Sentiant is reimagining agent intelligence with GRID, the Global Research and Intelligence Directory. Instead of relying on a single, monolithic AI model, GRID connects a network of specialized intelligences, each contributing its unique strengths to create a more capable whole.
How GRID Operates: Building Intelligence Together
At its heart, GRID is an open-source ecosystem uniting agents, models, data sources, tools, and computational infrastructure. When a user submits a query, GRID distributes the task among the most relevant agents, enriches the data using specialized tools, then seamlessly merges the results.
This collective approach leverages the expertise of thousands of open-source contributors, ensuring solutions reflect a breadth of insights not just the vision of a single company.
- Specialized agents collaborate to process complex problems.
- Integrated tools and data sources provide richer, context-aware answers.
- Robust compute infrastructure delivers scalable, reliable performance.
Accessing GRID: Sentient Chat and Beyond
The main entry point to GRID is Sentient Chat, a real-time interface that lets users interact with the entire network. Not only does Sentient Chat make tapping into specialized intelligences easy, but it also shows which agents and models are involved for each query, offering transparency into how answers are generated.
Beyond Sentient Chat, users can access individual components of GRID (called artifacts) such as specialized agents, data and compute providers, and Sentient’s own products like Dobby, Model Fingerprinting, and Open Deep Search. This flexibility positions GRID as both a centralized hub and a decentralized marketplace for AI innovation.
Monetization and Sustainability: The GRID Token Model
To support sustainability, GRID introduces a token economy. Community members can stake $SENT tokens on artifacts they support. The more a component is used and staked, the greater its share of token emissions, rewarding effective agents and their builders. Stakers also earn yield, encouraging ongoing engagement in the ecosystem.
- Token emissions are distributed based on usage, expert assessment, and real revenue.
- Builders receive recurring revenue, making open-source development sustainable.
- The economy promotes both growth and community-driven funding.
The Growing GRID Ecosystem
GRID’s network is expanding rapidly, boasting over 110 partners and more than 50 specialized agents and data providers. Key participants include:
- Napkin for AI-powered diagrams
- Exa for web search capabilities
- Caldo for people search
- Kaito and Messari Co-Pilot for crypto data
- The Graph for blockchain analytics
- EigenLayer, which is launching the Dobby Judge AI adjudicator.
By bridging web2 and web3, GRID encourages collaboration across traditional and blockchain communities. This diversity enriches the intelligence and data available, powering new innovations and practical applications for users.
Democratizing the Future of AI
GRID marks a bold step in making AGI accessible, transparent, and sustainable. By creating an open-source, composable, and monetizable platform, Sentient empowers builders and users to shape the future of intelligence together. Whether you’re a developer, a user, or simply curious about AI, GRID offers a community-driven alternative to closed, proprietary platforms inviting everyone to participate in the next wave of technological progress.
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Source: Sentient Blog: What is GRID?
GRID: A Community-Driven Revolution in Open-Source AGI