The evolution path of the encryption world is clearly visible. From the asset decentralization initiated by Bitcoin to the computing decentralization promoted by Ethereum, each step has refreshed our understanding of the digital economy. And now, there is a project attempting a breakthrough in the third dimension – the decentralization of knowledge ownership, which is Kite.
In the AI bubble of 2024, many so-called "decentralized computing power platforms" are actually just gilded rusty chains. They superficially talk about distributed dreams, but in reality, they are just a repackaging of GPU rentals. However, Kite's logic is somewhat different. It doesn't simply disperse GPUs to various nodes, but attempts to install a centrifuge for the chaotic order of the digital world, separating truly valuable knowledge from information noise.
The core of this architecture lies in the Proof of Knowledge mechanism. In the black box of traditional AI, your data is consumed and trained, and all the profits generated flow to the platform — your contributions are completely obliterated. But in Kite's system, the situation is reversed. Data undergoes a layer of zero-knowledge proof processing before being fed to the model, which means nodes can prove the value of the knowledge they contribute while protecting privacy. Every participant who contributes to the model can receive traceable and verifiable allocation rights.
This design transforms the entire mechanism into a transparent and precise laboratory. The flow of information is traceable, and the distribution of value is verifiable. Participants are no longer passive data providers, but have become true stakeholders in the knowledge ecosystem. This may be the correct way to unlock the integration of AI and Web3.
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RooftopVIP
· 6h ago
The whole zero-knowledge proof thing, sounds good in theory, but how does it actually perform in practice?
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WenAirdrop
· 7h ago
The zk-SNARKs in this area are really amazing; finally, someone has figured it out.
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VitalikFanAccount
· 7h ago
zk-SNARKs is indeed tough, but can Kite really land?
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Is it about knowledge ownership again? Sounds like a story, but how is it actually distributed?
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Rather than telling stories, I want to see the incentive design of the PoK mechanism; otherwise, it's just hot air.
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The centrifuge metaphor is brilliant, but the question is who defines what "truly valuable knowledge" is.
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How many projects died in that wave in 2024, and now who dares to say the correct way to integrate?
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If data privacy protection can really be achieved, it's worth a glance.
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Transparent precision laboratory? It feels like using concepts to brainwash again, haha.
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I want to know how the Node incentive model is designed; it won't just be the inflation issue coin set, will it?
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GhostAddressHunter
· 7h ago
The zk-SNARKs approach is really smart; finally, someone thought of breaking the deadlock from the perspective of data ownership.
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Another story of knowledge Decentralization, sounds good, but I worry it might become the next gilded project.
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The design of the Proof of Knowledge mechanism is indeed different, but the key depends on how far it can be implemented in practice.
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Instead of bragging, it's better to truly get the transparency mechanism running first; anyone can draw BTC.
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Data privacy + value traceability, this idea finally isn't reinventing the wheel.
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Decentralizing knowledge ownership sounds fresh, but could it be another form of play people for suckers?
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Finally, someone has directly pointed out the contradiction of black-box AI; I can buy this logic.
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The projects in 2024 were indeed a pile of garbage, but the Kite idea is a bit promising.
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Using zk-SNARKs in knowledge contribution is interesting; it just depends on whether the implementation plan is reliable.
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Can participants really become stakeholders, or is it just nice sounding?
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SmartContractPlumber
· 7h ago
I need to take a look at the code for zk-SNARKs; mere paper commitments don't count.
Has the Proof of Knowledge framework developed by Kite been audited? How is the access control set up, and are there any issues like reentrancy vulnerabilities?
The data allocation mechanism sounds good, but during actual deployment, low-level errors like integer overflow are the easiest to trip over.
Has it undergone Formal Verification? Otherwise, it's all just empty talk.
The contract upgrade mechanism needs to be transparent; otherwise, it will turn into a centralized trick again.
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ChainSherlockGirl
· 7h ago
The zk-SNARKs trap is really amazing; finally someone has broken open the black box.
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To be honest, that pile of "Decentralization Computing Power" is just rebranded GPU leasing, I'm tired of it.
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Traceable and verifiable? Can data really track who contributed? It depends on the on-chain data.
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Interesting, finally we're not the ones being taken advantage of as laborers.
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The centrifuge analogy is brilliant, haha, separating information noise from value, this thought process is indeed different.
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Wait, can zk-SNARKs really protect privacy and prove value? This logic needs to be thought through.
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From my analysis, if this kind of transparent distribution can truly be realized, the Large Investors would have already bought the dip; why is there still no movement?
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Bitcoin assets, Ethereum Computing Power, and now knowledge; the three steps are complete.
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Anyway, I believe it; at least the logic is much more coherent than those GPU leasing projects.
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We need to see if there are real user data in the follow-up; just telling stories isn't enough.
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DAOdreamer
· 8h ago
zk-SNARKs is really amazing, finally someone thought of this angle.
The evolution path of the encryption world is clearly visible. From the asset decentralization initiated by Bitcoin to the computing decentralization promoted by Ethereum, each step has refreshed our understanding of the digital economy. And now, there is a project attempting a breakthrough in the third dimension – the decentralization of knowledge ownership, which is Kite.
In the AI bubble of 2024, many so-called "decentralized computing power platforms" are actually just gilded rusty chains. They superficially talk about distributed dreams, but in reality, they are just a repackaging of GPU rentals. However, Kite's logic is somewhat different. It doesn't simply disperse GPUs to various nodes, but attempts to install a centrifuge for the chaotic order of the digital world, separating truly valuable knowledge from information noise.
The core of this architecture lies in the Proof of Knowledge mechanism. In the black box of traditional AI, your data is consumed and trained, and all the profits generated flow to the platform — your contributions are completely obliterated. But in Kite's system, the situation is reversed. Data undergoes a layer of zero-knowledge proof processing before being fed to the model, which means nodes can prove the value of the knowledge they contribute while protecting privacy. Every participant who contributes to the model can receive traceable and verifiable allocation rights.
This design transforms the entire mechanism into a transparent and precise laboratory. The flow of information is traceable, and the distribution of value is verifiable. Participants are no longer passive data providers, but have become true stakeholders in the knowledge ecosystem. This may be the correct way to unlock the integration of AI and Web3.