Inside GAIA’s Plan to Democratize AI With Open Infrastructure (Exclusive Interview)

Key Points

1. The GAIA Edition Galaxy S25 Edge is built for AI sovereignty, keeping user data local and enabling on-device AI inference without relying on cloud platforms.

2. The device integrates decentralized AI layers with mobile or low-power edge devices, allowing users to stake and participate in inference, with value capture happening at the edge.

3. GAIA employs on-chain governance where protocol upgrades and rewards are managed by token holders, ensuring low-barrier participation and distributed economic incentives.

4. The phone includes built-in wallets and agent management with visual interfaces, simplifying Web3 integration and reducing the learning curve for users.

5. GAIA is proactively addressing regulatory challenges by ensuring compliance with AI and crypto rulesets in various jurisdictions, focusing on non-custodial design and user consent.