Former Pastel Network evolves into interoperable Layer-1, unlocking decentralized AI inference, permanent storage, and authenticity for Web3 apps via IBC, tapping into surging demand for AI-native infrastructure.
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lumera Protocol, the AI-first Layer-1 blockchain evolved from Pastel Network, today announced its mainnet launch, delivering verifiable, modular services for decentralized storage, AI inference, and content authenticity. Built on the Cosmos SDK with CometBFT consensus and native Inter-Blockchain Communication (IBC), Lumera enables seamless integration with Cosmos chains, allowing developers to embed AI-powered tools into any Web3 application.
The launch has secured commitments from 35+ top-tier validators, including Cosmostation, Allnodes, Chorus One, Ubik Capital, and Nansen, ensuring robust network security from day one. Over 200 additional validators signaled intent during the Q2 public testnet, alongside the deployment of 50+ SuperNodes powering real-time operations for Lumera's core modules: Cascade (permanent decentralized storage), Sense (AI-driven media authenticity and tamper detection), and Inference (verifiable on-chain AI and LLM access). Keplr and Cosmostation have confirmed wallet support, and Lumera’s native token, LUME, will be listed on Osmosis to provide liquidity within the Cosmos DeFi ecosystem. Additional integrations with Leap, Nabox, and Metamask are currently in progress.
“The mainnet launch isn't just an upgrade, it's a leap toward making AI truly decentralized and accessible across blockchains,” said Anthony Georgiades, CEO of Lumera. “We've seen explosive community growth on X, with quests and airdrops fueling adoption. This is Web3's answer to centralized AI giants.”
Unlike general-purpose smart-contract chains, Lumera is a purpose-built service chain. Developers integrate its modules through standard APIs to add storage, authenticity verification, and AI inference to any Web3 dApp. Cascade provides permanent, self-healing storage with a pay once, store forever model. Sense detects AI-generated or manipulated media and near-duplicates so apps can trust what they display; Inference offers decentralized access to AI and LLMs with proof-of-service from SuperNodes.
By leveraging CometBFT and the Cosmos SDK, Lumera is engineered for performance, modularity, and cross-chain composability. Any IBC-enabled chain, whether gaming, DePIN, or oracle networks, can integrate Lumera’s verifiable services to extend utility for users and developers.
With mainnet now live, Lumera is building toward the next phase of growth. In the coming months, the team will introduce the Lumera Hub, a one-stop platform for the Lumera Community where users can access services like staking, DeFi, and access to Cascade. Additional milestones on the horizon include new exchange listings, the token generation event, and a series of ecosystem partnerships, all designed to expand adoption and deepen Lumera’s role as foundational infrastructure for the Web3 economy.
About Lumera Protocol
Lumera Protocol is a high-performance blockchain purpose-built for AI-driven Web3 economies. Integrating a Validator-SuperNode architecture with CometBFT consensus and the Cosmos SDK, Lumera enables decentralized AI services, trustless computation, and secure data storage with native interoperability across IBC-enabled chains. By merging AI, decentralized computation, and blockchain security, Lumera sets a new standard for intelligent, modular infrastructure in Web3.
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