GAIA is comprehensively connecting the full-stack ecosystem of decentralized AI through a three-step strategy: "building protocols, issuing tokens, and launching hardware."

Written by: Alex Liu, Foresight News

In 2025, GAIA is gradually realizing its grand vision—constructing a complete decentralized artificial intelligence stack that extends from the protocol layer to hardware terminals, truly returning the control of data, intelligence, and value to ordinary users.

Recently, with the landing of two key developments, this concept has not only been further solidified but also opened a new chapter for the deep integration of Web3 and AI: the native token GAIA has officially launched, and the limited edition AI phone, Gaia AI Phone, is about to be released, marking the true beginning of the privacy-first, localized AI terminal era.

GAIA Token Launch

As the core of the economy and governance of the decentralized AI system, the launch of the GAIA token is undoubtedly a milestone. On July 30, GAIA was listed on the Binance Alpha platform and simultaneously launched an airdrop campaign for community users.

On the same day, Bitget Exchange also launched related trading pairs and distributed over 4.7 million GAIA tokens as rewards through marketing activities such as Launchpool and CandyBomb, effectively promoting the initial liquidity and global accessibility of the token.

The airdrop plan is also noteworthy: a total of 30 million GAIA tokens will be distributed in the first season, accounting for 3% of the total token supply, with the overall airdrop pool ratio reaching 5%. From August 6 to November 19, early ecosystem participants—including node operators, domain holders, and XP contributors—can gradually complete their claims.

GAIA is not just a medium of exchange; it is designed as the lifeline of the entire GAIA network, undertaking key functions such as governance voting, node incentives, agent deployment, and domain registration, truly achieving transparency in on-chain governance and community co-governance.

The design of the GAIA token aims to balance the diverse needs of network operation, ecosystem expansion, and community participation. Of the total token supply, 32% is allocated to support network operations, including rewards for node operators and validators, ensuring network security and long-term stability. 20% is allocated to early supporters, with strict lock-up and unlocking plans to ensure long-term investment rather than short-term cashing out. 16% is held by the foundation's treasury for project strategic reserves and future development. 15% is allocated to the team and core contributors, also implementing a multi-year linear unlocking mechanism to incentivize their continued investment in construction.

Additionally, 8% will be used for ecosystem growth, rewarding developers, partners, and infrastructure providers to promote the implementation of application scenarios. 5% is specifically for community participation, covering XP, domain, and node contributors to encourage users to actively participate in network governance and ecosystem building. Finally, 4% is reserved as a liquidity pool to ensure the availability and smooth trading of $GAIA in the market. The overall design emphasizes long-term sustainable development, with strict lock-up and release mechanisms for the portions held by the team and investors, while the distribution to the community and contributors is directly used to promote protocol activity and continuous ecosystem expansion.

Launching the AI Phone

Meanwhile, the launch of the Gaia AI Phone marks GAIA's strategic leap from the protocol layer to hardware terminals. This AI-native phone, deeply customized based on the Galaxy S25 Edge, can perform cross-chain AI inference tasks locally on the device without relying on cloud servers, significantly enhancing response speed and offline operation capabilities while protecting user privacy.

Only 7,000 units will be sold globally, each pre-installed with a Gaia domain system valued at approximately $199, along with ongoing ecological rewards. The first 3,000 pre-order users will also receive tickets to the Korea Blockchain Week (KBW), further enhancing its market popularity and community cohesion.

From a broader perspective, the Gaia AI Phone is not just a hardware product; it represents the realization of the "AI sovereignty" concept. As emphasized by GAIA's Chief Operating Officer Shashank Sripada, it allows users to truly control their data and intelligent agents, freeing them from dependence on centralized cloud services and intermediary platforms. The device integrates a low-threshold node participation mechanism, decentralized identity and agency architecture, and a complete on-chain governance module, ensuring its censorship resistance and decentralized characteristics from a technical foundation.

Funding and Data

The rapid rise of the GAIA ecosystem is supported by strong funding and solid technical infrastructure. In July 2025, GAIA Labs successfully completed a total of $20 million in seed and Series A funding, with investors including well-known institutions such as ByteTrade, SIG, Mirana, and Mantle Eco Fund. These funds will be primarily invested in mobile AI hardware development, infrastructure expansion, open-source AI toolkits, and cross-chain capability building.

Currently, the GAIA network has been stably operating over 700,000 active nodes, completing over 17 trillion inference calls, demonstrating exceptional scalability and practical efficiency. Additionally, the Coral Protocol significantly outperformed Microsoft-supported models in the GAIA Benchmark with a score of 34%, validating the technical feasibility of the decentralized mini-model architecture.

Future Outlook

From an industry perspective, GAIA has achieved an important leap from decentralized AI protocols to user terminals through its "protocol + hardware" dual-track strategy. Its privacy-first AI interaction model is expected to reshape the relationship between individuals and intelligent devices. The triple guarantees of funding, governance, and technology, combined with the token launch, airdrop activities, hardware sales, and the release of development tools, collectively build a strong ecological appeal. Of course, challenges still exist, including fierce competition in the hardware market, the educational costs of user habits, and regulatory uncertainties in the intersection of AI and cryptocurrency.

In summary, GAIA is comprehensively connecting the full-stack ecosystem of decentralized AI through a three-step strategy: "building protocols, issuing tokens, and launching hardware." This is not only a reconstruction of the technical architecture but also a profound awakening regarding user sovereignty. For users, developers, and investors alike, GAIA is undoubtedly one of the most noteworthy projects in the current integration of Web3 and AI.

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