Data as Currency: Rezolve Unites AI and Blockchain to Redefine Global Commerce

Rezolve Ai (NASDAQ: RZLV) has completed its acquisition of Subsquid (SQD), a decentralized blockchain data platform, to consolidate its position in the AI-driven commerce ecosystem. The transaction integrates Subsquid's data infrastructure with Rezolve's digital-asset payment solutions, creating a unified framework for "agentic commerce," where AI systems autonomously execute transactions. Subsquid's decentralized data lake, which processes over 2.1 petabytes of blockchain data and handles 5 million daily queries across 150 projects, will now underpin Rezolve's AI commerce stack. The platform supports protocols with over $15 billion in combined Total Value Locked (TVL), including partnerships with Deutsche Telekom and DeFi projects like PancakeSwap.

The acquisition builds on Rezolve's earlier purchase of Smartpay, a Brazil-based digital-asset payment company. Together, Smartpay's checkout rails and Subsquid's data infrastructure form the three pillars of Rezolve's agentic commerce model: data, intelligence, and payments. Subsquid's decentralized query engine enables real-time blockchain data analysis, while Rezolve's proprietary brainpowa large language model (LLM) provides contextual decision-making and conversational interfaces. Smartpay facilitates cross-currency transactions via stablecoins, creating a seamless workflow for AI-driven commerce.

Key operational metrics highlight Subsquid's scalability. The platform operates with 2,500 active nodes, making it one of the largest decentralized data networks globally. Benchmark tests show its indexing engine outperforms competitors: 2,000× faster in disaster recovery and 2× faster in real-time indexing compared to The Graph, while maintaining comparable query responsiveness. These efficiencies could reduce infrastructure costs for AI-driven enterprises and accelerate deployment timelines.

Rezolve plans to rebrand the SQD utility token, currently listed on exchanges like Coinbase and Binance, following regulatory approvals. The company also intends to acquire SQD tokens annually, equivalent to at least 1% of its revenues, to align its treasury strategy with ecosystem growth. This approach mirrors historical tech infrastructure leaders like Oracle and AWS, with Rezolve positioning itself as a foundational player in the blockchain economy.

Daniel M. Wagner, Rezolve's CEO, emphasized the strategic significance: "Data is the currency of the AI economy. By uniting decentralized data, AI intelligence, and digital payments, Rezolve aims to redefine global commerce." Marcel Fohrmann, Subsquid's founder, added that the partnership accelerates the platform's mission to democratize blockchain data access for developers and enterprises.

The move reflects growing demand for decentralized infrastructure in AI commerce. Subsquid's network already supports applications in DeFi, analytics, and AI innovation, with protocols relying on its data for real-time decision-making. For merchants, Rezolve's integrated platform promises faster settlements, reduced transaction costs, and AI-driven personalization, bridging the $100 trillion traditional finance system with decentralized networks.

Rezolve's strategy aligns with broader trends in AI and blockchain convergence. By consolidating data, intelligence, and payment layers, the company aims to enable autonomous AI agents to negotiate, transact, and optimize commerce in real time. The acquisition underscores the role of decentralized infrastructure as a catalyst for enterprise AI adoption, with potential applications in retail, finance, and cross-border commerce.

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[3] Rezolve Ai Press Release (https://rezolve.com/press-releases/rezolve-ai-acquires-subsquid-building-the-data-and-payments-backbone-for-the-ai-economy/:~:text=Token%20rebrand%3A%20The%20SQD%20utility%20token%20will%20be,annual%20revenues%2C%20aligning%20long-term%20participation%20with%20ecosystem%20growth.)