Hyra Network Wins WITSA Chairman’s Award 2025 for Decentralized AI Innovation

Hyra Network, a pioneer in decentralized AI infrastructure, has been awarded the prestigious Chairman’s Award 2025 at the WITSA Global AI Summit in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. This honor, presented annually by the World Innovation, Technology and Services Alliance (WITSA), is reserved for initiatives that demonstrate exceptional innovation and global impact [1]. Hyra Network is the first decentralized AI platform to ever receive the award, marking a significant milestone in the evolution of digital sovereignty [1].

The Chairman’s Award was received by John Tran, Founder and Chairman of Hyra Holdings and Hyra Network, during the summit. Dato’ Dr. Sean Seah Kok Wah, Chairman of WITSA, praised Hyra Network’s vision for decentralized, sovereign AI, stating that it sets a new benchmark for the industry [1]. Hyra’s technology is built atop a Layer-3 blockchain, combining a verifiable compute grid with on-chain DAO governance. This architecture allows for transparent and privacy-protected access to AI by nations, enterprises, and individuals [1].

John Tran emphasized that the award represents both a technological recognition and validation of Hyra’s long-term vision. “We believe every nation and every citizen deserves to own their AI infrastructure,” he stated, reiterating Hyra’s commitment to building a decentralized digital civilization grounded in fairness and user control [1]. Guided by the principle that “AI is a public resource,” Hyra Network is advancing a model where independent, community-owned AI becomes a reality. The on-chain DAO ensures that the protocol evolves in ways that benefit the public [1].

As of August 2025, Hyra Network has connected over 2.7 million devices across 200+ countries, establishing a robust foundation for sovereign AI infrastructure beyond centralized data centers [1]. The platform is researched and developed by Hyra Tek JCS (Vietnam) and operated by Hyra Tek Smart Solution L.L.C in the UAE. With hundreds of thousands of active nodes and a global user base, Hyra has demonstrated that decentralized AI can scale from concept to production [1].

Hyra’s open ecosystem includes three core platforms: Hyra AI, a verifiable AI inference platform that processes data directly on user devices; Hyra Zone, a decentralized GPU training network; and Hyra Mega, a transparent marketplace for AI models, datasets, and APIs [1]. These platforms function collectively as an “Operating System for the Era of Digital Sovereignty,” empowering users to deploy, use, and audit AI independently [1].

The WITSA Chairman’s Award 2025 marks a pivotal moment in Hyra’s globalization strategy. Previously, the company was honored at the Globee International Business Awards for technology innovation [1]. With a new regional hub in the UAE, Hyra is consolidating its international presence and preparing for a $10B target IPO on Nasdaq in 2030, aiming to become one of the world’s most influential technology companies [1].

Hyra Network is a subsidiary of Hyra Holdings and is designed to build a sovereign AI ecosystem for the digital age. Developed on a Layer-3 blockchain with DAO governance and real-world AI applications, Hyra empowers governments, developers, and citizens to own, govern, and benefit from AI [1]. The company is advancing sustainable, self-determined digital transformation and is expanding strategic collaborations with governments, investors, and global digital communities [1].

WITSA, a leading global consortium representing over 80 national tech associations, promotes innovation, inclusive digital growth, and responsible technology adoption. Its Chairman’s Award is a recognition of initiatives with far-reaching global impact [1].

John Tran, the founder and chairman of Hyra, has been instrumental in guiding the company’s development of a community-centric, decentralized AI infrastructure. He is currently overseeing Hyra’s global IPO roadmap, championing decentralized AI as foundational infrastructure for nations and citizens worldwide [1].

Source: [1] Hyra Network Wins Prestigious Chairman’s Award 2025 at WITSA Global AI Summit (https://decrypt.co/336240/hyra-network-wins-prestigious-chairmans-award-2025-at-witsa-global-ai-summit)