Cysic: The Full-Stack Compute Network Powering Verifiable AI & ComputeFi
Cysic is pioneering a new category in Web3 infrastructure: ComputeFi — the tokenization of real-world computing power into liquid, yield-generating assets. By transforming GPUs, ASICs, and mining rigs into on-chain primitives, Cysic enables decentralized proof generation, AI inference, and hardware-backed staking across the ZK and AI ecosystems.
🔗 Explore Cysic (https://cysic.xyz/)
🧪 Testnet Phase III: Live now with over 7M proofs/day
💰 Raised $18M from Polychain, HashKey, OKX Ventures
What Is ComputeFi?
ComputeFi is Cysic’s framework for turning idle or active compute hardware into tokenized assets that earn yield. Think of it as DeFi for GPUs — where users contribute hardware to the network and earn rewards for powering ZK proofs, AI models, and mining tasks.
| Component | Function |
|---|---|
| 🧱 Tokenized Hardware | GPUs, ASICs, ZK chips become tradable assets |
| 🔁 Yield Generation | Earn $CYS and governance credits by contributing compute |
| 🧠 Verifiable AI | Run decentralized inference jobs with ZK-backed validation |
| 🔐 Proof-of-Compute | Consensus model rewarding provers and verifiers for work |
“ComputeFi bridges the gap between those who need compute and those who have it.” — Leo Fan, Co-Founder
Cysic Testnet Guide: How to Participate. Short review
✅ Step 1: Join the Network
- Visit Cysic Testnet Portal (https://app.cysic.xyz/)
- Connect your wallet (EVM-compatible)
🔧 Step 2: Become a Prover or Verifier
- Provers: Run ZK proof tasks using your hardware
- Verifiers: Validate proofs with lightweight nodes
- Earn $CYS and leaderboard points
🔒 Step 3: Stake & Delegate
- Stake $CYS to become a validator or delegate to one
- Participate in governance and block production
🎁 Step 4: Farm Rewards
- Complete tasks, run nodes, and climb the Yapper Leaderboard
- Points convert to mainnet tokens and Genesis Node perks
Step-by-Step Guide to Join Cysic Testnet
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 🔗 Visit Portal | Go to app.cysic.xyz |
| 👛 Connect Wallet | Link your EVM wallet (better to use Nightly wallet) |
| 🧩 Bind Invite Code | Click “Bind Invite Code” at top-right and enter invite code: fd8f3 |
| 👤 Complete Profile | Fill in basic information to activate your user page |
| 🌐 Link Social Accounts | Use the portal to connect Twitter, Discord, Telegram, etc. |
| 🌌 Set Up Keplr | Install Keplr and import the seed phrase from your EVM wallet for cross-chain compatibility |
| 📣 Social Tasks | Complete promotional tasks for additional rewards |
| ⛽ Claim Daily Gas | Tap the gas faucet icon once every 24h for fuel |
| 💱 Exchange & Stake | Convert earned $CYS to $CGT and stake via the dashboard |
🔄 Tips for Maximizing Rewards
- ⏰ Stay Active Daily: Claim gas, convert tokens, and stake — it’s the trifecta of yield.
- 🔍 Monitor the Portal: New tasks appear frequently, and leaderboard positions can shift.
- 🔗 Engage Socially: Verified social tasks earn bonus points that may influence future airdrops.
- 🧠 Use Hardware If Available: Running a node (Prover/Verifier) further boosts your earnings.
🎯 Why Join?
Cysic is more than just a ZK startup — it’s shaping the future of decentralized compute. Joining the testnet:
- Gives you early access to a hardware-backed yield ecosystem
- Connects you with future governance and staking rights
- Potentially sets you up for airdrop eligibility and Genesis perks
Token Model
| Token | Utility |
|---|---|
| $CYS | Native token for fees, rewards, staking |
| $CGT | Governance token earned via staking and compute tasks |
| veCYS | Vote-escrowed version for consensus participation |
100% of $CYS emissions go to the community — no team or VC unlocks
Hardware Stack
- ZK Air: Portable device equal to 10× RTX 4090
- ZK Pro: Enterprise-grade rig equal to 50× RTX 4090
- C1 Chip: Custom ASIC for 1.33M Keccak ops/sec
- Supports Halo2, Plonky2, Gnark, and zkVMs like SP1
Ecosystem Partners
Cysic is integrated with top ZK and AI protocols:
- Scroll, zkSync, Aleo, Herodotus, Axiom, Talus
- Succinct Labs for zkVM and coprocessor infrastructure
- Mitosis for modular liquidity mesh
Why Cysic Matters
- ✅ Real-time ZK proof generation at hardware speed
- ✅ Decentralized AI inference with crypto-native incentives
- ✅ Tokenized compute as a new asset class
- ✅ Permissionless participation for provers, verifiers, and validators
