Foundation

Three years ago, we started Zen with a simple belief: AI should be open, decentralized, and governed by its community. Today we formalize that mission with the launch of Zoo Labs Foundation. Why a Foundation? The work we’re doing transcends any single company. Open AI development, decentralized science, and community governance require sustained, mission-driven effort. A foundation structure ensures: Mission permanence: The foundation’s charter protects the mission from commercial pressures Community ownership: Governance tokens give stakeholders genuine control Research independence: Researchers pursue important problems, not just profitable ones Open infrastructure: Tools and systems remain open and accessible The Foundation’s Mission Zoo Labs Foundation exists to advance open AI research and decentralized science....