ORO AI
ORO is a human intelligence protocol designed to unlock private data for frontier AI development. Their platform enables individuals to securely contribute their data through a gamified app and 'quests', earning ORO points which translate to token rewards. This approach addresses the AI industry's growing need for high-quality private data, which has become a bottleneck for advancement. ORO's core differentiation lies in its privacy-preserving technology, utilizing cryptography (zkTLS) and secure compute environments (TEEs) to ensure data remains anonymized and protected while still being useful for AI training. This creates a decentralized system where users maintain control over their data and are fairly compensated for its value, positioning ORO as a key infrastructure provider for the next generation of AI.
ORO AI
ORO is a human intelligence protocol designed to unlock private data for frontier AI development. Their platform enables individuals to securely contribute their data through a gamified app and 'quests', earning ORO points which translate to token rewards. This approach addresses the AI industry's growing need for high-quality private data, which has become a bottleneck for advancement. ORO's core differentiation lies in its privacy-preserving technology, utilizing cryptography (zkTLS) and secure compute environments (TEEs) to ensure data remains anonymized and protected while still being useful for AI training. This creates a decentralized system where users maintain control over their data and are fairly compensated for its value, positioning ORO as a key infrastructure provider for the next generation of AI.
TL;DR
What they do: Privacy-preserving human intelligence protocol + consumer app to let individuals contribute private data for AI and earn rewards
Core tech: Cryptography (zkTLS) and trusted execution environments (TEEs) for private data processing
Funding: $6M seed (Apr 16, 2025) led by a16z crypto CSX and Delphi Ventures
Headquarters: New York, NY
Company Overview
Problem Domain
Data infrastructure for AI; privacy-preserving data collection and monetization
Founded
2025
Industry
Artificial intelligence; Privacy-preserving data infrastructure
Tech Stack
Funding Track Record
6000000.00 USD
Participating investors include NEAR Foundation, Ocular, Orange DAO, and 0G Labs
Investor Signal
“Led by prominent crypto-focused investors (a16z crypto CSX and Delphi Ventures) with participation from multiple crypto/web3 backers”