a16z invests in Gensyn
a16z invests in Gensyn a blockchain-based marketplace protocol connecting developers (anyone who can train a machine learning model) with solvers (anyone who wants to train a machine learning model). By tapping into the long tail of idle, machine-learning-capable computing around the world — such as in smaller data centers, personal gaming computers, M1 and M2 Macs, and eventually even smartphones — Gensyn can potentially 10-100x the available compute power for machine learning. We’ve had the privilege to get to know Ben and Harry over the past few years, and nobody better combines the knowledge and cultural understanding of both the AI and crypto cypherpunk world. We’re impressed with their ambition and the scale of their vision and believe in their ability to execute it. Today, we’re thrilled to announce that we’re leading Gensyn’s Series A. — The founders of Gensyn are Harry Grieve and Ben Fielding Today, we’re thrilled to announce that we’re leading Gensyn’s Series A. We’re looking...