offer their resources at competitive rates while users can trust the process every step of the way.
- Simple Agent Creation: With its “Cluster Agents Arena,” the platform offers a virtual sandbox where anyone can quickly build, test, and launch AI agents. This lowers the barrier to entry and helps spark creativity.
A Vision for Growth and Collaboration
“Our platform is designed to make building and hosting AI agents straightforward,” said Yatharth Jain (https://x.com/depindaddy ), Co-Founder of Cluster Protocol. “We bring together compute power from all over the world at unbeatable prices, providing a foundation of integrity and openness that’s crucial for decentralized networks.”
“Under the leadership of young and hardworking builders like Prateek and Yatharth, Cluster Protocol is poised to redefine decentralized AI.” said Anshul Dhir (https://www.linkedin.com/in/anshuldhirr/ ) from Pivot Ventures. In addition to Nelson Paul (https://www.linkedin.com/in/nelsonpaul005/ )from Tezos who quoted “ Tomorrow’s AI solutions demand a seamless, comprehensive build station and Cluster Protocol is delivering just that. By creating a Boeing-like assembly line for AI development, they’re streamlining the entire process, enabling users to effortlessly build and deploy cutting-edge AI agents. We’re excited to support them on this ambitious journey. ”
With this new funding, Cluster Protocol will focus on:
- Attracting Top Talent: Bringing on board world-class AI researchers and blockchain engineers to refine and expand the platform.
- Accelerating Decentralized Solutions: Advancing decentralized AI capabilities to meet growing demand.
- Open-Source Evolution: Embracing open-source principles to ensure that Cluster Protocol remains flexible, community-driven, and transparent.
About Cluster Protocol
Think of Cluster Protocol as the glue that holds the decentralized AI ecosystem together. It helps AI developers get paid for their contributions while giving end-users a smooth, frictionless way to build the next generation of AI applications and agents. By focusing on openness, accessibility, and innovation, Cluster Protocol aims to power a future where AI is truly for everyone.
For more information, please visit https://www.clusterprotocol.ai/
