Polygon's Investment in EMC Boosts AI and DePIN Sectors

Thursday, August 29, 2024 4:46 PM

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Polygon Ventures and Amber Group co-led a funding round for Edge Matric Chain (EMC), a project focusing on decentralized AI applications. EMC plans to launch a Layer-1 blockchain for AI, enhancing GPU computing capabilities. The investment will introduce a new asset class in decentralized finance, backed by tokenized GPU resources. This move signifies Polygon’s deeper expansion into AI and DePIN sectors. The rise of AI and DePIN is a top trend in 2024, with projections of adding $20 trillion to global GDP by 2030. UAE firms have launched a $500 million fund for DePIN and AI development, while Vitalik Buterin sees DePIN as crucial for DeFi. The market capitalization of DePIN is nearing $19 billion, with projects like Render and Bittensor leading the way.

Source: beincrypto.com

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