This Crypto Brings Forward the Future of Decentralized Data
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| By Mark Gough |
In today’s crypto landscape, smart contracts are more powerful than ever.
The problem is that most can’t access trusted data from outside the blockchain or verify that data without relying on centralized services.
But there’s one new crypto project set to change that reality … without sacrificing decentralization or security.
Not Just a Data Source
Space and Time (SXT, Not Yet Rated) is building the data infrastructure to support a future where AI, DeFi and real-world data converge.
Think of Space and Time as a decentralized data warehouse.
But it doesn’t just store data. It proves that its data was queried and returned accurately, without exposing the raw data itself.
Here’s how it works …
Validators stake their SXT tokens to participate in consensus to secure and validate the data collected both on-chain and off-chain.
Then, stakers earn network fees as a reward.
In addition to acting as validators, anyone can publish high-quality datasets as “table owners.” Those table owners then earn SXT when their data is used.
The more useful the data, the more it earns, creating a market-driven data economy.
That data’s integrity is backed by real economic risk, as it is anchored by a quorum of validators who put their SXT tokens on the line.
And if a validator act maliciously or goes offline? Then their stake is slashed.
If you’re familiar with existing oracles, like Chainlink (LINK, “C+”), this may feel like existing territory.
Oracles, you may recall, are entities that connect blockchains to external systems.
But projects like Chainlink are leagues away from Space and Time.
While the former brings data into blockchains, the latter goes much further.
It offers a decentralized, verifiable data layer that verifies and proves what’s true across multiple blockchains — including Ethereum (ETH, “B+”), and Bitcoin (BTC, “A-”) — and off-chain sources.
That’s not just a source of data.
Space and Time is a mathematical engine of trust.
This focus on data integrity ensures the results you get from a query are tamperproof and trustworthy.
That’s a game changer for:
- Smart contracts that depend on real-world pricing.
- AI agents querying on-chain/off-chain analytics.
- DeFi platforms requiring secure, high-volume inputs.
In fact, Chainlink is one of SXT notable backers!
Chainlink cofounder Sergey Nazarov has said that the infrastructure Space and Time provides is “crucial for scaling” to meet global demand.
But what really takes Space and Time to the next level is that it’s not just riding the DeFi train.
It also has a focus on an even hotter narrative: AI.
AI & Blockchain Synergy
Space and Time is built with AI in mind.
Thanks to its verifiable, privacy-preserving access to blockchain and enterprise data, Space and Time enables a new class of data-driven AI applications.
SXT’s infrastructure could also unlock powerful use cases like:
- Autonomous DeFi agents that query real-world pricing data and execute trades algorithmically
- AI-driven insurance models that rely on tamperproof weather or supply chain data
- Decentralized data marketplaces where researchers can run SQL queries on blockchain activity — all with on-chain proofs
As blockchain data and machine learning converge, Space and Time becomes the bridge between AI logic and verifiable data.
SXT Already Boasts Big Backers
The smart money has already taken notice.
Some of the biggest names in crypto and enterprise tech have seen this project’s potential … and put their money where their mouths are.
The project has raised over $50 million. And it has received significant institutional and strategic support.
Kathleen Mitford, CVP at Microsoft, has said that, “together, Microsoft Azure and Space and Time will provide developers with the tools they need to build the next generation of blockchain use cases.”
In addition to Microsoft, Space and Time has found support from notable names, such as Framework Ventures, Arrington XRP Capital, Polygon Ventures, OKX Ventures, NVIDIA, AWS and Avalanche (AVAX, “B+”).
In the Right Space at the Right Time
Several macro trends are converging to make Space and Time especially relevant in 2025 and beyond.
The three most significant are …
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ZK Tech Is Going Mainstream: Once niche, zero-knowledge proofs are now at the heart of Ethereum scaling, privacy protocols and secure computation.
SXT’s proof-of-SQL brings this to data querying.
- AI Is Going On-Chain: From crypto-native agents to GPT-powered bots, AI needs reliable, real-time data to function autonomously. Space and Time not only provides that feed, but ensures it is cryptographically verified.
- Enterprises Are Exploring Blockchain: With Microsoft, AWS and others backing the ecosystem, the demand for secure, interoperable data solutions is growing fast. SXT is already positioned as the web3 data backend.
In short, Space and Time is building exactly what the market needs at exactly the right moment.
Final Thoughts
SXT is more than a token. It’s a bet on the future of decentralized data.
The blockchain economy needs verifiable, composable and decentralized data layers just as the early internet needed open, scalable protocols like TCP/IP.
Space and Time is shaping up to be one of the first to fill this need in web3.
With institutional backing, a technically advanced stack and real use cases in AI and finance, SXT stands out in a crowded field of hype-driven projects.
I’m excited to see where this new cryptocurrency will take us. Hopefully, you’re ready for the ride, too.
Best,
Mark Gough
