As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to permeate various sectors, its demand is skyrocketing. Innovations like ChatGPT have catalyzed this growth, driving AI adoption across industries from healthcare to finance. However, the rapid expansion of AI technologies has also highlighted significant challenges within centralized AI compute networks, including issues related to scalability, accessibility, data management, and environmental impact. The traditional, centralized model of AI infrastructure relies heavily on massive data centers owned and operated by a few large corporations – which may lead to an AI monopoly in the near future. Pivotal Shift in the AI Infrastructure Landscape The state of