VeniceAI is compatible with the OpenAI API

[tomfotherby]

Description

This is a one-line documentation change to add Venice AI to the list of OpenAI compatible APIs on the following Continue documentation page: https://docs.continue.dev/customize/model-providers/openai#openai-compatible-servers--apis

Checklist

• The relevant docs, if any, have been updated or created

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VeniceAI can be used in Chat, if you add the following to your continue config.js:

    {
      "title": "Qwen2-72b (Venice.ai)",
      "provider": "openai",
      "model": "dolphin-2.9.2-qwen2-72b",
      "apiKey": "<REDACTED>",
      "apiBase": "https://api.venice.ai/api/v1",
      "useLegacyCompletionsEndpoint": false
    }

Why should we add Venice?

For me, Venice is interesting because you can use the API without needing a Debit card or Credit card. Instead you can stake a crypto token called VVV and get a API key. This opens up interesting possibilities for autonomous Agents to gain access to AI models without being gate-kept by a Bank. Obviously AI Agents can't KYC, and all Banks need KYC. Venice side-steps this issue - it allows Bankless access to AI, which is incredibly exciting.

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[tomasz-stefaniak]

@tomfotherby we are keeping this list sparse on purpose - there are many other providers that we are aware of that are also OpenAI-compatible but not listed there. I'm also apprehensive about specifically directing users to a provider that bypasses KYC.

[tomfotherby]

@tomasz-stefaniak , Thanks for considering my PR.

there are many other providers that we are aware of that are also OpenAI-compatible but not listed there

I believe Venice is notable - for a start, it's much bigger, like 100x times bigger, than some of the others listed on the page. Not many OpenAI-compatible providers have a market cap of over $800M (source).

I'm also apprehensive about specifically directing users to a provider that bypasses KYC.

While I understand your initial reaction, I would check your priors. KYC is tied to Privacy, which is tied to Free speech and Free speech = human flourishing. Venice AI stands out from the crowd of other AI providers. It's for libertarians. In case you're interested, here's 2 articles: https://news.bitcoin.com/erik-voorhees-unveils-new-ai-platform-promising-privacy-and-unfiltered-free-speech/ , https://unchainedcrypto.com/erik-voorhees-new-venture-why-ai-desperately-needs-privacy-and-uncensorability/