Key Takeaways
0G is a decentralized infrastructure layer designed to support artificial intelligence (AI) applications on-chain.
The platform offers four primary services: a Layer 1 blockchain, a decentralized computing marketplace, decentralized storage, and rapid data availability.
0G is the protocol’s native token. It’s used for gas fees, governance and node operations across the ecosystem.
What Is 0G?
0G, or Zero Gravity, is a decentralized infrastructure layer built specifically for artificial intelligence (AI). Today, most AI systems are developed and controlled by a small number of large technology companies. 0G takes a different approach by allowing anyone to participate in building and using AI on-chain.
With 0G, you can access a full stack of services that support AI development:
0G Chain: an EVM-compatible, Layer 1 blockchain that supports AI applications.
0G Compute: a decentralized GPU marketplace where you can tap into affordable and accessible computing power.
0G Storage: a decentralized storage network that helps you manage massive AI datasets with speed and reliability.
0G Data Availability: a system that ensures your data stays accessible and verifiable when you need it.
AI models typically require significant computing resources and rapid access to data, which conventional blockchains are not designed to support. By combining these services, 0G enables developers to build and run AI-powered applications directly on-chain, reducing their reliance on centralized providers.
How 0G Works
0G Chain
0G Chain is a Layer 1 blockchain designed for AI applications. While most blockchains are built for general purposes, 0G Chain is specifically designed to handle the requirements of AI, including large-scale data processing and rapid decision-making.
0G Chain uses a modular architecture that separates how the network agrees on transactions (consensus) from how it processes them (execution). This separation enables the network to be more flexible and scalable, while maintaining compatibility with the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM). This means developers can redeploy Ethereum smart contracts on the 0G Chain with minimal effort.
To secure the network, 0G Chain relies on an improved version of CometBFT, a Byzantine Fault-Tolerant consensus mechanism that ensures nodes can agree on data even if some nodes fail or act dishonestly. Validators can stake 0G tokens to participate in this process and would be rewarded with fees and incentives for helping secure the system.
0G Compute
0G Compute gives users access to AI computing power through a global network of GPUs. Instead of relying on centralized cloud services that can be expensive and restrictive, developers can rent computing resources directly from GPU owners in the network.
This works through a decentralized marketplace. If you’re a developer, you can deposit credits, request services like model training or inference, and receive results from the best available GPU. If you own a GPU, you can register your hardware, set your price, and earn rewards for completing tasks.
Smart contracts handle the process behind the scenes, making payments secure and automatic. By using zero-knowledge proofs (ZKPs), 0G Compute improves efficiency and trust, offering a flexible way to access and provide AI computing without depending on a central provider.
0G Storage
0G Storage is a decentralized storage system designed to handle the massive datasets required for AI models. The system offers speed similar to cloud providers while using a Web3 approach that avoids central control. Anyone can run a storage node and earn rewards by contributing space.
0G Storage splits data into smaller pieces using a method called erasure coding, which ensures that information stays available even if some nodes go offline. A two-lane system keeps everything efficient: the publishing lane handles metadata and proofs of availability, while the storage lane manages the actual data and its replication.
0G Storage uses a system called Proof of Random Access (PoRA) to verify storage providers. Nodes are randomly challenged to prove they hold certain data, and those that respond correctly earn rewards, while unreliable ones are identified.
0G Data Availability (DA)
For AI applications and decentralized apps, data must not only be stored but also quickly verified as available when needed. 0G Data Availability ensures that data stored and used within the network is accessible and verifiable.
The system uses randomly selected DA Nodes to check whether data is being stored correctly. These nodes sample parts of the data and send proofs to the network for final verification. By relying on sampling instead of checking everything, 0G DA makes the process faster and more efficient while maintaining security.
Data is first split and stored in the 0G Storage network, then confirmed by DA nodes and finalized by validators who stake 0G tokens. Because validators secure multiple networks simultaneously, 0G DA can scale to support numerous different chains. As of September 2025, Layer 2 networks, such as Optimism and Arbitrum, already use 0G DA to support applications that rely on large datasets and require reliable data access.
Use Cases
0G is designed for artificial intelligence, but its modular architecture can support gaming and decentralized finance (DeFi) applications.
Gaming
Modern games rely on fast updates, complex digital assets, and real-time interaction between players. 0G can support these needs with high-throughput storage and efficient data availability. Game logic, player activity, and asset changes can be processed on-chain without delays, allowing for dynamic and responsive Web3 gaming experiences.
Decentralized finance (DeFi)
DeFi applications typically require high performance to handle trading, price feeds, and cross-chain transactions. 0G can address these demands through its scalable data availability layer, which supports fast settlement and composability across different protocols. The network’s compute and storage layers can also support complex financial tools, analytics, and applications that rely on both speed and reliability.
The 0G Token
The 0G token is the native token of the 0G ecosystem, and it’s used to cover gas fees on the 0G Chain. 0G is used within the protocol for many purposes, including:
AI and data services: 0G is used to pay for on-chain AI computations, data availability, storage, and decentralized serving layers.
Node operations: Node operators running alignment, validator, and storage nodes are rewarded with 0G for supporting the network.
Network security: 0G can be staked to validators, helping secure the chain while incentivizing operators to verify transactions and monitor AI model behavior.
Governance: 0G holders can participate in governance, influencing decisions on upgrades, fees, and ecosystem policies.
0G (0G) on Binance HODLer Airdrops
On September 21, 2025, Binance announced 0G as the 42nd project on the Binance HODLer Airdrops. Users who subscribed their BNB to Simple Earn and/or On-Chain Yields products from September 15 to 17 were eligible to receive 0G airdrops. A total of 3 million 0G tokens were allocated to the program, accounting for 0.3% of the total token supply at genesis.
0G was listed with the Seed Tag applied, allowing for trading against the USDT, USDC, BNB, FDUSD, and TRY pairs.
Closing Thoughts
0G introduces a decentralized infrastructure designed to support some of the most demanding workloads in Web3. By combining a Layer 1 blockchain, decentralized computing, storage, and data availability, it creates a full stack for building and running AI applications directly on-chain.
While AI is the primary focus, the same architecture can also support areas such as gaming and decentralized finance, where speed, scale, and reliability are crucial. The use of verifiable outputs, modular design, and incentive-driven participation gives 0G the flexibility to handle large datasets, high-performance applications, and cross-chain activity.
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