Introduction
Singapore, September 24, 2026 - As an AI trust layer and cutting-edge AI laboratory, 0G today officially launched Compute Finance (ComFi), a new financial layer built around AI computing power. ComFi allows users for the first time to turn digital assets into computing power that can be “actually used in multiple AI services” instead of just earning interest or tokens. It consists of two initial products: Ascend (already launched) as an entrance to liquid staking, and Infinite AI/iAI (scheduled to be launched on September 29), a digital asset focused on computing power.
1. Computing is an asset: why we need “Compute Finance”
Computing power has long been a "physical commodity" in the AI economy: it is produced on a large scale, rented globally, and priced on a daily basis, but it never has its own financial layer. It is this layer that ComFi wants to add - allowing users to "hold computing rights, earn computing power, and consume computing power across AI services."
In ComFi’s narrative, every scarce asset goes through three steps: first produced, then priced, and finally financialized. Computing power is entering the third stage - the supply-side infrastructure, the demand-side market size, and the pricing mechanism have all matured. What is missing is the financial layer surrounding it. 0G positions ComFi as an "open category" of the entire AI ecosystem rather than a proprietary brand. The relevant white paper has been released at 0g.ai/blog/compute-finance.
2. User journey: Stake → Mint → Earn → Use
Stake 0G → Get a0G → Mint iAI → Stake iAI → Earn Compute → Use AI
Ascend provides underlying pledge and liquidity, and Infinite AI converts this set of positions into "real usable" AI computing power.
3. Ascend: The entrance to ComFi...
Ascend is the liquid staking product of the 0G ecosystem and is also the entrance to ComFi. Users can obtain a0G by staking 0G into Ascend, which not only retains the staking income of the underlying 0G, but also maintains composability at the DeFi level. Currently, a0G is the only asset that can mint iAI – which also means that Ascend is actually the front door to the “make money with computing power” model.
Ascend is now online, visit address:
ascend.finance
4. Infinite AI (iAI): computing power is reward
Infinite AI (iAI) is a new digital asset launched by 0G and is scheduled to go online on September 29. It connects digital assets with "the right to use AI computing power": users first use a0G to mint iAI, and then pledge the qualified iAI to obtain Compute Credits that can be used in 0G's full range of AI products.
iAI detailed address:
iai.finance
0G co-founder and CEO Michael Heinrich said:
"Stocks bring dividends, PoW brings new ways to participate in rewards, and DeFi expands the boundaries of the use of digital assets. Compute Finance explores another model - connecting digital assets with "the right to use AI computing power." Ascend and Infinite AI are our first implementations of this idea, and we believe it opens up new imagination space for the collaboration between AI infrastructure and digital assets."
5. Key design parameters (excerpted from official disclosure)
project
Design Goals/Description
Compute Credits single day value
Qualified staking iAI, the design goal is to obtain a calculated quota of > $1 daily use value
Amount calculation caliber
Based on the service terms and policies of the applicable products, the specific quota, qualifications, availability and support scope are subject to the product ToS and may be adjusted.
underlying collateral
Mint iAI is designed to lock a0G collateral; Burn provides an unlocking mechanism (subject to applicable terms)
Calculation limit purpose
Can only be used for qualified 0G AI services; cannot be exchanged for cash or equivalents, and does not constitute capital guaranteed income
Minting/Pledge Details
The minting threshold, staking qualifications, support scope, etc. will be further disclosed in the product documentation.
First channel
iAI will also be available on Comfy.fun (0G’s agent and token launchpad), subject to applicable release terms
6. Where can computing power be spent?
Compute Credits obtained through iAI can be used in 0G’s two major consumer products:
● 0G Private Computer: A platform for private and verifiable AI, integrating 100+ AI models.
● 0G App: Users can talk to AI, build and publish AI applications.
This means that computing power is no longer just an "infrastructure cost", but an "assets that can be spent" in the hands of users.
7. Token unlocking for teams and early investors is extended for one year
With the release of ComFi, 0G Foundation also announced adjustments to the token unlocking plan for the team and early investors. Together, these tokens account for 44% of the total supply.
matter
Adjust content
First unlock date
From October 22, 2026 → Extended to October 22, 2027
Subsequent release rhythm
Still released linearly on a monthly basis, with a cycle of 24 months
final completion time
September 2029 (consistent with original roadmap)
total allocated quantity
constant
Extension window circulation situation
Zero team/early investor tokens will enter circulation before October 22, 2027
Foundation said that this extension reflects the current real stage of 0G: the infrastructure has been online, and the next step is to turn it into real use by developers, entrepreneurs, institutions and ordinary users. The first cohort projects of the Apollo Accelerator have been adopted to build on 0G, and the 0G Compute Network has also served 100+ AI models.
"0G is evolving into the reserve currency of Compute Finance. As we enter the next chapter, the earliest backers are proactively delaying unlocking for a year to align long-term ownership with the long-term value being built." - Michael Heinrich, 0G co-founder and CEO
8. About 0G
0G is the trust layer of AI and a cutting-edge AI laboratory. It develops its own 0GM series of basic models and builds security, alignment and verification layers around these models. Its complete technology stack also includes: Private Compute, encrypted storage, and AI-native EVM L1 public chain, aiming to make all AI workflows from reasoning to Agent behavior verifiable and auditable.
Disclaimer
This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer or solicitation to buy or sell any securities, digital assets or financial instruments, nor does it constitute investment, financial or legal advice. Ascend, Infinite AI (iAI) and related Compute Credits are not available in all jurisdictions, are subject to applicable eligibility conditions and product terms, and are not available where prohibited by law. Compute Credits are used only to access eligible 0G AI services, are not redeemable for cash, and do not constitute interest, dividends, or any capital-guaranteed earnings. Token unlocking schedules, product features, prices, pace and availability are subject to adjustment and do not constitute a promise of future performance. Digital assets carry significant risks, including the possible total loss of value; users should do their own research and consult professional advisors.