Ritual is building the infrastructure layer for decentralized artificial intelligence compute. By combining zero-knowledge proofs, decentralized node networks, and blockchain integration, Ritual enables smart contracts to access powerful AI models without relying on centralized providers. This represents a fundamental shift in how AI services are delivered and monetized in Web3. Ritual operates through Infernet , a middleware protocol that connects Ethereum smart contracts with a distributed network of AI compute nodes. Rather than forcing applications to trust a single AI provider, Ritual's architecture allows any node operator to participate in the network, execute inference requests, and earn rewards. The protocol uses EZKL (Easy Zero-Knowledge Language) to generate cryptographic proofs verifying that AI computations were performed correctly. This means applications can trust the results without re-running expensive models themselves—a critical innovation for scalability. Current Problem: AI compute is centralized. OpenAI, Google, and a handful of companies control access to powerful models. This creates bottlenecks, high costs, and censorship risks. Ritual's Solution: Decentralize AI compute. By enabling anyone with a GPU to become a node operator and earn RITUAL tokens, Ritual democratizes access to AI infrastructure. DeFi protocols can use Ritual for price prediction and fraud detection. Gaming platforms can generate procedural content. Enterprises can run private models without vendor lock-in. @ritualnet @ritualfnd @RitualVietnam