The tension between open, permissionless systems and enterprise-grade AI requirements like data privacy and compliance is pronounced in decentralized AI compute.
Ratio1, a decentralized AI compute platform, uses a hybrid approach that combines decentralization with compliance-driven permissioning to balance ideological purity with operational pragmatism.
Ratio1 adopts a permissioned-trustless model, requiring participants to undergo KYC checks and obtain a Node Deed for accountability and compliance, while operating in a trustless manner once onboarded.
Ratio1's approach reflects the evolving nature of decentralized AI compute, prioritizing operational reliability, data security, and regulatory compliance while preserving decentralization.