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πŸš€ Sei Creator Fund Launches Third Round Of Grants

According to PANews, the Sei Creator Fund has initiated its third round of grants, with a total pool of $250,000. This round focuses on developer tools, smart contract development, educational content, integration, and documentation. Applications open on Monday, September 16, at 10 AM Eastern Time (UTC-4) and close on Monday, September 26, at 12 PM Eastern Time (UTC-4). Voting and donations will soon be available on the Gitcoin platform.

#SeiCreatorFund #grants #developerTools #smartContracts #educationalContent #integration #documentation #Gitcoin
πŸš€ The Graph Protocol Enhances Solana Data Interaction Tools

According to BlockBeats, on September 17, The Graph Protocol, a Web3 data blockchain protocol, announced the launch of new tools and resources designed to improve how developers interact with Solana data. The foundational modules of The Graph Protocol now offer enhanced support for Solana, aiding developers in leveraging fast, reliable, and organized on-chain data to accelerate development processes. These new modules cover most of Solana's DeFi projects, including DEX, NFT, AMM, and lending protocols. They provide critical access points to Solana data, enabling developers to quickly access indexed data in key areas of the Solana ecosystem.

The new modules utilize a new Codegen tool and GUI to simplify the developer experience (DevEx), allowing for the rapid and easy development of subgraphs locally or through GitHub Codespaces with all dependencies pre-installed. Subgraphs can now synchronize several orders of magnitude faster using the substream engine that supports graph nodes, reducing synchronization time from weeks to just a few hours. Developers can immediately access multiple subgraphs supported by Substreams, which are built and maintained by renowned teams and deployed on a decentralized network. The new, more detailed documentation and step-by-step guides enable developers to get started quickly and avoid unnecessary pitfalls. With substreams on Solana, all data can now be easily parsed.


#TheGraphProtocol #Solana #Web3 #DataInteraction #DeFi #DEX #NFT #AMM #LendingProtocols #DeveloperTools #Subgraphs #DecentralizedNetwork #Documentation #GitHubCodespaces #SOL #GRT
πŸš€ Orderly Network Launches AI Agent Bounty Program With Google Cloud And Empyreal

According to PANews, Web3 liquidity layer Orderly Network has announced a collaboration with Google Cloud and Empyreal to launch a bounty program aimed at encouraging developers to build automated trading AI agents within the Orderly ecosystem. This initiative seeks to integrate AI with DeFi technology, positioning Orderly as the first platform to support on-chain derivatives trading through AI agents, leveraging the latest advancements in AI and Web3 technology for efficient and intelligent automated trading.

Details of the bounty program will be unveiled at the TOKEN2049 conference in Singapore on September 18-19, with the program commencing immediately after the event and running for several weeks. Participants who successfully deploy AI agents on Orderly will be eligible to share in the prize pool, with evaluation criteria including highest profitability and most innovative predictions. Orderly Network is utilizing Google Cloud technology to design developer tools that lower the entry barriers in the DeFi space. The focus is on developing off-chain components of DeFi infrastructure to address challenges related to self-custody and transparency. The program aims to attract Web2 developers, supporting and facilitating their transition to the Web3 domain.

AI agents are gaining traction in the crypto sector, primarily focusing on automating tasks and interacting with multiple data sources, enabling traders to formulate optimized strategies. They hold unique potential in the realm of perpetual contract trading, as this type of trading requires querying multiple data sources to make optimal trading decisions based on rapidly changing market conditions.


#OrderlyNetwork #AIAgents #BountyProgram #GoogleCloud #Empyreal #DeFi #Web3 #TOKEN2049 #AutomatedTrading #Crypto #PerpetualContracts #DeveloperTools
πŸš€ Nexus Launches Beta Version Of Open Prover Network

According to CoinDesk, Nexus, the developer of a zero-knowledge virtual machine (zkVM) written in Rust, has launched the first beta release of the Nexus network, described as the world’s first open prover network. The team stated that this is the first distributed zero-knowledge VM-based prover network accessible to anyone. The network aggregates the collective power of any connected device, from massive GPU farms to personal computers or phones. The goal is to unite the world’s computers into a single supercomputer capable of proving all the Internet’s computations, thereby unlocking the Verifiable Internet.

In other news, Apex Fusion, a federated multi-chain layer-1 network, has raised $6 million in a private token sale. The network aims to provide a seamless experience for future blockchain builders and developers by combining UTXO and EVM transaction execution methods into a single decentralized ecosystem. The startup's team mentioned that the funds, raised with a fully diluted valuation of $180 million, will be used for marketing and further development of its network, which includes Prime, Nexus, and Vector chains. The network offers native bridges, interoperability protocols, and developer tools.

Additionally, Livepeer, a decentralized video-streaming project, hosted an AI Demo Day, showcasing eight startups from its AI Startup Program over the past three months. The showcased startups, which are building the future of generative AI on decentralized infrastructure, include Flipguard, Katana Video, Newcoin, Operator, Origin Stories, Refraction, StreamEth, and Supermodel. Applications are now open for the Q4 cohort of the Livepeer AI Video Startup program, which includes $20K in grant funding.


#Nexus #OpenProverNetwork #zkVM #ZeroKnowledge #Blockchain #ApexFusion #MultiChain #Decentralized #Livepeer #AIStartup #GenerativeAI #VideoStreaming #DeveloperTools #Interoperability #LPT
πŸš€ Apex Fusion Raises $6 Million In Initial Private Token Sale

According to PANews, Apex Fusion has successfully raised $6 million in its initial private token sale. Apex Fusion is a federated multi-chain Layer-1 network designed to offer a seamless experience for future blockchain developers by integrating UTXO and EVM transaction execution methods. The network comprises Prime, Nexus, and Vector chains, providing native cross-chain bridges, interoperability protocols, and developer tools. With a valuation of $180 million, the team plans to use the funds for marketing and further development of the network.

#ApexFusion #PrivateTokenSale #Blockchain #MultiChain #Layer1 #CryptoFunding #Interoperability #DeveloperTools
πŸš€ Web3 Foundation Announces 23rd Batch Of Grant Projects

According to Foresight News, the Web3 Foundation has revealed the recipients of its 23rd batch of grants, with a total of eight projects receiving funding. The grants are distributed across various categories, including developer tools, blockchain and modules, research, UI development, and layer-two protocols.

In the developer tools category, the projects subxt-python and Polkadart Follow-up were awarded grants. These tools aim to enhance the development ecosystem for Web3 technologies. In the blockchain and modules category, Subcoin and xcNFT received funding, focusing on innovations within blockchain infrastructure and non-fungible tokens (NFTs).

The research category saw grants awarded to the ISO20022 Ecosystem Research and Technical Design project and an open-source contributor funding experiment. These projects are expected to advance the understanding and technical capabilities of the Web3 ecosystem. In the UI development category, AgriDot was the recipient, aiming to improve user interface experiences within the Web3 space.

Lastly, in the layer-two protocols category, the P2P State Channels project received funding. This project focuses on enhancing scalability and efficiency in blockchain transactions through peer-to-peer state channels.


#Web3Foundation #Grants #DeveloperTools #Blockchain #NFT #Research #UIDevelopment #LayerTwoProtocols #Scalability #Efficiency
πŸš€ BNBChain Introduces No-Code AI Agent Solution

According to Foresight News, BNBChain has announced the launch of a one-click, no-code AI Agent solution. This new offering includes a variety of customizable agent tools such as the Eliza plugin, ShellAgent, TermiX, and REVOX. These tools enable developers to create AI Agents capable of autonomously performing tasks like content generation, data analysis, and financial modeling. The solution also integrates multiple AI Agent Launchpads, enhancing its functionality for developers.

#BNBChain #NoCode #AISolution #AIAgents #ContentGeneration #DataAnalysis #FinancialModeling #Eliza #AgentTools #DeveloperTools
πŸš€ BNB Chain Unveils 2025 Roadmap With Focus On Reducing Transaction Latency

According to BlockBeats, on February 11, BNB Chain released its 2025 technology roadmap, outlining its objective to reduce block time to sub-second levels to decrease transaction latency while maintaining high network throughput. The network aims to handle 100 million transactions daily.

In 2025, BNB Chain plans to continue collaborating with the community to leverage BSC and Greenfield in advancing the field of artificial intelligence. Additionally, it will focus on optimizing and integrating developer tools, including:

- Streamlined SDK and API: Categorizing essential blockchain development resources to enhance accessibility.

- BNB Chain AI Code Copilot: Introducing AI-driven development tools to assist builders in efficient coding and debugging.


#BNBChain #2025Roadmap #TransactionLatency #Blockchain #ArtificialIntelligence #SDK #API #AICodeCopilot #DeveloperTools
πŸš€ πŸ”₯ BNB Chain's 2025 Tech Roadmap: Advancing Blockchain with AI and Improved Security πŸ”₯

According to an official post: In 2024, BNB Chain achieved a 41.7% increase in Total Value Locked (TVL) and expanded its user base to 4.7 million Daily Active Users on opBNB. Additionally, the platform significantly reduced financial losses from security breaches, decreasing from $162 million in 2023 to $53 million in 2024.Looking forward, BNB Chain aims to further enhance transaction speeds, achieving sub-second block times and processing up to 100 million transactions per day. The chain also plans to expand its Megafuel initiative to enable gasless transactions for all types of user transactions, boosting accessibility and efficiency.Enhancing Network Efficiency and Security]The introduction of Parallel Ethereum Virtual Machine and Consecutive Block Production in 2024 has set the stage for BNB Chain's 2025 goals. These enhancements aim to improve network scalability and efficiency, paving the way for reduced transaction latency and increased throughput.To combat malicious activity, BNB Chain plans to further safeguard traders from maximal extractable value (MEV) attacks, specifically "Sandwich Attacks," by enhancing communication channels among validators and reducing mempool exposure.AI Integration and Smart Wallet Innovations]BNB Chain's commitment to leveraging artificial intelligence continues, with over 60 AI-related projects launched, ranging from AI-driven applications in gaming to decentralized finance. The roadmap includes plans to integrate native AI agents into wallets to assist users with trading, spending, and even booking travel.Developer Tools and Meme Ecosystem Support]BNB Chain will continue to refine its developer tools in 2025, with streamlined SDKs, enhanced cross-chain liquidity solutions, and AI-powered development aids designed to boost coding efficiency and project deployment.Additionally, BNB Chain remains committed to supporting the meme ecosystem, fostering community-driven innovations and integrating meme tool providers within the blockchain infrastructure.

#BNBChain #TechRoadmap #Blockchain #AI #Security #TotalValueLocked #UserBase #TransactionSpeed #GaslessTransactions #NetworkEfficiency #Scalability #MEV #SmartWallet #DeveloperTools #MemeEcosystem
πŸš€ AI Dominates Open Source Startups in 2024, Runa Capital Report Reveals

According to PANews, the 2024 Runa Open Source Startup Index (ROSS Index) report by European venture capital firm Runa Capital highlights that over half of the world's top 20 open source startups are closely linked to AI. The index uses GitHub 'star' growth as a metric to track the growth trends of commercial open source projects.

Leading the list is Ollama, a Y Combinator-backed company offering tools for locally running large language models (LLM), which saw a GitHub star increase of 76,000, bringing its total to over 135,000. Zed Industries ranks second with its cross-platform collaborative code editor, gaining 52,000 stars after its open-source release in 2024. LangGenius, in third place, developed the LLM application platform Dify, achieving a growth rate of 326% and surpassing 84,000 stars. Additionally, ComfyUI and All Hands have made it into the top five with their generative AI tools and developer agent platforms, respectively.

The report also indicates that while AI and LLM continue to dominate, developer tools and privacy-focused self-hosted tools are gaining attention. Notable entries in the top ten include Zed, Stirling PDF, and RustDesk. Furthermore, the blockchain project Fuel demonstrates that the crypto sector remains vibrant.


#AI #OpenSource #Startups #RunaCapital #ROSSIndex #GitHub #LLM #Ollama #ZedIndustries #LangGenius #ComfyUI #AllHands #DeveloperTools #Privacy #Blockchain #Crypto
πŸš€ Ethereum Foundation Allocates $32.6 Million to Projects in Early 2025

According to Foresight News, the Ethereum Foundation has announced funding for numerous projects in the first quarter of 2025, totaling approximately $32.6 million. The funded projects span various categories, including community and education, consensus layer, cryptography and zero-knowledge proofs, developer experience and tools, execution layer, and overall growth and support.

#Ethereum #EthereumFoundation #Funding #Projects #Blockchain #Cryptography #ZeroKnowledgeProofs #CommunitySupport #Education #DeveloperTools #ETH
πŸš€ Ripple's Strategic Shift: Learning from Solana to Enhance XRPL

According to Odaily, Ripple's Global Head of Cooperation, Luke Judges, has emphasized the need for XRP Ledger (XRPL) to adopt strategies from Solana to maintain its competitive edge in the evolving Layer 1 landscape. Judges highlighted that Solana's appeal lies in its practical engineering and rapid implementation rather than its protocol design.

Having operated validator nodes within the Solana ecosystem worth over $30 million, Judges believes that the success of Layer 1 networks is driven by pragmatism and speed rather than theoretical technical superiority. He noted that while XRPL has made progress in advancing smart contracts and enhancing programmability, these technical iterations must be accompanied by a clear go-to-market strategy to truly convert into competitive advantages.

Ripple's Chief Technology Officer, David Schwartz, offered a contrasting perspective, asserting that XRPL's core strengths are reliability, stability, and institutional-grade performance, which surpass chains that prioritize high throughput at the expense of stability. Schwartz argued that XRPL's consistency and high availability are more suitable for real-world financial applications than merely chasing speed.

Judges also stressed the importance of developer tools, documentation, and onboarding processes, pointing out that validator incentives and decentralization risks are crucial for the sustained development of Layer 1 networks. He noted that the current decline in the number of Solana validators serves as a cautionary tale for XRPL.

Overall, Judges believes that XRPL's future strategy should focus on enhancing developer experience, accelerating technology implementation, and borrowing execution efficiency from competing chains while maintaining reliability. He emphasized that this approach is not a critique of XRPL but a necessary adjustment to address future competitive cycles.


#Ripple #XRP #XRPL #Solana #Layer1 #Blockchain #SmartContracts #DeveloperTools #ValidatorNodes #Decentralization #Pragmatism #Stability #InstitutionalPerformance #TechnologyImplementation #ExecutionEfficiency #SOL
πŸš€ Nansen Completes Integration with Sui Ecosystem

Nansen, a blockchain data analysis platform, has announced the completion of its integration with the Sui ecosystem, enhancing real-time on-chain visibility for developers, institutions, and researchers. According to Odaily, this integration includes a dedicated Sui ecosystem dashboard, allowing users to track asset flows, application usage, and participant behavior, facilitating a clearer understanding of financial and collaborative dynamics within the Sui ecosystem.

Future updates will introduce features like Token God Mode and Nansen Profiler, aimed at analyzing token performance, holder structures, and the behavior of smart money and institutional wallets. Nansen states that its AI-driven data analysis capabilities enable Sui ecosystem participants to access actionable on-chain signals within a unified view, allowing them to assess project activity, ecosystem trends, and make informed decisions based on verifiable data.


#Nansen #SuiEcosystem #BlockchainData #OnChainVisibility #AIDataAnalysis #TokenGodMode #NansenProfiler #SmartMoney #InstitutionalWallets #CryptoResearch #EcosystemTrends #FinancialDynamics #DeveloperTools #SUI
πŸš€ Zerohash Seeks $250 Million Funding at $1.5 Billion Valuation

Blockchain infrastructure firm Zerohash is in discussions to raise $250 million at a valuation of $1.5 billion. According to Odaily, Zerohash has not yet responded to requests for comment, and the transaction details may change as discussions are ongoing. Last October, Zerohash raised $104 million in a Series D-2 funding round led by Interactive Brokers, which valued the company at $1 billion. Founded in 2017, Zerohash provides APIs and developer tools that enable financial institutions and fintech companies to offer cryptocurrency, stablecoin, and tokenized products.

#Zerohash #funding #blockchain #cryptocurrency #stablecoin #fintech #investment #SeriesD2 #valuation #developerTools
πŸš€ Tria Foundation Launched to Advance Self-Custody Finance

Tria has announced the launch of the Tria Foundation, an independent nonprofit organization. According to Foresight News, the foundation aims to support technological research and development in routing, execution, and security, as well as public products. It will provide funding for developer tools, integration, and ecosystem support, while promoting transparent governance and protocol management. Additionally, the foundation seeks to expand partnerships to enhance the practical application of self-custody finance in everyday life.

#TriaFoundation #SelfCustodyFinance #TechnologyResearch #DeveloperTools #Integration #EcosystemSupport #TransparentGovernance #ProtocolManagement #Partnerships #Fintech
πŸš€ ERC-8004 Standard Launches on Monad Platform

ERC-8004 has been successfully launched on the Monad platform, according to Foresight News. The ERC-8004 standard allows for the transfer of identity and reputation of agents within the ecosystem without the need for trusted intermediaries. This development provides developers with enhanced visibility and portability of their agents.

#ERC8004 #MonadPlatform #IdentityTransfer #ReputationTransfer #Blockchain #ForesightNews #DeveloperTools #Ecosystem
πŸš€ OpenAI Plans to Merge ChatGPT, Codex, and Atlas into Desktop Superapp

OpenAI is reportedly planning to integrate its ChatGPT, Codex, and Atlas applications into a single desktop superapp. According to NS3.AI, this strategic reorganization aims to cater to developers, power users, and enterprise customers. The mobile version of ChatGPT will remain unchanged for the time being, focusing on maintaining its current functionality.

#OpenAI #ChatGPT #Codex #Atlas #DesktopSuperapp #DeveloperTools #Enterprise #PowerUsers
πŸš€ TRON DAO Expands AI Fund to $1 Billion for Agentic Economy Infrastructure

TRON DAO has significantly increased its AI fund from $100 million to $1 billion, aiming to invest in and acquire early-stage startups focused on building infrastructure for the agentic economy. According to NS3.AI, the fund will specifically target areas such as agent identity systems, stablecoin payment rails, tokenized real-world assets, and developer tools for autonomous financial systems. This expansion reflects TRON DAO's commitment to fostering innovation and development in the evolving landscape of digital finance.

#TRONDAO #AI #AgenticEconomy #StartupInvestment #DigitalFinance #Blockchain #Stablecoin #Tokenization #DeveloperTools #AutonomousFinance #TRX
πŸš€ Tron DAO Expands AI Fund to $1 Billion for Infrastructure Investment

Tron DAO has announced an expansion of its artificial intelligence fund from $100 million to $1 billion, focusing on investments in early-stage startups developing core infrastructure for the intelligent economy. According to PANews, the fund will concentrate on four key areas: agent identity systems, stablecoin-based payment channels, tokenization of real-world assets, and developer tools for autonomous financial systems.

Tron founder Justin Sun highlighted that Tron is capable of handling large-scale real-world transactions while providing a predictable, low-cost execution environment. This makes it well-suited for high-frequency, automated interaction scenarios such as fund management, merchant settlement, API-to-API payments, and other types of machine-to-machine financial flows.


#TronDAO #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #Investment #Infrastructure #Startup #Stablecoin #Tokenization #DeveloperTools #AutonomousFinancialSystems #JustinSun #Blockchain #PaymentChannels #RealWorldAssets #TRX
πŸš€ WINkLink Completes Comprehensive Upgrade of Price Service Page

WINkLink has officially completed a comprehensive upgrade of its price service page. According to ChainCatcher, the update introduces a new 'Market Statistics' section, which visualizes key market indicators such as market capitalization rankings, circulating and total supply, and 24-hour and 7-day price ranges. Additionally, the asset display method has been optimized to clearly label asset names and symbols, effectively preventing symbol confusion. The deviation threshold and heartbeat parameters can now be viewed directly on the list page, allowing developers and users to access core data more efficiently. As a provider of oracle services within the Tron ecosystem, WINkLink remains committed to delivering transparent and reliable data support.

#WINkLink #PriceServicePage #MarketStatistics #TronEcosystem #OracleServices #DataSupport #MarketIndicators #AssetDisplay #Transparency #DeveloperTools