Architecture Overview

The Grid

The Grid is a GPU-powered AI inference network, built to decentralize. GPU owners run workers, users generate AI content, and everything is powered by AIPG tokens on Base.


How It Works

┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│                           THE GRID                                  │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│                                                                     │
│   YOU                        WORKERS                   OUTPUT       │
│   ───                        ───────                   ──────       │
│                                                                     │
│   "a robot                   GPU nodes                 Your image   │
│    painting"  ──────────►    running AI   ──────────►  or text      │
│                              models                    response     │
│                                                                     │
│   Pay with Den (電)          Earn USDC + AIPG          On-chain     │
│   platform credits           rewards                   (planned)    │
│                                                                     │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
  1. You request - Submit a prompt via aipg.art, aipg.chat, or the API
  2. Workers generate - GPU nodes run AI models
  3. You receive - Get your image, text, or other AI output
  4. Workers earn - GPU operators earn USDC + AIPG for their compute

What You Can Do

Generate Images

Create AI art at aipg.art using models like z-image-turbo, FLUX.2 Klein 4B, and Krea 2 Turbo. Choose from curated workflows, adjust parameters, and generate.

Coming soon: Mint your generations as NFTs with full on-chain reproducibility. Every parameter stored on the blockchain—the image can be regenerated from chain data alone.

Chat with AI

Use aipg.chat for text conversations powered by LLMs running on The Grid. Open-source models, no corporate API.

Build with the API

Get an API key at console.aipowergrid.io and integrate AI generation into your apps. View stats and usage at api.aipowergrid.io.

Run a Worker

Contribute your GPU to The Grid. Run inference (text) or media (image/video/audio) workers and earn USDC + AIPG rewards based on the work you complete.

Staking (Wind-Down)

The AIPG staking rewards program is winding down — new stakes are disabled and rewards no longer accrue. Existing stakers can withdraw anytime, with no lockup. Going forward, AIPG rewards flow to active participants (workers) rather than passive holders.


The Economy

Den (電) - Platform Credits

Den is your balance for AI generation on The Grid.

  • Sign up → Get Den to start generating
  • Run a worker → Accrue more Den
  • Spend Den → Pay for generations

Right now we’re giving generous amounts of Den so you can explore and create freely.

AIPG Token

AIPG is the native token of AI Power Grid on Base L2.

PropertyValue
NetworkBase (Coinbase L2)
Supply150M (fixed, no inflation)
Contract0xa1c0deCaFE3E9Bf06A5F29B7015CD373a9854608

Get AIPG: Uniswap

AIPG is used for:

  • Worker rewards → Earn for running GPU nodes
  • Worker bonding → Become a trusted worker (planned, not yet required)
  • Staking → Rewards program is winding down; withdrawals open

The Architecture

The Grid runs on smart contracts deployed to Base mainnet. The system is modular—new capabilities can be added without redeploying everything.

Core Components

ComponentPurpose
ModelVaultRegistry of AI models (image, video, LLMs, etc.)
RecipeVaultStored workflows for reproducible generation
JobAnchorOn-chain verification of completed jobs
WorkerRegistryWorker registration and bonding
StakingVaultStaking contract (rewards winding down; withdrawals open)

Why Base?

  • Fast transactions (~2 second blocks)
  • Low fees (~$0.01 per tx)
  • Ethereum security (L2 rollup)
  • Coinbase ecosystem

WhatWhere
Generate imagesaipg.art
Chat with AIaipg.chat
Get API keyconsole.aipowergrid.io
API statsapi.aipowergrid.io
Staking (withdraw)aipowergrid.io/staking
Buy AIPGUniswap
Discorddiscord.gg/W9D8j6HCtC
GitHubgithub.com/AIPowerGrid

What’s Next

  • NFT Minting - Mint generations with full on-chain reproducibility
  • Audio Generation - Sound and music on The Grid
  • Token Factory - Launch your own AI-powered token with Grid access
  • More Models - Continuous expansion of available AI models

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