Perle Labs Secures $17.5M for AI Data on Solana
Perle Labs, a new platform on the Solana blockchain, has raised $17.5 million in total funding to build a decentralized marketplace connecting human experts with AI training needs. The project aims to solve a core problem in artificial intelligence development by creating a system for verifiable, high-quality datasets for enterprise AI. Contributors perform data annotation, evaluation, and validation tasks, with all their work recorded transparently on-chain.
The funding was raised across two seed rounds: an initial $8.5 million in October 2024, followed by an additional $9 million in August 2025. The investment was co-led by Framework Ventures and CoinFund, with participation from other notable firms such as HashKey Capital, Protagonist, and Peer VC, signaling strong institutional interest in the project's model.
Points Campaign Signals Potential Future Token Airdrop
Although Perle Labs has not officially confirmed an airdrop, the project has initiated a points campaign on Galxe that allows early users to position themselves for a potential future token launch. By completing a series of social and on-platform tasks, participants can accumulate points (XP) and establish a verifiable on-chain history of their contributions.
To participate, users must register on the Perle Labs platform, connect a Solana-compatible wallet like Phantom or Solflare, and complete the tasks outlined on the official Galxe campaign page. The primary method for earning XP involves actively contributing to the platform by completing data annotation, evaluation, or validation assignments. This system prioritizes users who provide tangible value to the network, suggesting that any future allocation could be weighted by the quality and volume of contributions.
Referral Program Offers 10% XP Bonus
To accelerate network growth, Perle Labs has implemented a referral program that rewards users for bringing new contributors to the platform. Participants can share a unique referral link from their dashboard and automatically earn 10% of all XP generated by their referred users. This passive reward mechanism incentivizes community building and user acquisition, which are critical for scaling the platform's data verification capabilities. For users seeking to maximize their standing for a potential airdrop, combining consistent high-quality contributions with the referral program provides a clear path to accumulating a significant on-chain record.
