TIG: Optimisable Proof of Work and tokenized algorithmic innovation
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Summarizes TIG's thesis: replacing PoW mining with Optimisable Proof of Work so researchers submit algorithms, with commercial licensing linking adoption to token value. Frames algorithms as a crypto-native asset class.
Key claims
OPOW rewards algorithm adoption and measurable performance
Targets a multi-hundred-billion dollar algorithmic innovation market, possibly $1.5T+
Bought more $TIG today too.
Why?
Algorithmic innovation matters.
TL;DR:
- @tigfoundation decentralizes & monetizes algorithmic innovation, turning algorithms into liquid, investable onchain assets.
- Replaces traditional PoW mining with Optimisable Proof of Work (OPOW), incentivizing computationally valuable scientific breakthroughs.
- Researchers submit algorithms, with rewards directly tied to real-world adoption and measurable performance.
- Commercial licensing through @tigfoundation creates a sustainable economic loop, linking algorithm adoption directly to $TIG token value.
- Spillover mechanism economically rewards foundational research by internalizing external benefits historically lost in private markets.
- Creates a new, crypto-native asset class targeting a multi-hundred-billion $$$ algorithmic innovation market, potentially reaching $1.5T+ within years.
- Strong network effects driven by incentivized research participation & commercial demand could establish market dominance vs. centralized solutions.
- Promotes decentralized, transparent, and democratized access to high-value computational innovations, preventing proprietary monopolies.
- Well positioned to accelerate progress on global challenges including AI research, DeSci & more.
NFA but DYOR anon.
QUOTING @tigfoundation
The frontier of AI is being redrawn, and it’s not happening behind closed doors. This Wednesday, @Dr_JohnFletcher returns to unpack TIG’s new Hypergraph Challenge, the $1M Γ-Grants, and his recent appearance before UK Parliament, where he spotlighted a critical layer of national
The frontier of AI is being redrawn, and it’s not happening behind closed doors. This Wednesday, @Dr_JohnFletcher returns to unpack TIG’s new Hypergraph Challenge, the $1M Γ-Grants, and his recent appearance before UK Parliament, where he spotlighted a critical layer of national
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