Presence — A Persistent Local AI system that lives with you
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The AI that stays
Backers: 342
Average Pledge Per Backer: €219
Funded: €74,910 of €1,000
Dates: Jun 9th -> Jul 9th (30 days)
Project By: Massimo Giuseppe Zito
Backers: 342
Average Pledge Per Backer: €219
Funded: €74,910 of €1,000
Dates: Jun 9th -> Jul 9th (30 days)
Project By: Massimo Giuseppe Zito
€74,910
current pledge level
Last Updated: July 9 @ 13:03 -0400 GMT
7491%
of goal
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Latest News
Eight hours to go... and one final stretch goal 
July 9th - via: kickstarter.com
When we planned this campaign, €70,000 was the highest stretch goal we felt confident committing to. Then you did something extraordinary. Together, we've pushed Presence to €71,504, unlocking every stretch goal we announced, including Presence... (Read More)
The Next Step: Beta Program & A Quick Community Poll
July 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone! With less than two days remaining, I first want to say a huge thank you to all of you. Your enthusiasm, your ideas, and your incredible feedback have already helped shape Presence into something much bigger than I originally imagined. As... (Read More)
Only 68 Hours Left!
July 6th - via: kickstarter.com
The countdown has begun. With just 68 hours remaining before the end of the Presence Kickstarter campaign, we're activating the final campaign bonus. As announced yesterday, Presence RPG now replaces Presence Tales as the active promotional reward.... (Read More)
New Bonus Module: Presence RPG replaces Presence Tales from July 7
July 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Over the past few days we've been quietly working on something new. Many of you have already seen the first screenshots: Presence RPG, our AI-powered tabletop RPG Director, is now becoming a reality. Because of this, we're updating our limited-time... (Read More)
📋 Not sure which bonus modules are included with your pledge? We're happy to help!
July 4th - via: kickstarter.com
As the campaign has grown, we've introduced several limited-time promotions that rewarded backers who pledged during specific periods with additional free modules. We're incredibly happy with how the campaign has evolved, but we also understand that,... (Read More)
🎉 €60,000 UNLOCKED — Document Memory is coming to every backer!
July 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Backers, You did it. Again. When this campaign began, we asked a simple question: Can a truly private, local AI still exist? Today, thanks to 291 incredible backers, you've answered that question with a resounding yes. We've officially passed... (Read More)
🎁 Final Kickstarter Campaign Bonus: Presence Tales Joins the Adventure
July 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)
🎁 Final Kickstarter Campaign Bonus: Presence Tales Joins the Adventure
July 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
As we enter the final days of the Presence Kickstarter campaign, we'd like to thank everyone who has supported us by announcing one last special promotion. From July 3rd through July 7th (inclusive), every backer will receive the new Presence Tales... (Read More)
⏳ Last Chance: Director Studio – Graphic Novel Free Bonus Ends Tomorrow
July 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)
Presence: no Monthly Subscription Required
July 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Over the past few days, several people have asked us the same question. It's an important one, so we thought it deserved a dedicated update. Many users are understandably concerned about buying an AI application only to discover later that it... (Read More)
🎉 €50,000 Reached! Thank You!
July 1st - via: kickstarter.com
We did it. Presence has officially passed the €50,000 milestone. This is another incredible achievement, and none of it would have been possible without your trust, your enthusiasm, and your support throughout this campaign. From everyone on our... (Read More)
Only 8 Days Left... and a Special Bonus Ends Even Sooner!
July 1st - via: kickstarter.com
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🎬 Presence Director is now alive. Here's the first public demo
June 30th - via: kickstarter.com
During the past few weeks we've been teasing a brand-new module for Presence. Today we're finally ready to show you the very first public demonstration of Presence Director. 📺 Watch the demo here: What is Presence Director? Director is our... (Read More)
This update should not be considered, it is reserved for backers of the Eidolon project
June 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Sorry, this was an update for Eidolon project backers. Please ignore it. (Read More)
🚨 Presence Mesh Studio Promotion Has Ended... But We Have Something Even More Exciting!
June 29th - via: kickstarter.com
First of all, thank you to everyone who took advantage of the Presence Mesh Studio promotion. That offer has now officially ended. But we're not done yet. We've decided to launch one final promotional bonus, and we think many of you are going to love... (Read More)
🚨 Last Hours to Get Presence Mesh Studio FREE!
June 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Just a quick reminder! Presence Mesh Studio is currently included FREE with eligible pledges, but this promotion ends at 12:00 PM (US West Coast / Pacific Time) today. After that, a new promotion will begin, and Mesh Studio will become a paid add-on.... (Read More)
Sneak Peek: The Graphic Novel Module
June 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Over the past few days we've started working on a brand new Presence module dedicated to writers and comic creators. The goal isn't simply to generate images. We're building a complete production workflow that combines: • Creative writing• Story... (Read More)
📢 Presence Studio Mesh: Free for Current Backers Until June 28 - video
June 25th - via: kickstarter.com
First of all, we'd like to apologize for publishing this update a little later than planned. Producing the demonstration video turned out to be more challenging than expected due to a few unexpected issues outside the Kickstarter campaign itself. We... (Read More)
🎉 €40,000 Reached. Thank You! — Next Stop €50,000
June 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Fourteen days ago, Presence launched with a simple idea: A local AI system that truly belongs to its user. Today, thanks to all of you, we've passed €40,000 and welcomed more than 200 backers into the project. What makes this milestone special... (Read More)
Introducing Presence Sculpt
June 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
We're excited to unveil another major addition to the Presence ecosystem: Presence Sculpt, our new AI-powered 3D Sculpt & Mesh generation module. As a thank-you to our early supporters, Presence Sculpt will be included at no extra cost for all... (Read More)
⏳ Reminder: Free CAD Module Offer Ends This Sunday
June 19th - via: kickstarter.com
A quick reminder for all backers and followers: The AI CAD Module, currently included for free with eligible pledges, will remain available only until Sunday at midnight (US West Coast time / Pacific Time). If you've been following the project and... (Read More)
€30,000 Reached. Thank You! - Next stop 40,000
June 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Nine days ago, Presence launched with a simple promise: a local AI system that truly belongs to you. Today, thanks to all of you, we've passed €30,000, reaching 3,000% of our original funding goal in just 9 days. Whether you've been with us since... (Read More)
Behind the Scenes of Presence: Why We Use a Two-Model Architecture
June 17th - via: kickstarter.com
One of the questions we receive most often concerns the internal workings of Presence's agentic modules. Many AI systems today rely on a single conversation: the user provides a request, and the model attempts to analyze it, remember the... (Read More)
New Reward Unlocked: Presence Forge - AI-Powered Local CAD Generation
June 16th - via: kickstarter.com
We are excited to introduce Presence Forge, a new agentic module for the Presence ecosystem. Presence Forge transforms natural language into functional 3D CAD models. Describe an object as you would to another person: An electronics enclosure A... (Read More)
Thank You... and a Small Sneak Peek of What's Coming Next
June 15th - via: kickstarter.com
First of all, thank you. To everyone who pledged before yesterday: your support has been incredible, and we are genuinely grateful for the trust you've placed in Presence and in our vision for local AI. As previously announced, all eligible backers... (Read More)
€20,000 Reached! Thank You, Everyone!
June 13th - via: kickstarter.com
When we launched Presence, we knew there was interest in the idea of a persistent local AI companion. What we did not expect was to reach €20,000 in funding within the first days of the campaign. Today, thanks to all of you, we have officially... (Read More)
Presence Bridge Is Alive - Free For All Backers Until June 14
June 12th - via: kickstarter.com
When we announced Presence Bridge yesterday, it was still a concept under active development. Today, we're happy to show the first working demonstration. Presence Bridge is a new communication module designed to extend Presence beyond the desktop... (Read More)
Surprise Bonus for Early Presence Backers
June 11th - via: kickstarter.com
The response to Presence during these first days has been incredible. We crossed 100 backers faster than I expected, and the campaign is continuing to grow thanks to your support, feedback, and enthusiasm. To celebrate this milestone, I want to do... (Read More)
📱 New Add-on Available: Presence Mobile Connect
June 10th - via: kickstarter.com
We've just added a new optional add-on to the campaign: Presence Mobile Connect Turn your Android smartphone into a portable Presence companion. Powered by Gemma 4 E2B, Mobile Connect can operate independently on your phone or connect directly to... (Read More)
€15,000 in less than 20 hours. Thank you
June 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear backers, Less than 20 hours after launch, Presence has passed €15,000 and reached 15× its original funding goal. Thank you. Whether you pledged, followed the project, shared the campaign, or simply told a friend about it, you helped make this... (Read More)
€10,000 unlocked — Family Mode is in. Next: Face Recognition
June 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Three hours after launch, Presence has crossed €10,000 — ten times the original goal. The third stretch goal is unlocked. 🎯 €10,000 — UNLOCKED: Family Mode Family Mode is now part of every Presence package. Family Mode turns Presence into... (Read More)
€5,000 unlocked — Mobile Companion is in. Next: Family Mode
June 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Less than an hour in, Presence has crossed €5,000 — five times the original goal. The second stretch goal is unlocked. 🎯 €5,000 — UNLOCKED: Presence Mobile Companion (Android) Every backer now gets the Presence Mobile Companion for Android... (Read More)
Funded in minutes — first stretch goal already unlocked
June 9th - via: kickstarter.com
A few minutes after launch, Blacknode Presence is funded at over 250% of the original goal — and the first stretch goal is already unlocked. Thank you. To everyone who jumped in within the first minutes — Alumni and new backers alike —... (Read More)
We're LIVE — Blacknode Presence is now on Kickstarter
June 9th - via: kickstarter.com
The wait is over. Blacknode Presence is now live on Kickstarter. If you've been following along, you know what this is: the successor to Eidolon Home AI — a persistent, multi-agent local AI ecosystem that runs on your hardware, answers to nobody... (Read More)
Presence launches today
June 9th - via: kickstarter.com
After months of development, redesigns, testing, experimentation, and a frankly unreasonable quantity of coffee, Presence is finally ready to launch. The Kickstarter campaign officially goes live today at: 7:00 PM Italian time (CEST) 1:00 PM US East... (Read More)
Presence launches Tuesday
June 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Over the last weeks, Presence has grown from a concept into a fully operational local AI ecosystem: persistent companion, coding agents, creative workflows, multimedia direction, research and intelligence systems, all designed to run directly on your... (Read More)
# Development Update — Presence, Cross-Platform Support and Hardware Tiers
June 4th - via: kickstarter.com
As development progresses, we want to clarify something important about the direction of the project. Presence is not simply “Eidolon 2.0”. Eidolon taught us a huge amount about local AI deployment, hardware compatibility, installers, model... (Read More)
Presence can now direct its own generations
May 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Over the last weeks we’ve been working on one of the biggest architectural upgrades ever added to the Presence ecosystem: a collaborative dual-model generation pipeline designed to make local AI generation feel more intelligent, iterative and... (Read More)
Presence Is Growing Faster Than Expected
May 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
First of all: thank you. The response during the first hours of the pre-launch page has honestly been incredibly encouraging. We are already seeing returning Eidolon backers joining the campaign followers, new discussions starting around Presence,... (Read More)
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