Gency AI, a San Francisco-based AI and blockchain infrastructure firm, has secured $20 million in funding to advance its decentralized advertising network. The investment round, announced on March 17, 2026, saw participation from YZC Capital, MTmetaworld Holdings, Riverpark, ArkStream, MH Ventures, ViaBTC, and Basics Capital. The funds will be used to enhance Gency AI's privacy-preserving computing stack and expand its product deployment across North America, Asia, and Europe. The company's platform aims to transition ad tech from centralized to protocol trust by utilizing on-chain credentials and automated revenue distribution. Gency AI's architecture includes four core modules: policy identity, ESQ privacy computing, PSG clearing and settlement, and an AI optimization engine. This approach promises faster settlements, clearer attribution, and improved regulatory compliance as privacy rules tighten globally. Investors believe this protocol-first strategy could redefine digital advertising infrastructure by enhancing transparency and efficiency.