There is a major exchange launching $SENT tonight, and I plan to participate. Let’s talk about why.

First, the project itself. Sentient is an open-source AI network platform, not just a simple model or application tool. It builds the GRID network that integrates models, Agents, data, and computing power, enabling various intelligent agents to collaborate and evolve, ultimately forming a long-term self-sustaining open-source ecosystem — this approach is different.

From actual results, the product indeed has solid capabilities. ROMA once ranked first on GitHub, SERA leads in DeFi benchmarks, and ODS’s search accuracy surpasses GPT-4. These are tangible outcomes, not just hype.

But I think what’s more worth paying attention to is — Sentient solves a long-standing problem in open-source AI: who contributes, who uses, and how are the benefits distributed? All of these can be fully tracked within their system. Using OML fingerprint technology for transparency and traceability ensures that open-source projects can survive and have the ability to generate value. This model is indeed rare.

Looking at the tokenomics, 65% goes to the community, the team is locked for 7 years, and investors are limited. The annual inflation rate is kept very low. This isn’t for short-term speculation; rather, it forces the project to grow sustainably over the long term, while maintaining incentives and governance for the entire network.

Finally, to be honest, I’ve seen too many AI projects in the past two years — no matter how big the PPTs or how loud the slogans, in the end, they’re all hollow. Sentient at least provides a direction: open-source AI can be sustainable, and its value can truly be realized. So tonight’s participation isn’t just following the hype, but betting on this direction.