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AIAISmart contractsInfrastructure

An AI-focused blockchain that bundles data storage, data availability and GPU compute

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$0.23693.85%Snapshot · October 20, 2026 · updates live
Market cap
$142.91M
24h volume
$4.86M
Rank
#226
Circulating
603.33M 0G
Max supply
No fixed cap
All-time high
$7.05 September 22, 2025

0G price chart

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What is 0G?

0G (Zero Gravity) is a layer 1 blockchain aimed at AI applications. Alongside an Ethereum-compatible chain, it offers decentralized storage, a data availability service and a compute network for running AI models. Its mainnet, called Aristotle, and the 0G token went live in September 2025.

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What 0G actually does

Provides a blockchain plus storage and compute services that AI apps can build on, with 0G paying for gas and securing the chain.

Real-world usage
earlyThe chain and AI services are live, but there is little public data on paying users beyond the project's own announcements.
Token necessity
essential0G is the gas token of 0G Chain and the asset validators stake, so the chain cannot run without it.
Decentralization
limitedThe validator set is young, and the team, backers and foundation-run ecosystem pools hold most of the supply.
Track record
developingMainnet and the token launched in September 2025, after earlier test networks; no major hacks have been reported.

How we rate

What it’s used for

Developers deploy Ethereum-style smart contracts on 0G Chain and pay gas in 0G, while validators stake the token to produce blocks. 0G's compute network and its Private Computer product let people run AI models, and a newer Infinite AI product turns staked 0G into daily compute credits. Independent figures on paying customers are not published, so how much activity is driven by real demand versus incentives is hard to judge.

Role of the 0G token:

gasstaking securitypayments

Evidence of real use

The AI angle

AI role
compute marketplace
What actually happens
0G runs a compute network and a Private Computer service where users run AI models, plus storage designed for large AI datasets. The 0G token pays gas and secures the chain, and staking can be turned into compute credits. How much of the AI activity is paid for by outside customers, rather than funded by token rewards, is not yet clear.

AI crypto, explained

How 0G works

0G splits its stack into separate pieces. 0G Chain is an Ethereum-compatible blockchain that runs on a tuned version of CometBFT consensus, so existing Ethereum contracts can be deployed with little change. 0G Storage holds large files such as datasets and model weights, and 0G DA sits on top of it to prove that published data is actually available, a service rollups and other chains can buy. A compute network connects people who need AI inference or fine-tuning with providers who run it.

The 0G token pays gas on the chain, and validators stake it to take part in consensus, earning block rewards and a share of transaction fees. In September 2026 the project added a liquid staking token, a0G, and Infinite AI (iAI). Locking a0G mints iAI, and staking iAI pays a daily allowance of compute credits for 0G's Private Computer and other apps. In exchange, half of the staking rewards on the locked a0G go to the issuer.

That structure matters when judging demand. Compute credits handed to stakers are funded partly from staking rewards, so they are not the same as outside customers paying for AI work. 0G has announced many partners, but published figures on paid usage remain thin. Readers should treat headline ecosystem numbers as company claims until independent usage data is available.

Key moments

  1. 20240G sells AI Alignment Nodes through CoinList in November, describing 0G as the native gas token of its chain.
  2. 20250G publishes a planned 1 billion token supply at launch, with 56% set aside for community and ecosystem growth.
  3. 2025The Aristotle mainnet and the 0G token launch in September; Kraken opens 0G trading on September 22.
  4. 2026In September 0G launches its Compute Finance products and pushes the first team and backer unlock back by one year, to October 2027.

Supply

The project put 1 billion 0G into its launch supply, with 56% for community and ecosystem programs and 22% each for the team and backers. About 21.32% was unlocked at launch, all from community allocations. Team and backer tokens were due to start unlocking in October 2026, but in 2026 that date was moved to October 2027, with the rest vesting over 24 months after that; validators also earn block rewards and a share of fees.

Risks to understand

  • Team and backer tokens, 44% of the launch supply, are scheduled to start unlocking in October 2027.
  • Some compute usage is subsidized by staking rewards, which can make demand look larger than paid usage.
  • Competition from other AI-focused chains and from cloud providers is intense.
  • Much of the ecosystem and validator infrastructure is young and controlled by the project and its foundation.

0G FAQ

Is 0G the same as Zero Gravity?

Yes. 0G Labs is short for Zero Gravity Labs, and the token uses the ticker 0G.

What is iAI?

iAI is a 2026 product that lets 0G stakers lock their liquid-staked tokens and receive daily AI compute credits instead of half of their staking rewards.

When do team tokens unlock?

After a 2026 change, the first team and backer unlock is scheduled for October 2027, followed by 24 months of vesting.

Sources

  1. 0G Labs launches Aristotle mainnet with largest day-one ecosystem for decentralized AI — Decrypt (Chainwire press release)
  2. Token update: a look at 0G's upcoming token allocation — 0G Labs
  3. How $0G unlocks: token release schedule and vesting explained — 0G Labs
  4. 0G Chain — 0G Documentation
  5. Introducing Infinite AI: stake 0G, unlock daily AI compute — 0G Labs
  6. 0G extends token unlock schedule by one year amid Compute Finance launch — Crypto Briefing
  7. Where is Kraken licensed or regulated? — Kraken Support
  8. Listings on Binance.US: supported crypto, networks and trading pairs — Binance.US Help Center

Last reviewed October 20, 2026. Written by . Utility Lens ratings are editorial judgments, not investment advice. Market data from CoinGecko. Spot an error? Request a correction.

About the author

Dave McNaught has worked in IT since 1999 and founded All Business Technologies (ABT) in 2003, a Boston-area firm providing Managed IT, Cybersecurity, Managed AI, Web Design and App Development. He publishes The Crypto Guide.

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