NODO Secures Sui Backing for AI-Powered DeFi Revolution

NODO, a pioneering agentic AI-powered return-generating ecosystem, has secured backing from Sui for its Agentic DeFAI infrastructure. The project, which is part of the Sui Hydropower Cohort, aims to revolutionize decentralized finance (DeFi) by integrating advanced AI capabilities into its operations. NODO's user base exceeds 400,000, and the platform is developing autonomous AI agents designed to execute market-making strategies on DeFi pools and perform portfolio rebalancing to support yield optimization. The project is supported by EMURGO Africa, Adaverse, and Sui Hydropower, combining multiple strategies from market making, protocol farming, and futures trading with advanced risk assessment techniques.

The DeFi sector faces significant challenges in accessibility and usability, with new market entrants often experiencing high slippage and costs due to low and fragmented liquidity. NODO addresses these issues through market-making and yield optimizer AI agents, providing robust liquidity management, real-time risk assessment, and autonomous yield optimization. By automating processes, NODO enables investors to adapt instantly to market dynamics while adhering to their unique risk tolerance and financial goals.

NODO's acceptance into the Sui Hydropower Cohort marks a significant development. Cohort members receive technical, advisory, and marketing support from the Sui Foundation team to accelerate product development and project growth. NODO will be mentored by seasoned ecosystem founders on Sui and will have the opportunity to present and obtain feedback from leading VCs via the end-of-season Demo Day. The cohort members will also receive networking and partnership growth support, which NODO aims to leverage to integrate with leading DeFi and AI projects building on Sui, including the Sui AMM Cetus and other Sui-based DeFi protocols and DEXes.

Sowmya Raghavan, NODO’s Co-Founder, highlighted the project’s expansion to Sui, stating that the Sui Hydropower program unlocks real-world AI execution for DeFi. With Sui’s cutting-edge object model and unparalleled transaction processing capabilities, NODO is automating portfolio management at speeds that rival top-tier financial services. The mentorship and support from the Sui Foundation, which believes in NODO’s vision for an autonomous and decentralized economy, positions the project to redefine efficiency in DeFi.

NODO’s competitive edge lies in its advanced AI agentic capabilities, which redefine efficiency in decentralized finance. The platform excels in multi-protocol APY tracking, offering real-time monitoring across diverse DeFi ecosystems to ensure that investors capture optimal yields. Leveraging a multi-layer AI coordination architecture, NODO’s AI infrastructure turns abstract on-chain data into actionable insights and then autonomously executes them in real-time on behalf of investors. A dedicated Intelligence layer aggregates, analyzes, and devises the optimal strategy based on key market data in real-time, such as price movements, market conditions, trading activities, and risk factors. This information is then fed to autonomous agents in the Execution layer, which specialize in specific trading pairs, to implement the tailored strategy in split seconds, minimizing slippage and dilution risks.

AI is becoming one of the most important technologies in modern history, with 75% of businesses aiming to integrate AI into their operations by 2026, and 63% of users open to letting autonomous agents manage their funds. DeFi and AI are currently valued at $101.6 billion and $7.2 billion, respectively. Sui Network, with over $1.22 billion in DeFi valuation alone, is quickly expanding toward AI with the Sui Hydropower Cohort accelerator program. NODO’s strategic roadmap aligns with this trajectory, emphasizing multi-chain AI interoperability, institutional-grade risk management tools, and democratized DeFi automation. Backed by top VCs and bolstered by partnerships with industry giants, including Tether and OKX Wallet, NODO is well-positioned to realize its mission to redefine decentralized finance through intelligent automation.

NODO is an agentic AI-powered ecosystem that maximizes return generation through a multi-layer infrastructure automating real-time analytics, adaptive risk management, and cross-chain execution. Supported by Sui Hydropower and industry leaders, including EMURGO Africa and Adaverse, NODO empowers investors to navigate volatile markets with confidence. The Sui Hydropower Cohort is a strategic initiative by Sui to accelerate high-potential Web3 projects through technical resources, mentorship, and investor access.