Data as of Aug 25, 2026 · Based on 1,330 AI responses · Shares cover the last 30 days · See how Parse measures this
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Pocket Network holds the top position in AI recommendations for decentralized RPC infrastructure. However, responses increasingly frame it against a rising tide of competitors, including established Web3 providers like , , and , which have all gained significant ground since November 2025.
| # | Brand | What AI says | Mention rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The go-to token for pure, censorship-resistant decentralized RPC infrastructure. | 41% | |
| 2 | A broad Web3 infrastructure provider with a major, fast-growing RPC component. | 27% | |
| 3 | An emerging, performance-oriented token in the decentralized RPC marketplace. | 23% | |
| 4 | The dominant token for decentralized GPU rendering for 3D and AI workloads. | 22% | |
| 5 | Frequently cited as the centralized incumbent that decentralized alternatives aim to replace. | 21% | |
| 6 | A top choice for decentralized video transcoding and live streaming infrastructure. | 18% | |
| 7 | Another centralized giant often used as a benchmark for decentralized RPC providers. | 18% | |
| 8 | 18% | ||
| 9 | A decentralized cloud marketplace often mentioned as a general compute competitor to | 15% | |
| 10 | Powers an established ecosystem for peer-to-peer video delivery and creator rewards. | 12% | |
| 11 | 12% | ||
| 12 | 10% | ||
| 13 | 8% | ||
| 14 | 8% | ||
| 15 | 8% | ||
| 16 | 6% | ||
| 17 | A new entrant gaining traction for aggregating decentralized GPU power for AI. | 5% | |
| 18 | 5% | ||
| 19 | 5% | ||
| 20 | 4% | ||
| 21 | 4% | ||
| 22 | Another centralized giant often used as a benchmark for decentralized RPC providers. | 4% | |
| 23 | 3% | ||
| 24 | 3% | ||
| 25 | 3% |
Who wins on each AI
The same market, seen by two models.
Sources AI cited
coinmarketcap.com is the page AI reaches for most here, cited in 39% of analyzed answers.
Ankr nearly doubled its overall mention rate between November 2025 and March 2026.
“Listed simply as an RPC provider option in November 2025.” → “Framed since early 2026 as the centralized, censorship-prone incumbent to challenge.”
Mentions grew steadily, solidifying its position as a primary general-purpose alternative to Render Network.
Its overall rank dropped from #7 to #13 between November 2025 and March 2026.
| Brand | ChatGPT Search | Google AI Mode | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43% | 43% | ||
| 38% | 20% | ||
| 19% | 27% | ||
| 23% | 19% | ||
| 14% | 26% |
The two models disagree most about Lava Network (ChatGPT #8, Google #23) and Blender (ChatGPT #25, Google #15).
Across 1,330 AI responses, Pocket Network is mentioned most, named in 41% of them, followed by Ankr (27%) and Lava Network (23%).
Parse measures each brand's mention rate — the share of answers naming it — across 1,330 AI responses to this market's buyer questions over the last 30 days. Answers are collected daily and the ranking is re-measured on the same 30-day window.
Brands enter the ranking when AI answers mention them. Parse collects answers daily and publishes the re-measured set weekly, so new brands appear as AI starts recommending them.
AI responses consistently identify Pocket Network as the leading solution for censorship-resistant RPC. Over time, answers have become more detailed, contrasting
Pocket Network's decentralized model with centralized incumbents like
Infura and
Alchemy, while also mentioning competitors like
Lava Network.
Brands mentioned
AI responses consistently identify Pocket Network as the leading solution for censorship-resistant RPC. Over time, answers have become more detailed, contrasting
Pocket Network's decentralized model with centralized incumbents like
Infura and , while also mentioning competitors like .
Initially, AI responses balanced Livepeer and
as the top two choices. Since January 2026, has become a more frequent recommendation, often framed as the backend infrastructure layer, while Theta is positioned as the consumer-facing ecosystem.
Brands mentioned
For a content creator, what's the best token that powers a decentralized video streaming platform?
Initially, AI responses balanced Livepeer and
Theta Token as the top two choices. Since January 2026,
Livepeer has become a more frequent recommendation, often framed as the backend infrastructure layer, while Theta is positioned as the consumer-facing ecosystem.