OpenLedger launches OPEN mainnet for AI data traceability and creator payments

According to The Block, OpenLedger has launched the OPEN mainnet, which aims to create a decentralized network to provide data provenance and an automated contributor compensation mechanism for artificial intelligence systems.

Users can upload datasets to a shared "data network," where developers can train models and automatically complete payments through smart contracts. According to OpenLedger, this model draws inspiration from the economic models of creator platforms like YouTube, aiming to help researchers, writers, and domain experts who support AI system training to earn revenue.

At the core of the OPEN mainnet is the "proof of attribution" system, which records the provenance of each dataset, model, and agent on-chain. Every output generated by AI can be traced back to the original contributor, enabling verifiable credit records and automatic payments.

OpenLedger states that developers integrating with this network can easily build AI agents without managing infrastructure or data hosting. Contributor earnings are handled by the protocol's OPEN token, with rewards distributed based on the attribution trail on-chain. This infrastructure is referred to as "data as a shared service," providing data producers with tools to access the AI supply chain, allowing them to earn passive income when their works are used in models.

Previously, OpenLedger completed a $8 million seed round financing, led by Polychain Capital and Borderless Capital.