Skynet: Pioneering Financial Autonomy for AI Agents
Skynet, a pioneering architecture for autonomous AI agents, overcomes the limitations of centralized and TEE-based systems by utilizing swarm intelligence and distributed consensus
> Enables genuine financial autonomy through a proposal validation system, supported by Guardian Nodes and a novel economic model
> Skynet adopts swarm intelligence and distributed consensus, ensuring decision-making is decoupled from resource control, thus preventing centralization bottlenecks
> Guardian Nodes validate proposals from AI agents, safeguarding resources and preventing unauthorized actions
> Skynet ensures long-term scalability and continuous network upgrades
> Skynet’s evolutionary framework supports agent "breeding" enabling the creation of new agent generations
Starknet Agent Kit: Pioneering Blockchain Automation with AI
KasarLabs has launched the Starknet Agent Kit, enabling AI agents to autonomously carry out tasks on Starknet
> The kit empowers AI agents to independently perform on-chain actions on Starknet
> By leveraging Starknet's environment, the Agent Kit ensures fast, cost-effective, and secure interactions, perfectly suited for AI-powered autonomous services
> Developers can implement AI agents that execute tasks on-chain without constant user intervention. This could streamline processes, such as complex DeFi transactions, governance participation, or gaming mechanics
> Combines the power of AI with decentralized execution, allowing tasks to securely run directly on Starknet's zk-rollup infrastructure
> Access to the kit is available through its GitHub repository, which has also been shared for public collaboration
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> Mango Markets - Announces Shutdown Following SEC Settlement
> The Zero-Employee - Revolutionizing Business with AI Agents
> Aave - Announces ZKSync Era Market Surges by 160% This Week
> DBA - Unlocking Bitcoin's Potential: The Role of L2s
> Scam Sniffer - Honeypot Tokens $NUDEAI and $MEGA: New Backdoor Mechanism Identified
> The Data Nerd - From $2.6K to $1.3M: The Diamond Hands Success Story of $MLG on SOL
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> Project Spotlight Week 2/2025
> Your Guide to Unlocking The Thing Potentials
> The DeFAI Summer
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> 3BC - Day One Report: A Successful Launch and Vision for the Future
> Skynet - Redefining Agent Autonomy through Swarm Intelligence
> Razzlekhan - Raps One Last Time Before Prison Sentence
> Fractal Bitcoin x Nubit - Launch Goldinals: Fully Bitcoin-Native with Expanded Flexibility on Fractal
> aixbt - Free Claim Event for $aixbt Set for January 17
> Bluefin - Launches the Second Phase of Token Airdrop Distribution
> PMLA Court - Rejects Discharge Plea of Pune Couple
> Virtuals Protocol x Animoca Brands - Building the Smart Games Revolution: A Call for Bold Innovation in AI Gaming
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> ultra - KOL PNL: Experimental Feature Highlighting Fund Movements
> rekt - Usual Money’s Game Change: Exit Fees and Broken Promises
> Tulip King - Understanding Local Tops: Market Trends and Signals
> Nexus - How to Stay Ahead in New Crypto Trends
> Noon - Breaking Barriers: Democratizing Wealth Through Passive Income
> Degen - VaderAI Small Cap DAO's Investment in $WAI: Transforming AI and Crypto
> John Moron - Built on Neglect: The Cost of Abandoning $AAVE for a Social Network
> Zhou Xiaochuan - 2025: Navigating Change and Continuity in a Transforming World
> Joshua Meng - Transforming AI Agents in Web3: From Fiat-Like to Bitcoin-Level Trustworthiness
> mojojojoppg.eth - DeFAI and the Future of Financial Strategies
> Andy - Inside the DAO Drama: KOL Selection, Insider Behavior, and Ropirito’s Role
> Vega Shah - Anticipation Builds: Post-JPM Update on Vega Shah's New Read
> Michael Saylor - Thinking About the Next Green Dot on SaylorTracker.com
> evilcos - Supply Chain Attacks on Browser Plugins: The Case of Cyberhaven
> Nick Tomaino - From NFTs to DAOs: Ethereum’s Expanding Use Cases
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> Oh - Raises $4.5 M Seed Round
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> Pippin - The Open-Source Framework Redefining Autonomous AI
> Spot Bitcoin ETFs - Celebrate One-Year Anniversary with $660 Billion in Trading Volume
> Aiccelerate - Announces DAO is Officially Live
> DeFi Apps - Scramble as USD0++ Drops in Value
> NCPPR - Think Tank Urges Meta to Embrace 'Bitcoin Renaissance'
> azternomic - The Agents of Tomorrow: Advancing Crypto and AI
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> Project Spotlight Week 2/2025
> Your Guide to Unlocking The Thing Potentials
> The DeFAI Summer
> Diambra - AI Powered eSports Powered by Reinforcement Learning
> A Comprehensive Guide to Roam Ecosystem
> Camino Network - Connecting The Travel Industry
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⭐️ NEWS⭐️
> Gelato - Announces SixGPT Surpasses 1 Million Transactions on Gelato Relay in Just 20 Days
> TEE Bible - Your Guide to Trusted Execution Environments
> Noderzz - The AI Agent Revolutionizing Decentralized Node Management
> Predo - Social Bets on Predo: Now Live on Telegram
> CreatorBid - Tokenless AI Launchpad Revolutionizing AI Agent Deployment
> Optimistic Parallel Execution - Powering Monad’s 10k TPS
> Bitcoin ETFs - Achieve Record $107 Billion in AUM During First Year
> Letitia James - Seeks to Serve Crypto Scammers with NFTs
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> Lauris - The Secret MMO Origins of Crypto Founders
> When Shift Happens - Mastering Crypto Investing Without Luck: Insights from Haseeb Qureshi
> Tom Davidson - Human Control vs. AGI Control: Evaluating the Risks and Rewards
> The Rollup - AI Agents Stream: Leaders from Alt Layer, Eigenlayer, and More Unite
> Osato Avan-Nomayo - Stablecoins Expected to Double in Market Value to $500 Billion in 2025
> Arthur Hayes - Predicts Bitcoin to Hit $250,000 Under Trump Presidency
> David Diemer - High Net-Worth Investors vs. Traders: Diverging Bitcoin Sentiments
> Aram Panasenco - The Role of Aligned AI as Advisors
> zknoob/is-freedom-real-or-is-it-just-a-borrowed-idea">Akshay N - The Illusion of Freedom: Are Our Choices Truly Our Own?
> BurstingBagel - The Risks of ThorFi: How Thorchain Faces Potential Collapse
> Tim Craig - SEC's Solana ETF Deadline: What Experts Predict
> Colin Wu - 2023-2024 Crypto Exchange Market Share Analysis: Binance's Decline and Bybit's Rise
> Pierre Poilievre - The Fiscal Hawk Backing Bitcoin Against Inflation
> Andrew Hong - Crypto Data Engineering Guide (2025 Edition)
> Greg Isenberg - 30 Startup Ideas to Build in 2025
> ASXN - The Evolution of Onchain Trading: From Uniswap V1 to Modern Hybrid Models
> The Rollup - The Future of IP Value Creation: AI & Blockchain
> Carlos Guzman - XRP Set to Soar with Anticipated SEC Settlement or Appeal Dismissal
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Feeding the Future: Open-Sauce Swarm Technology Unveiled
Open-Sauce Swarm Technology, a large language model (LLM) framework humorously described as "eating its way out of the singularity
> The framework adopts a playful food-themed metaphor, focusing on the massive size of the models and their ability to "consume" data at scale
> Proof of Steak Consensus: A novel decision-making mechanism
> BUFFET and FEAST: Creative tools for optimizing LLM performance
> Organized into three phases:
- Appetizer: Early-stage functionalities
- Main Course: Major milestones in model training and integration
- Just Desserts: Final stage, framing the concept of "singularity consumption"
> The framework incorporates unique features like:
- Autonomous Consumption Pipeline
- Data Digestion Layer, and other humorously food-related functionalities
> The project operates on a model boasting 160kg parameters - a nod to its colossal capacity
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⭐️HIGHLIGHTS ⭐️
> Moscow - Initiates Crypto Liquidation After Seizing Over 1,032 BTC from Convicted Official
> CFPB - Seeks Public Feedback on New Crypto Rules
> Messari - Cuts Workforce: 15% Layoff Amid Crypto Industry Downturn
> Solayer - Launches Emerald Debit Card: Bridging Blockchain and Real-World Spending
> James Butterfill - Bitcoin Leads Asset Rankings: 10 of the Last 13 Years
> Helene Braun - How Bhutan’s Crypto Reserve Strategy Could Spark Global Economic Change
> Hyperbolic - Revolutionizing Compute: Pay for GPUs and AI Inference Models with Crypto
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⭐️ELI5 THREAD ⭐️
> The DeFAI Summer
> Diambra - AI Powered eSports Powered by Reinforcement Learning
> A Comprehensive Guide to Roam Ecosystem
> Camino Network - Connecting The Travel Industry
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⭐️ NEWS⭐️
> Kenya - Accelerates Cryptocurrency Legalization Efforts Amid Policy Shift
> Three Russians - Charged with Operating Crypto Mixing Services for Money Laundering
> Usual - Announces Floor Price Mechanism to Enhance
> Bithumb - Adds New Market: SONIC SVM, SAFE KRW Market, and AHT KRW Market Pairs
> Kenya - Announces Plans to Legalize Cryptocurrencies
> $COOKIE Multi-Sig Wallet - Moves $12.55M to Binance
> Travis Ford - Pleads Guilty in $9.4 Million Crypto Fraud Scheme
> Babylon Labs - Advances Bitcoin-Cosmos Interoperability with Trust-Minimized Bridge
> Ian McGinley - Resigns Before Trump Inauguration
> Resolv's USR - Managing Synthetic Dollar Risks in DeFi
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> tunez - 2025: The Age of the Creator Economy
> Jessie Dai - Cybercrime Surge Amplifies Demand for Scalable Decentralized Infrastructure
> Gauntlet - Explores Gauntlet Prime: Low-Risk USDC Vaults for Secure Growth, and Gauntlet Core: Unlock Higher Yields with Calculated Risks
> Blockworks Research - Virtuals Protocol’s Success Story: Exploring the New Financial Dashboard
> Large Language Model (LLM) - Eating Our Way Out of the Singularity: Announcing Open-Sauce Swarm Technology
> Jared Hecht - Bed Bugs, Scams, and the Crisis of Trust Online
> YB - Mastering Crypto Trendspotting: My Daily Workflow Using Cookies.fun
> Greeks Live - Bitcoin and Ethereum Options Expiry: $2.27B Notional Value and Market Panic Explained
> Sunil - FTX Claims Over $50,000: What’s Next After Kraken’s Distributions?
> Travis Hill - Advocates Open-Minded Approach to Digital Assets at FDIC
> milian - Innovative Projects in Programmable Cryptography
> Lauris - From Gaming Guilds to Blockchain: How MMORPGs Shape Crypto Founders
> griffain - The Problem with Crypto and AI
> cookies - Livestream Monetization Simplified with Solana
> Francesco Andreoli - Ultimate AI Agent Ecosystem Framework
> Miratisu - Virtual's Game 101: Learning From 200+ Group Chats
> The VC Corner - Mastering Product-Market Fit: A Startup's Guide to Success
> The Kobeissi Letter - The Fed Pivot Is Officially Dead: Here's Why
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> Nevermined - Raises $4M
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> Wormhole - Goes Live on Hyperliquid Testnet
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> Bitcoin - Registers 14 Green Hourly Candles, Breaking Streak Since 2017
> Sam Altman's World Project - Surpasses 10 Million Human Verifications
> UK Treasury - Amends Legislation to Facilitate Crypto Staking Services
> Synthetix Sunsets v3 - Perps on Arbitrum to Focus on Base
> Crypto Daybook - BTC Stabilizes Near $95K as Bargain Hunters Return
> CBB - Usual Money Under Fire: The Controversy Behind $USD0++
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⭐️ELI5 THREAD ⭐️
> The DeFAI Summer
> Diambra - AI Powered eSports Powered by Reinforcement Learning
> A Comprehensive Guide to Roam Ecosystem
> Camino Network - Connecting The Travel Industry
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> Arbitrum DAO - Opens Vote on Proposal to Implement BoLD Protocol on Ecosystem Chains
> StealthSDK x ai16z - Announce Roblox: AI-Powered Agents for 2 Million Daily Players
> Drift - Introduces $AI16Z on Drift's Trading Platform
> Binance - Listings: AIXBT, CGPT, and COOKIE with Seed Tag
> BEATS AI - Launchpad for Creative AI Agents of the Future
> Grass Founder Webinar 6 - Exploring the Next Frontier
> Grass - Revolutionizing AI with Multimodal Data Search and Indexing
> PBOC - Move to Suspend Bond Buying: Implications for the Yuan and Bitcoin
> Bitcoin - Nears $95K After Market Slump: Buying Opportunity Ahead?
> Heather 'Razzlekhan' Morgan - Drops Rap Video Ahead of Prison Sentence
> U.S. - Job Growth Surges in December, Adding 256K Jobs
> Standard Chartered - Secures Luxembourg License for EU Crypto Custody Services
> Kang Seung-kon - Accused of Crypto Investment Fraud
> HKMA - Launches Supervisory Incubator for Blockchain Innovation
> Bybit - Temporarily Restricts Services in India Amid Regulatory Changes
> Tether - Plans Global Expansion with AI Filmmaker Roles
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> Grayscale - Assets Under Consideration vs. Current Products
> JW100x - Pippin Framework: The Evolution of AI Agents
> Skely - The Key Qualities of Hyper Structures: A Deep Dive
> Lyn Alden - The Era of Fiscal Dominance
> Adam Silver - Tokenizing Renewable Energy: Plural Energy's Innovative Approach
> Omkar Godbole - Stateside Demand Recovery for XRP, XLM, and DOGE
> Chain of Thought - 2025 Predictions & Trends: What to Watch in AI and Crypto
> Conduit - What Are Onchain AI Agents?
> Omkar Godbole - The Bitcoin Iceberg: Unveiling Buyer Activity Beneath Bearish Sentiment
> Poopman - Mapping the Future: The DeFAI Ecosystem v1
> Three Sigma - MegaETH, Monad, and Hyperliquid: The Race for Instant Blockchain Transactions
> Jefferies - U.S.-Listed Bitcoin Miners Accounted for 25.3% of Global Network in December
> Four Pillars - Solana's AI Frontier: Key Highlights from the Hackathon
> sandra's ai playground - Revolutionizing DeFi: A Look at Griffain’s Specialized Agents
> Joanne Chen - The Paradox of Self-Building Agents: Navigating Autonomy in AI Development
> James Van Straten - Bitcoin Funding Rates Briefly Go Negative, Marking Possible Local Bottom
> nairolf - Understanding Boyco: A Pre-Launch Liquidity Platform
> mytwogweis - The Zero-Coupon Bond Dilemma: The Core Issue Behind USD0++
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> Bitcoin - Price Heads Toward $90K Amid Crypto Selloff
> Raydium x Orderly Network - Launch Public Beta for Perpetual Futures Trading: Trade Perpetual Futures Gas-Free on Solana
> Ripple - Targets Coinbase and Binance for RLUSD Expansion
> Georgios Vlachos - The AI Economy: How Tokenized Agents are Reshaping Innovation
> JPMorgan - Euro Stablecoins Gain Momentum Under EU’s MiCA Framework
> 0xngmi - Why Airdrops Remain DeFi's Greatest Marketing Tool
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> Diambra - AI Powered eSports Powered by Reinforcement Learning
> A Comprehensive Guide to Roam Ecosystem
> Camino Network - Connecting The Travel Industry
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⭐️ NEWS⭐️
> Aiccelerate - Introduces Aiccelerate DAO: Accelerating Crypto x Agentic AI
> Eliza - Integrates Verifiable Inference via Opacity Network
> Jito - Launches Jito (Re)staking Deposit Caps Removal
> Sonic Labs x Circle - Launch USDC.e on Sonic: A Seamless Stablecoin Experience
> Almanak - Agentic Capabilities in DeFi and Overcoming Market Hype
> Ira Auerbach - Joins Tandem to Lead Blockchain Innovation
> Securitize - Generates 20.71% Annual Returns Using BlackRock’s Tokenized BUIDL Fund
> Bryan Steil - Leads House Subcommittee on Digital Assets
> Gemini - Onboards Three Senior Executives Amid European Expansion
> Sol Strategies - Secures $20M in Debt Financing to Expand Solana Staking Operations
> Sen. Cynthia Lummis - Lead Newly Created Senate Digital Assets Subcommittee
> Coinbase - Subpoenaed by CFTC Over Polymarket Probe: What It Means for Users
> Avalon Labs - Introduces Avalon TGE: Deep Dive into $AVL Potential
> Trump - Reveals Six Frontrunners for CFTC Chair
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> YB - Autonomous Agents and the Future of Trust: The Role of Trusted Execution Environments (TEEs)
> NfX - Stackable Business Models in the Age of AI
> THORChain - 2024 Year End Report & Q4 Report
> sandra's ai playground - The Rise of AI Influencers: Creating Personas with CreatorBid
> Jeremy Allaire - Circle Contributions: Bridging Crypto and Real-World Impact
> James Ross - Mode 2025: Building the DeFAI Stack for an Autonomous Onchain Economy
> Karthik Senthil - Crypto X AI: Key Opportunities for Builders and Investors
> U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission - CFTC Targets Coinbase for Polymarket Customer Data
> Three Sigma - MegaETH vs Hyperliquid vs Monad: A Comparative Dive into Instant Blockchain Transactions
> Impermanent Gains - Unpacking Solana MEV: Insights, Trends, and Mitigation Strategies
> Multicoin Capital - Some Things Never Change: Foundational Trends in 2025
> evan.sui - The Importance of Early Infrastructure Choices
> Jon Charbonneau - Design Requirements for Bitcoin's Leading L2
> Agglayer - Aggregated Blockchains Thesis: Fixing the Layer 1 vs. Layer 2 Debate
> Wu Blockchain - Ethiopia's Growing Presence and the Surge in Mining Machine Prices
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> Phala x Succinct x Conduit - Launch Phala Network 2.0: Ushering in the Era of OP Succinct Layer 2 on Ethereum
> MANTRA x DAMAC - Partner to Tokenize $1 Billion in Real-World Assets
> US Government - Cleared to Liquidate $6.5B in Silk Road Bitcoin
> XRP - May Surge 40% as ‘Trump Effect’ Boosts Ripple Sentiment
> Bitcoin ETFs - Suffer $582M Net Outflow Amid Renewed Inflation Fears
> Bitwise Asset Management - Financial Advisors Doubling Crypto Allocations to Clients in 2024
> TK Research - Top DeFAI Projects Leading the Way in DeFi + AI Innovation
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> Diambra - AI Powered eSports Powered by Reinforcement Learning
> A Comprehensive Guide to Roam Ecosystem
> Camino Network - Connecting The Travel Industry
> Yeida Academy is Here!
> Nillion - Blind Computing for AI Agents
> IONet - 2025 and Beyond
> Synternet Unveils Le Mans Phase
> Solv - Answering BTC TVL Fluctuations
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⭐️ NEWS⭐️
> Sol Strategies - Announces CAD $27.5 Million Private Placement with ParaFi Capital
> Derive x Messari - Introduce Derive Pro: AI-Powered Trading for Pro Traders
> yesnoerror x ResearchHub - Announce a Groundbreaking Partnership to Audit Science and Accelerate Humanity
> Chromia - Q1 Focus: Blockchain-Enabled AI and AI Agents
> QCP - Revolutionizing Collateral: Unlock New Opportunities with BUIDL-Backed Trades
> Kaito AI - 150 ETH Distribution on Base Network
> US Entities - Dominate Bitcoin Reserves over Offshore Peers
> Crypto Liquidations - Surpass $520 Million Amid Increased Market Volatility
> Fidelity Spot Bitcoin and Ether ETFs - Record Largest Daily Net Outflows Since Launch
> Backpack - Faces Controversy Over FTX EU Acquisition Claims
> Thai Police - Seize 996 Bitcoin Mining Machines Amid Energy Theft Allegations
> Kevin Boon - Appointed President of Mysten Labs
> Judge - Dismisses Brit’s £600M Bitcoin Recovery Case
> Circle - Donates $1 Million USDC to Trump’s Inaugural Committee
> CoinDesk 20 - Performance Update: Litecoin Gains While Most Assets Fall
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> Marco Manoppo - 2025 Crypto Predictions Overview
> Cumberland Labs - Who Should Simplify Cross-Chain Interactions?
> Mike Kang - Web3 Gaming Growth Origins: From Axie Infinity to Market Share Challenges
> Sandra - AI Agents Weekly Recap: Key Trends and Developments
> Huma Finance - Introduces the PayFi Ecosystem Map
> Sonic Labs - Overview of Sonic's Airdrop and Points System
> hexiecs - The Rise of $LLM: A Meme Token with Perfect Distribution
> 1mpal - Why Programmable IP is Inevitable?
> Fidelity - Sees Solana as a 'Notable Contender' but Backs Ethereum's Stronger Fundamentals
> michaellwy - Challenges in Prediction Markets: Dispute Resolution and Truth Verification
> Crypto Daybook Americas - Turmoil Across The Pond as Bitcoin Defends $93K After $300B Wipeout
> Kain.eth - 2025 Investment Focus: Spotlight on Infinex and Related Projects
> Defi0xJeff - Tokenization of Agentic Metaverse
> hunter - DeFAI on Arbitrum
> James Van Straten - DOJ to Liquidate 69,370 BTC Linked to Silk Road: Market Impact Analysis
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> Rena Labs - Raises $3.3 Million in Pre-seed Funding
> Starpower - Raises $2.5 Million
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> A Comprehensive Guide to Roam Ecosystem
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Elixir x Securitize - Bridge TradFi and DeFi with deUSD for Hamilton Lane SCOPE Holders
Elixir is partnering with Securitize to allow institutional asset holders of Hamilton Lane SCOPE to natively enter DeFi using deUSD
> This functionality will begin on Monday, signaling progress in bridging traditional institutional assets with the DeFi ecosystem
> Enable the fund’s institutional asset holders to keep isolated exposure and natively access DeFi via deUSD
> The voting proposal for the Elixir Rewards Date is now live
> As an incentive, the first 1,000 voters will receive a 1.25x Asset Boost, encouraging active participation in the governance process
$LLM: Logic, Laughter, Memes
$LLM is a meme token blending AI tech with humor, subverting the serious image of AI through irreverent, community-driven culture
> $LLM plays on the humor of the "fat" meme while referencing Large Language Models
> The "Fat LLM" visual and narrative create humor and accessibility, pulling people into the project as both a cultural joke and an asset
> $LLM taps into the current prominence of AI topics in technology and culture
> The comparison between $LLM ($AI16Z competitor) and $Fartcoin (relative to $GOAT) highlights a recurring narrative in the memecoin market: the underdog, absurd token rising to cultural and potential financial dominance
> With $62.9m FDV, $LLM's current metrics show strong momentum ($55m in trading volume, vol/Mcap of 1.5x)
> Crypto markets, particularly in the memecoin space, can be highly volatile. $LLM's success is tied to the unpredictable whims of online culture and speculation
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> AUTOMATE - A TypeScript Framework Designed to Streamline AI-integrated DeFi Protocols
> String of X Hijacks - Targets Prominent Crypto Accounts and Scams Followers
> UK - Pursues AI Supremacy: Sustainable Strategies with Nuclear Energy
> David Nage - The Multi-Trillion Dollar Future of Web3 AI Agents
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> Project Spotlight Week 2/2025
> Your Guide to Unlocking The Thing Potentials
> The DeFAI Summer
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⭐️ NEWS⭐️
> Singapore - Bans Polymarket Amid Crackdown on Online Gambling
> Kasar - Introduces Starknet Agent Kit: The Future of Task Automation
> Sonic Labs x Lombard - Introduce LBTC: Transforming Bitcoin into a Productive Asset
> Canaan - Launches Avalon Mini 3 and Nano 3S: User-Friendly Bitcoin Mining Devices
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> When Shift Happens - Mastering Crypto Investing: Key Principles for Long-Term Success
> MartyParty - Firedancer: The Game Changer for Solana
> Jordi Alexander - Avoiding Token Launch Pitfalls: Key Lessons in Tokenomics
> Simon Taylor - Stablecoins: Cheaper vs. Better
> Yogita Khatri - Cobie's Echo Faces Pushback from VCs Over Discounted Valuations
> Dwarkesh Patel - The Post-AGI Economy: Tyler Cowen on the Limits of Explosive Growth
> Threading on the Edge - Macro Trends: Weekly Economic Metrics Overview
> Mete Demiralp - Key Altcoin Events to Watch This Week
> arndxt - Bitcoin ETFs: Supply Shock or Market Dip?
> cygaar - The Rise of Autonomous Abstract Global Wallets for AI
> Andy - DeSci Debate Heats Up: Protocols, Marketing, and Spicy Takes
> CME's Fed Watch - 96.8% Probability of Unchanged Fed Rate This Month
> GaryMa - US Inflation Data, Fed Beige Book, and ECB Meeting Minute Highlights
> Merlin Chain - A Unified Future: Goldinals and the Next Wave of Bitcoin Advancements
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Automated DeFi Evolution: Introducing AUTOMATE by Hey Anon
Hey Anon introduces AUTOMATE, a TypeScript framework designed for DeFAI
> Its goal is to serve as a universal abstraction layer for DeFi, enabling effortless integration of any protocol through a community-driven and grant-funded approach
> Emphasizes strict tooling to enforce deterministic logic, predictable execution, and improved security
> AUTOMATE currently supports multiple chains, including Arbitrum, Base, Avalanche, BNB Chain, IoTa EVM, Kava EVM, and Sonic, with Solana integration coming soon
> A grants program is offering up to 2% of $ANON tokens and $1M USDC to incentivize developers to integrate new protocols
> Collaborations with partner chains prioritize strategically important integrations through an exclusive fast-track mechanism
> The ultimate vision is a universal DeFi app layer that unifies EVM-compatible chains and the Solana ecosystem
$LBTC: Turning Bitcoin Into a Dynamic Asset on Sonic
Sonic Labs has announced the integration of $LBTC, a yield-bearing liquid staked token backed by Bitcoin, into their platform
> Developed by Lombard Finance, this initiative seeks to expand Bitcoin's utility beyond serving merely as a store of value
> The initiative aims to convert Bitcoin from strictly a store of value into a productive, yield-generating asset
> $LBTC allows users to benefit from both the security and value of Bitcoin while unlocking a new utility
> Contribute significantly to the adoption of liquid staking solutions, further bridging the gap between Bitcoin and decentralized finance
> For users and investors, it offers a promising opportunity to maintain the core benefits of BTC while leveraging it for additional returns
> Transforming Bitcoin into a more dynamic and productive asset is undoubtedly a step toward reshaping its utility in the broader financial landscape
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> NFT - Sales Volume Increased by 10.70% to $155.4 Million This Week, Despite Bitcoin and Ethereum Prices Falling
> Aiccelerate DAO - Faces Criticism and Announces Vesting Structure
> Jeffy Yu - Integrating Research Data into Social Media: The Evolution of Zerebro
> alexzuo - Polymarket and Singapore's Gambling Laws: Fines and Imprisonment Risks
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> Project Spotlight Week 2/2025
> Your Guide to Unlocking The Thing Potentials
> The DeFAI Summer
> Diambra - AI Powered eSports Powered by Reinforcement Learning
> A Comprehensive Guide to Roam Ecosystem
> Camino Network - Connecting The Travel Industry
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> Morpho Market - Caps Assigned and Position Migration Encouraged
> METASTABLE - A Decentralized Vault on Sui
> Alchemist AI - Introduces Agent Grants: Empowering Innovation in AI Development
> Arc - Advisory Role: Supporting Aiccelerate DAO's AI and Web3 Innovation
> Heritage Distilling - Embraces Bitcoin for Treasury and Payments
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> Dimitri Dadiomov - A Multi-Layered Ecosystem: Stablecoins and Payments Compared
> PowerfulJRE - Mark Zuckerberg Reflects on the Shift Toward Ideological Censorship at Meta
> Andy - Bankless Controversy: Allegations of Grifting and Lack of Transparency
> Matt Brown's Notes - Stablecoins in 1,000 Words: Unlocking the Future of Financial Technology
> ultra - $AICC Party Round Allocation Sparks Attention
> Nate Geraci - 2025 ETF Predictions: Trends and Insights
> Presto Research - Whale Alerts: Are They Reliable Trade Signals?
> alon - FUD vs Reality: Bullish Trends in Onchain Trading
> Kartik - Revolutionizing Social Connections: A Deep Dive into anon.world Communities
> arndxt - In $PENGU We Trust: A Deep Dive into Solana's Leading Memecoin
> Ryan Chow - Bitcoin Finance: Where TradFi, CeFi, and DeFi Collide
> alternative - Understanding the Crypto Fear & Greed Index
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> Your Guide to Unlocking The Thing Potentials
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Usual Protocol's Milestone Floor Price: A Path to Sustainability
Usual Protocol addresses user concerns regarding its floor price and the 1:1 USD0++ redemption, explaining these changes as part of a planned transition toward a more sustainable model
> The shift to a floor-based pricing system and the discontinuation of the 1:1 mechanism were pre-planned and shared in earlier communications
> The new floor price model and revenue distribution are designed to promote long-term stability and provide benefits to stakers
> Users can redeem USD0++ at a 1:1 ratio through early unstaking. However, this may involve forfeiting accrued rewards
> Starting Monday, approximately $5M per month in USD0 will be distributed to USUALx holders under the revenue-sharing model
> Usual Protocol reiterates its dedication to long-term investors and highlights its top-tier position among stablecoins
> The protocol’s smart contracts and operational mechanisms are fully transparent and robust
Solayer Emerald Debit Card: Bridging Yield and Seamless Spending
Solayer Labs introduces the InfiniSVM blockchain, announces a community sale of LAYER tokens in collaboration with Buidlpad, and unveils the Solayer Emerald Debit Card
> A community sale takes place on Buidlpad from January 13th-14th, 2025
> The card enables early access to LAYER tokens and seamless real-world spending
> LAYER tokens will be fully unlocked (unvested) at the Token Generation Event (TGE)
> Emerald Debit Card Features: Non-custodial integration with sSOL, sUSD, the Savings Account, and InfiniSVM
> Committed to democratizing pre-TGE community sales and minimizing venture capital dominance
> USDC, USDT, SOL, WIF, and BONK tokens are accepted for the community sale
Phala Network 2.0: Scaling Ethereum with Next-Gen Decentralized Infrastructure
Phala Network 2.0 marks a significant milestone in blockchain evolution with the introduction of the first OP Succinct Layer 2 on Ethereum, developed in collaboration with Succinct Labs and Conduit XYZ
> Empowering developers with a decentralized, privacy-preserving cloud infrastructure
> Offers scalable and secure computation for Web3 projects, enabling developers to build apps with high-performance backend services
> Retains user privacy and emphasizes decentralized governance without sacrificing usability
> Phala Network 2.0 promises privacy-preserving computations and seamless scalability for Ethereum developers
> Ideal for applications ranging from DeFi, gaming, and metaverse to enterprise solutions that require trustless computation
Phala Network 2.0 paves the way for faster transactions and privacy-focused computing, making it a sustainable solution for blockchain scalability in the ever-growing Web3 space
> Diambra - AI Powered eSports Powered by Reinforcement Learning
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Eli5DeFi News Recap
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> Solana - Pushes Validators to Test Early 'Firedancer' Upgrade
> Ethena’s USDe - Takes Off: From $0 to $6 Billion in Circulation
> Dogecoin - Drops 10% as Bitcoin Falls to $96K Amid Massive Liquidations
> StarkWare - Unveils SN Stack for Appchains on Starknet
> Pendle x ether.fi x Berachain - Launch Liquid BeraBTC and BeraETH Pools (10 Apr 2025)
> Jason Barraza - Tokenization of RWAs: A $500 Billion Market by 2025
> Monica Long - Highlights Leadership Changes Could Accelerate XRP ETF Launch
> Arthur Hayes - 7 Tokens Shaping the Future of Decentralized Science
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> Camino Network - Connecting The Travel Industry
> Yeida Academy is Here!
> Nillion - Blind Computing for AI Agents
> IONet - 2025 and Beyond
> Synternet Unveils Le Mans Phase
> Solv - Answering BTC TVL Fluctuations
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> Berachain - Vision: An Application-First Blockchain Ecosystem
> HyperLiquid - Faces Scrutiny Over Decentralization Concerns, HYPE Falls 15%
> Global Bond - Yields Impacting Crypto: A Shift in Trends
> Judge - Sets Terraform Labs Founder Do Kwon’s Trial Date for January 2026: Key Details and Implications
> Bitcoin - Falls Below $93K Amid Market Selloff
> SEC Chair Gensler - Defends Crypto Stance Ahead of Departure
> CFTC Chair Behnam - Calls for Crypto Regulation in Final Speech
> Ekubo - Unveils Ekubo Limit Orders: Enables Single-sided Liquidity and Seamless Order Execution
> Mira - Trustless Verification for AI Outputs
> Limit Break - Introduces Apptokens: A Breakthrough in Programmable Smart Contracts
> Finnish Police - Seize $2.6M in Luxury Watches from Crypto Founder Richard Heart
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> vana - Solving the "Data Wall" Crisis: How Vana Empowers Users to Own Their AI Data
> Spectral - The Future of Work: On-Chain AI Agents Building Autonomy
> The Scoop - Post-Election Surge: The Shift in Crypto Sentiments Post-Trump Victory
> Katie Stockton - Bitcoin's Short-Term Bearish Outlook vs. Long-Term Bullish Potential
> Uniswap Foundation - 2024 Achievements and Community Growth
> Wu Blockchain - Exploring the Intersection of DePIN and AI: Opportunities and Challenges
> Nick Timiraos - Chris Waller Signals Confidence in Inflation's Path to 2%
> Defi Cheetah - The Rise of $LLM: Turning Technology into Meme Culture
> Fidelity - Predicts Governments to Invest in Bitcoin by 2025
> Osato Avan-Nomayo - Bitcoin Tumbles Below $100K Amid Strong US Economic Data
> cookies - Agent v Agent Arena: Competitive AI Agents
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