Planck Launches World's First AI-Specific Layer-0 Blockchain

Planck, a decentralized AI infrastructure platform, has announced the launch of the world’s first layer-0 blockchain specifically engineered for AI-native and decentralized infrastructure applications. Dubbed Planck₀, the blockchain is designed to serve as the foundational layer for AI-native layer-1s, rollups, and decentralized physical infrastructure networks (DePINs). The modular infrastructure aims to streamline AI integration into decentralized services, removing the need for manual connections to models or compute networks [1].

The platform leverages a global network of GPU processing hardware, with $230 million worth of specialized AI equipment already deployed or committed. This infrastructure is accessible across over 30 blockchains, including Ethereum, BNB Chain, Near, and Polkadot, positioning Planck as a core building block for decentralized AI services [1]. The CEO of Planck, Diam Hamstra, emphasized the platform’s role as a full-stack infrastructure layer for AI and DePIN, integrating high-performance hardware with real-world revenue streams and modular blockchain design [1].

Planck’s architecture consists of two layers: Planck₀ and Planck₁. Planck₀ functions as a modular layer-0 blockchain offering shared validator infrastructure, cross-chain interoperability, and GPU compute access. It supports the launch of sovereign layer-1 chains with instant security, compute, and liquidity access. Planck₁, an EVM-compatible layer-1 optimized for AI compute, is dedicated to high-performance AI tasks such as training and inference, without supporting token launches or Layer-2s [1].

The platform’s flagship products include the Planck AI Cloud and AI Studio. The Planck AI Cloud provides decentralized access to top-tier GPUs, offering up to 90% cost savings compared to traditional cloud providers, with support for USDC or the native $PLANCK token as payment [1]. The AI Studio features a low-code environment for rapid model deployment, enabling developers to deploy open-source or proprietary models, automate pipelines, manage datasets, and perform on-chain fine-tuning and inference [1].

The $PLANCK token plays a central role in the ecosystem, enabling GPU staking, liquid staking (LPLANCK), co-staking, governance, and fiat-backed buybacks. These mechanisms support both individual and institutional participation, incentivizing long-term engagement through revenue sharing and token utility [1]. Revenue from GPU jobs, largely in USDC, is used to buy back $PLANCK, further reinforcing token value and demand [1].

Planck has secured backing from key figures in the Web3 and AI infrastructure sectors, including Tether co-founder Brock Pierce, DNA Fund, and GDA Capital. DNA Fund, co-founded by Pierce and Scott Walker, has a history of supporting transformative Web3 projects. GDA Capital, led by Michael Gord, specializes in digital asset and blockchain technology investments [1]. Additional backing includes DePIN X Capital and Rollman Management, with over $30M and $200M allocated for GPU hardware and datacenter acquisitions, respectively [1].

The company has raised over $3.5 million in early-stage capital, with an additional $4 million committed in staking token sales [1]. The support from industry leaders signals growing interest in decentralized AI infrastructure, particularly as traditional cloud services face scalability and cost limitations.

Planck’s vision reflects the growing convergence of AI and blockchain, offering a scalable, cost-effective compute infrastructure for decentralized AI applications. By integrating enterprise-grade GPUs with a robust token ecosystem and modular architecture, Planck aims to redefine the intersection of blockchain, AI, and physical infrastructure [1].

Source: [1]Planck Unveils World’s First Layer-0 for AI: Announces Backers (https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/688b90c52a5e9263651f73fc/)