From AirDAO to Ascendia: A New Era of AI-Driven Blockchain

From AirDAO to Ascendia: A New Era of AI-Driven Blockchain 

As the Web3 space continues to evolve, so must we. With the community vote having passed, AirDAO is transitioning from a general-purpose Layer 1 blockchain to a specialized AI-driven ecosystem, now known as Ascendia  

With this transition, we are introducing an approach centered around AI agents and the $AIA token. These AI agents will be built to automate and optimize decision making and on-chain interactions without relying on third parties.

The Ascendia Ecosystem

Core Ecosystem Products

These core products form the backbone of the Ascendia blockchain:

• Astra: A decentralized exchange (DEX) for liquidity trading and token swaps powered by the $ASC token.
• Hopeum (Harbor): A liquid staking platform for $ASC, offering staking opportunities and governance via the $HBR token, native to Ascendia.
• AMB Rodeo: A meme coin launchpad and AI-driven platform that simplifies token creation and trading with automated AI trading agents. This key feature is the kickstart of Ascendia and AI. 

$ASC: Ascendia Utility Token 

The $ASC token is the native utility token of the Ascension ecosystem, powering the Ascendia blockchain and will be replacing $AMB. $ASC is used for specific purposes within the Ascension Network:

• Utility: Handles gas fees, transactions, and smart contracts.
• Value:  A total supply of 13.5B tokens: 7B for the ecosystem and liquidity; 6.5B in circulation with no TGE. Inflation starts at 5.5%, decreasing 0.5% annually set to reach 0.5% by 2035.
• Governance: The number of Beacon Nodes is now limited to 69 to secure and steer the network.

Additionally, the secondary token $AIA fuels the AI Launchpad, enabling the creation and monetization of AI-driven applications within the ecosystem.

The Future of Ascendia: Lasting Growth and Adoption

As a fully decentralized and highly functional L1 blockchain, Ascendia has secured listings on major exchanges and established critical DeFi Primitives to support its long-term growth. Looking ahead, Ascendia and the development teams are committed to a vision focused on four key pillars:

Phase I: Ascent – Laying the Foundations

Expanding Infrastructure & Interoperability

• Solana & Base Bridges: Bridges to connect Ascendia AI agents with Solana and Base, enhancing interoperability and expanding liquidity. 
• Botpad: An AI Agent Launchpad will introduce automated trading and management tools while enabling users to gain exposure to emerging AI projects.
• Ascendia Wallet: A user-friendly wallet  designed for managing ASC native tokens, accessing AI Agent dApps, and tracking AI digital twin activity with no prior blockchain knowledge required.
• AI Digital Twins: Personalized AI entities that mirror real-world behaviors. They learn, adapt, and evolve based on user interactions.

Phase II: AI-Agent Expansion

• Multi-Chain AI Agents: AI agents that interact cross-chain, executing tasks in a decentralized manner.
• BotMarket: A marketplace for AI agents, allowing users to buy, sell, and deploy autonomous entities.
• Shared Ownership Agents: AI models co-owned by developers, liquidity providers, and investors, ensuring decentralized governance.

Phase III: AI Swarm Networks & Data Intelligence

• Cross-Chain AI Networks: AI Agents that interact with each other and move between different products and networks. 
• AI-Driven Data Analytics: Automated tracking of financial markets, consumer behavior, and economic trends. Agents will spot trends and execute better decision making. 

Phase IV: Mass Adoption & Scaling

The final phase of Ascendia's roadmap focuses on accelerating the adoption of the first three phases. As a long term goal, it emphasizes the emergence of AI, the adoption of smart-contract platforms, and the advancement of digital-physical systems. Ascendia aims to establish itself as the leading Layer 1 ecosystem for adopting artificially intelligent on-chain agents.

For a detailed overview of our adoption strategies, please read the Ascendia Whitepaper. Additionally, explore our Roadmap for more insights into our plans and our Tokenomics to understand the structure and management of Ascendia’s future. Thank you for all the support.