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Teneo Protocol
Teneo Protocol
Teneo Protocol is a decentralized artificial intelligence (AI) agent network built on the Solana blockchain. [1] The project aims to democratize access to real-time public web data by creating a community-powered network where contributors are rewarded for their participation. It is categorized as a Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Network (DePIN) and operates at the intersection of AI and data layer technologies. [3]
Overview
Teneo Protocol was developed to address the issue of valuable real-time data being controlled by centralized platforms or locked behind expensive APIs. The project's mission is to disrupt this model by creating an open and fair data economy where individuals are compensated for contributing to data collection. [2] It utilizes a distributed "swarm" of AI agents, operated by individual users, to collect, structure, and provide public web data. [1]
The protocol functions through a multi-agent ecosystem. Users can run a Teneo Community Node, which acts as an AI agent, directly from their web browser. These nodes, or "Sub-Agents," are responsible for gathering public data from across the internet. In return for keeping their nodes online and contributing to the network, users earn rewards. The system is designed to be permissionless, allowing anyone to participate without extensive technical knowledge. The project's architecture is intended to support a wide range of applications, from simple data queries to more complex agent-based tasks developed by the community. [1]
The legal entity governing the project is the ELOOP Foundation. [1] Teneo Protocol's core focus is on building a data layer for DePIN and AI applications, aiming to enhance the value and utility of data generated by both decentralized hardware networks and machine-based Real-World Assets (RWAs). [3]
History
The official X (formerly Twitter) account for Teneo Protocol was created in January 2017, although this date may not reflect the project's official founding. [2] A statistic cited by the project on November 15, 2024, highlighted the large volume of user-generated data, noting that the average social media user spends over two hours online daily across multiple platforms, underscoring the market Teneo aims to address. [2]
The first major product, the Teneo Community Node, was launched as a Google Chrome Extension on October 31, 2024. This release allowed users to create accounts and begin earning rewards for contributing to the network. [2] This was followed by the launch of the Teneo Community Node Dashboard on December 30, 2024, which provided a web interface for users to track their rewards, referrals, and other performance metrics. [2]
On February 13, 2025, Teneo Protocol announced the completion of a $3 million seed funding round. [2] The project continued its technical development with the official launch of the Teneo Protocol Agent SDK on November 10, 2025. This release provided developers with the tools to build and deploy their own custom agents on the network. [2]
Core Technology and Ecosystem
Teneo's architecture is a multi-agent ecosystem designed to function as a "decentralized swarm." It consists of several key components that work in tandem to collect, process, and provide data. [1]
Teneo Community Node
The Teneo Community Node is the foundational element of the network, functioning as an AI agent that users can run through a Google Chrome browser extension. [1] [2] These nodes, also referred to as "Sub-Agents," are responsible for collecting and structuring public data from across the web. The system is permissionless, allowing anyone to participate without requiring specialized technical skills. Users are rewarded with "Points" for keeping their node online and contributing to network activities, measured in part by "heartbeats" that signify node connectivity. [1]
Teneo Dashboard
The Teneo Dashboard is a web-based platform that allows users to manage their participation in the network. [1] Its key functions include tracking earned Points, monitoring node activity and connectivity streaks, managing referrals, and linking social media accounts for additional rewards. This dashboard serves as the central hub for users interacting with the Teneo ecosystem. [2]
Agent SDK
The Agent SDK (Software Development Kit) is a set of tools designed for developers. It enables them to build, deploy, and monetize their own autonomous AI Agents on the Teneo network. [1] The release of the SDK on November 10, 2025, marked a significant step in expanding the ecosystem's capabilities beyond simple data collection, empowering the community to create more complex and specialized agent-based applications. [2]
Chat Room
The Chat Room is an interactive, live interface designed for users to query the Teneo network and receive structured data in real-time. [1] When a user submits a query, it initiates an "AIR task" that is processed by a coordinated swarm of Sub-Agents, Agents, and Orchestrators to fulfill the data request. This component demonstrates the practical application of the collected data by making it accessible through a user-friendly interface. [1]
Privacy and Data Handling
Teneo Protocol's official policy emphasizes user privacy and control. The AI Agent is designed to only access public data streams and does not interact with private user data, messages, or personal online activities. Data processed by the agent remains on the user's local device unless the user explicitly opts in to share it with the decentralized network, ensuring that participants maintain control over their information. [1]
Tokenomics and Reward System
Teneo employs a dual system consisting of "Points" for immediate user rewards and a native cryptocurrency, the $TEN token, for the protocol's broader economy. [1]
$TEN Token
The native utility token of the protocol is named Teneo, with the ticker TEN token includes staking, paying for data queries and agent tasks, participating in governance, and serving as the ultimate economic reward for network contributors, potentially through a future conversion of Points to tokens. [1]
Points System
The "Points" system is the primary reward mechanism for users contributing to the Teneo network. This system was implemented to incentivize network growth and data contribution during the protocol's initial phases. [1]
Users can earn Points through several methods:
- Node Uptime: Keeping the Teneo Community Node online and connected to the network.
- Referrals: Users earn 2,000 Points for each referred user who signs up, connects a wallet, and achieves a minimum of 100 "heartbeats" (a measure of node activity). The newly referred user receives 1,000 Points upon meeting these conditions.
- Connectivity Streaks: Additional rewards are given for maintaining a consistent and uninterrupted connection over extended periods.
- Social Engagement: Users can earn Points by linking their social media accounts to their Teneo dashboard.
These methods were designed to encourage both active participation and viral adoption of the network. [1]
Funding
On February 13, 2025, Teneo Protocol announced the completion of a $3 million seed funding round. [2] The round was led by RockawayX, Borderless Capital, and Gen ventures. [2]
Other investors and strategic partners that participated in the funding include:
- CertiK
- Moonrock Capital
- Outlier Ventures
- EOT Ventures
- Xventures
- Token Ventures
These backers span venture capital firms and strategic partners within the blockchain and technology sectors. [1]
Community and Developer Programs
Teneo Protocol has initiated several programs to foster community growth and developer engagement.
Genesis Program
Launched concurrently with the Agent SDK on November 10, 2025, the Genesis Program was created to stimulate the development of new agents on the Teneo network. [2] The program offers incentives to its first cohort of developers, including a prize pool of TEN) for successful contributions. This initiative aims to accelerate the build-out of the network's data-processing capabilities by the community. [2]
Ambassador and Referral Programs
Teneo runs an ambassador program to encourage active community members to promote the protocol and help grow the network. [1] A central part of its growth strategy is a referral program that rewards both the referrer and the new user for joining and participating in the network, designed to encourage viral adoption of the Teneo Community Node. [1] As of late 2025, the protocol's official X account had over 313,000 followers, and its Telegram announcement channel had over 85,000 subscribers, indicating a significant community presence. [2] [4]
Disambiguation
The name "Teneo" is associated with multiple distinct and unrelated entities, which has led to confusion in market data aggregators and public discussions. The Teneo Protocol discussed in this entry should not be confused with the following entities. [5]
Teneo (BNB Chain Project)
A separate cryptocurrency project named Teneo, with the ticker TEN, exists on the BNB Smart Chain. This project is described as a multi-layered yield generation protocol utilizing a vote-escrowed token model. Its official contract address is on the BNB Chain, and its website is listed as teneo.finance. The X account associated with this project appeared to be suspended or inactive as of late 2025, raising questions about its operational status. This project is unrelated to the Solana-based Teneo Protocol. [5]
Teneo (Financial Advisory Firm)
Teneo is also the name of a global CEO advisory firm that operates in fields such as financial advisory, management consulting, and communications. This company is not a blockchain or cryptocurrency project. It gained prominence in the crypto space for being appointed as a joint liquidator for the bankrupt crypto hedge fund Three Arrows Capital (3AC) in 2022. News related to the 3AC liquidation, such as the sale of assets, pertains to this advisory firm, not Teneo Protocol. [5]
Neuroni AI
Content on some data aggregator sites has erroneously conflated Teneo with another crypto project, Neuroni AI. Information attributing the Neuroni AI team or its "Neuroni Crypto Token" to Teneo is incorrect and appears to be the result of a data aggregation error. [5]
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