ORO AI is developing a cryptography-driven data exchange layer where individuals can safely contribute their data for artificial-intelligence training while retaining privacy and earning rewards. The protocol relies on zero-knowledge (zk) cryptography to guarantee that raw data remain hidden while still verifiable for model improvement. By positioning itself as an infrastructure layer, ORO AI aims to power end-to-end decentralized AI pipelines, providing data provenance, contributor incentives and cross-chain compatibility. Backing from NEAR Protocol signals plans to deploy on scalable Layer-1 environments, while partnerships with 0G Labs point toward high-throughput compute orchestration. Investor networks such as Orange DAO and Ocular are expected to drive early developer and user adoption, particularly in emerging Web3 markets. Although the company has not disclosed revenue, user numbers or launch timing, the freshly raised seed capital is intended to fund protocol development, go-to-market efforts and further research in zk cryptography.

Total raised

$6M

Funding rounds

1

Latest round

Seed

Latest activity

Dec 2025