The revolutionary Cocoon decentralized AI computation network, built on The Open Network (TON), has officially launched, leveraging GPU mining to provide secure and private artificial intelligence processing. This initiative aims to reduce reliance on centralized providers like Amazon and Microsoft, which have been criticized for high costs and privacy concerns.
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov announced the launch at the Blockchain Life 2025 conference in Dubai, emphasizing that Cocoon addresses economic and confidentiality issues by allowing GPU owners to rent their computing power to the network. In return, participants earn Toncoin (TON), the native token of the TON blockchain, and the network has already processed its first user requests with GPU owners profiting from the system.
Cocoon's decentralized architecture ensures data privacy by avoiding central storage hubs, offering scalability, transparency, and community-driven governance. Durov highlighted that this approach makes advanced AI tools more accessible while empowering users with control over their data. The network supports integration with existing AI frameworks, enabling developers and miners to participate easily.
