Phase launches Proxy to enable smartphone-based AI connectivity
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The DePIN project lets everyday phones route AI agent traffic while funding token buybacks from service revenue A startup called Phase has launched its Layer 1 blockchain mainnet alongside a new product called Phase Proxy, which turns ordinary smartphones into connectivity infrastructure for AI agents. The launch, which happened on or around October 29, 2026, marks one of the more concrete attempts to merge the decentralized physical infrastructure (DePIN) sector with the rapidly expanding AI agent economy. The core idea is straightforward: AI agents often get blocked or rate-limited when their requests come from data center IP addresses.
Source: Crypto Briefing
