Los Angeles-based startup Cudis has introduced an AI-driven smart ring and a new token on Solana and BNB Chain to encourage healthy habits linked to longevity.
Founded in 2023, Cudis has released two versions of its smart ring that monitor key health metrics such as sleep quality, stress, activity levels, and calorie burn. The device pairs with a companion app that leverages artificial intelligence to provide personalized insights and daily health coaching.
“We want people to actually understand what their health data means,” said Edison Chen, Cudis co-founder and CEO. The app translates metrics into actionable advice—for instance, suggesting stretches for back pain or winding down earlier for poor sleep.
Users without the Cudis ring can sync the app with Apple Health, Garmin, or Oura devices. Chen emphasized the goal is simple, clear feedback rather than complex medical analysis, to help users improve lifestyle habits before health issues arise.
On Wednesday, Cudis launched the CUDIS token on Solana and BNB Chain, currently trading around 10 cents. The token rewards users who consistently track and improve their health data by earning points in the app. These points make users eligible for token airdrops.
The total token supply is 1 billion, with allocations including 25% to the community, 17% to investors, 15% each to the team and ecosystem, and portions reserved for treasury, marketing, liquidity, and advisors.
CUDIS tokens allow staking to enhance wellness rewards, access premium services, participate in governance, support innovation, and power Cudis’s AI personal health assistant. Chen noted the AI coach is built on ChatGPT-4 and is being expanded with longevity-focused AI agents for customized health plans.
Addressing privacy concerns, Chen explained that biometric data drives the AI insights while user conversations remain private and are not stored by Cudis unless shared. Users can disable on-chain memory storage to control data continuity.
While the effectiveness of crypto incentives in sustaining health habits is uncertain, Cudis joins a growing market of health and fitness platforms offering token rewards for tracking wellness activities.
The wearable technology market is valued at $179 billion and is forecast to reach $397 billion by 2032, according to Coherent Market Insights. Other blockchain-based wellness apps include Stepmania, Sweat, and Longevity by Rejuve AI.