Ryze Labs Backs EdgeX Labs to Shape Decentralized AI Hardware
In a bold move to accelerate the future of decentralized AI, Ryze Labs has announced a strategic investment in EdgeX Labs, a cutting-edge company specializing in decentralized edge computing. This partnership aims to expand EdgeX’s global network of edge nodes, improve the EdgeX OS, and grow its AI agent ecosystem.
Expanding Edge Computing Worldwide
EdgeX Labs, based in Richmond, BC, operates with a globally distributed team spanning North America, Asia, and China. With this new funding, the company plans to speed up the deployment of thousands of edge nodes worldwide, which will help bring AI processing closer to users’ devices. This decentralized approach reduces reliance on cloud servers and enhances privacy and speed.
Meet the Visionaries Driving EdgeX Labs
EdgeX Labs is led by a team of seasoned experts from top tech companies like Amazon, Alibaba Cloud, Xiaomi, and Tencent. Founder and CEO Davy Wang, who has a background in cloud computing and AI, is spearheading the development of EdgeX’s system architecture and AI products. His co-founders bring deep expertise in hardware, blockchain, and crypto tokenomics, ensuring a well-rounded leadership driving innovation.
Why This Investment Matters: The Future of AI is Local
Ryze Labs believes the next wave of AI will not just live in the cloud but right on your device. As AI agents become smarter and more autonomous, they need decentralized infrastructure that can run locally while protecting user privacy. EdgeX Labs’ decentralized edge computing platform fits perfectly into this vision by enabling real-time AI coordination and hardware-level privacy.
Introducing Amiko: Your Personal AI Companion
This investment also supports the launch of Amiko, a personal AI platform developed through Ryze Labs’ Launchpad in collaboration with EdgeX. Amiko combines specialized hardware and edge-based software to create emotionally intelligent AI agents that live on your device, offering a truly personalized experience without compromising privacy.
Industry Leaders Speak Out
Davy Wang shared, “This partnership is a major milestone for us. We’re committed to advancing technology, growing our ecosystem, and supporting AI adoption globally. Working with Ryze Labs helps us bring Amiko and other innovations to life.”
Matthew Graham, Managing Partner at Ryze Labs, added, “We’ve always believed AI’s future is local. EdgeX Labs builds the infrastructure to make that possible, and Amiko is the first step in delivering AI companions that truly belong to you.”
EdgeX Labs: A Pioneer in Decentralized Edge AI
With over 10,000 live nodes already deployed, EdgeX Labs is a leader in the edge AI space. Its EdgeX OS enables seamless orchestration of AI agents at the edge, while partnerships with Google Cloud Platform, MediaTek Edge, and ROAM strengthen its position in the ecosystem.
About Ryze Labs and EdgeX Labs
Ryze Labs is a global investment firm focused on Web3 and AI innovation, backing projects that push the boundaries of technology and accessibility. EdgeX Labs is building a decentralized edge computing network powered by Web3 tokenomics, aiming to become the backbone for AI and crypto projects worldwide.
This partnership between Ryze Labs and EdgeX Labs marks a significant step toward a future where AI lives locally on devices, offering privacy, speed, and personalization like never before. With Amiko and EdgeX’s expanding infrastructure, the decentralized AI revolution is just getting started.
