Lightchain AI Enters Bonus Round of Token Presale, Permanently Relinquishing 5% Team Allocation

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In a move that underscores its commitment to decentralization and developer-first innovation, Lightchain AI has entered the final stage of its token presale: the Bonus Round. This marks the closing chapter of one of the most anticipated blockchain launches of the year as the network prepares to go live with its mainnet.

But this isn’t just any bonus round. In a move rarely seen in the crypto space, the Lightchain Protocol Core Team has permanently given up its 5% team token allocation. Rather than holding back a supply of tokens for internal use, the team has reallocated the full amount to the open market in this final stage of the presale.

This decision reflects Lightchain AI’s core principles: radical transparency, open participation, and community-driven growth. By removing the team allocation, the project takes a firm stance against centralized token control, signaling a more democratized and trustless token economy.

After completing the presale, the $LCAI token will be fully integrated into the functioning Lightchain Protocol at the time of the network’s official mainnet deployment.

Following mainnet launch, the Lightchain repositories will be made public, providing full transparency into the core codebase and smart contract architecture. The team is also encouraging developers to take advantage of the early-mover advantage, not only through grants but by becoming integral contributors to the protocol’s roadmap through community governance and DAO initiatives.

“We’ve reached a natural turning point with the presale entering its final stage and the mainnet launch on the horizon,” said Aram Kalighi, founder of Lightchain AI. “As we transition towards an active, community-led ecosystem, we’re making a final call to action for those who want to be part of a truly decentralized and developer-focused blockchain.”

Announcing Expanded Developer Grants of Up to $150,000

Alongside this presale milestone, Lightchain AI has officially announced the launch of its expanded Developer Grants Program, designed to supercharge ecosystem development as the protocol approaches its mainnet debut.

The grants, which range from $25,000 to $150,000 per award, are open to both independent developers and established Web3 teams. The Lightchain Core Team has confirmed that several grants are already being awarded to projects focused on building decentralized applications (dApps), AI tooling, data marketplaces, and user-facing frontend applications within the Lightchain AI ecosystem.

“This grant program is not just about funding—we’re looking for developers who share our vision for a next-generation AI Layer-1 protocol that supports on-chain inference, model execution, and data coordination via the protocol’s proprietary AI Virtual Machine (AIVM),” added Kalighi.

The AIVM is designed to enable decentralized machine learning workflows directly on the blockchain, a concept that pushes beyond typical smart contract functionality.

A Different Breed of Blockchain

What sets Lightchain AI apart is not just its technology, but its vision. As AI continues to dominate the global tech conversation, Lightchain AI is positioning itself as a decentralized backbone for AI infrastructure, where applications can execute models, train collaboratively, and share results across a trustless network.

The protocol’s design embraces the concept of federated learning and robust model aggregation, while maintaining the composability and programmability of an EVM-based Layer-1 chain. This creates a unique environment where developers are not just building decentralized finance or NFT apps—but also AI-native applications that live and operate on-chain.

Mainnet Deployment and the Final Stage of the Presale

The protocol’s mainnet launch will mark the culmination of several years of development, driven by a core team with experience at leading blockchain organizations and a collective passion for pushing the boundaries of decentralized technology.

The protocol’s token, $LCAI, will become fully integrated into the functioning Lightchain Protocol at the time of the network’s official mainnet deployment. After mainnet launch, the Lightchain repositories will be made public, providing full transparency into the core codebase and smart contract architecture.

The team is also encouraging developers to take advantage of the early-mover advantage, not only through grants but by becoming integral contributors to the protocol’s roadmap through community governance and DAO initiatives.

With mainnet on the horizon and the presale’s Bonus Round now live, Lightchain AI is making a final call to action—a signal that the window for early participation is closing as the project transitions from its developmental phase into an active, community-led ecosystem.