0G Labs Engineers AI-Optimized Blockchain for Next-Gen Web3

0G Labs, a blockchain platform specializing in AI-native infrastructure, has appointed Aytunç Yıldızlı as its Chief Growth Officer (CGO), marking a strategic move to accelerate ecosystem development and adoption. Yıldızlı, a former CEO of the Avalanche Foundation, brings extensive experience in scaling blockchain ecosystems, having led Avalanche’s transformation from an early-stage project to one of the most recognized Layer 1 networks. His appointment follows 0G Labs’ recent mainnet launch and positions the company to strengthen its leadership in the AI-Web3 convergence.

Yıldızlı’s career at Avalanche, where he oversaw ecosystem growth, community engagement, and strategic initiatives, aligns with 0G Labs’ mission to build infrastructure tailored for AI applications. At 0G, he will focus on expanding developer adoption, cultivating community partnerships, and driving the network’s token generation event. His role is critical as 0G prepares to launch its mainnet, which is designed to address the computational and data throughput demands of real-time machine learning. The platform aims to combine decentralized storage, high-performance compute, and AI-native applications to create a foundation for the next generation of decentralized technologies.

In a statement, Yıldızlı emphasized the transformative potential of AI in Web3, stating, “The next era of Web3 will be powered by AI-native applications, and today’s blockchains aren’t built to meet that scale. 0G Labs is changing this by creating infrastructure purpose-built for AI, unlocking real-time compute, storage, and innovation”. He highlighted the need for blockchain platforms to evolve beyond traditional use cases and adapt to the computational demands of AI, a niche where 0G’s modular architecture offers a competitive edge.

Michael Heinrich, co-founder and CEO of 0G Labs, underscored Yıldızlı’s expertise in scaling global ecosystems, noting, “With Aytunç joining our leadership team, we’re bringing on board one of the most experienced ecosystem leaders in Web3. His track record with Avalanche proves his ability to scale global developer and community adoption”. The appointment follows 0G Labs’ aggressive funding strategy, including a $35 million pre-seed round in March 2024 and a $40 million seed round in November 2024. These funds have supported the development of 0G’s decentralized AI operating system (dAIOS), which aims to provide scalable infrastructure for AI applications.

The company’s focus on AI-native infrastructure is part of a broader industry trend. Analysts note that the convergence of blockchain and AI is expected to grow significantly, with the market projected to expand from $8.3 billion in 2022 to $335.8 billion by 2030. 0G Labs’ strategy to optimize blockchain for AI applications aligns with this trajectory, leveraging decentralized networks to address challenges such as data integrity and computational efficiency. By integrating AI and blockchain, the platform aims to enable developers to build applications that require real-time data processing and decentralized governance.

The appointment of Yıldızlı reflects 0G Labs’ commitment to positioning itself at the forefront of the AI-Web3 ecosystem. His leadership in Avalanche’s growth phase provides a proven model for scaling developer and user adoption, which is critical for 0G’s upcoming mainnet launch. As the blockchain industry transitions toward AI-driven applications, 0G Labs’ focus on purpose-built infrastructure could differentiate it from traditional Layer 1 platforms.

[1] 0G Labs Appoints Former Avalanche CEO Aytunç Yıldızlı as Chief Growth Officer (https://u.today/0g-labs-appoints-former-avalanche-ceo-aytunc-yildizli-as-chief-growth-officer)

[2] Former Avalanche CEO Aytunç Yıldızlı Joins 0G Labs as Chief Growth Officer (https://www.mexc.com/news/former-avalanche-ceo-aytun-yldzl-joins-0g-labs-as-chief-growth-officer-to-drive-ai-native-web3-expansion/107507)

[3] 0G Press | 0G (https://0g.ai/press)