Grass：基于Solana的新型DePIN项目，助力被动收入

Ike正式在Aleph Zero网络上推出其流动质押代币sA0，标志着项目和社区的重要里程碑。sA0允许用户在质押AZERO代币的同时保持流动性，从而在不锁定资产的情况下赚取奖励。sA0的推出不仅提升了质押体验，还为Aleph Zero生态系统的参与提供了新机会。用户可以同时进行质押和使用sA0代币，促进与网络的动态互动。sA0的优势在于提供流动性和奖励，用户质押AZERO后可获得sA0代币，保持在生态系统中的活跃。此外，sA0与Aleph Zero的DeFi生态系统无缝集成，提升了质押者的效用和价值。Ike计划通过社区驱动的治理功能和透明的验证者注册流程，推动逐步去中心化。此次初始发布包括七个验证者，合作伙伴包括德意志电信和STC巴林。创始人Stephen Novenstern强调，此次发布是建立去中心化社区驱动生态系统的开始。

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.

Aethir通过整合LayerZero，显著提升其作为多链AI和游戏生态系统的能力，旨在实现无缝跨链交互。Aethir的原生代币$ATH将在ZKSync上进行测试，用户可轻松在不同区块链间转移$ATH代币，扩大其在生态系统中的实用性。Aethir平台建立在强大的去中心化云基础设施上，配备超过43,000个高性能GPU，包括3,000多个NVIDIA H100，能够处理复杂的AI计算。通过与LayerZero的合作，Aethir将过渡到Sophon ZK链，增强其多链能力并支持跨链智能合约执行。此外，Aethir还将整合Stargate的全链流动性协议，简化$ATH代币的交换，提供统一流动性池和多种质押及农耕选项。这些进展将推动Aethir进入多链未来，确保AI和游戏工作负载能够直接跨多个区块链网络访问。

Tory Green在区块链领域担任io.net的领导角色，该平台是一个去中心化的物理基础设施网络（DePIN）。他拥有超过20年的创业和投资经验，曾在Tiller Partners担任风险投资家，并在Hum Capital担任首席运营官和首席财务官。io.net最近完成了3000万美元的A轮融资，以增强其去中心化基础设施能力。该平台采用定制的共识机制，确保高效的节点参与和网络安全，利用加密技术和节点验证来防范恶意行为。此外，边缘计算的整合提升了性能，减少了延迟。io.net还强调与其他区块链平台（如Solana）的互操作性，增强跨链数据流。Green计划通过将人工智能与去中心化基础设施结合，推动医疗和金融等行业的变革，提升数据安全性和成本效益。

数字货币集团（DCG）在巴里·西尔伯特的领导下正式推出了新子公司Yuma，旨在促进Bittensor去中心化AI网络的创新。Yuma的使命是为初创企业和公司提供资源，以在去中心化框架中开发、训练和利用人工智能。Bittensor生态系统的核心是$TAO代币，通过奖励贡献者的计算能力和工作质量来激励参与。Yuma支持多种AI驱动项目，并提供针对初创企业和成熟企业的加速器计划及子网孵化器。Yuma已与多家公司建立合作关系，包括Sturdy、Masa、Score和Infinite Games，并与Foundry合作推出S&P 500 Oracle子网。Bittensor的联合创始人雅各布·斯蒂夫斯表示，该平台为传统的自上而下的AI能力提供了竞争性替代方案。DCG自2021年起参与Bittensor，并通过其资产管理部门Grayscale推出了Bittensor信托和去中心化AI基金，后者的21%由Bittensor组成，显示出去中心化网络在未来人工智能和数字所有权中的重要性。