Thanks for waiting. This is a great question. We get where you’re coming from – it might seem like we’re trying to juggle too much at once. I’m also aware of the Web3 companies that failed offering web2 perks in the past. But we’re in a totally different era now with AI. We’re building things so crazy fast now. Just two years I would agree with you, but with AI tools at our fingertips, you need to adapt fast and think bigger or someone’s going to eat your lunch.
Early on, we explored various use cases and quickly realized they all needed similar foundational tools. Consider how everyone wants AI to fetch information from the internet, treating it like a vast database. However, today’s AI is somewhat restricted by what it can access. Realizing that all agents fundamentally need the same backbone, we decided to build not just the network but also specific products on top of it, and what is a more aspirational personal AI agent use case than an AI that helps you see the world, make connections, take an adventure. (btw, we’re passionate about this personally - our co-founder and AI architect is a licensed pilot and understands this space well. He always knows how to hack the matrix for great deals when we fly together)
If we hadn’t focused on clear AI agent use cases, we’d face questions about the practical applications of our DePIN network and how it stands out. Many crypto projects begin by developing a network or protocol and then wait for developers to engage. We chose a proactive approach. By exploring areas like Crawling, Proxy, and Travel, we’re actively demonstrating our network’s capabilities, similar to how OpenAI showcased the practical uses of AI with ChatGPT. Before we announced our AI adventure hacker agent, everyone asked us the same thing: show us tangible applications first. That’s exactly what we’re doing, proving the value of our DePIN network through real-world use cases that inspires the possibilities of what AI + DePIN can actually do for you.
And your point about just converting tokens to buy tickets yourself, so you can totally do that. But think about the usual grind of trip planning – hours gone, a bazillion tabs open. It’s a headache we’ve all just accepted. But what if AI could wipe out that hassle? That’s where UpRock swings in. Our AI does the legwork, digging up deals to save you both time and money 24/7. Plus, sticking with web3 means your funds are doing more than just sitting there; they’re earning their keep towards more flights and discounts through UpRock. And we’re drawing in companies and travel packages to drop exclusive deals into the wallets of token holders.
What’s more, when you spend through UpRock, you’re not just spending; you’re earning a kickback in our token. Think about this – traditional rewards programs are like walled gardens. Fly with one airline, and you’re stuck with their points. Expedia nudged the needle a bit, letting you rack up points across different flights, but you’re still in their sandbox. With UpRock, those tokens you earn back are yours to spend wherever, or even better, to snag deals with us. And when we scale to millions of customers with active wallets, that’s collective buying power.
So, when it’s time to book a flight, what’s it gonna be? Years of hoarding Expedia points, or a quick win with swappable tokens on UpRock? 