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AI · December 18, 2024

Opticonomy

A decentralized marketplace for secure AI collaboration

Opticonomy launched on December 18, 2024 with 9 votes, #2,406 of 5,365 launches that month and more than 50% of that year's launches. The site was not reachable when checked in September 2026.

What it does

Opticonomy is a decentralized marketplace for collaboration between people and AI agents. Built on blockchain, it ensures AI access is easy, fair, and secure, helping developers, business owners, and explorers thrive.

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