Cortensor
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    • What is Cortensor?
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      • Getting Test ETH
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      • Proof of Inference (PoI) & Proof of Useful Work (PoUW
      • aka Mining
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        • Miner & Oracle Nodes in PoUW State Machine
      • Sampling in Large Distributed Systems
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      • Session Queue
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      • Session, Session Queue, Router, and Miner in Cortensor
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      • Multiple Miners Collaboration with Oracle Node
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      • Network Incentive Allocation
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    • Staking Pool Overview
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    • Safety Measures and Restricted Addresses
    • Buyback Program
    • Liquidity Additions
    • Partnerships
      • Partnership Offering for Demand-Side Partnerships
    • Community Testing
      • Closed Alpha Testing Phase #1
        • Closed Alpha Testing Phase #1 Contest: Closing & Winners Announcement
      • Closed Alpha Testing Phase #2
      • Closed Alpha Testing Phase #3
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    • Technical Roadmap: Launch to Next 365 Days Breakdown
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  • Key Characteristics
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  1. Introduction

What is Cortensor?

Cortensor is a cutting-edge decentralized AI inference and development platform. It is designed to democratize access to artificial intelligence by leveraging the power of decentralized networks and open-source models. By moving away from centralized AI services, Cortensor aims to provide a scalable, cost-effective, and efficient solution for AI inference and development.

Key Characteristics

  • Decentralized AI Inference: Cortensor utilizes a network of distributed computing resources to perform AI tasks, enhancing efficiency and scalability while reducing reliance on large, centralized data centers.

  • Open-Source Models: The platform supports a variety of open-source AI models, allowing for flexible and unrestricted AI applications. Users can fine-tune and deploy these models to suit their specific needs.

  • Blockchain Integration: Cortensor integrates blockchain technology to ensure secure, transparent transactions and incentivized collaborations within the network. This promotes trust and innovation across the community.

  • Community-Driven Development: Cortensor encourages contributions from its community, fostering an ecosystem where innovation is rewarded, and diverse AI solutions can thrive.

Objectives

  • Democratize AI: Making AI technology accessible to a broader audience by reducing barriers to entry.

  • Promote Innovation: Encouraging the development of new AI models and applications through a fair and incentivized marketplace.

  • Enhance Efficiency: Optimizing resource usage and reducing operational costs associated with AI development and inference.


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