Dtec is a Web3 project that combines artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain to create a decentralized ecosystem, primarily focused on the automotive industry. It aims to provide a voice-controlled AI assistant that integrates with vehicles and other Internet of Things (IoT) devices, rewarding users for data contributions through its native token. ^{[1] [2]}

Overview

Dtec originated from the automotive engineering and design firm Dizayn VIP, which sought to create a more intuitive and interactive relationship between drivers and their vehicles.

The project has been in development for over eight years, evolving from the question "Why can’t we talk to cars?" into a comprehensive ecosystem. The platform's mission is to enable voice command control over all hardware and IoT devices through a single software application, create a service that learns a driver's habits to provide predictive assistance, and establish a self-sustaining ecosystem by merging its developing AI with blockchain technology. ^{[2] [1]}

The core of the project is a sophisticated AI assistant designed for business-to-business (B2B) integration into vehicles. This assistant learns and adapts to the driver by performing emotion analysis and recognizing habits to offer a personalized experience. Erbakan Malkoç, founder of Dizayn VIP, stated, “We’ve never seen vehicles as just machines — we design them as living entities. DTEC brings that vision to the digital world.”

To manage and monetize the data generated, Dtec utilizes a Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Network (DePIN). This model uses blockchain to create a transparent economy around real-world data, allowing user contributions to be securely verified and rewarded. This approach treats user data as a valuable asset that improves the AI for the entire network, rather than something to be harvested without compensation. ^[2]

History

The Dtec project grew out of eight years of development within Dizayn VIP, an automotive design company. The project transitioned into the Web3 space to leverage blockchain for data security and user incentives. In December 2023, Dtec announced the completion of an initial seed funding round, raising $1.3 million. ^[3]

In early 2024, the project achieved several milestones. In January 2024, it received the CertiK KYC Gold Badge, signifying that its key team members had undergone security verification.

The following month, in February 2024, the native DTEC token was listed on the cryptocurrency data aggregator CoinMarketCap.

The project has also engaged in community outreach, including participating in events like Istanbul Blockchain Week 2025, where team members presented on the role of DePIN in mobility and connected ecosystems. ^{[3] [4]}

Technology

The Dtec ecosystem is built upon three main technological pillars: Dtec Assistant (DtecA), Dtec Brain (DtecB), and the Dtec Token ($DTEC), all operating within a DePIN framework. ^[1]

Dtec Assistant (DtecA)

Dtec Assistant is the user-facing software component designed for installation on the operating systems of vehicles and other smart platforms. It functions as the primary interface for users, enabling voice-controlled communication with the vehicle and its equipment. DtecA can also control remote IoT devices, such as smart home appliances, creating a unified hub for a user's connected environment. The assistant supports 22 languages and allows for hands-free operation of both in-vehicle hardware and external smart devices. ^{[1] [2]}

Dtec Brain (DtecB)

Dtec Brain is the proprietary AI technology that powers the ecosystem. It processes and synthesizes data from multiple sources to learn and improve its performance. These sources include voice and visual data collected from drivers and their surroundings via the DtecA software, information from connected IoT devices, and data from other AI and blockchain projects.

Using its algorithms, DtecB analyzes this information to understand user habits, anticipate needs, and provide personalized assistance. The data collected is anonymized using advanced cryptography before being processed to protect user privacy. ^[1]

Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Network (DePIN)

Dtec employs a DePIN model to manage its data economy. This blockchain-based framework creates a transparent and scalable system for rewarding users who contribute data to the network.

By sharing anonymized data from their vehicles and devices, users help train the DtecB AI. In return for their contributions, they are rewarded with $DTEC tokens. This model incentivizes participation and accelerates the AI's development while ensuring data contributions are securely verified on the blockchain. Emre İşlek, Executive Director at Dtec, explained;

“The automotive industry is becoming more collaborative, decentralized and data-driven [thanks to blockchain]. DTEC is building the foundation for that shift.” ^[2]

Tokenomics

The native utility token of the ecosystem is the $DTEC token, which operates on the Polygon blockchain. The total supply is fixed at 338,415,648 tokens. ^[1]

The primary function of the $DTEC token is to incentivize users of the Dtec Assistant to share their data. This data is crucial for the development and refinement of the Dtec Brain AI technology.

Users who opt-in to share their data receive $DTEC tokens as a reward. These tokens can be used for in-app purchases within the Dtec ecosystem and at affiliated electric vehicle charging stations. To ensure economic sustainability, the tokenomics include a burn mechanism. A percentage of tokens spent on in-app transactions, along with tokens that are not distributed as incentives, are automatically burned. This process is designed to balance the circulating supply over time. ^[2]

Use Cases and Expansion

While its primary focus is the automotive sector, Dtec has expanded its AI capabilities into other industries.

• Automotive: The core application is the B2B integration of the DtecA voice assistant into vehicles. The project is also developing related hardware, such as the Dtec In-Car Audio Amplifier. ^[4]
• Customer Service: Dtec has been integrated into the Genesys AppFoundry, a marketplace for customer service solutions. This extends the platform's AI capabilities to the aviation and call center industries. ^[2]
• E-commerce: The project has developed an AI shopping assistant that can be downloaded for use on the Shopify platform, enabling voice-powered commerce. ^[2]

Partnerships and Development

Dtec is in strategic discussions with several major automotive and aviation companies for integration into prototype projects, including Hyundai, Ford Otosan, Togg, and Renault Turkiye.

In May 2025, the company also announced strategic partnerships with Victus Global and Fibonacci HFT to strengthen its network. The DTEC token has been listed on several cryptocurrency exchanges, including Bitget, Gate, and MEXC. ^{[2] [4]}

Team

Dtec Inc. is headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands, and has a company size of 11-50 employees. The project is led by individuals with backgrounds in automotive design and blockchain technology. Key figures include Erbakan Malkoç, the founder of the parent company Dizayn VIP; Emre İşlek, the Executive Director of Dtec; and Barış Arya Cantepe, the Head of Blockchain. ^{[4] [1]}