Morpheus Launches on Mainnet to Advance Decentralized AI Movement
Decentralized artificial intelligence (AI) project Morpheus has launched on mainnet, marking its entry into the movement aimed at breaking free from centralized AI control. The announcement was made via X (formerly Twitter). Morpheus aims to contribute to an open and equitable AI ecosystem, addressing issues such as centralization, censorship, and monopolistic control of AI data.
Currently, significant control over AI data resides with tech giants. Morpheus joins other decentralized AI projects like Bittensor, dAIOS, and Boltzmann Network in challenging this dominance. Collectively, they are part of the Decentralized AI Society, which focuses on opposing the influence of large tech companies in the AI sector.
Morpheus and its counterparts envision a fully decentralized AI future, utilizing blockchain technology to democratize access to AI tools and data, thereby empowering users and enhancing transparency.
The Technology behind Morpheus
Morpheus operates on the Arbitrum blockchain, built on the Lumerin protocol, which is a layer 2 solution on Ethereum. This technical foundation enables scalable and efficient decentralized services while ensuring security and compatibility with existing blockchain infrastructure.
Prior to its mainnet launch, Morpheus underwent extensive testing on a public testnet starting in July. During this phase, the team refined functionalities, including personal AIs or “smart agents.” These agents are designed to perform tasks similar to personal computers and search engines, executing smart contracts, connecting with users' Web3 wallets, and interacting with decentralized applications (DApps).
A Decentralized Future for AI
The decentralized AI movement is gaining traction, driven by concerns regarding privacy, bias, and excessive power in traditional AI systems. Projects like Morpheus are at the forefront of using blockchain technology to foster a more inclusive digital space.