Theoriq

What Theoriq does

Theoriq (legally ChainML, Inc.) is a DeFi strategy curator that uses autonomous AI agent swarms to generate risk-managed onchain yield for tokenized Real World Assets. The company's two live products — AlphaVault ETH and Theoriq Gold Vault — accept deposits (ETH/WETH/wstETH and XAUT/PAXG/USDC/USDT respectively) and allocate capital across multiple strategy sub-vaults within policy-bounded risk controls. AlphaSwarm powers ETH strategies while GoldSwarm handles gold strategies; both run continuously, monitor rates, liquidity, and term pricing across venues and chains, and execute or defensively deleverage within defined constraints. The protocol operates on Ethereum and Base with cross-chain messaging via LayerZero and structured data ingestion via The Graph.

The technical stack includes Ledoit-Wolf shrinkage covariance estimation for portfolio optimization, MPC custody with audited vaults (curators cannot withdraw user funds), on-chain transaction validation, and a publicly open-source Agent Reputation Layer (MIT-licensed) that aggregates signals from multiple security scanners and publishes onchain via ERC-8004. AlphaProtocol provides the agentic infrastructure layer for third-party agents to register (1,000 THQ required), mint identity NFTs, and integrate via a Python SDK. The fixed-supply THQ token (1 billion) powers staking (sTHQ), time-locking (αTHQ via AlphaLocker), and a Buyback Engine that directs protocol revenue to open-market THQ purchases.

Revenue is generated through performance fees on managed vault assets and protocol access fees from agent operators, with revenues directed toward THQ stakers and treasury buybacks. Go-to-market combines a self-serve product (AlphaStudio app), community-led growth (Discord, X, Zealy, ~500K cross-channel community), and enterprise/institutional allocator outreach. Customer segments include long-term ETH holders, tokenized gold holders, DeFi power users, and institutional allocators (foundation treasuries, family offices, fund managers). The company raised over $10.4M in institutional funding (Hack VC-led $6.2M Super-Seed, May 2024) and $22-29M in community fundraising via Kaito Capital Launchpad at a $75M pre-money valuation.

Name

Theoriq

Legal name

ChainML, Inc.

Website

https://theoriq.ai

Company type

Private

Founded year

2023

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Theoriq is an AI-curated DeFi yield protocol that operates vault-of-vaults products for tokenized Real World Assets, serving long-term ETH holders, tokenized gold holders, and institutional allocators with autonomous agent-swarm strategy execution under policy-bounded risk controls.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

DeFi Yield Infrastructure

NAICS

Other Investment Pools and Funds (5259), Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles (525)

SIC

Security & Commodity Brokers, Dealers, Exchanges & Services (6200), Finance Services (6199)

akta.pro primary industry

Yield Aggregators & Strategy Vaults (FSADAMAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Yield, Vaults & Asset Management (vault strategies, robo-vaults, structured yield) (FSAPAEAG), Yield Aggregators, Auto-Compounding & Strategy Vaults (DeFi Yield) (FSADAHAK), Institutional DeFi & On-Chain Liquidity Infrastructure (Permissioned DeFi, Lending) (FSAGAMAG)

Keywords

• DeFi yield vaults
• AI agent infrastructure
• Tokenized real world assets
• Autonomous portfolio management
• Onchain yield curation

Headquarters

HQ city

Los Altos

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Performance Fees on Managed Vault Assets: Protocol fees are collected as performance fees in the form of the asset being managed (e.g., an agent managing an ETH vault collects fees in ETH). Fees are collected from agent activities such as strategy execution and vault management. Fees fund rewards to THQ stakers and support the Buyback Engine.
2. Agent Protocol Access Fees: Projects that utilize AlphaProtocol need to hold or stake $THQ, enhancing network security. Agent operators pay protocol fees, which fund rewards for $THQ stakers. Agents must hold 1,000 $THQ to register on AlphaProtocol.
3. Treasury and Buyback Engine: Product-driven revenue is allocated to open-market THQ buybacks by the Foundation treasury. Purchased THQ is held by the Foundation treasury with onchain transaction trails for verification. Revenue-funded buybacks represent a structural value accrual mechanism to THQ holders.

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Theoriq operates AI-curated DeFi vaults that turn tokenized assets (ETH, WETH, wstETH, and tokenized gold via XAUT/PAXG) into risk-managed onchain yield. Autonomous AI agent swarms (AlphaSwarm and GoldSwarm) continuously monitor rates, liquidity, and risk across protocols, then allocate capital within curator-defined policy constraints across multiple sub-vault strategies. The protocol layer (AlphaProtocol), token (THQ) with staking/locking mechanics, and a unified app portal (AlphaStudio) complete the offering.

Product overview

Theoriq is a modular AI agent infrastructure protocol for Web3 and DeFi, offering a platform-plus-modules architecture centered on AI-curated vault products. The core offering consists of AlphaVault ETH (AI-managed ETH yield vault-of-vaults) and Theoriq Gold Vault (AI-managed yield on tokenized gold collateral). These vaults are powered by autonomous agent swarms—AlphaSwarm for ETH strategies and GoldSwarm for gold strategies—that continuously monitor market conditions and allocate across strategy sub-vaults within policy-defined risk boundaries. The AlphaProtocol provides the foundational infrastructure layer for AI agents to execute onchain, while AlphaStudio serves as the unified application portal. The THQ token powers the ecosystem through staking, locking (AlphaLocker), and delegation mechanics. Additional modules include rsTHQ (vested rewards), the Buyback Engine (protocol revenue), and the Agent Reputation Layer (open-source skill verification via ERC-8004). The platform positions itself as the curation layer for tokenized Real World Assets, turning idle onchain assets into productive yield through AI-driven strategy selection and risk management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AlphaVault: AI-curated vault-of-vaults product for ETH-native yield, allocating deposits across strategy sub-vaults using AI-assisted evaluation within defined risk boundaries.
• Theoriq Gold Vault
• AlphaSwarm
• AlphaProtocol
• GoldSwarm
• rsTHQ

Products and services

• AlphaVault ETH AI-curated vault-of-vaults product that accepts ETH, WETH, and wstETH deposits and autonomously allocates across multiple strategy sub-vaults using AI-assisted evaluation within defined risk boundaries. Targeted at long-term ETH holders seeking risk-managed onchain yield without manual rotation.
• Theoriq Gold Vault AI-managed DeFi yield vault for tokenized gold collateral (XAUT, PAXG, USDC, USDT) that applies cross-venue carry, term yield, and capital-efficient loops strategies against gold collateral. Yield compounds in gold terms and is managed continuously by the GoldSwarm AI agent swarm.
• AlphaProtocol Core agentic infrastructure protocol providing primitives for AI agents to execute onchain strategies, manage vaults, and coordinate across the ecosystem. Agents stake sTHQ tokens to access the protocol.
• AlphaStudio

Quantifiable outcome

• AlphaVault ETH returned 3.45% in Q1 2026 (denominated in ETH) at a Sharpe ratio of 4.14 and peak drawdown of 2.21 basis points.
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

AI capability9 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• OpenLedgercoreTechnology or Integration · 19 January 2026Strategic partnership to integrate OpenLedger's AI-focused blockchain infrastructure — including tools for AI training, inference, deployment, Proof of Attribution (PoA), and Datanets — into Theoriq's platform. Enables verifiable, onchain execution for autonomous AI agents in DeFi with cryptographic audit trails from reasoning to transaction execution. Targets autonomous trading, agent-managed treasuries, and cross-protocol execution in live DeFi markets.
• TruflationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 June 2025Strategic partnership integrating Truflation's real-time financial data into Theoriq's AI agent ecosystem. Truflation provides independent, transparent, real-time RWA data (DRP — Definite Reference Point for economic veracity, powered by Coinbase and Chainlink) tracking over 13 million items. Enables AI agents with richer TradFi data for prediction markets, synthetic assets, and dynamic pricing use cases.
• Cluster ProtocolminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 November 2024Partnership with Cluster Protocol to transform business processes using collaborative agentic workflows. Combines Theoriq's agent infrastructure with Cluster's workflow orchestration capabilities.
• PlayAIminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 August 2024Partnership with PlayAI to reshape gaming using advanced AI gaming agents and models. Combines Theoriq's agent infrastructure with PlayAI's gaming capabilities.
• Google Cloud Startup ProgramminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTheoriq has joined the Google Cloud Startup Program to scale AI agents with cutting-edge resources including cloud infrastructure credits and technical support.
• NVIDIAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTheoriq has joined NVIDIA startup programs, gaining access to GPU compute resources and technical support for AI model training and inference at scale.
• Kaito CapitalcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerKaito Capital Launchpad served as the distribution channel for Theoriq's community token sale at $75M valuation (100% unlocked at TGE). Kaito token holders gained access to AlphaSwarm beta testing. The partnership provided early community engagement and TVL bootstrapping via referral mechanics.
• TurtlecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerTurtle.xyz is the primary DeFi-native distribution partner for AlphaVault, powering a points-based leaderboard with referral/referral boosts, $TRT staking multipliers, and a leaderboard system for boosted $THQ rewards. The partnership connects AlphaVault to a large DeFi-native distribution network.
• LayerZerocoreTechnology or IntegrationInfrastructure partner powering cross-chain messaging for the THQ bridge between Ethereum mainnet and Base. Theoriq uses LayerZero for all cross-chain token transfers and message tracking.
• MellowcoreTechnology or IntegrationSub-vault strategy partner for AlphaVault ETH. Mellow's stRATEGY vault (Lido-based, $76.9M USD TVL) is one of two initial sub-vault strategies in AlphaVault. Mellow also provides THQ staking infrastructure via app.mellow.finance. Partner incentives include Mellow points for AlphaVault depositors.
• StakeWise / Chorus OnecoreTechnology or IntegrationSub-vault strategy partner for AlphaVault ETH. Chorus One's MEV Max vault ($195M USD TVL in ETH) deployed via StakeWise is one of two initial sub-vault strategies in AlphaVault.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Yearn Finance: The original DeFi yield aggregator using automated vault strategies across lending, AMMs, and derivatives. Yearn's vault-of-vaults model and performance-fee structure directly parallel Theoriq's AlphaVault architecture, making it the closest direct comparable in the onchain yield-curation category.
• Beefy Finance: Multi-chain DeFi yield optimizer that auto-compounds and rebalances user deposits across the highest-yielding strategies. Targets the same yield-seeking crypto holder persona as Theoriq and competes on risk-adjusted APY across similar underlying protocols.
• Pendle Finance: DeFi protocol for yield tokenization and trading, splitting yield-bearing assets into principal and yield tokens. Pendle is both a competitor in DeFi yield strategy and a critical infrastructure dependency used inside Theoriq's sub-vault strategies.
• Mellow Finance: Liquid restaking and DeFi vault curator whose Lido stRATEGY vault is integrated as a sub-vault in AlphaVault. Operates in the same yield-curation niche and is both a partner and a partial overlap competitor on ETH-native yield.
• Convex Finance: Yield optimizer on top of Curve that boosts CRV rewards and automates liquidity provision. Comparable as a vault-based DeFi yield curator with a performance-fee model and a governance token that captures protocol revenue, similar to Theoriq's THQ.
• Morpho: Optimized lending protocol used as a strategy venue inside Theoriq vaults. Morpho Blue and Morpho-based vaults compete for the same risk-managed onchain yield audience and increasingly use similar AI-driven risk curation narratives.

Broad incumbents

• Enzyme Finance: On-chain asset management protocol enabling decentralized vaults with manager-set strategies. Broader incumbent in onchain portfolio management, overlapping with Theoriq's institutional and treasury use cases, though Enzyme is manager-driven rather than AI-agent driven.
• Set Protocol: Tokenized portfolio strategies on Ethereum offering automated, rules-based asset allocation. Comparable as a programmable asset-management infrastructure layer, although Set focuses on index/portfolio strategies rather than DeFi yield.

Others

• Stargate Finance: Cross-chain bridge and liquidity transport protocol built on LayerZero — the same cross-chain messaging layer Theoriq uses for its THQ bridge between Ethereum and Base. Ecosystem infrastructure peer rather than a direct yield competitor.

Emerging players

• Arrakis Finance: Liquidity management and Uniswap v4 vault infrastructure with which Theoriq has a first vault-integration partnership into the AlphaSwarm beta. Comparable as an emerging onchain vault-management protocol focused on concentrated liquidity and DeFi-native asset deployment.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/TheoriqAI
• GitHubgithub.com/chain-ml
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/theoriqai

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors18 records

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M&A

Investments

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