Lucía Peña
Decentralized AI protocol 0G Labs has officially launched its Aristotle mainnet and native token 0G, marking a major step in the convergence of artificial intelligence and blockchain technology. The launch is backed by over 100 ecosystem partners, including industry giants like Google Cloud, Chainlink, Alibaba Cloud, Coinbase Wallet, Binance Wallet, and MetaMask.
The Aristotle Mainnet went live on September 22 after exceeding benchmarks on its Galileo Testnet, proving its scalability for global AI applications. The network is supported by validators, DeFi protocols, SDKs, RPCs, indexing solutions, and advanced security infrastructure, ensuring a robust environment for developers.
The platform’s native token, 0G, is now available on Binance, Kraken, Upbit, and HashKey, giving users immediate access to liquidity across leading exchanges.
CEO and co-founder Michael Heinrich emphasized that the project’s mission is to break down technological and geopolitical barriers, ensuring that AI remains open and accessible rather than locked inside big tech ecosystems.
Funding and Performance Benchmarks
So far, 0G Labs has raised $35 million in equity funding, while the 0G Foundation secured another $30 million through AI node and token sales. The Aristotle network boasts the ability to handle 11,000 transactions per second, combining decentralized compute, storage, and data availability into a modular Layer-1 blockchain tailored for verifiable AI execution.
Market Reaction: AI-Crypto Sector Still Under Pressure
Despite the milestone launch, the broader AI and crypto sector slipped 2.5% in the past 24 hours, according to PRIME data.
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Market cap: $32.19 billion
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AI Agents: down nearly 6%, now at $5.7 billion
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AI Applications: down 2.4% in the last day
The decline shows that while 0G Labs is pioneering decentralized AI infrastructure, the sector remains sensitive to broader market sentiment.
