RICE AI to Launch on Floki’s TokenFi Launchpad | BSCN (fka BSC News)

RICE AI, the decentralized AI foundry built by Rice Robotics, will launch its utility token, $RICE, on the TokenFi Launchpad on August 5 at 2PM UTC. The presale will take place through the TokenFi Supercharger program, which prioritizes $TOKEN stakers.

RICE AI is designed to solve the problem of data scarcity in AI robotics. It offers a reward system for contributing robotics data, which can then be used to train in-house AI models or sold to research labs and companies. Tokenized through the BNB Chain, $RICE will be used for payments, governance, and ecosystem rewards.

This launch comes with backing from Floki, DWF Labs, and BNB Chain, and it follows a partnership between Rice Robotics and Floki to bring AI robots into real-world usage.

What Is RICE AI?

RICE AI is the blockchain protocol layer for Rice Robotics, a company already operating in Japan, Hong Kong, and Dubai with autonomous delivery robots. The protocol acts as a decentralized physical AI (DePAI) platform, enabling robots to share and monetize data through blockchain incentives.

By using $RICE as the medium of exchange, data contributors can be rewarded for supplying real-world robotics datasets. This system not only helps train AI models but also gives robot owners a way to earn revenue.

Key Use Cases of RICE AI

• Rewarding robot owners and companies for uploading operational data
• Selling data to AI research labs and robotics firms
• Accessing AI foundation models through a subscription model
• Discounts on subscriptions when paid in $RICE
• Burning a portion of collected fees to reduce token supply over time
• Community governance of the data collection protocol

TokenFi Supercharger Presale Details

The $RICE token presale is happening exclusively through TokenFi's Supercharger program. Here are the essential presale facts:

• Presale Date: August 5, 2025, 2PM UTC
• Total Token Supply: 1,000,000,000 $RICE
• Presale Allocation: 10% of total supply
• Presale Raise Target: $750,000
• Valuation: $7.5 million
• Vesting: 20% unlocked at TGE; remaining 80% vested over six months
• Blockchain: BNB Chain

To participate, users must stake $TOKEN on TokenFi and earn at least 15,000 points to qualify. Snapshot for eligibility will be taken on August 5 at 4:00 AM UTC.

How to Qualify for the Supercharger Presale

• Stake $TOKEN on either Ethereum or BNB Chain
• Earn Supercharger points based on amount and duration of stake
• Higher tiers (Legend, Hero, Master, etc.) get earlier access and larger allocations
• Snapshot ensures only qualified users can access each tier at the correct time

If stakers do not fill the allocation, the remaining tokens may be made available to the public.

What Is the $RICE Token?

$RICE is the native token of the RICE AI platform. It plays several technical roles in the ecosystem, including payments, governance, and data marketplace functions.

Core Functions of $RICE:

• Utility token for accessing AI services and subscriptions
• Incentive for contributing real-world robotics data
• Governance mechanism for community-led protocol changes
• Deflationary tokenomics via fee-based burns

14% of the total $RICE supply will be airdropped to the Floki and TokenFi communities, while another 2% will go to users who trade $RICE through the Floki Trading Bot.

Backing and Strategic Partners

Rice Robotics has partnerships and customers across Asia and the Middle East. Its robot units are used for deliveries and indoor automation by well-known brands and institutions.

Notable Partners and Investors:

• Nvidia Inception Program
• SoftBank – uses RICE robots at its HQ and is a stakeholder in the Stargate AI initiative
• 7-Eleven Japan – integrated with RICE for unmanned delivery via the 7-Now app
• Mitsui Fudosan – one of Japan’s top developers; using RICE robots in Tokyo Midtown Yaesu
• Dubai Future Foundation
• NTT Japan
• Alibaba Entrepreneurs Fund
• Cyberport HK
• Audacy Ventures
• Sun Hung Kai & Co.

RICE AI was selected for BNB Chain’s MVB Season 10, co-hosted with YZi Labs and CoinMarketCap Labs. It also won BNB Demo Day in Dubai, judged by Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao.

Floki and the Rise of DePAI

The collaboration with Floki reflects a growing focus on Decentralized Physical AI (DePAI)—an emerging field where robotics, artificial intelligence, and blockchain intersect.

A few months ago, the two partners introduced the Floki Minibot M1, a physical robot companion that integrates RICE AI protocols. Over 800 units were sold during a 24-hour pre-sale on May 23, 2025.

This project combines RICE's hardware and AI infrastructure with Floki’s large memecoin community, which numbers over 700,000 holders. The Floki community will also receive exclusive $RICE airdrops and early access to the AI ecosystem.

FAQ

1. What is RICE AI?

RICE AI is a decentralized AI data platform built by Rice Robotics. It rewards individuals and companies for contributing robotics data using the $RICE token. 2. ### How can I participate in the $RICE token presale?

To join the $RICE presale, users must stake $TOKEN on TokenFi and earn enough points to qualify for a Supercharger tier before the August 5 snapshot. 3. ### What is $RICE used for?

$RICE is the utility and governance token for RICE AI. It is used for data rewards, subscription payments, fee burns, and protocol voting.

Conclusion

The $RICE token launch brings together robotics, blockchain, and AI in a real-world, working product. With strong backing from companies like SoftBank, Nvidia, and Alibaba, and a functional use case already deployed across several countries, RICE AI offers a technical, practical solution for improving how AI models in robotics are trained and scaled.

By using a decentralized approach and a clear incentive structure, RICE AI sets up a model where robotics data becomes an asset that can be exchanged, validated, and reused—without centralized gatekeepers.

The TokenFi Supercharger presale starts August 5 at 2PM UTC. Interested users should stake $TOKEN ahead of time to secure eligibility.

Resources:

1. TokenFi Announcement:
2. Rice AI Documentation:
3. Floki Minibot Announcement: