At the heart of machine learning’s evolution is the development of increasingly sophisticated models that require vast amounts of data and computational resources to train. This requirement presents a significant barrier to entry for individual researchers and small organizations, limiting the democratization of AI development and stifling innovation. Similarly, the cryptocurrency mining industry faces its own set of challenges, with escalating competition and rising costs rendering mining operations increasingly unfeasible for the average participant. Moreover, the environmental impact of these computationally intensive activities has become a pressing concern, highlighting the urgent need for solutions that prioritize sustainability without compromising efficiency.
Traditionally, the demand for computational power in both ML model training and cryptocurrency mining has been met by centralized cloud computing services. While effective to a degree, this centralization presents multiple drawbacks, including high costs, potential for service outages, and concerns over data privacy and security. Furthermore, the centralized model concentrates power among a few large corporations, creating monopolies that can stifle competition and innovation. Additionally, the environmental footprint of massive data centers, often powered by non-renewable energy sources, exacerbates the sustainability issue, calling into question the long-term viability of this approach.
Vicelabs represents a paradigm shift in the provision of computational resources, designed to overcome the limitations of centralization by harnessing the power of decentralization and blockchain technology. By creating a peer-to-peer network that connects data scientists and cryptocurrency miners with GPU owners worldwide, Vicelabs facilitates the efficient, secure, and cost-effective execution of computational tasks. This approach not only democratizes access to computational resources but also encourages the utilization of idle computing capacity, thereby optimizing resource allocation and reducing waste.
Embracing AI Advancements: Vicelabs is committed to harnessing the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to drive growth, improve experiences, and foster a culture of innovation within our community. By leveraging cutting-edge AI technologies, we strive to stay ahead of the curve, make informed decisions, provide intuitive interfaces, and encourage experimentation among developers and researchers.
Through Vicelabs, we envision a future where computational resources are no longer a bottleneck for innovation but a catalyst for progress, available to all who seek to push the boundaries of what is possible in machine learning and blockchain development.
Vicelabs emergence as a trailblazer in the decentralized computational resource market is not just a testament to its innovative business model and sustainable approach but also to the unique blend of expertise and vision brought by its founding team. This diverse group of professionals, with their deep roots in blockchain technology, software engineering, community development, artificial intelligence, and hardware innovation, positions Vicelabs at the intersection of technology and sustainability.
LinkedIn Profiles :
Kenso Trabing: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trabing/
Kenso Trabing is the founder and the driving force behind Vicelabs. Before starting Vicelabs, Kenso worked as a senior data scientist at a blockchain-focused venture studio. Before that, he taught blockchain development the Princeton Quant Conference and Yale Blockchain Bootcamp.
Darshan Raju, Vicelabs Tech Lead, contributes contemporary technical acumen honed at Microsoft, where he developed internal tools for Azure, and Byte Dance, where he works on TikTok. Darshan’s expertise in software engineering and his experience in developing scalable solutions underpin Vicelabs technical strategy, ensuring the platform’s robustness and reliability.
Anthony Albertorio, Vicelabs Community Lead, is instrumental in fostering Vicelabs vibrant and inclusive community. His background in developer relations at Vicelabs and community development at ConsenSys provides Anthony with a unique perspective on building and nurturing ecosystems that thrive on collaboration and shared goals. His role is critical in ensuring Vicelabs remains attuned to the needs and aspirations of its users and contributors.
Asim Jan, Vicelabs Artificial Intelligence Lead, is an experienced AI consultant who has successfully managed high-value AI projects at Shell, deploying innovative solutions in real-time image processing and edge computing. Asim has a PhD in AI and has a proven ability to bring AI projects from research to a production environment. He also specialises in building the engineering infrastructure to power the AI models at scale.
Immanu’el Segol, Vicelabs Hardware Lead, rounds out the team with his expertise in firmware development and a keen focus on accelerating Zero-Knowledge Proof (ZKP) cryptography. His experience at PayPal, working on stablecoin technology, and at a hardware startup, where he worked on the popular ZKP software package Icicle, emphasizes his proficiency in creating secure and innovative hardware solutions. Immanu’el’s contributions are vital in ensuring Vicelabs infrastructure is not only cutting-edge but also secure and trustworthy.
The distinctive competencies of Vicelabs lie in its founding team’s collective expertise, which spans the critical domains of blockchain technology, software engineering, community engagement, artificial intelligence, and hardware development. This multidisciplinary team’s ability to synergize their skills and experiences underlines Vicelabs capacity to revolutionize the computational resource market, making it more accessible, efficient, and sustainable. As Vicelabs continues to grow and evolve, the team’s vision and leadership will remain its most valuable asset, driving innovation and fostering a community that shares its commitment to reshaping the future of decentralized computing.
Setting the Stage for Vicelabs Mainnet
Vicelabs Mainnet is more than just a launch; it’s a proving ground for challenging the limits of cross-chain settlements. Once complete, Vicelabs Mainnet will merge seamlessly into Gravity Mainnet, featuring a high-performance Proof-of-Stake Layer 1 blockchain with Block-STM-based parallel EVM and sub-second finality.
A New Era of Efficiency and Scalability
Built on the powerful BinanceSmartChain Nitro stack and harnessing the combined capabilities of Exogems, Conduit, and Celestia, Exogems Mainnet offers a more efficient, scalable, and secure way to manage complex cross-chain interactions. With seamless compatibility with Ethereum, we’re minimizing friction and maximizing potential.
Upgrading the Vicelabs Infrastructure
With Vicelabs Mainnet, we’re supercharging the EXOS ecosystem, delivering a decentralized, interoperable platform designed to empower projects to tackle scalability challenges head-on.
Upgrade Highlights:
Fully Onchain Questing: As VICE Quest moves to Vicelabs Mainnet, all rewards—be it loyalty points, token raffles, NFTs, or VICE OATs—will be fully onchain and tokenized. This means you can trade, transfer, and track everything with complete transparency. Plus, you can use G or your Smart Savings balance to cover gas fees and claim rewards across all quests on EXOS Quest.
Smart Savings: Powered by Latch, Smart Savings now lets you pay Vicelabs gas fees with your VICE ecosystem balance. Enjoy a smoother journey with chain-agnostic gas payments, yield-bearing structures, quick liquidity, and the ability to withdraw 100% of your balance.
VICE Token: The VICE token is now the native gas token of Vicelabs Mainnet, and it’s more than just fuel for transactions. It powers governance decisions, incentivizes growth, and enables payments across both the Vicelabs and Vice ecosystems. Whether you’re staking, trading, or simply exploring, Vice is your key to the kingdom.
Vice Staking: With the migration from Ex to Vicelabs complete, Vice Staking is live on Vicelabs Mainnet! Ex holders have transitioned to Vice on both Ethereum and BNB Chain, and now Vice holders can enjoy exclusive rewards through Vice Quest, participate in governance, and support the long-term sustainability of the network.