Kiva Ai has raised $7M in a Pre-Seed funding round led by CoinFund
Kiva Ai has secured $7M in a pre-seed funding round led by CoinFund. Other investors in the round include HashKey Capital, NGC Ventures, Big Brain Holdings, Foresight Ventures, Breed, Protagonist, and Peer Ventures. Kiva AI is a company that provides comprehensive solutions for AI needs, focusing on data annotation, collection, curation, and fine-tuning.
🔗 x.com/KivaAi/status/1843647424407159072
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ZAP [ZAP] has conducted initial listing on Bybit, Gate, Uniswap and Aerodrome
ZAP $ZAP has been listed on Bybit, Gate, Uniswap and Aerodrome today, October 9th, at 10:00 UTC. Recently, ZAP announced its community airdrop of 3.5M $ZAP tokens (1% of token supply). Users will be rewarded based on several criteria including XP accumulated on ZAP chapters, valid bug reports, and testnet activity. The snapshot was taken on October 1st.
Users can claim tokens via ZAP dashboard 👉
partner.bybit.com/b/zap
Gate has announced a $10M investment in TON blockchain
Gate has announced a $10M strategic investment in The Open Network (TON) blockchain. This investment aims to enhance collaborations with the TON Foundation and accelerate the growth of Telegram-based projects. With this investment, Gate plans to deepen its involvement in the governance of the TON blockchain and contribute to its ongoing development.
The company will also focus on launching new products, such as an official CeFi-driven Telegram mini-app and a Gate Wallet within Telegram, to further support and expand the TON ecosystem. Previously, Bitget and Foresight Ventures have made a strategic $30M investment in TON blockchain.
🔗 gate.io/announcements/article/39737/gate.io-announces-10-million-investment-in-ton-blockchain-to-boost-telegram-based-projects
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Top 7 TON Protocols by Total Value Locked
The total value of assets locked in The Open Network $TON is around $400M, according to DefiLlama.com. Let’s compare the top protocols on TON blockchain by current TVL in USD, in order to evaluate their adoption scale.
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Gunzilla Games [GUN] has launched Early Access for Off the Grid
Gunzilla Games $GUN has rolled out early access for Off the Grid, a next-gen cyberpunk-styled F2P battle royale game built on the GUNZ blockchain. The game is available on PlayStation 5, XBOX, and PC (users can download it on Epic Game Store).
Gunzilla Games is a game developer behind ‘Off The Grid’, a AAA Battle Royale and gaming-focused blockchain GUNZ. It has raised $76M in two funding rounds backed by CoinFund, Blizzard Fund, Morningstar Ventures, Republic Capital and others.
🔗 www.youtube.com/watch?v=sZ1iA9LgQPY&t=1s
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Crypto.cоm has filed suit against the SEC after receiving legal threat from US regulator
Crypto.cоm has filed suit against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The exchange wants to protect the future of the crypto industry in the U.S., joining a series of peers who are actively defending themselves and taking action against a misguided federal agency acting beyond its authorization under the law.
Crypto.cоm's decision to sue the SEC follows receipt of a Wells notice from the Commission staff, illustrating that the SEC’s unauthorized and unjust regulation by enforcement campaign continues despite bipartisan indications that the next administration will take a more constructive and effective approach to advancing crypto in the U.S.
🔗 crypto.com/company-news/complaint
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Top Exchanges by Liquidations in last 7 days
The vast majority of the casualties were long positions last days, with more than $1.47B liquidated in total. Let’s take a look at the top exchanges by liquidations of longs and shorts within last week, according to Coinglass.com.
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Scroll [SCR] farming will be launched on Binance Launchpool on October 9th
Farming of $SCR tokens will be launched on Binance Launchpool. Users will be able to stake their BNB and FDUSD tokens into separate pools to farm $SCR over 2 days, starting October 9th. 55M $SCR (5.5% of total token supply) will be offered on Launchpool: 46.75M $SCR in rewards (85%) will be offered to $BNB stakers, 8.25M $SCR (15%) to $FDUSD.
Binance will list token on October 11th, at 10:00 UTC. Initial circulating supply when listed on Binance is 190M SCR (19% of total token supply)
Top 7 Biggest Token Unlocks in the Next 7 Days
Monitoring of vested tokens and future unlock events is an important step to make more cautious and, in the end, better trading decisions. Let’s take a look at this and some other biggest unlocks coming in the next 7 days, including $APT, $NEON, $AGI, $CFX, $MOCA, $WLD and $MASA according to CryptoRank.io.
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ZAP has announced Community Airdrop with 1% of token supply as rewards
ZAP $ZAP announces its community airdrop, of 3.5M $ZAP tokens (1% of token supply). Users will be rewarded based on several criteria including XP accumulated on ZAP chapters, valid bug reports, and testnet activity. The snapshot was taken on October 1st. Previously, ZAP has launched IDO on Bybit Web3 until October 9th. IDO price is $0.042. IDO hardcap is $150K.
Users can claim tokens via ZAP dashboard at TGE 👉 partner.bybit.com/b/zap
Ta-da [TADA] has announced the launch of second phase
Ta-da $TADA is entering Phase 2, where its focus shifts to scaling up user base, stress-testing data models, and advancing the platform to meet the evolving standards of the AI industry. Moreover, Ta-da has outlined multiple Phase 2 milestones, including dashboard, telegram Integration, tokenomics upgrade, and enhanced reward models, among others.
Ta-da, incubated by Morningstar Ventures, is a talk-to-earn Web3 app that connects businesses that need datasets for AI training with individuals who could earn tokens by recording and checking voice data. It has raised $3.5M in two funding rounds backed by Morningstar Ventures, MultiversX Foundation, Spark Digital Capital and others. Current $TADA price is $0.027. Current FDV is $27.6M.
🔗 medium.com/@ta-da/announcing-ta-da-phase-2-a-path-towards-mass-adoption-4cf729e6da91
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Plume Network has partnered with Credbull to launch $500M Private Credit Fund
Decentralized private credit platform Credbull launches a new fixed yield credit facility LiquidStone, with a capacity of up to $500M, on Plume Network. In the first phase, the product debuts with a fixed 30-day 10% annualized yield with daily redemption features on assets and yield, with assets capped at $100M initially. The protocol plans a broader rollout in Q1 of 2025, raising the maximum capacity to $500M and offering a 90-day fixed yield of 15% annualized.
To join Testnet campaign, you can use our invite link - TOPPP
OKX partners with Axelar [AXL] to launch tech development stacks
OKX is enhancing the crypto developer experience by launching advanced tech stacks that simplify new user onboarding in collaboration with Axelar $AXL. OKX has introduced OKX OS, an open-source suite for building applications across multiple blockchains, while Axelar's Mobius Development Stack (MDS) focuses on cross-chain. The tech stack is offered as vendor-agnostic architecture integrated into popular OpenZeppelin libraries.
🔗 blockworks.co/news/0xresearch-newsletter-cross-chain-interoperability
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Sonic Labs has announced Airdrop of 200M S tokens to early adopters and loyal users
Sonic Labs $S, an EVM-compatible blockchain, plans to incentivize early adopters and loyal users 200M $S airdrop with a unique, inherently deflationary mechanism. As part of the initial distribution, recipients receive 25% of their allocated $S tokens immediately upon the airdrop claim date. The remaining 75% is locked in a vesting schedule over 9 months in the form of ERC-1155 tokens (fungible NFTs).
In June, Fantom Foundation allocated up to 200M $FTM ($122M at current rate) to the Sonic Labs Innovator Fund.
Zesh [ZESH] has announced a partnership with Mint Blockchain
Zesh $ZESH, an AI-powered SocialFi suite of tools, leveraging its zkML, has partnered with Mint, an Ethereum Layer 2 blockchain for NFT. Through this partnership, projects will work to boost the mass adoption of NFT assets with the help of Optimism Superchain, powered by Optimism and NFTScan.
Previously, Zesh launched its Telegram Mini App - To The Moon. Users can access the To The Moon mini-application via Telegram, complete tasks, invite friends, and grab a share of the $ZESH airdrop.
🔗 x.com/ZeshApps/status/1841839502253330830
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Only 12.7% of crypto wallets receive profits on Polymarket
Polymarket, a decentralized prediction markets platform, has worked out favourably for just 12.7% of user wallets. Data from the onchain analytics tool Layerhub shows that 149,383, or 87.3% of the 171,113 crypto wallets on Polymarket, did not make a profit. Wallets with confirmed profits amount to 21,730, or 12.7%.
Of the wallets that reported profits, only 2,138 users made more than $1K, with the majority of the profits being less than $100.
Top Base Protocols by Total Value Locked
The total value of assets locked in Base is around $2.28B, according to DefiLlama.com. Let’s compare the top protocols on Base by current TVL in USD, including Aerodrome, Uniswap, Extra Finance, AAVE, Morpho Blue, Moonwell, Beefy, Origin Ether, Overnight Finance and Anzen.
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Binance Labs-backed Sophon will launch Mainnet in November
Sophon has announced the launch of the mainnet in November. $SOPH token will be deployed with the mainnet genesis. This initial token deployment is not considered the official TGE, which is expected to take place at a later date to ensure a smooth rollout. More details on $SOPH tokenomics will be shared in the future. Moreover, participants in the Sophon Node sale will soon be able to claim their Guardian Membership NFTs, subject to KYC requirements.
By running a node on Sophon, users will be eligible to earn a share of up to 20% of $SOPH token emissions over 3 years. Node holders may receive potential airdrops from ecosystem participants.
Bitlayer has raised $9M in a Series A extension round co-led by Polychain Capital and Franklin Templeton
Bitlayer has secured $9M in a Series A extension round at a $300M valuation co-led by Polychain Capital Franklin Templeton. Other investors in the round include SCB Limited, Selini Capital, and G-20 Group. Bitlayer launched its V1 mainnet in April, and since then, nearly 300 projects have been built on its Layer 2 network.
Bitlayer is now preparing to launch its V2 mainnet, which will utilize its OpVM technique, a verification gadget that combines both validity proofs and fraud proofs.
Clearpool’s L2 Ozean has announced a partnership with Hex Trust
Clearpool $CPOOL has partnered with Hex Trust, a digital asset provider of custody, staking, and trading services, to launch Ozean, a Layer 2 blockchain for RWA yield. This partnership combines Hex Trust’s industry-leading technology and services, top-tier institutional client base, and regulated infrastructure with Clearpool’s RWA lending expertise to position Ozean as the premier blockchain to unlock the power of DeFi for RWAs, powered by the CPOOL token.
Ozean, with its seamless integration of RWAs in a compliant and user-friendly manner, enables users to earn native yield on-chain automatically. Current $CPOOL price is $0.15. Fully diluted market cap is $154M.
🔗 clearpool.medium.com/hex-trust-joins-forces-with-clearpool-to-launch-ozean-the-blockchain-for-rwa-yield-70115ccf01c5
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APRO Oracle has raised $3M in Seed funding co-led by Polychain, Franklin Templeton and ABCDE
APRO Oracle has secured $3M in a seed funding round co-led by Polychain Capital, Franklin Templeton and ABCDE Capital. Other investors in the round include Comma3 Ventures, CMS, Presto Labs, UTXO, and Oak Grove Ventures. APRO is a decentralized oracle network tailored for the Bitcoin ecosystem, providing reliable, fast, and cost-effective data solutions.
Moreover, APRO Oracle has introduced a diverse range of oracle product matrices, including support for Bitcoin L1, Bitcoin L2s, Ordinals, Runes Protocol, LST/LRT, Lightning Network, RGB/RGB++, EVM-compatible chains, Ton, and more.
🔗 x.com/APRO_Oracle/status/1843313910067364316
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Moonray Studio has raised $4.75M in a funding round backed by Animoca Brands
Moonray Studio, a multiplayer battle arena game, has secured $4.75M in a funding round. Investors in the round include Animoca Brands, P2 Ventures, and Cardano Foundation. In 2021, Moonray Studio raised $3.5M in a seed funding round backed by Animoca Brands, GBV Capital, Sfermion, LD Capital and others.
Moreover, Moonray Studio announced its mobile Autobattler game is coming in Q1 of 2025. Autobattler will leverage the same digital assets as the PC/console version including the $MNRY token enabling players to unlock special content and earn rewards in tournament matches.
🔗 venturebeat.com/games/moonray-studio-unveils-web3-mobile-autobattler-for-next-year
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Top Blast Protocols by Total Value Locked
The total value of assets locked in Blast is around $690M, according to DefiLlama.com (and over $1.16B according to Blast site). Let’s compare the top protocols on Blast by current TVL in USD, including Thruster, Ring Protocol, Juice Finance, Particle, Hyperlock Finance, Wasabi, Ambient, Orbit Protocol, Blitz and Blast Futures.
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XION has announced an integration with Mercle
XION has integrated with Mercle, a decentralized identity platform. Through its integration, Mercle is bringing a new dimension of self-sovereign identity management to the ecosystem. Moreover, leveraging XION’s Chain Abstraction, users can now seamlessly carry their digital identities and reputations across various blockchains and applications.
XION, built by Burnt, is an L1 chain that is purpose-built for consumer adoption. Burnt has raised $36M in three funding rounds (last at a $500M valuation) backed by Multicoin Capital, Animoca Brands, Morningstar Ventures, Sfermion, HashKey Capital, Arrington Capital, Circle Ventures, GoldenTree and others.
🔗 xion.burnt.com/blog/xion-ecosystem-mercle-launch
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Top Upcoming Events of the Next Week
We compiled a list of top important upcoming events of the next week (Oct 7th - Oct 13th), including FTX $FTT, CATS $CATS, Kima Network $KIMA, EigenLayer $EIGEN, ZAP $ZAP, Stacks $STX, Ronin $RON, Babylon, Solidus $AITECH, AutoLayer #LAY3R, Gods Unchained $GODS, and Aptos $APT. Stay tuned!
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Layer has raised $6M in a Seed funding round led by 1kx
Layer, an Ethereum scaling solution that utilizes WebAssembly, has secured $6M in a seed funding round led by 1kx. Other investors in the round include Fabric Ventures, Arrington Capital, IOBC Capital and angel investors such as Sreeram Kannan of EigenLayer, Rok Kopp and Mike Silagadze of Ether.fi, and Paul Taylor, formerly of BlackRock. Layer utilizes Web Assembly, which allows developers to write applications in languages like rust, that can run anywhere
Layer’s upcoming product, Layer SDK, allows developers to build new layers on top of Ethereum that run full-stack blockchain-based applications consisting of smart contracts, consensus mechanisms, UI, and verifiable off-chain services.
🔗 crowdfundinsider.com/2024/10/230331-layer-lands-6m-to-extend-ethereum-functionality
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Top 10 Protocols on zkSync Era by Total Value Locked
Let’s compare the top 10 DeFi-protocols on zkSync Era L2 by current TVL in USD, according to DefiLlama.com, in order to evaluate networks adoption scale. With over $50.5M in TVL, Sygnum Bank is the leader by locked liquidity, followed by SyncSwap, Venus and others.
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Top Blockchains by Number of Transactions in last 7 days
Let’s compare the top blockchains by number of transactions registered on-chain and average daily active addresses in last 7 days, according to Artemis.xyz, in order to evaluate their current adoption and performance.
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Top Artificial Intelligence [AI] Projects by Fully Diluted Valuation
OpenAI has just raised $6.6B in a new funding, driving its valuation to impressive $157B. To compare the industries, let’s take a look at top 10 crypto AI projects by fully diluted valuation, according to Cryptorank.io, including Bittensor $TAO, Artificial Superintelligence Alliance $FET, Render $RENDER, Aethir $ATH, Qubic $QUBIC, io.net $IO, Spectral $SPEC, Delysium $AGI, NetMind.AI $NMT, and Sleepless AI $AI.
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Binance Labs has invested in Sophon [SOPH] ahead of its Mainnet launch
Binance Labs has invested an undisclosed sum in Sophon $SOPH ahead of its mainnet launch and token deployment next month. Previously, Sophon has collected over 20.8K $WETH (worth about $48.7M at current rate) via node sale on Impossible Finance, with 123.5K nodes (62%) sold.
By running a node on Sophon, users will be eligible to earn a share of up to 20% of $SOPH token emissions over 3 years. Node holders may receive potential airdrops from ecosystem participants.