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Avalon Labs launches an on-chain AI marketplace and introduces a new Commercial Rights Tokenization (CRT) standard on BNB Chain.
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The platform enables AI-Model-as-a-Service, letting users rent, train, and monetize AI models securely on-chain.
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Backed by YZi Labs and Framework Ventures, Avalon aims to bridge AI, DeFi, and real-world asset tokenization.
Avalon Labs has made a big move in combining artificial intelligence and blockchain. The company released its whitepaper introducing the world’s first on-chain AI-powered RWA marketplace and a new concept called AI-Model-as-a-Service (AI-MaaS).
The project is backed by YZi Labs and Framework Ventures and launched exclusively on BNB Chain.
“Today, we’re excited to announce the official release of our Whitepaper for the industry’s first on-chain AI-backed RWA marketplace and AI-Model-as-a-Service (AI-MaaS),” Avalon Labs said on X.
A New Way to Access AI Models
Traditionally, AI developers rent GPU hardware to train or run their models. Avalon is changing that. Instead of just renting computing power, its marketplace lets users access ready-to-use AI models that are already optimized and trained using reinforcement learning.
This approach, called AI-Model-as-a-Service, makes it easier for developers and enterprises to use advanced AI without managing hardware or complex training setups.
The first model is built on H200 GPU hardware, offering faster and more efficient access to high-performance AI systems.
Turning Real-World Rights Into On-Chain Tokens
Alongside the marketplace, Avalon introduced a new standard called Commercial Rights Tokenization (CRT). It’s a different take on how real-world assets (RWAs) are brought to the blockchain.
Instead of tokenizing ownership or securities, CRT tokenizes commercial rights – such as the right to use, access, or rent a service. These rights are legally recognized under U.S. commercial law (UCC Articles 7, 9, and 12), giving token holders enforceable claims.
In simple terms, Avalon’s model focuses on utility. It allows things like compute time, goods, or services to be represented as legally valid digital tokens.
The Structured Marketplace
Avalon’s new marketplace works on a two-tier structure that mirrors traditional finance models:
- Senior Allocation (sAI): Designed for stable access to AI model rentals, pegged near $1 and meant for low-risk users.
- Junior Allocation (jAI): A higher-risk, higher-reward tier that earns extra returns during high demand periods.
Both tokens represent rental rights. This setup combines predictable access for institutions with flexible opportunities for retail or DeFi users.
A Bridge Between AI and DeFi
Avalon’s whitepaper also details a strong risk management system with automated contract monitoring, liquidity rules, and clearly defined redemption windows. These features aim to make the marketplace transparent and secure.
By bringing AI, blockchain, and real-world assets together, Avalon Labs is positioning itself as a key player in the next wave of digital infrastructure.
The project’s mix of legal backing, on-chain transparency, and real-world use cases could set a new benchmark for how AI and DeFi work together.
