Intelligence Cubed: A Decentralized Modelverse for Democratizing AI

The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) has been largely characterized by centralized development and control, limiting accessibility and innovation. This paper introduces Intelligence Cubed (I Cubed), a decentralized, open-source "modelverse" designed to democratize the creation, distribution, and utilization of machine learning (ML) models. I-Cubed aims to establish a community-driven ecosystem where ML model developers and AI creators can collaborate, monetize their contributions, build reputation, and engage in novel co-creation using a spectrum of techniques from prompt-level conditioning to advanced model composition via task arithmetic. The platform leverages blockchain technology to ensure transparency, immutability, and fair governance. Key mechanisms such as Proof of Intelligence (PoI) are proposed to validate model originality and performance, while Initial Model Offerings (IMOs) facilitate early-stage funding and community engagement. By fostering a decentralized marketplace and integrating distributed compute resources, I-Cubed seeks to lower entry barriers for developers, provide users with access to a diverse range of specialized AI models, and collectively advance the pursuit of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) through a more open and collaborative paradigm.