While the big tech companies continue its expensive race for larger AI models, Assisterr is quietly building an arsenal for everyone else. The Solana-native platform empowers users to create, deploy and monetize their own specialized AI agents without writing a single line of code. It has raised $2.8 million in funding. The round includes participation as Google for Startups, Outlier Ventures, Web3.com, Echo.xyz, Moonhill Capital and others. This fresh capital came as Assisterr prepared for its native ASRR token launch with listings on the exchanges Bybit and Binance. The team has been building its vision for a decentralized AI economy (DeAI) under the challenging circumstances of big competition and with initially limited resources, embodying a true entrepreneurial spirit.

The Assisterr’s core innovation lies in its focus on Small Language Models (SLMs) rather than the colossal, general-purpose Large Language Models (LLMs) developed by the big tech companies. SLMs, according to the company, are cheaper to run, easier to customize, and can be fine-tuned for highly specific tasks. They are more efficient and effective for real-world applications — from DeFi builders needing specialized analytical tools to NFT artists creating unique generative experiences. While the LLMs remain complex and resource-intensive, Assisterr’s no-code tools and SLM architecture allow anyone to build and deploy AI agents. It addresses the lack of clear monetization pathways for AI creators and data contributors. The current centralized model offers little compensation for those whose data and insights drive the AI development.

Assisterr introduces a DeAI economy built around its ASRR token. This system is designed to reward every contribution to the ecosystem, from writing reviews and collaborative data validation to the deployment of successful AI agents. This on-chain token-based economy not only incentivizes participation but also allows creators to earn directly from their agents, building a self-sustaining ecosystem where users, not just large corporations, benefit financially. Some of the most credible and widely recognized crypto companies — including Metis, Jupiter, Morph, Particle, 0g Labs, Sui, Wormhole and NeonEVM — are already using Assisterr to build and deploy AI agents for their operations. Their adoption of Assisterr is a strong signal that decentralized, agent-based AI is becoming essential infrastructure for the next generation of crypto-native platforms.