Arbius

Arbius is a decentralized, peer-to-peer network for machine learning that operates as an open-source protocol with a fixed-supply token (AIUS). It enables a global economy where GPU miners are rewarded through Proof-of-Useful-Work for performing AI model inferences, while model creators can monetize their models by setting fees for invocations. The network uses on-chain governance, allowing token holders to vote on protocol upgrades and direct rewards to specific models via veAIUS staking.

Key Features

• Decentralized AI inference powered by a global network of GPU miners, with contestation mechanisms to ensure honest task completion.
• Multi-model support: open-source models like Llama 3 and Deepseek R1 can be hosted and accessed permissionlessly.
• veAIUS staking: users who lock tokens share in inference fee revenue and can boost rewards for chosen models.
• Direct integration with downstream applications such as webapps, marketplaces, AI agents, and chatbots.
• A marketplace (Effective Acceleration Marketplace) where autonomous agents can source their own compute and transact via decentralized escrow.

Who It’s For

• AI model creators seeking to monetize models without centralized intermediaries.
• GPU miners looking to earn from compute contributions.
• Developers building censorship-resistant AI applications.
• Token holders interested in governance and passive income via staking.