Data as of Aug 25, 2026 · Based on 3,338 AI responses · See how Parse measures this
DePIN & AI Infrastructure Tokens
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Render Network has solidified its position as the leading token for decentralized GPU compute, frequently recommended by AI assistants for rendering and AI workloads. Meanwhile, has surged in prominence since late 2025, becoming the top recommendation for decentralized machine learning and creating a clear distinction between infrastructure-focused and intelligence-focused AI tokens.
| # | Brand | What AI says | Mention rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The dominant choice for decentralized GPU rendering and AI compute. | 34% | |
| 2 | Rapidly became the top-cited project for decentralized machine learning narratives. | 21% | |
| 3 | Frequently cited as part of the ASI alliance, focusing on autonomous AI agents. | 20% | |
| 4 | A top choice for funding longevity and biotech in the DeSci space. | 19% | |
| 5 | Consistently framed as the 'decentralized AWS' for general-purpose cloud compute. | 18% | |
| 6 | Consistently cited for rewarding contributions and funding open scientific research. | 17% | |
| 7 | Positioned as the essential data marketplace for AI model training. | 14% | |
| 8 | 14% | ||
| 9 | 13% | ||
| 10 | 12% | ||
| 11 | Rapidly became the top-cited project for decentralized machine learning narratives. | 12% | |
| 12 | 8% | ||
| 13 | The primary recommendation for decentralized RPC infrastructure services. | 8% | |
| 14 | 7% | ||
| 15 | 7% | ||
| 16 | 7% | ||
| 17 | 7% | ||
| 18 | A significant new entrant gaining mentions in GPU compute from early 2026. | 6% | |
| 19 | 6% | ||
| 20 | 6% | ||
| 21 | 6% | ||
| 22 | 5% | ||
| 23 | The leading recommendation for decentralized storage, often paired with compute providers. | 5% | |
| 24 | 5% | ||
| 25 | 5% |
Who wins on each AI
The same market, seen by two models.
Sources AI cited
tangem.com is the page AI reaches for most here, cited in 32% of analyzed answers.
Rose from an alternative to the top recommendation for AI model training and marketplaces starting in late 2025.
Often relegated to a secondary role or mentioned as part of the 'ASI' merger, losing its top spot to Bittensor in later responses.
Emerged in early 2026 as a new, frequently cited alternative for decentralized AI compute.
“A pure decentralized storage network” → “A broader cloud services platform with its 'Filecoin Onchain Cloud' initiative”
| Brand | ChatGPT Search | Google AI Mode | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30% | 38% | ||
| 31% | 18% | ||
| 28% | 35% | ||
| 22% | 22% | ||
| 19% | 6% |
The two models disagree most about IO.net (ChatGPT #5, Google #24) and Bio Protocol (ChatGPT #6, Google #22).
Render Network has solidified its position as the leading token for decentralized GPU compute, frequently recommended by AI assistants for rendering and AI workloads. Meanwhile, Bittensor has surged in prominence since late 2025, becoming the top recommendation for decentralized machine learning and creating a clear distinction between infrastructure-focused and intelligence-focused AI tokens.
Across 3,338 AI responses, Render Network is mentioned most, named in 34% of them, followed by Bittensor (21%) and Fetch.ai (20%).
Parse measures each brand's mention rate — the share of answers naming it — across 3,338 AI responses to this market's buyer questions. Answers are collected daily and the ranking is published weekly.
Brands enter the ranking when AI answers mention them. Parse collects answers daily and publishes the re-measured set weekly, so new brands appear as AI starts recommending them.
AI assistants consistently recommend Akash Network as the best general-purpose AWS alternative for decentralized cloud compute.
Render Network is frequently mentioned as a specialized option for GPU-heavy workloads, while
Filecoin is cited for the storage layer.
Brands mentioned
AI assistants consistently recommend Akash Network as the best general-purpose AWS alternative for decentralized cloud compute.
Render Network is frequently mentioned as a specialized option for GPU-heavy workloads, while
Filecoin is cited for the storage layer.
AI responses consistently state there is no single 'best' token for DeSci, framing it as a modular ecosystem. VitaDAO is the top recommendation for longevity and biotech research funding, while 's ResearchCoin is highlighted for rewarding open science contributions.
Brands mentioned
AI responses consistently state there is no single 'best' token for DeSci, framing it as a modular ecosystem. VitaDAO is the top recommendation for longevity and biotech research funding, while
ResearchHub's ResearchCoin is highlighted for rewarding open science contributions.
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