OpenGov #1559 Kick-start Campaign for RISC-V Smart Home Devices, Secured by Polkadot
RISC-V is becoming the architecture of the year — and we’re using it to build something that hasn’t existed until now: real, open-source smart home devices, secured by @Polkadot.
It’s not a whitepaper. It’s the first time open hardware, connectivity, and cloud all converge in one system — no Big Tech lock-in. Data ownership + verified code + decentralized logic = freedom at home.
We’ve worked on this for years inside the Polkadot ecosystem. Now we need your help to bring it to the world.
📢 Vote here: https://t.co/RyTAkSynoh
Together, we make the smart home truly ours.
What exactly is the utility of Robonomics token $XRT?
XRT is a utility token for smart devices users — it enables them to purchase monthly web3 cloud subscriptions with predictable latency. IoT subscriptions with predictable latency a critical feature and a unique Web3 solution for the IoT market developed by the Robo team. This kind of solution can currently only be built on Polkadot. Users can also pay for individual transactions. This user-oriented application of the token contributes to its deflationary mechanism.
At the same time, XRT serves as a token for supporting infrastructure. Collators who produce blocks receive a small reward (think of it as a tip). Additionally, the Robonomics Rollup makes regular payments for shared security. This mechanism is still being refined in detail, but the core idea remains: we need to pay for shared security. Previously, this was an annual or biannual cost, but now it's a monthly commitment. To cover this, the protocol mints new tokens.
As a result, the issuance of new tokens to support the infrastructure — combined with the demand for XRT driven by smart device owners activating subscriptions — creates an independent market for XRT, one that exists beyond the control of the developers. This market is essential for the existence of a truly trustless solution aimed at becoming a globally accessible cloud for every smart home device owner, wearable gadget user, and — hopefully soon — personal robot enthusiast :)
So, we have a system where — if more users activate their IoT subscriptions in the Robonomics Rollup regularly, and the cost of maintaining the rollup and collators remains low — we experience deflation. If the opposite happens, we get inflation. But in both cases, it’s logical and sound. :)
By the way, this is also why we don’t have staking. Staking is essentially a mechanism to pay for cybersecurity — and in our case, we already pay Polkadot validators for that.
The first-ever demo of paying a humanoid robot with $XRT.
On January 8, anyone strolling down the main street of Las Vegas had the chance to meet the humanoid robot @r_turb0, shake its hand, and experience something we all dream of seeing in our cities: paying for a service, not to a person, but to a robot that looks remarkably human. Day two of #CES2025 has come to a close, and our humanoid is now recharging and undergoing maintenance ahead of tomorrow's stage performance. Stay tuned for updates! And for those in Las Vegas, join us at the evening event featuring Robonomics: https://t.co/oD0gbs5QRr
What Makes Robonomics Important?
Let me start by outlining the essence of why Robonomics deserves to move forward 🤖🧗
Robonomics is a unique and the world's oldest project at the intersection of Web3 and robotics. Over nearly 10 years, the team has conducted dozens of experiments, transforming their results into scientific papers, open-source code, and invaluable expertise...
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Investment Letter from the Founder of Robonomics
"The future is already here — it's just not evenly distributed." - William Gibson, writer, creator of the cyberpunk genre
TL;DR
The world needs a practical smart device brand that protects people from digital enslavement. Today, no company in the world is ready to create such a brand by 2025 on a technical level. And for those who might attempt it, it would take over three years of intensive R&D to reach what Robonomics has already achieved. With investment, we can promptly launch a product line and attract more than 100,000 users by the end of the third year, generating annual revenue of approximately $15–20 million. Furthermore, we aim to disrupt the existing IoT market paradigm, halting the race to tether users to corporate clouds.
Team Status
Over the past four years, our team of 18 engineers has been actively refining the Robonomics platform, creating infrastructure for vertical solutions in smart devices and lifestyle gadgets. We are fully prepared for the development and production cycle of 20 devices, including smart speakers, surveillance systems, robotic vacuum cleaners, and fitness trackers. We know how to do this quickly and efficiently, with plans to showcase a lineup of products within two years - offering something for everyone.
Market Analysis
Our research shows that crypto enthusiasts and tech-savvy users are highly receptive to devices that, rather than mining tokens, address practical everyday needs through the Web3 stack. During conferences in 2024, we surveyed users who lead more technology-oriented lives than the average person and are currently compelled to rely on corporate, cloud-dependent products like Xiaomi due to a lack of viable alternatives. Our proposal is designed precisely for them.
Our Proposal
We aim to introduce an open-source smart device brand called "Hardware for Cyberpunks". Our devices will feature unique characteristics rarely found in other brands:
(i) Independent public audits of both code and hardware.
(ii) A focus on privacy with no corporate cloud connections.
(iii) Component standardization to enhance repairability.
These qualities foster trust and ensure transparency, which remain out of reach for major brands. Our brand is designed for residents of megacities like Bangkok, Shanghai, New York, and other challenging urban environments.
Based on my calculations, succeeding in the market will require a range of 20 essential home and wearable gadgets, which we plan to develop within three years. In the first year, we will actively participate in key open-source and crypto events, aiming to attract 100,000 users by the third year and generate annual revenue of $15–20 million.
Investment Request
To achieve our goals, we are seeking:
* $4 million to establish a manufacturing laboratory in Cyprus, aiming to develop 20 devices by the third year.
* $2 million for brand development, certification, and marketing to build a recognizable brand.
* $4 million for product turnover over the first three years.
To add further appeal, turnover investments will include the creation of DAO Robocorporation - a decentralized autonomous organization employing governance tokens and prediction markets to efficiently redistribute capital for future device releases.
I am looking for partners ready to support this vision. Together, we can create a unique product - hardware for cyberpunks - and build significant value through this project.
My Commitment
I will dedicate three years entirely to developing the lab and brand, and continue beyond that. All major partnership projects are complete, and my experienced team is fully committed to building this production lab and creating end-user products.
Join us on this adventure! Feel free to reach out via email at [email protected] or send me a direct message.
Fellows, to everyone who wants to help!
Soon, I’ll be embarking on a 30-hour journey home after Devcon, but I’ll try to get back in touch by the end of the week. If you have questions, suggestions, or ideas, feel free to message Vitaly @vitl2907 directly. Together, over the next three months, we’ll be working to find the necessary investment round for Robonomics.
A few key points I want to highlight:
1. The issue is not with the Polkadot ecosystem.
Polkadot is the best thing that could have happened to Robonomics. After Devcon 7, I’m more convinced of this than ever.
2. Robonomics doesn’t have a marketing problem.
Exchanges, crypto influencers, and tricks to pump the token—these aren’t marketing, just distractions.
3. For us, marketing is about onboarding real users.
We have a clear plan for the next three years to attract 100,000 users who will adopt our "hardware for cyberpunks."
4. The main challenge is investment.
We need funding to support the team that created Robonomics and delivered working user products. Here’s what we aim to achieve:
- Organizing product roadshows;
- Certifying devices for international markets;
- Solving production challenges;
- Ensuring sufficient resources for inventory turnover.
5. Challenges that might deter investors:
- No additional XRT issuance for investors;
- No IP registered to a legal entity;
- No vendor lock-in or subscription-based model.
6. Our revenue comes from high-margin devices.
Thanks to open-source solutions, we’re building brand loyalty. Customers understand why it’s worth paying a bit more for our devices.
7. XRT offers strong value.
For investors who believe in our brand, simply buying XRT is the way to go. It used to cost next to nothing, and now it’s practically a stablecoin pegged to the one dollar! %)
Thank you to everyone who’s reached out with kind words or helpful insights today. Your support means the world to us!
Workshop: Interact with True DEPIN Using the Robonomics Platform
November 10, Bangkok, sub0 reset, 17:30–18:30
Ivan @berman_ivan has arrived in Bangkok and is busy training the robo-puppy for his presentation at sub0:reset @joinwebzero. Join us and try launching the robot yourself using a Polkadot-based dapp!
For workshop details: https://t.co/kUTZA8lm8M
🤓🤖🚀 Robojam: To Celebrate Robonomics Launch on Polkadot!
Instead of the traditional red ribbon, we decided to showcase the longest open-source chain of 2024, built on a RISC-V architecture.
Watch the video and learn more: https://t.co/jLRTcCJ8bn
✨ Spotlight on: Robonomics
In a world increasingly driven by automation, @AIRA_Robonomics's tech promises a future where our homes, cities, and industries operate more efficiently and intelligently.
Here's How 👇
💡 What is Robonomics?
🤖 Robonomics is a decentralized platform for digital twins of robotics and IoT devices, enabling users to become contributors and stakeholders in the evolving machine economy.
📱 Robonomics builds software and dApps, allowing remote access, operation and management of internet-enabled devices.
🪙 The project uses NFTs as device access tokens, and XRT token across multiple chains with unified tokenomics, both for network utility and governance.
A bridge between the real world and the digital
🏁 In 2016, the Robonomics got started by working on smart contracts for drones, and has since focused on DePIN and machine RWAs. They've financed the installation of Mitsubishi robots in warehouses, and unleashed they're tech on world-famous @BostonDynamics robodog "Spot" in 2023.
🏘️ Recently, they've launched their own IoT devices and multi-apartment building projects in Cyprus, and began work on bringing Cyber Valley—an autonomous smart home village in the jungles of Bali—on-chain.
⛈️The Robonomics network combines a Web3 cloud and p2p communication infrastructure to track various environmental factors. They tracked this year's @polkadotdecoded attendees' PlayStation engagement (very engaged) and bar activity (very active) at the events 'Free Beer Stand', where the community was able to test out the apps during a live demo.
Securing the 75th Polkadot Parachain Auction
🎉 After 2 years of operation as a @kusamanetwork parachain, Robonomics has secured a Polkadot parachain slot, slated to connect on September 25, 2024.
🔦 Robonomics will offer both free and subscription-based models across Kusama, Polkadot, and Ethereum networks. Through Polkadot, they leverage other chains through interoperability, planning to integrate with at least 5 Polkadot parachains by the end of the year.
📰 Follow @AIRA_Robonomics to stay up-to-date on all the latest developments.
🚀 Big News: Airdrop Share Increased to 43%! 🚀
Thanks to the incredible community support during the Catizen Vibe - Heal the World event, an additional 1% of the strategic allocation has been redirected to players. The airdrop share is now an impressive 43%! 🐱❤️
The real investors are the players, who have shown immense passion and dedication. Together, let's continue to heal the world and make a brighter future for our feline friends. ✨
Catizen's vibe: Play for the airdrop🪂, Heal the world! 🌍
#TON #Mantle #Catizen
Thanks @BinanceLabs ! We are thrilled to express our heartfelt gratitude to the strategic investment in @PlutoVisionLabs , the publisher behind Catizen! 🐱🔥
Catizen is honored to be the first project on @ton_blockchain to get investment from @BinanceLabs !🎉 We'll keep moving forward!
Greetings @Polkadot! 🖖🤖
Robonomics has won the Parachain slot auction #75 and will be connected to the Relay chain starting September 25, 2024.
https://t.co/GfFCo41NTm
Below are (1) the launch plans, (2) what will happen with the parachain on the Kusama network, and (3) what we aim to achieve during the slot lease over the next 2 years.
The practical lesson "Hack Johnny's Lab" is not as it seems 🙃
This Friday, we're set to begin a series of online tests for a mobile robot assistant, cleverly presented as a practical lesson from Robonomics school 2024.
The event will run for 9 days. Don't miss your opportunity to play the role of test subjects 🤓
The game rules will be posted by @berman_ivan on Wednesday evening.
Make your routine more enjoyable with a geeky twist! It's summer in Cyprus and the plants need extra care. However, you can simplify the process by installing soil sensors and remotely checking on your laptop whether they need watering or not. With the latest release of Robonomics dapp, IoT data is updated in real time. Stay tuned for more details on Monday 🤓
We have launched https://t.co/fiUX28mc9o, which is the second half of the Data Harvester project and aims at the robotization of office spaces.
Data collection is predicted to be a primary task for mobile robotics in the upcoming decade. Yet, most processes currently utilize the standard method of gathering and analyzing mobile robots data within corporate clouds. Below is an example of how to bypass basic dataset analysis outside of your personal key encryption.
The application directly interacts with the Robonomics cloud, analyzes data in the user's browser dapp, and creates a map of the room with data points. This allows the administrator to manage office spaces more efficiently - control the quality of the Wi-Fi signal, the climate in the room, and as a result, improve the comfort of the employees' work.
Currently, the app is being used by the first office in Cyprus. However, starting this summer, any company will have the option to use our solution. It allows for the collection, storage, and analysis of data independently, without the need for blue chip clouds 🏴☠️
More about the Data Harvester project is here: https://t.co/XiG1F8q2gH