Akash founder Greg Osuri said the decentralized compute project will deprecate its own Cosmos SDK–based chain and migrate to a different network that can “secure Akash,” kicking off a public evaluation of candidates inside and outside the Cosmos ecosystem.
The destination chain wasn’t named yet. In an X post, Osuri said the team will seek “strong security, a high-quality community, deep liquidity and exciting growth,” and that the new home will remain IBC-compatible.
Launched as a Cosmos appchain, Akash runs a decentralized marketplace for GPU and compute capacity. The protocol matches AI and cloud buyers with independent providers. In 2023, the network introduced Nvidia GPUs with its Mainnet 6 upgrade, offering lower costs compared to centralized clouds.
According to the Akash founder, retaining core integrations would preserve user workflows with tools like Osmosis and Keplr. An RFP inviting foundations to participate is due “in the coming weeks,” he added.
Addressing staking concerns from users, Osuri added that while staking “may seem like [it’s] disappearing from Akash, it’s actually evolving into something superior.”
His post hinted at alternative designs beyond pure consensus security. Osuri also called Solana a “strong contender” for Akash’s new home, while stressing the team will be “extra prudent” in choosing a migration destination.
A base-layer change is a major architectural shift for a DePIN network. Osuri’s criteria—security, liquidity, and community—likely signal a broader search for scalable settlement and distribution as onchain demand for AI compute rises. Indeed, The Block’s data lists DePIN as a multi-billion-dollar asset class spanning compute, storage, and wireless networks.
Additionally, The Block Research’s DePin Report 2025 spotlights web3 cloud and AI compute as leading segments. It also flags persistent hurdles such as hardware access, network scalability, and cross-border regulatory uncertainty. The study concludes that interoperability and reliable throughput will determine which networks become default rails for decentralized apps and real-world workloads.
Akash did not set a timeline for the migration. Osuri said the process will be public and community-driven, with trade-offs debated openly before a final decision is made.
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