ASSOCIATION FOR AI & CRYPTO PIONEERS

NEXUS 2049

Where Tomorrow is Already Happening

A collective of developers, researchers, and visionaries building the decentralized future. We bridge artificial intelligence and blockchain technology to shape what comes next.

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Members
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Projects
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$12M+
Grants Funded

Building the Future Protocol

NEXUS 2049 is a premier scientific society dedicated to advancing AI and blockchain technology for the benefit of humanity.

Research & Development

Advancing the scientific understanding of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and decentralized systems through collaborative research initiatives and open-source projects.

Education & Knowledge

Providing world-class educational resources, workshops, and certification programs for developers, researchers, and entrepreneurs entering the AI and crypto space.

Community & Network

Connecting brilliant minds across the globe through conferences, hackathons, and collaborative platforms. From cyberpunk to reality—together.

Policy & Ethics

Shaping responsible AI and crypto regulation through dialogue with policymakers, ensuring technology serves humanity while respecting privacy and autonomy.

Funding & Grants

Supporting breakthrough projects through our grant program. Over $12 million distributed to innovative teams building the decentralized future.

Publications & Media

Publishing cutting-edge research, analysis, and insights through our journal, podcast, and news platform. 2049 is not just a date—it's a metaphor for the future.

Latest Developments

Stay informed about the technological breakthroughs and market movements shaping our collective tomorrow.

Global AI Summit 2026 Registration Now Open New Layer-2 Protocol Achieves 100K TPS NEXUS Grant Recipients Announced Decentralized AI Network Reaches 1M Nodes Quantum-Resistant Blockchain Framework Released Global AI Summit 2026 Registration Now Open New Layer-2 Protocol Achieves 100K TPS NEXUS Grant Recipients Announced
2049.NEWS • 25.01.2026, 15:42:18

Sentient AI Protocol Publishes Tokenomics as Token Sale Expectations Rise

AI protocol Sentient published its tokenomics framework, prompting renewed market speculation that a public token sale could occur in the near term. The framework outlines governance mechanisms for decentralized AI training...

2049.NEWS • 24.01.2026, 12:15:33

Zero-Knowledge Machine Learning Breakthrough Enables Private AI Inference

Researchers have achieved a major breakthrough in zero-knowledge machine learning, enabling AI models to process sensitive data without ever accessing it directly. The implications for healthcare and finance are profound...

2049.NEWS • 23.01.2026, 09:28:47

Decentralized Compute Network Surpasses AWS in Neural Network Training Speed

A consortium of decentralized compute providers has demonstrated training speeds exceeding traditional cloud infrastructure, marking a potential paradigm shift in how AI models are developed...

Conference Calendar

Join us at conferences, symposiums, and hackathons around the world.

FEBRUARY 15-18, 2026

NEXUS-26: Annual Conference on AI & Blockchain

◇ SINGAPORE • MARINA BAY SANDS

The 4th Annual NEXUS Conference brings together leading researchers, developers, and entrepreneurs to explore the convergence of artificial intelligence and distributed ledger technology.

APRIL 7-9, 2026

Spring Symposium: Decentralized AI Governance

◇ BERLIN • TEMPELHOF STUDIOS

A focused symposium examining the challenges and opportunities of governing autonomous AI systems through decentralized mechanisms and community consensus.

MAY 27-29, 2026

NEXUS Hackathon: Build the Metaverse

◇ VIRTUAL • DECENTRALAND

48-hour hackathon with $500K in prizes. Build AI-powered applications for the open metaverse using the latest blockchain infrastructure and machine learning tools.

JUNE 22-24, 2026

Summer Symposium: Quantum AI & Post-Quantum Cryptography

◇ TOKYO • SHIBUYA STREAM

Exploring the intersection of quantum computing, artificial intelligence, and the cryptographic systems that will secure our digital future.

Membership Tiers

Choose your level of involvement in shaping the decentralized future.

REPLICANT
$490/yr
Individual Membership
  • Access to all publications
  • Member-only Discord channels
  • Monthly newsletter
  • Conference discounts (25%)
  • Voting rights on proposals
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TYRELL
$2,990/yr
Corporate Membership
  • Everything in Nexus
  • 10 team member accounts
  • Research partnership access
  • Speaking opportunities
  • Logo on sponsor page
  • Advisory board nomination
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