Seize Your
API Credits
Access Venice.ai's open-source AI models at up to 85% off. On-chain escrow, encrypted keys, instant API access.
Decentralized Architecture
On-chain escrow, encrypted key proxy, and aligned tokenomics for a transparent and performant marketplace.
Encrypted Keys
API keys encrypted with AES-256-GCM — never stored in plaintext. Encrypted backup on disk for reboot persistence.
Dynamic Pricing
Prices adjust in real-time based on supply and demand. 15–100% of direct Venice.ai rates — up to 85% cheaper at low utilization.
Minimal Latency
Optimized secure proxy with batch settlement. Less than 500ms added latency compared to direct API.
Multi-Provider Routing
Weighted scoring across providers with automatic failover. Retries on 401/403/429 for maximum uptime.
On-Chain Escrow
Auditable smart contract on Base L2. Credits secured by on-chain escrow with transparent settlement.
OpenAI & Anthropic Compatible
Works with OpenAI SDK, Anthropic SDK (Claude Code, Cursor, Cline), and any compatible tool. Change one line of code.
How It Works
A simple four-step process for providers and buyers.
For Providers
- I
Connect Wallet
Identify yourself with your Ethereum wallet on Base.
- II
Sign to Authenticate
Sign a message with your wallet to prove ownership.
- III
Provision Your Key
Your Venice.ai API key is encrypted with AES-256. Never stored in plaintext.
- IV
Earn DIEM
65% of usage fees paid to you in DIEM tokens via on-chain swap.
For Buyers
- I
Connect Wallet
Connect to the Base network with your wallet.
- II
Buy Credits
Purchase credits with any token from any chain. 100 credits = $1.
- III
Create an API Key
Generate a persistent API key from your dashboard.
- IV
Use the API
OpenAI & Anthropic SDK compatible. Works with Claude Code, Cursor, Cline. Change the URL, that's it.
Two Sides, One Protocol
Buy AI inference at a fraction of the cost, or monetize your unused Venice credits.
For Buyers
up to
85%cheaper than Venice.ai direct
What's Included
- Access to all Venice.ai models
- Pay with credits (100 credits = $1)
- Connect wallet & start — no setup needed
- Adaptive batch settlement on-chain
- Rate limit: 30 req/min per wallet
- OpenAI SDK compatible
- No commitment — no subscription
Buy credits. Use the API. That's it.
For Providers
of usage fees paid in DIEM tokens
How It Works
- I.
Provision your key
Connect your wallet and provision your Venice.ai API key into the TEE. - II.
Hardware-secured
Your key is stored in encrypted memory within the TEE — plaintext never on disk. - III.
Earn passively
Earn DIEM revenue for every request routed through you.
Monetize your unused Venice credits — zero cost to start.
Live Price Comparison
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Prices vary based on supply & demand. Dynamic multiplier: 15-100% of direct rates.
Common Questions
What is Carpe Diem?+
Carpe Diem is a decentralized marketplace for AI inference on Base L2. Providers provision their Venice.ai API keys into a TEE (Trusted Execution Environment), and buyers access those models at up to 85% below direct rates, paying with credits (100 credits = $1).
How are API keys secured?+
Provider API keys are stored in hardware-encrypted memory within a Phala Cloud TEE (Intel TDX). XOR-obfuscated at runtime, AES-256-GCM at rest. Plaintext keys never touch the filesystem in cleartext, and the operator (running distroless, no shell, no SSH) proxies requests without exposing secrets.
How do settlements work?+
Usage is tracked off-chain in real-time. The billing engine periodically settles accumulated credits on-chain: the underlying USDC is charged from the buyer's balance, swapped to DIEM, and distributed — 65% to the provider, 35% retained as protocol revenue (including a 5% surcharge, treasury and operating costs).
How does pricing work?+
Prices adjust dynamically based on supply and demand. The billing engine applies a multiplier (15-100%) to Venice.ai's direct rates, including a 5% protocol surcharge. There are no fixed tiers or subscriptions — you only pay for what you use, settled on-chain at adaptive intervals.
Which models are available?+
All text models available on Venice.ai are accessible through Carpe Diem, including Llama 3.3 70B, DeepSeek R1 671B, Qwen 2.5 Coder 32B, Mistral 31 24B, plus Claude (Opus 4.7, Sonnet 4.6) and image / video generation models. Model pricing syncs automatically from Venice every hour.
What is the DIEM token?+
DIEM is Venice.ai's tokenized compute asset on Base — each DIEM staked grants $1 per day in renewable API credits across all Venice models. In Carpe Diem, settlement fees are swapped from USDC to DIEM on-chain: 65% goes to providers, 35% to the protocol. This creates permanent buy pressure on DIEM with every inference request, strengthening the Venice ecosystem.