SAN DIEGO, CA, Dec. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Presearch, a search engine that emphasizes user privacy and avoids profiling, has launched its inaugural Node NFT Auction. This initiative provides both community operators and newcomers with a straightforward avenue to contribute to the network while earning rewards.
Community-Driven Auction Blends Art and Technology
The auction presents a model that merges community engagement with digital art and network participation rights, featuring 142 distinctive NFTs from the Wasteland Web series by digital artist Smokenmirrors. This collection embodies a vision of an internet liberated from algorithmic constraints. Each NFT not only serves as a standalone piece of art but also empowers its owner to activate a node, thereby earning network rewards once Presearch’s orchestration system becomes operational in the upcoming weeks. Unlike typical digital art releases, each NFT functions as a license key for operating a node within Presearch’s innovative Node Orchestration layer, which is crucial for the forthcoming Presearch 3.0 infrastructure. The orchestration system, elaborated upon in Presearch’s recent technical blog and Nodenomics webinar, aims to enhance the network’s global capabilities in crawling and indexing through its unique, decentralized index known as Indee. This advancement is designed to simplify node operation and boost contributions to the network. "We’re scaling Indee, opening up the free web, and rewarding the people who run the compute that fuels the network’s growth,” stated Tim Enneking, CEO of Presearch.
How to Get Involved
Individuals interested in participating can create a Presearch account, deposit PRE tokens, and place bids on their desired NFTs. The highest bidders by the conclusion of the auction will obtain their Node NFTs, which will come with the necessary node keys needed to operate on the orchestration layer once it launches.
Node NFTs: A Key Component of Presearch 3.0
The Node NFT Auction signifies the initial phase of a larger rollout for Presearch 3.0, the project’s significant architectural upgrade. This release introduces a decentralized mechanism for real-time crawling, indexing, and retrieval, which aims to support what the team calls “Frontier Intelligence.” This term refers to high-value content that often goes unnoticed by mainstream search engines. By linking node licenses to NFTs, Presearch is pioneering a novel model for open participation that integrates network functions, artistic expression, and economic incentives.
Auction Specifications
- Start Date: December 9, 9:00 AM Pacific
- End Date: December 10, 9:00 PM Pacific
- Supply: 142 unique 1:1 NFTs (each representing a single Node License)
- Accepted Currency: PRE
- Location: Presearch NFT auction page
Background on Smokenmirrors
Smokenmirrors is recognized for creating immersive worlds within the digital art scene. The Wasteland Web series serves as a narrative framework depicting an imagined "post-algorithmic internet." Each artwork acts as a narrative piece within this universe, echoing themes of open networks and the resilience of online communities.
About Presearch
Presearch.com provides a privacy-oriented, non-profiling search experience that offers results on par with leading search engines. Its search-to-earn model rewards users with PRE tokens for every search conducted, presenting a compelling value proposition. Backed by a decentralized node network, Presearch champions fairness and reduces biases in search results, unlike traditional platforms that may favor self-serving content while suppressing others. With a dedicated user base, the platform conducts nearly 10 million searches each month.
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