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Gonka is a Layer-1 decentralized network aiming to provide high-efficiency AI compute, addressing the centralization issues faced by developers and regions reliant on cloud giants. By utilizing a Transformer-based Proof-of-Work mechanism, Gonka directs GPU power toward verifiable AI workloads, primarily focusing on inference.

The network has attracted 2,200 developers and 12,000 GPU-equivalent capacity since its August 2025 launch. Gonka's governance ties influence to verified computational contributions, enabling it to secure $50 million from Bitfury without compromising its decentralization vision. As AI inference demand grows, Gonka seeks to provide predictable access to compute, countering the control of large tech companies like OpenAI and Google, while fostering a competitive, open network for AI resource allocation.