7.5 Hack Nodes

Hack Nodes are a cornerstone of the OpenxAI community strategy.
They act as decentralized accelerators that run in universities, research hubs, and local ecosystems.

• Purpose: Hack Nodes onboard new developers, host hackathons, and act as incubation hubs for permissionless AI projects
• Structure: Each Hack Node is led by a small team of coordinators supported by the DAO. They organize sprints, provide mentorship, and distribute compute credits to participants
• Funding: The DAO allocates budget to each Hack Node to cover infrastructure, prizes, and operational costs. Milestone reporting ensures accountability and results-driven funding
• Outcomes: Hack Nodes have produced hundreds of projects across regions including Australia, India, and Latin America. They serve as feeders into the global marketplace and DAO governance process

Hack Nodes create a constant pipeline of talent and applications, proving that OpenxAI is not only a protocol but also a global movement for open and permissionless intelligence.