VanEck推出3000萬美元的風險投資基金，專注於加密貨幣和人工智慧初創企業

Aethir 在區塊鏈領域取得了重大進展，通過整合 LayerZero 來增強其作為多鏈 AI 和遊戲生態系統的能力。這一整合旨在使全鏈願景更接近現實，允許不同區塊鏈網絡之間的無縫互動。Aethir 的原生代幣 $ATH 將在 ZKSync 上進行測試，這一消息已在該平台的官方 X 帳號上公布。與 LayerZero 的整合將促進跨鏈操作，使用戶能夠輕鬆地在各個鏈之間移動 $ATH 代幣，從而擴大代幣在生態系統中的用途。 Aethir 平台建立在強大的去中心化雲基礎設施之上，支持 AI 和遊戲應用。擁有超過 43,000 個高品質 GPU，包括超過 3,000 個 NVIDIA H100，Aethir 能夠處理複雜的 AI 計算。該網絡還擁有超過 32,000 個全球分佈的 Aethir Edge 設備，增強了其計算能力。$ATH 代幣在這個生態系統中扮演著至關重要的角色，允許 Aethir Checker Nodes、Edge 設備操作員和雲主機等利益相關者參與網絡的增長和功能。與 LayerZero 的合作將使 Aethir 能夠過渡到 Sophon ZK 鏈，增強其多鏈能力並促進在不同區塊鏈上執行智能合約。 為了進一步加強其 GPU 雲基礎設施，Aethir 還在整合 Stargate 的全鏈流動性協議，這將簡化 $ATH 代幣的交換。這一整合將提供統一流動性池、即時結算和各種質押和農業選項。這些進展旨在推動 Aethir 進入多鏈未來，確保 AI 和遊戲工作負載能夠直接在多個區塊鏈網絡上訪問。隨著 Aethir 持續創新，它將在 AI 和遊戲領域的去中心化雲解決方案的演變中發揮關鍵作用。

Verida recently achieved a significant milestone by securing second place in the POL Rush Competition, hosted by Polygon during the Aggregation Summit in Bangkok. This recognition awarded Verida 200,000 $POL and highlighted the company's innovative efforts in bridging Web2 user data with AI agent builders. CEO and Co-Founder Chris Were presented Verida's vision on the main stage at Devcon 2024, emphasizing the transformative potential of their technology. This achievement not only showcases Verida's progress in addressing the challenge of secure and private access to personal data but also reinforces its commitment to connecting Web2 and Web3, thereby unlocking new opportunities in the AI landscape. Verida is positioning itself as the "private data on-ramp for AI," allowing users to easily extract personal data from various Web2 sources, including emails, chats, and healthcare data, and connect it to AI agents and data marketplaces. With three years of dedicated development, the Verida Network prioritizes user privacy and data sovereignty, ensuring that all personal information remains secure and under the user's control. The positive feedback from developers and AI enthusiasts at Devcon indicates a strong demand for seamless access to personal data, with Verida ensuring compliance with global standards like GDPR and HIPAA. The conference also highlighted a growing trend towards Trusted Execution Environments (TEEs), which are becoming essential for secure computing. Verida's collaboration with ecosystem partners like TEN and Nillion emphasizes its mission to prioritize data ownership and privacy. With a unique market opportunity as the only project focused on unlocking personal data for AI applications, Verida is well-positioned to lead in this evolving space. The combination of winning the POL Rush competition, positive developer engagement, and interest from AI companies suggests that Verida is at the forefront of a significant shift in how personal data is approached in the AI era.

The integration of IoT technology in agriculture is transforming the sector, allowing farmers to make informed, data-driven decisions that enhance productivity and sustainability. The global smart agriculture market is projected to reach $20 billion by 2026, driven by the increasing adoption of IoT solutions across farms. These technologies optimize various aspects of crop and livestock management, helping farmers reduce costs while improving yields and environmental stewardship. As IoT devices proliferate, they offer significant advantages, including automation of resource management and real-time data collection on critical factors such as weather and soil conditions. IoT devices like weather stations and soil sensors play a pivotal role in smart agriculture. Weather stations provide essential data on temperature, humidity, and precipitation, enabling farmers to make timely adjustments to irrigation and planting schedules. Soil sensors deliver real-time insights into moisture levels, optimizing water use and fertilization strategies. Additionally, livestock monitoring collars ensure proactive management of animal health and location. By automating irrigation and resource distribution based on real-time data, farmers can conserve resources and enhance crop health, ultimately leading to increased profitability. Chirp's platform enhances the effectiveness of these IoT devices by integrating them into a cohesive system managed from a single dashboard. The incorporation of blockchain technology further strengthens data management, ensuring secure, tamper-proof storage and traceability of the vast amounts of information generated by IoT devices. Chirp's Blackbird miners provide long-range connectivity for these devices, facilitating reliable data transmission over large areas without the need for individual internet connections. This seamless integration of IoT technology positions Chirp as a vital partner for farmers, empowering them to tackle challenges and capitalize on new opportunities in the evolving agricultural landscape.

Ike has officially launched its Liquid Staking Token (LST), sA0, on the Aleph Zero network, marking a significant milestone for both the project and its community. This innovative token allows users to stake their AZERO tokens while maintaining liquidity, enabling them to earn rewards without locking up their assets. The introduction of sA0 not only enhances the staking experience but also opens up new opportunities for participation within Aleph Zero’s expanding ecosystem. Users can now engage in staking and utilize their sA0 tokens simultaneously, promoting a more dynamic interaction with the network. The benefits of sA0 are manifold. Firstly, it provides liquidity alongside rewards, as users receive sA0 tokens in exchange for their staked AZERO, allowing them to remain active in the ecosystem. Additionally, sA0 integrates smoothly with Aleph Zero’s DeFi landscape, enhancing the utility and value for stakers. Furthermore, by incentivizing more users to participate in staking, sA0 contributes to the overall security and resilience of the Aleph Zero network, fostering a robust environment for growth. Ike's launch of sA0 is a crucial step towards progressive decentralization, with plans for community-driven governance features and a transparent validator registration process. The initial launch included seven validators, including notable partners like Deutsche Telekom and STC Bahrain. As the project evolves, Ike aims to empower the Aleph Zero community to shape its future through increased participation and governance. Founder Stephen Novenstern emphasized the importance of this launch, stating it is just the beginning of their commitment to building a decentralized, community-driven ecosystem that enhances network security and user experience.

Tory Green 擁有超過二十年的創業和投資經驗，最近在區塊鏈領域中擔任重要角色，領導 io.net，一個去中心化的物理基礎設施網絡（DePIN）。他的豐富背景包括在 Tiller Partners 擔任風險投資家，支持多家投資組合公司擔任高管角色。Green 之前在 Hum Capital 擔任 COO 和 CFO 的經驗，以及共同創辦 The Art of Charm，展示了他多樣的技能組合和對創新的承諾。他的教育背景包括斯坦福大學的經濟學學士學位，並且在美國西點軍校有運動經驗，進一步突顯了他多面向的領導風格。 Io.net 最近完成了一輪成功的 A 輪融資，籌集了 3000 萬美元，以增強其去中心化基礎設施的能力。該平台利用針對分散基礎設施優化的定制共識機制，使來自不同節點的高效參與成為可能，而不需要高計算需求。安全性是重點，採用加密技術和節點驗證來保護網絡免受惡意行為的侵害。此外，邊緣計算的整合顯著提升了性能，通過更接近數據源處理數據，從而減少延遲並改善用戶和開發者的響應時間。 與其他區塊鏈平台（如 Solana）的互操作性是 io.net 策略的基石，增強了跨鏈數據流動並擴大了採用潛力。該網絡的多層安全方法通過設備身份驗證和加密來確保數據完整性，而可擴展性則通過工作負載的水平分配和分片技術來解決。Green 預見通過將 AI 與去中心化基礎設施整合，對 DePINs 產生變革性影響，旨在通過改善數據安全性和成本效率來徹底改變醫療和金融等行業。他的領導哲學受到韌性和實踐解決問題方法的影響，對推動 io.net 在快速發展的區塊鏈領域的使命至關重要。

數位貨幣集團（DCG）在巴里·西爾伯特（Barry Silbert）的領導下，正式推出了Yuma，這是一家旨在促進Bittensor去中心化AI網絡創新的新子公司。Yuma的使命是為初創企業和企業提供必要的資源，以在去中心化框架內開發、訓練和利用人工智慧。Bittensor生態系統的核心是$TAO代幣，通過獎勵貢獻者的計算能力和工作質量來激勵參與。這一模式不僅鼓勵效率，還促進用戶之間的合作，使其成為傳統由大型科技公司主導的集中式AI系統的有力替代方案。 Yuma旨在支持各種AI驅動的項目，這些項目可以通過Bittensor網絡獲得獎勵。該公司提供兩種不同的合作模式：一個為初創企業和成熟企業量身定制的加速器計劃，以及一個促進從零開始創建新項目的子網孵化器。通過其早期的子網孵化器計劃，Yuma已經與幾家公司建立了合作夥伴關係，包括Sturdy、Masa、Score和Infinite Games。此外，它還與Foundry合作推出了S&P 500 Oracle子網，展示了其在建立一個強大去中心化AI生態系統方面的承諾。 正如Bittensor的共同創始人雅各布·斯蒂夫斯（Jacob Steeves）所指出的，該平台的創建旨在提供一種與傳統自上而下的方法競爭的替代方案，該方法限制了對先進AI能力的訪問。DCG與Bittensor的合作始於2021年，其資產管理部門Grayscale自此推出了Bittensor Trust和一個去中心化AI基金，其中Bittensor佔後者的21%。這一戰略投資凸顯了去中心化網絡在未來人工智慧和數位擁有權中的日益重要性。