> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://azen.gitbook.io/whitepaper/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://azen.gitbook.io/whitepaper/introduction.md).

# Introduction

<mark style="color:green;">**aZen: The Foundation of Decentralised AI**</mark>

In the era of Ubiquitous AI, where AI is omnipresent and embedded into all computing processes, there is an urgent need for a decentralized, autonomous coordination layer that enables AI-driven infrastructure to function efficiently, securely, and transparently.

aZen is the AI-native infrastructure for AI-agents, computing nodes and dAPPS with an in-built AI-native Protocol (aZen Protocol) powered by aZen native’s DePIN (aZen DePIN).

<mark style="color:green;">**aZen-Unifying Computing infrastructure for Ubiquitous AI**</mark>

aZen is a decentralized infrastructure network (DePIN) designed for AI-driven Web3 ecosystems. It transforms computing power, AI services, and social engagement into tokenized assets using a Proof of Contribution (PoC) model.

By integrating computing, AI, and decentralized applications (dApps), aZen facilitates the next evolution of Web3 by offering scalable, transparent, and efficient infrastructure.

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