Metis ReGenesis: Building Infrastructure for the Integration of Blockchain and AI
Metis officially announced its ReGenesis strategy, shifting its business focus to artificial intelligence, aiming to build underlying infrastructure for the integration of AI and blockchain. The strategy includes developing high-speed networks, data availability tools, and a computational storage interoperability system, as well as incubating its first AI project, LazAI, to address challenges of centralization and data alignment in AI development.
Toronto, Canada — Metis recently announced its foray into the field of artificial intelligence, furthering its commitment to building a foundational layer for this technology on the blockchain. This strategic shift, known as "Metis ReGenesis," is not a simple response to industry trends but a decisive adjustment to its core business model. Through the ReGenesis strategy, Metis is redefining its mission, focusing on building infrastructure tailored for AI while continuing to provide its cutting-edge blockchain technology services to existing customers.
"This transformation is not just about riding the AI wave but pioneering its future. We are committed to developing AI-focused technology, building infrastructure that meets its unique needs, and deeply incubating key AI projects to lay the foundation for a decentralized, ethical, and innovative AI ecosystem," said Tom Ngo, Executive Lead at Metis.
Why AI?
Metis's decision to prioritize AI stems from the team's vision to reshape the industry, address key challenges, and drive decentralized and Web3 innovation. The evolution of AI brings unique demands—low-latency processing, high throughput, scalable storage, and decentralized computing power—that traditional blockchain systems cannot yet meet. Metis aims to bridge this gap by providing the infrastructure needed for AI development.
Metis's strategy focuses on addressing the major challenges of developing and deploying AI on the blockchain. To ensure its systems seamlessly align with AI's unique needs, ReGenesis will focus on building the following capabilities:
- High-Speed NetworkProvides millisecond-level response capabilities and processing performance of thousands of transactions per second.
- Data Availability and Alignment Tools: Create decentralized storage and frameworks for validating and aligning data, ensuring the accuracy of AI outputs.
- Compute and Storage Interoperability Architecture: Enables scalable and efficient coordination between computing power and storage to support AI training and operations.
"AI is transforming innovation, with tools like OpenAI's GPT, Google's Gemini, and Meta's LLaMA leading the charge. However, current development is dominated by a few companies, raising concerns about accessibility, fairness, and control over data, deployment, and revenue," Ngo said. "This has led the AI industry to split into two categories: 'God Models' and 'Multi-Models.' The former is highly centralized and is the standard of Web2; the latter aligns closely with blockchain's value proposition and is highly suitable for Metis's philosophy."
"God Models" are controlled by a few dominant companies, limiting accessibility, raising privacy concerns, and centralizing influence. Metis advocates for the "Multi-Model" path, emphasizing decentralization, modularity, and alignment with blockchain's core principles. This model promotes:
- Data PrivacyProtects proprietary data security.
- Cost Efficiency: Reduces costs through specialized models.
- Decentralized Innovation: Empowers individuals and communities to participate in building and benefiting.
As the first step in its AI roadmap, Metis is incubating LazAI—an open network for verified AI assets. LazAI aims to address fundamental AI challenges, including data misalignment, transparency, and scalability. By combining verifiable computing technology, decentralized governance (iDAO), and proprietary assetization standards such as Data Anchored Tokens (DAT), LazAI seeks to build a composable and trustworthy AI environment.
Metis's ReGenesis strategy marks the beginning of a new chapter in decentralized AI development. By addressing the vulnerabilities of the current AI ecosystem and combining innovation with decentralization, Metis is shaping an inclusive, ethical, and decentralized AI future.
About Metis
Metis is leading Ethereum Layer 2 scaling through true decentralization. Its unique model combines community governance, shared network ownership, and revenue sharing, creating aligned incentives for all participants while maintaining exceptional security and performance.
