0G has launched Ascend, a liquid staking product that forms the entry point to its Compute Finance system, while Infinite AI, or iAI, is scheduled to launch on September 29. Users stake 0G through Ascend to receive a0G, deposit a0G to mint iAI, stake eligible iAI and collect compute credits for supported AI services. At launch, a0G will be the only asset accepted for minting iAI. The credits are designed to carry a stated usage value of more than $1 per day, but are not cash, cash equivalents or guaranteed returns. They will be usable with selected products including Private Computer, the 0G App and potentially Comfy.fun, subject to final terms. 0G co-founder and CEO Michael Heinrich said the products are the company’s first implementations of Compute Finance, which links digital-asset positions with access to AI computing resources.