Datavault AI (NASDAQ: DVLT) announced on July 17, 2026, that it will tokenize and monetize Available Infrastructure's Project Qestrel, a nationwide network of cybersecure edge data centers deploying across the United States. The company will use its Information Data Exchange(R) platform and patented tokenization technology to issue the Project Qestrel token ($QEST), which is expected to represent more than $1 billion in tokenized value upon full deployment. The tokens will provide access and usage rights across the edge AI infrastructure network and support secondary market trading, with initial offerings targeted for the third quarter of 2026.
Project Qestrel is anticipated to deploy 1,000 cybersecure edge data centers across 100 U.S. cities and more than 30 states as part of an approximately $5 billion buildout. Datavault AI said the initiative expands its existing relationship with Available Infrastructure and will generate revenue through an equal-sharing arrangement, with Datavault AI providing tokenization, clearing, valuation and exchange services. The companies believe the program represents the industry's first large-scale tokenization of a live-deploying nationwide edge AI infrastructure network, creating a new digital asset class tied to AI compute capacity.
Datavault AI is leading the way in AI-driven data experiences, valuation and monetization of assets in the Web 3.0 environment. Its cloud-based platform provides comprehensive solutions with a collaborative focus in its Acoustic Sciences and Data Sciences divisions. The Data Science division leverages the power of Web 3.0 and high-performance computing to provide solutions for experiential data perception, valuation and secure monetization. The Acoustic Sciences division features WiSA(R), ADIO(R) and Sumerian(R) patented technologies and industry-first foundational spatial and multichannel wireless, high-definition sound transmission technologies.
Datavault AI's platform serves multiple industries, including high-performance computing software licensing for sports & entertainment, events & venues, biotech, education, fintech, real estate, healthcare, energy and more. The Information Data Exchange(R) enables Digital Twins and the licensing of name, image and likeness by securely attaching physical real-world objects to immutable metadata, fostering responsible AI with integrity. The company is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA. For more information, visit https://dvlt.ai.
This announcement signals a significant step in the convergence of blockchain technology and physical infrastructure, potentially unlocking new liquidity and investment opportunities in AI compute assets. By tokenizing edge data center capacity, Datavault AI and Available Infrastructure aim to democratize access to AI infrastructure, allowing investors to gain exposure to the growing demand for edge computing and AI services. The success of Project Qestrel could set a precedent for future infrastructure tokenization projects, particularly those involving high-value, geographically distributed assets.
