Gonka, a decentralized network for high-efficiency AI compute, has officially launched, offering builders, researchers, and enterprises an open alternative to traditional cloud infrastructure.
Breaking the Cloud Monopoly
In traditional Proof-of-Stake networks, more than 90% of GPU cycles are consumed on consensus tasks that hold no value beyond the blockchain itself. Gonka flips this model: nearly 100% of resources are directed toward productive AI workloads. This approach not only maximizes efficiency but also ensures that every unit of compute power contributes directly to advancing AI research and applications.
Early Adoption Incentives
To accelerate adoption, Gonka has introduced a 180-epoch (approximately six months) **Grace Period** in which inference runs at zero cost. During this time, a fixed allocation of GNK, the network’s native token, is distributed daily among active hosts. This issuance decreases over time, creating scarcity and rewarding early participants disproportionately.
Permissionless by Design
Participants can connect their GPUs, begin contributing compute, and immediately earn GNK. For developers, the network offers an OpenAI-compatible API, making it simple to build on top of decentralized infrastructure without sacrificing usability.
Gonka sets the foundation for a new paradigm in AI development—one where compute power is treated as a shared resource, and knowledge is allowed to flourish without censorship.
