The token #0G has been enjoying a growth reputation for several days, although I have had it in my wallet for about 2 months, and only because I decided to due to its high staking (currently 150-160%). But who came up with the idea to introduce it to the market? I invite you to a brief analysis.

Of course, I apologize in advance for any potential errors and insufficient explanations. I strive to exercise due diligence.

I. Identification of the entity

Behind the token 0G is a dual-track structure typical for Web3 infrastructure projects:

🔹 0G Labs

  • operational-technical entity

  • is responsible for:

    a) development of core technology (L1 blockchain + DA + storage),

    b) network implementation,

    c) technical roadmap.

🔹 0G Foundation

  • ecosystem-management entity

  • is responsible for:

    a) grants,

    b) community development,

    c) governance,

    d) long-term vision DeAI (Decentralized AI).

Conclusion: classic and correct Labs + Foundation model, analogous to:

  • $ETH (EF + core devs),

  • $DOT (Web3 Foundation + Parity),

  • $ICP (DFINITY).

  • 0G Labs – private technology company (venture-backed startup).

  • 0G Foundation – foundation / non-profit (jurisdiction not publicly disclosed).

Transparency

  • no public registry in Companies House / EU NGO,

  • no disclosed foundation statutes,

  • Web3 standard (acceptable but not institutional).

Rating:

✔ normal for Web3

⚠️ does not meet the standards of a traditional 'public trust institution'

III. Headquarters and jurisdiction

  • 0G Labs

    📍 operationally: USA (San Francisco / Bay Area)

    → access to:

    • AI talents,

    • VC,

    • big tech partnerships.

  • 0G Foundation

    🌍 global / decentralized model

    → no officially communicated jurisdiction (likely offshore-friendly).

Regulatory submission:

The project is not built for EU compliance, but for:

  • speed of development,

  • scaling technology,

  • global Web3.

IV. Funding

Scale: > 300 million USD in private funding (in total, various rounds).

Type of investors

  • venture capital (Web3 / AI),

  • strategic investors,

  • purchase of OTC tokens.

Nature of capital

  • high-risk capital, focused on:

    • infrastructure,

    • long-term adoption,

    • not for quick cash-out of retail.

Financial rating:

✔ very strong for a new L1

⚠️ lack of public funding / government grants

V. Reputation and market standing

Positive elements

  • very strong DeAI / AI infra narrative,

  • real problem: data + compute + decentralization,

  • comparability to:

    a) ICP (compute),

    b) Celestia (DA),

    c) Filecoin (storage).

Reputational risks

  • technologically heavy project (high execution risk),

  • no mass adoption as of today,

  • strong dependence on AI + crypto sentiment.

Lack of:

  • lawsuits,

  • regulatory proceedings,

  • high-profile founder conflicts.

VI. Does the institution do anything outside of 0G?

Not in the sense of independent projects, but:

  • 0G Foundation:

    • manages a grant fund (ecosystem),

    • funds:

      a) startups,

      b) tooling,

      c) AI dApps.

  • 0G Labs:

    • develops modular infrastructure that can be used by:

    • other networks,

    • other AI projects.

Conclusion:

0G = umbrella project, not a 'one-token company'.