Announcing: $250,000 OP Labs Competition 🪐 We're working with... Optimism and OP Labs to secure their next scalability improvement: Superchain interop. 💰 $225,000 USDC + $25,000 private pot for Fellowship Stewards 📅 Live now - April 7 🔗 Belowshow more

Native USDC is now live on Aptos! This marks... a significant milestone for the Aptos ecosystem, empowering developers and users with access to the world’s largest regulated digital dollar. USDC powers innovative use cases: ✅Build secure apps for peer-to-peer payments, cross-border remittances, RWA settlement, gaming, and more ✅Supercharge DeFi with deep liquidity for digital asset trading and financial services ✅Empower merchants with global, instant, low-cost payment solutions that settle 24/7 Many leading ecosystem apps are expected to support native USDC on Aptos, including: Coinbase 🛡️, Echo Protocol, Petra, Pontem Labs (Liquidswap), Stripe Native USDC is officially issued by Circle and redeemable 1:1 for US dollars. There’s currently a bridged form of USDC in the Aptos ecosystem known as lzUSDC, which is bridged from Ethereum through the AptosBridge built on LayerZero. lzUSDC is not issued by Circle and not redeemable with Circle Mint. Native USDC issued by Circle: Token Name: USDC Token Symbol: USDC Mainnet Address: 0xbae207659db88bea0cbead6da0ed00aac12edcdda169e591cd41c94180b46f3b Testnet Address: 0x69091fbab5f7d635ee7ac5098cf0c1efbe31d68fec0f2cd565e8d168daf52832 Bridged USDC from LayerZero: Token Name: Bridged USDC (LayerZero) Token Symbol: lzUSDC Mainnet Address: 0xf22bede237a07e121b56d91a491eb7bcdfd1f5907926a9e58338f964a01b17fa::asset::USDC Developers can use our step-by-step migration guide for options on migrating bridged USDC to native USDC in their apps: CCTP is coming later this morning: With CCTP launching imminently, leading interoperability providers like Wormhole will enable seamless USDC transfers between Aptos and 9 other blockchains. With the addition of Aptos, USDC is now natively supported on 17 blockchains—with many more expansions planned this year. Start building with USDC on Aptos:show more

CCTP is now live on Aptos! Developers and their... users can now transfer USDC securely between 10 blockchains with 1:1 capital efficiency. With CCTP, you can: 💸Enable cross-chain onboarding for your app by allowing USDC deposits directly from Ethereum and more. ⚖️Meet withdrawal demand for USDC on Aptos on your exchange by rebalancing 1:1 with CCTP behind the scenes. ✨Accept USDC payments for your marketplace from multiple blockchains. Users never need to think about what blockchain they hold USDC. CCTP uses a native burn-and-mint process to securely move USDC from one blockchain to another. With no need to lock up liquidity or rely on third-party fillers, CCTP maximizes capital efficiency and minimizes trust assumptions. Powering 90 unique routes: With the addition of Aptos, CCTP can facilitate USDC transfers in a many-to-many fashion between Aptos, Arbitrum, Avalanche🔺, Base, Ethereum, Noble, Optimism, Polygon | POL PoS, Solana, and Sui. Dozens of apps, wallets, bridges, exchanges, and more support CCTP, including: Wormhole 🤝 CCTP Wormhole enables developers to integrate CCTP into their Aptos apps with Wormhole Connect – a customizable widget for seamless cross-chain transfers: Portal 🤝 CCTP Wormhole Portal supports CCTP on Aptos with its integration of Wormhole Connect to deliver fast and easy USDC transfers to users: Ecosystem apps using Wormhole Connect including Aries Markets, Cellana Finance, Echelon, Echo Protocol, Meso Finance, Pontem Labs (Liquidswap), Thala, and VibrantX Finance 🤖 are now live with CCTP routes for Aptos. Start building with CCTP on Aptos:show more

USDC and Circle’s developer tools are now live on... Unichain! Developers building on Unichain now have access to USDC, CCTP, and Programmable Wallets to build secure and scalable onchain apps that can easily onboard users across blockchains. As the world’s largest regulated dollar stablecoin, USDC enhances user confidence and settlement for digital asset trading use cases on Unichain. Do more onchain with USDC ✅ Build dollar-backed financial products for swapping, trading, and more ✅ Provide liquidity to Coinbase 🛡️ (Coming Soon), Uniswap and other DeFi protocols ✅ Create new and innovative DeFi apps like Uniswap USDC issued by Circle Token Name: USDC Token Symbol: USDC Mainnet Address: 0x078D782b760474a361dDA0AF3839290b0EF57AD6 Testnet Address: 0x31d0220469e10c4E71834a79b1f276d740d3768F Developers can experiment with funds flows in their Unichain apps by getting free testnet USDC from Circle’s Faucet: The Circle Platform: A Complete Suite for Builders This launch goes beyond USDC—it’s about equipping developers on Unichain with a robust platform to build next-generation onchain apps: 🔗 CCTP allows Unichain developers to create secure and capital-efficient cross-chain swaps, deposits, and rebalancing with USDC. Connect your Unichain apps to networks like Arbitrum, Base, Ethereum, Solana, and more to access unified liquidity across blockchains. 💼 Programmable Wallets offers Unichain developers flexible, secure infrastructure for the easy creation of in-app wallets across EVM and non-EVM blockchains. Leverage built-in compliance tools for transaction screening and enable gas abstraction to simplify user experience. 📄 Smart Contract Platform (coming soon) simplifies contract deployment and management with a curated library of audited templates so you can get to market fast. Tokenize real-world assets, integrate with DeFi apps, and enhance customer engagement with NFTs and loyalty programs. With the addition of Unichain, USDC is now supported natively on 18 blockchains. Get started with USDC on Unichain today:show more

Today we're dropping the "beta" tag from Adaptyv, launching... our new website and announcing our $8M seed round. When we started Adaptyv a few years ago, our core belief was: AI models for biology are only as good as the experimental data they're trained on and the hypotheses they can test in the real world. Now, after a year of working with many great partners, we’ve scaled our infrastructure to the point that we're now open to anyone who wants to use our platform! Overall, this year, over 30 companies started using Adaptyv to validate their protein designs - from some of the biggest pharmas to frontier AI labs to many, many techbio startups. We've run hundreds of experiments, tested well over 10,000 proteins this year and are generating the data that validates the best AI models currently in development.show more

AI token usage is up 10x in 7 months,... compounding 40%/MONTH! There is NO BUBBLE when demand is STILL accelerating And this is just OpenRouter, it doesn't count the labs direct token usage and APIs But here's what's interesting about these numbers, the demand is coming from everywhere at once US models (OpenAI, Anthropic, Google) keep growing, while Chinese open weight models (DeepSeek, Tencent, Xiaomi, Minimax) grew even faster and now drive over 60% of usage on OpenRouter Closed source and open source both compounding at the same time. This is literally the best case scenario for AI Infra investors It means both frontier model tokens and cheaper tokens have product market fit. This means the application layer is finding ways to use both and generate ROI with both types Demand for tokens IS demand for compute. This is why SpaceX is looking to build 10GW of compute by next year, because the demand is clearly here Now combine this demand set up, with NVIDIA yesterday announcing financing platforms with Apollo, BlackRock, Blackstone, Brookfield, Goldman Sachs and KKR to mobilize over $500 billion of third party capital for AI infrastructure And Jensen has said publicly he expects $3 to $4 TRILLION of AI infrastructure spend by 2030 The build out will have to continue for a lot longer than the market is expecting, that is very clear to me. Don't let this consolidation period in AI infra stocks shake you out, they will have their moment again and take their next leg higher p.s. if you want to see how im investing in this, you can track my real-time portfolio and the research of all 5 Milk Road PRO analysts with live trade notifications, and it's just $1 to try it out (insane price just to check it out). Learn more here: Good luck out there!show more

🎉 Big news, folks! 🎉 I'm thrilled to join... forces with A16Z GAMES for their upcoming a16z speedrun 🧊 class, backing visionary founders at the frontier of AI, 3D & immersive computing. 🚀 They're looking for startups building the next-generation of: 1️⃣ Visual 3D Creation Tools 2️⃣ Spatial Computing Apps 3️⃣ Real World AI & Digital Twins 4️⃣ (and of course!) Generative AI Experiences As a 3D/VFX creator with over 1.4M+ subscribers, I've spent years pushing the boundaries of visual storytelling and exploring the potential of emerging technologies. From building AR/VR and 3D mapping products at Google to crafting reality-bending VFX, I've witnessed firsthand the transformative power of these tools. Companies selected for Speedrun will receive $750K in investment and join a 12-week program in LA from July-October, tapping into a16z's unparalleled resources and expertise. 💰🌴 In some cases, I'll also personally invest and advise to help accelerate your growth. 🤝 It's been a fun ride backing incredible startups like Backbone Labs, Pika AI, Skyglass VFX, and Hedra. Now, I'm ready to level up with a16z and support bold founders chasing game-changing dreams. 🚀 Ready to take the leap? Applications are open now! Find out how to apply below ⬇️show more

$MOON [PHASE 2: Launch] Jan 26th, 2024 XX:XX UTC... The long-awaited Moonflow token is about to get launched, and it will go straight to $MOON 🌕 Let us tell you a bit about $MOON and what's gonna happen now, including launch details 🚀 🐺 Moonflow Labs: We started with a mission, to make NFT Trading as smooth as possible for both communities and projects alike. We keep our word and we thrived together during the deepest bear market to the green bulls. But now is the moment to take it to the next level, the time to accommodate the DeFi and the GameFi side! With the introduction of $MOON, we have also restructured our social profiles to correspond with the Web3 sector. The $MOON token will gradually transfer the information related to it to the corresponding account during the upcoming days: wolfswap -> Marketplace and NFT products Moon Flow Defi -> DeFi journey and home of $MOON 🚀 Launch Details of $MOON: Date of Launch: 26th January 2024 at unknown time DEX of Launch: QuickSwap 🐲 DragonFi 2.0 Chain: #Polygon Launch price: 0.000003125 $MATIC Announcement of LIVE on Official Discord: Announcement of LIVE on Official Telegram: ⚠️THERE WILL BE NO ICO, NO PRESALE, AND NO CLAIM FOR THE $MOON TOKEN. It'll be launched in the most decentralized way, through a totally fair launch and Airdrop being distributed on-chain⛓️ 🪂 Airdrop eligibility Every 0x submitted at the pinned post ( is considered a wallet to be Airdropped. Per NFT holders and projects, we are Airdropping holders of MoonfloW Labs Collections: Special Moonwolves, Moonwolves, Moonflow Banner, Cro & Poly Factions, Companions Additional confirmed projects that will be Airdropped are: DRILL CLUB, BROZO, Flipguard, Rival Bears* *We are still already reaching collections with Airdrop eligibility and seeking active collections that we will add for the Airdrop eligibility 🤔I submitted my 0x at pinned post or I am a part/holder of the eligible project(s), what now? Nothing. The $MOON will be airdropped to your wallet directly. There will be NO CLAIM, to keep it as secure as possible. ⏰When Airdrop? For collection holders during the next 96 hours timeframe from this moment, progressively, going through collections 1-by-1. For those who submitted their 0x at the Airdrop post ( the addresses will be collected at random time on the 25th of January 2024, before the Wolf Moon event. 💜Final words We want to thank you all for your vigilance and for the FAST act that you guys show and the support you showed us, you are the reason why we thrive and are awake trying to grow this ecosystem, literally, to the $MOON! MoonfloW Labs Teamshow more

As we prepare to launch several projects, we're eager... to provide a general update to our community. We are steadily approaching our end goal, thanks to the daily progress we're making toward our vision. Achieving our objectives will bring about a significant transformation in cross-chain interoperability and the flow of liquidity within protocols. This will address crucial challenges and drive mass adoption. Our future-focused approach and effective team collaboration keep us moving forward in an organized manner. Let’s delve deeper into the state of development of our current products and upcoming projects. Tao Bridge Starting with the Tao Bridge, which enables the #Bittensor community to unlock DeFi opportunities with their $TAO via a highly efficient blockchain like #MultiversX, known for its security, speed, and affordability. We deeply admire #Bittensor and believe a project like that is crucial for the future of not just the crypto space but also humanity, as it addresses the major challenges AI faces today: centralization, siloed and isolated work, which pose risks and hinder the technology's potential. We are committed to the vision of subnets and dynamic $TAO, convinced that this ecosystem is as groundbreaking as #Ethereum or #Bitcoin. We will continue to support #Bittensor wherever possible, and our bridge will also expand to other chains with Hatom V2. The TAO Bridge, deployed on and accessible through will launch on the Mainnet in 14 days, on March 27th. You can follow the countdown on the lending page at Given that our main priorities are security and stability, this period will be primarily focused on quality assurance to ensure a flawless Mainnet launch. The launch will also introduce TAO Liquid Staking at along with the integration of both $wTAO and $swTAO on the lending page. This allows #Bittensor users to leverage liquid stake, employ short or long strategies, among other DeFi strategies, or simply access stablecoin liquidity while maintaining exposure to their $TAO. Up to $1M will be distributed as additional incentives on top of the supply APYs at the launch of the $wTAO and $swTAO money markets, with $200K allocated for the first month specifically for bootstrapping. Initially, 70% of rewards will go to liquidity providers, and 30% to those using $HTM to boost their lending positions. This changes to a 50-50 split in the second month, and by the third month, all incentives are directed through the Booster. This approach encourages early participation and sustained engagement with $HTM. Introducing $TAO to #MultiversX will result in the creation of Liquidity Pools (LPs) on both AshSwap 🔥 and xExchange ⚡. These LPs will be incentivized by both entities, and Hatom will distribute extra rewards at launch. The goal is to make #MultiversX a one-stop hub for $TAO holders. Upon stabilizing the volumes, there will also be plans to integrate it on AshPerp 🔥. Furthermore, with the release of $USH, users will have the ability to mint it while retaining exposure to their $TAO. The TAO Bridge and TAO Liquid Staking smart contracts have been audited by Runtime Vеrification and @arda_project, while penetration testing and DevSecOps have been performed on our infrastructure by CertiK. We're excited to announce our exclusive partnership with TAONEW one of the top 5 validators on #Bittensor. TAONEW has been extremely helpful and supportive from day one. By sharing 50% of its service fee with its stakers, TAONEW enables Hatom to offer an optimized Staking APY to its users. Since our initial reference, #Bittensor has grown sevenfold, becoming the largest AI project in the crypto sphere. We reiterate our commitment to contribute to such technology and hope to address some of its current DeFi challenges. Syfy Moving forward, today marks a significant milestone, not only for our decentralized protocols but also for our development companies, which currently stand as the sole and primary contributors to the Hatom Labs and Soul Labs. We’re excited to unveil Syfy, the evolved identity of Hatom Labs and Soul Labs, now serving as the parent entity for our burgeoning development companies. Organization is crucial for scalability, which is why Syfy was established to cultivate an environment where our teams can collaborate more seamlessly, enhancing our effectiveness and efficiency. At the same time, we remain committed to upholding the financial independence of each project, supported by its own community of funding contributors. Feel free to explore our website at for more information! Additionally, don't forget to follow Syfy and explore their Genesis article highlighted in their initial post: Booster V2 The Booster V2 will introduce a range of new features and opportunities for $HTM holders: Optimized Position Boosting: Previously, boosting was done individually for each money market, necessitating $HTM token distribution and periodic rebalancing due to price fluctuations. With Booster V2, the system now considers the overall position, eliminating the need for manual rebalancing. Gas Fee Reduction: Booster V2 implements optimizations that result in reduced gas fees, making transactions more cost-effective for users. Incorporation of Governance: Users staking $HTM tokens gain voting rights directly within the Booster, allowing them to participate in governance decisions while maintaining their staked positions. (Note: Only $HTM tokens are considered for governance; LP tokens are not included.) Enhanced Boosting Mechanism: The Booster V2 enables LP Tokens to boost positions within the Booster, leveraging trading fees from swaps and farm incentives while boosting lending positions. Smart Contract Completion: The Booster smart contract has been completed and audited by @arda_project, ensuring security and reliability. Frontend Implementation: The frontend design for Booster V2 has been successfully implemented, providing users with an intuitive interface. Collaboration with xExchange: Exploration is ongoing for collaboration with xExchange ⚡ to enable LP creation, farming, and meta-staking within the Booster. Upon finalization of testing, we will launch the Booster V2 on the devnet to gather community feedback and begin preparations for the mainnet release. Soul Before delving into Soul Labs's developments, it's essential to summarize its core functionality briefly: Soul Labs seamlessly connects different lending protocols and blockchains, facilitating lending and borrowing across platforms like Aave, Compound Labs, and Hatom Labs, consolidating liquidity and users' borrowing capabilities. Utilizing LayerZero Labs and other messaging layers for cross-chain communication, Soul Labs bypasses asset bridging or synthetics, unlocking novel DeFi strategies and solidifying its position as the ultimate solution for cross-lending dilemmas. Soul V1 will be permissionless, holding censorship-resistant features, incorporating multiple redundancy mechanisms, and providing support for various DApps. We're thrilled to announce that, following the launch of the Tao Bridge in 2-3 weeks, we will introduce the Soul Labs website. This platform has been meticulously crafted over 250 days to not only provide a comprehensive overview of our vision but also to offer an engaging and captivating experience that promises to be memorable. Regarding the app, significant progress has been made on the V1 protocol, including: Smart Contract Development and Testing: • Completion of the initial phase of smart contract development. • Conducting advanced testing to ensure the system's robustness. • Establishment of a fully functional proof of concept. Successful deployment and testing on the #Goerli (#Ethereum Testnet) and #Mumbai (#Polygon Testnet), leveraging LayerZero Labs for seamless operation. Feature Enhancement and Protocol Optimization: • Enhanced testing procedures to bolster system resilience. • Integration of advanced features and significant code refactoring for optimization. • Incorporation of various communication methods, including LayerZero Labs, Formerly Axelar, now at @axelar, Chainlink CCIP), and wormholecrypto, into Soul Labs framework, enhancing its resilience and flexibility. This allows Soul Labs to maintain operation through alternative protocols if the primary one is temporarily paused. Website Development and Documentation: • Nearing the completion of the v1 app, with final touches being applied. • The preparation of comprehensive V1 documentation and the Yellow Paper, available upon Soul Labs's public launch, offering detailed insights into the platform's infrastructure and capabilities. USH Recognizing the critical need for stable liquidity within the ecosystem, we have positioned ourselves at the forefront of providing a solution by introducing $USH, the first native, decentralized, and over-collateralized stablecoin on #MultiversX. As market conditions have improved, we have observed a growing demand for stablecoins in the ecosystem, evidenced by the utilization rate in the Lending Protocol spiking to over 90% several times in recent months. Therefore, our goal is to tackle the current challenges faced by users by creating a robust product that will not only help them hedge against market volatility but also open up better opportunities to trade the markets and generate yield. We're happy to unveil the $USH website, now live with a sleek and intuitive user interface, designed for ease of use, which ensures that interacting with the protocol is straightforward and accessible for all. You can access it now through this link: For the technical side, we’re advancing steadily and we’ve accomplished the following milestones: Lending Protocol Facilitator: • Coded the first version to support multiple discount factors for different collaterals. • Implemented tracking of borrowing effectiveness to enable earnings forecasting for the module and support minting processes. Isolated Pools Facilitator: • Coded the first version of Isolated Pools Facilitator. • Use of $EGLD or $sEGLD as collateral, with positions stored always in $EGLD to benefit the protocol through Liquid Staking and lending interest. • Virtual account implementation for converting $sEGLD earnings into $USH, functioning like liquidation where users deposit $USH for a higher amount of $HsELGD. Staking Module • Coded the first version of the Staking Module that allows users to stake and unstake without any restrictions. We're currently focusing our efforts on the following tasks: • Implementation of HTM Booster in the discount model in the Lending Protocol. • Implementation of different depeg strategies and brainstorming further potential “soft” depeg mechanisms. • Research and implementation of rewards model for Staking Module. • Research and implementation of Boosted Vaults Facilitator. • Review and stress-test the first version of the code. Upon launch, $USH will be integrated into various protocols and AMMs across the ecosystem, further increasing both its utility and liquidity. The opportunities will be vast, enabling users to engage in a wide range of activities such as yield farming, staking, and arbitrage, all while leveraging a stable and reliable asset. Regarding the USH Airdrop campaign, it will continue until the official launch of $USH planned for late Q2-early Q3, rewarding all users who have actively participated in the initiative. Hatom V2 It is clear by now that we are driven to build a more robust, interoperable, and secure DeFi space, removing the current barriers that hinder users' capabilities to seamlessly interact with different blockchains. Through Hatom V2, we will introduce Hatom's cross-chain architecture, designed from the ground up for interoperability. This approach will elevate the protocol to unprecedented levels, enabling its deployment across various blockchains and facilitating seamless connections between them through Soul. By enhancing interoperability, Hatom V2 aims to foster a more inclusive and accessible ecosystem. This expansion will not only broaden the protocol's reach but also significantly increase its flexibility and utility, allowing users to interact with a diverse range of assets and products across different chains. We’re thrilled to share that we are currently crafting the V2 redesign of the Hatom webpage. Anticipate a jaw-dropping transformation that will truly astonish, blending cutting-edge design with an unparalleled user experience, elevating it to a dynamic, interactive hub, and making every interaction more engaging. Good things take time, but we are confident that the release of V2 website will take place in the second quarter of this year and will officially mark the start of our journey into the cross-chain landscape. We are excited about the future and we truly believe that this will mark the beginning of a new era for Hatom. It's crucial for us to develop rapidly without sacrificing the quality or the security of each product. We're strategically allocating resources to ensure smooth progress in every area of our work. As we push forward, we believe that the launch of Soul Labs will be the most important milestone due to its massive potential and disruptive technology. We would like to thank you all for the unwavering support you've shown over the past few months; it truly fuels our passion to push daily and make strides toward achieving our ambitious goals.show more

Announcing Centaur 2.0! Centaur is frontier, agentic infrastructure that... you own. Centaur is like Claude Tag, but open source and on steroids. Centaur 2.0 can connect to everything you have access to, and can reason over it next to where you work, either in Slack, Discord, Teams or in your local Codex or Claude Code via an MCP. But context isn't useful if it can be accessed by anyone, so we rebuilt Centaur from the ground up for security. Centaur obviously doesn't have access to secrets because we're leveraging egress proxies. Centaur 2.0 takes that a step further enabling administrators to configure who can access what from where. This means that Centaur can have access to private information that you normally wouldn't feel comfortable giving it access to (e.g. DMs or sensitive channels and docs) but only expose it to authorized principals. It also means you can add Centaur to external channels and leverage it as a virtual colleague that doesn't live only in your Slack, for example, but also your Slack Connect channels! This is extremely powerful as we start moving to a world where agents cross organizational boundaries. Also in case anyone's wondering, yes we rewrote it in Rust! Centaur is now way way more stable at durably executing threads, and its workflow engine is now based on Absurd. We have been operating Centaur since January, officially launched and Open Sourced it in May, and now we're full speed towards making it the #1 open source agentic infrastructure. To succeed at that, I'm thrilled to welcome Matthew Slipper to the Paradigm team who will be leading all our Applied AI work, while continuing to maintain and extend Iron Proxy as the leading secure secret access for agents. Welcome Matt, it's an honor after all these years of knowing you! Read the full blogpost below, and apply to join our team!show more

ARTIST OPEN CALL! We’re sponsoring six artists to fly... out to NFT NYC. On Us. For Free. We’re also exhibiting your art at the World Trade Center, Oculus (THE CANVAS) RULES: FOLLOW US UNHRD LIKE & RT Tag two friends Submit your artwork below Ends on 03/15 More info ⤵️ For the open call, we invite artists from various mediums to apply for this unique opportunity to come to NFT NYC, exhibit their unminted work, collaborate on an NFT drop, and be part of an exclusive membership pass in the UNHRD community. All artists will be curated by our partners, Forbes Web3, JJ, NFT Asia, AOI, Transient Labs, & MakersPlace 🔳. Eligibility and Opportunity 1. Open to artists from the US and Visa Waiver Program countries. 2. Exhibition at the prestigious Oculus during the UNHRD Launch event. 3. Flight and accommodation costs up to $1,500 covered. 4. Participate in a collaborative NFT drop and revenue split option. 5. Gain exposure alongside partners like Forbes Web3, Makersplace, AOI, NFT Asia, and Transient Labs. Application Requirements and Dates 1. Submit artwork and a statement aligning with your goals. 2. Accommodation for 3 nights (April 2nd-5th). 3. Applications open now! So, what is UNHRD? We're a blockchain protocol transforming philanthropy with efficiency, transparency, and security. Our technology hopes to revolutionize fund management and distribution in the philanthropic sector. Part of our broader mission involves leveraging blockchain for NGOs, grant makers, and altruistic companies. By providing grants and cultivating a nurturing environment, UNHRD makes artists' dreams worldwide a reality. How do we do this? What makes UNHRD unique is how we're going to do all of this on-chain. This is our early concept of the UNHRD Protocol. In the world of philanthropy, especially when it involves artists and creative projects, managing and distributing funds efficiently and transparently can be a challenge. That's where the UNHRD Protocol comes in—a solution we're actively working to build, aiming to transform how financial support is handled in the artistic community. What is the UNHRD Protocol? The UNHRD Protocol is a planned blockchain-based system, a series of smart contracts designed to streamline the process of managing and distributing funds. In simpler terms, it's like a highly efficient digital ledger tailored for philanthropy, ensuring that every penny goes where it's supposed to, without the usual red tape or delays. Application to UNHRD: Streamlined Fund Distribution: Whether it's grant money or proceeds from NFT sales, the protocol ensures swift and accurate distribution to artists and other beneficiaries. Transparency and Trust: Every transaction, from donation to disbursement, is recorded on the blockchain, fostering trust and transparency among artists, donors, and the public. Reduced Overhead: By automating many of the administrative tasks, we reduce overhead costs, ensuring more funds directly support the artists. At UNHRD, we believe that through blockchain technology, we can create a more equitable and accessible platform for artists worldwide. Our commitment goes beyond just funding - it's about building a community, nurturing talent, and paving the way for a new era of digital art and philanthropy. Join us in this exciting journey as we redefine what's possible at the confluence of art, technology, and philanthropy.show more

Welcome to the world’s first On-chain vehicle Reservation System... & Marketplace! But what does that mean to consumers and the automotive industry as a whole? 🚘🌎 As with all new tech, there is an education process. The internet made people’s lives easier... our Marketplace will do the same for automotive buyers. It offers numerous benefits for car buyers that until now, did not exist. Top 10 benefits of using the DeLorean Marketplace and why it will change how you purchase your next vehicle: 1. Peer-to-Peer Ownership Transfer 👥 Unlike traditional manufacturers, DeLorean enables fully transparent, peer-to-peer trading of reservation slots via NFTs - no dealers, no middlemen, and no hidden fees. 2. Real-Time Liquidity for Build Slots 🏦 Most car brands treat reservations as non-transferable or refundable only under strict conditions. The DeLorean Marketplace allows users to resell their build slots at market-driven prices, creating real liquidity. 3. Blockchain-Verified Ownership & History Build slot ownership, transfer history, and transaction details are recorded immutably on the Sui blockchain, drastically reducing fraud and improving trust ✅ 4. Staking Incentives for Holders💰 By staking $DMC with their build slot NFT, users earn rewards while in queue … an unheard-of incentive in traditional car reservation systems. 5. Flexible Exit for Buyers Under Financial Pressure😌Traditional reservation holders have no options if their financial situation changes. DeLorean enables resale on-chain, allowing owners to recover value if they can’t follow through with the purchase. 6. Collector & Speculator-Friendly📈 Buyers can trade their reservation multiple times without ever taking delivery of the vehicle, making it attractive for collectors, investors, and Web3-native users. 7. Transparent Pricing and Offers⚡️ Through features like bidding, collection offers, and open listings, users engage in a dynamic, transparent marketplace - unlike opaque dealer pricing or pre-order queues. 8. First-of-Its-Kind On-Chain Vehicle Marketplace DeLorean is the first automotive brand to offer an end-to-end on-chain reservation and commerce experience, giving it a significant technological advantage over legacy automakers👍 9. Fiat or crypto payment options 🪙 Over 560M people around the world hold or trade crypto currency. For those looking for an alternative payment option to fiat, DeLorean now provides that option. The digital asset community is far too big to be overlooked by traditional automakers. 10. It’s the DeLorean way to be ahead of its time and to change norms🦾 What may be a small education process now, may just be the future of the way vehicles are sold. Today marks the beginning of a fresh, transparent and community driven approach to how automakers should treat their loyal customers. Welcome to the DeLorean Reservation System & Marketplace DeLorean Motor Company powered by DeLorean Labs built on Sui "Web3 isn’t the obstacle—it’s the upgrade. DeLorean is simply the first to drive us there."show more

ALPHA BY NEARWEEK, PAY ATTENTION NEAR HUNTERS! Here's the... alpha you need! 🔽 NEAR Protocol's Thread Contest has been extended! Content creators can still submit their content for a chance to win $500 in $NEAR. More details in the NEAR Protocol Discord: Edge Video AI's 100K points per day competition will officially go live on Monday, but the system will be fully operational over the weekend for early access by players. To participate, scan the QR code and join both single and multiplayer quizzes. Accumulated points can be converted into $FAST tokens. More details at trisolaris 🅣 has launched new farms to support #NEAR native stablecoins with the help of Aurora. Users can now deposit USDC-USDC.e or USDT-USDT.e for a 34-37% APR. Rewards will be in $TRI & $AURORA. Frax Finance ¤⛓️¤ $FRAX collateral and borrowing is now open on CoffeeDAO with a supply APY of 23.43%. Users can now supply or borrow at Meta Pool has launched the $mpDAO token to empower users through a transparent, inclusive, community-driven governance system within Meta Pool, where token holders vote and earn from protocol fees. SWEAT💧 is launching the Arabic version of Sweat Wallet and will be ready for mass adoption in the Middle East region. This will enable users to do transactions with $SWEAT token. Pumpopoly.com, the virtual property simulator on NEAR has just received a $5000 grant from Near Gaming DAO. The grant will be used to reward active users on Near Tinker Union | NTU has received 1.4B $LONK from Lonk 🐲 on airdrop day! The team will soon commence distribution through their flagship product, Meteor Wallet. Airdrop will be exclusive to all 3333 Tinker holders. UNIFAT - The first batch of ranking rewards will be distributed on April 22nd, followed by the second batch, which will consist of four sub-ranking rewards. Check out ranks: Playible has just launched its point system where users can compete and win weekly cash prizes. In the future, points will also offer additional benefits. More details at NFT is ART will be the next NFT collection to launch on NEAR, following the previous collection's success. lilcrow💜, a well-known artist on #NEAR, will lead this collection. Rogues has revealed Season 2 Leaderboard prizes. 6 Legendary Lootboxes will be distributed to the top 3 on the leaderboard. That's it for this week's ALPHA by NEARWEEK, but don't think we're out of intel! 🔮 Here's one more: the recap from this week's NEAR ALPHA SHOW with :show more

InterLink’s Early Vision for NIST-Standardised Post-Quantum Cryptography 🔐✨ The... next five years may bring a much clearer answer to a question that has long been difficult to judge: Is a digital asset truly secure? 🤔 For InterLink, the answer may increasingly depend on one critical factor: whether it is quantum-resistant and aligned with NIST standards 🧬🔒 Why this matters now ⚠️ Two fast-moving technologies are reshaping digital security: • AI is improving the ability to discover weaknesses in systems 🤖 • Quantum computing is advancing towards the point where today’s cryptographic foundations could become vulnerable ⚛️ For InterLink, this is not just a theoretical discussion. It is a reminder that blockchain networks, wallets, and custody systems must prepare now for the post-quantum era ⏳🛡️ Why NIST is central to InterLink’s approach 📘🏛️ Many in the InterLink community already know NIST. NIST, part of the U.S. Department of Commerce, plays a major role in defining and evaluating security standards, including those for post-quantum cryptography. Its work matters because it helps shape what “secure” will mean in a quantum-capable future 📊🔍 In practical terms, InterLink’s long-term security vision is closely tied to whether its cryptographic design can withstand post-quantum threats 🚀 The risk for blockchain networks and digital assets 🔎💥 Recent research and experiments from major organisations, including Google, have highlighted a growing concern: what was once considered extremely difficult, using quantum computing to threaten cryptographic systems, is no longer something that can be ignored 🧪⚠️ That does not mean current systems are broken today. It does mean that networks which fail to prepare for post-quantum threats could face serious risks later 📉 For InterLink, this is exactly why early research matters 🧠✨ If sufficiently powerful quantum computers become available, some current cryptographic methods may become vulnerable. For any network storing value, identity, NFTs, or permissions, that is a major issue 💳🖼️🧾 InterLink’s early work on post-quantum readiness 🧠🔐 InterLink Foundation has already been researching: ✅ digital signatures ✍️ ✅ cryptographic algorithms 🔣 ✅ migration mechanisms for future security upgrades 🔄 One of the most notable areas of work is the ability to generate new private keys from an existing seed phrase 🌱➡️🔑 This matters because it offers a pathway to improve security without forcing users to abandon access to their assets 🙌 Address Alias: preserving continuity during migration 🪪🔗 Another important InterLink mechanism is Address Alias. This is designed to let users: ✓ retain their existing wallet addresses 🧾 ✓ preserve associated tokens and NFTs 🖼️💰 ✓ migrate to a new cryptographic security architecture 🔐➡️🛠️ That is a practical and user-friendly design choice. Security upgrades are often hard to adopt when they break continuity. InterLink’s approach aims to solve that problem 🌉 Bringing post-quantum protection into smart contracts 🛡️📜 InterLink is also implementing SLH-DSA-SHA2-128s (FIPS 205) within IRC smart contracts. This adds another layer of protection for: • vaults 🏦 • high-value assets 💎 • long-term storage 📦 • sensitive on-chain operations ⚙️ The goal is not only to protect wallets, but also to strengthen the systems that govern custody and transaction security across the network 🧱🔒 Testing on the Taj Mahal Testnet 🧪🛰️ These experiments are currently being conducted on the InterLink Taj Mahal Testnet. According to InterLink, the experimental implementations have passed the NIST-based simulation tests carried out so far ✅📈 That is an encouraging early signal, although broader testing and real-world validation will remain important as development continues 🔍 Looking ahead to 2027 🚀🌍 InterLink’s stated goal is to fully integrate this architecture into the Open Mainnet in 2027. If achieved, that would bring InterLink closer to a future where security is defined not only by current best practice, but by resilience against quantum-era threats 🛡️⚛️ The bigger takeaway 🌍✨ The key lesson is simple: In the quantum era, security will not only mean protecting your private will mean asking whether the cryptography behind that key was built to survive the next generation of computing 🔐⏭️ For InterLink, this is a strategic direction with long-term significance 📌 Final thought 💡 Post-quantum readiness is no longer just a technical topic for specialists. For InterLink, it is becoming part of the broader conversation about long-term digital asset security 🧠🔒 NIST-aligned cryptography, practical migration paths, and user-preserving design may soon define the networks people trust most 🌟 InterLink Labs 👤 + 🌐 KV Reina | InterLink Labs InterLink Foundation #InterLink #ITLG #ITL #WeAreTheFirst10MLinkers Join me on InterLink 😁 Start mining now and use my invitation link: 💰 My code is: 111222777888 💰 Please DM me once you have used my code. 👍show more

$KNDX 🤖 Theres 3 big narratives that are sending... coins left right and centre rn. 🚀 #AI, #Gamefi, & #NFTs 🔹Theres 50% mindshare for #AI. 🤖 🔹#GameFi mcap is hitting ATH's with #OfftheGrid, $XBG and $SUPER making spectacular moves. 🎮 🔹NFTs and the #Metaverse are making a strong comeback with $APE up 100% over the weekend. 🐵 What if there's a project that touches all these trending narratives with groundbreaking technology to disrupt all 3 of them? 🔥 💡- That's where $KNDX comes in. -💡 Kondux is a cutting-edge Web3 SaaS platform, combining NVIDIA’s Omniverse, AI, Blockchain, and dynamic NFTs to revolutionize secure asset management across industries. 👏 Their flagship product, kNFTs, are 3D digital assets usable across Metaverse and Gaming platforms, AR/VR/XR environments, and manufacturing applications. Kondux’s scalable model opens new revenue streams by enabling effective digital asset monetization. 💰 Kondux is the first Web3 project to integrate VFX pipelines with NVIDIA’s Omniverse and bringing it onto the Blockchain. ⛓️ It is also the only Web3 project with a *Select Status Partnership* with NVIDIA, operating under NVIDIA NDAs and working with them directly for more than 2 years. About their NVIDIA Integrations: 🤖 🔹There are three areas of the Kondux tech stack that coincide with three divisions of NVIDIA: 📡GDN (Graphics Delivery Network, the backbone of GeForce Now) 💡Omniverse for 3D aspects such as, geospatial data, real world physics, lighting, and raytracing 🤖NVIDIA AI Foundation, which covers many aspects of #AI, including inference and deployment scaling. The convergence of all these components lie within .USD file format . 🔹 They are the first blockchain project to integrate NVIDIA’s Omniverse Cloud and Graphics Delivery Network (GDN) to provide high-quality 3D content accessible on any device without requiring high-end hardware. 🔹 This setup streamlines content management, democratises access to resource-intensive 3D content, and enables real-time interaction with 3D NFTs. Now, I haven’t seen any crypto project so deeply connected with NVIDIA and NVIDIA technology. GDN is a HUGE competitive advantage. With it, the need for #GPU’s basically goes out the window. 🤯 Now lets take a look at some of the other main features... 👀 OpenUSD (Universal Scene Description): 📽️ 🔹 Kondux is leveraging USD technology, developed by Pixar and used by Meta, Apple, Microsoft and other industry leaders to enhance 3D graphics and interoperability within its creative ecosystem. 🔹 Originally created for high-end film production, USD now supports a variety of applications, including gaming and virtual reality, making it a key asset for Kondux. kNFT's: 🎨 🔹 Kondux is pioneering a new category of NFTs known as kNFTs, which aim to redefine NFT utility through innovative features. 🔹 A standout feature is the upgradeable aspect provided by Kondux DNA, allowing kNFTs to transform and combine with other NFTs, creating limitless possibilities in art, gaming, and music. 🔹Through the Kondux AI portal it will be possible to communicate with kNFTs. They can learn and adapt. This AI technology is revolutionary because it makes human to kNFT interaction possible, turning it into a unique, personalized experience. Check out the clip of kNFTs in Unreal Engine 5 gameplay below. 👇 Kondux is a very obvious utility play with huge upside because it’s multi narrative. 📈 It's seriously groundbreaking stuff that they’re about to launch. 🚀 After speaking with the team there’s no doubt in my mind this will do crazy big numbers in the next months. 🤑show more

🚨Weekly Cronos News🚨 📅 20/10/2025 1️⃣ 🔧 - Cronos... EVM v150 Smarturn upgrade set for Oct 30, delivering smarter accounts, advanced EVM capabilities, and enhanced performance. 2️⃣ ObsidianSwap 🔄 - Trading contest by CronosArmy on ObsidianSwap for cronos_chain kicks off soon, rewarding top 10 over 7 days with 100% boost. - TGE concludes with $ROBIN 4.2B committed at $96K, $LION 850M at $120K, cronoszk $LION 880M at $93K; $CRO liquidity hits 215K at $33K. - Legacy tokens from RobinCronos and CronosLionel converted, sold into burnt pools to boost $OBS liquidity with added $CRO. - $OBS liquidity and trading launches October 17 at 2pm UTC; 15% allocation claimable now, remainder vests over 90 days. - Loaded Lion 2842 joins Mystery Prize inventory on ObsidianSwap via LoadedLions_CDC, ranked 2570; daily quests offer prizes from $2-1.5K. - Listing requests submitted for $OBS to CoinGecko and GeckoTerminal, ID GTIU1710250019. - $OBS whitelisted for smart trading on ObsidianSwap, delivering more tokens, low fees, and fast swaps on cronos_chain. - Full $MCS allocation from MyCroStrat partnership paired with $OBS to strengthen liquidity for both projects. - Liquid NFT contract with PUUSHDABUTTON activates, backing ROBIN NFTs with 450M $OBS valued over $36K 3️⃣ VVS-Finance 💎 - $LION $BARA and $USDC $BARA farms extended for 6 months on VVS Finance, partnering with capy_nation and LoadedLions_CDC. - $KITTY by KitCoinX now whitelisted on VVS Finance, expanding token options on Cronos chain. - Stake xVVS Earn FUL Mine episode 8 launches on VVS Finance with FulcromFinance, emissions starting soon. - $BONE by CroHound_GODS whitelisted on VVS Finance, boosting builder integrations on Cronos chain. 4️⃣ WolfSWAP | SWAP & WIN 🐺 - Season 16 surges with over 5K contestants, $12,212 starting prizepool and $3M volume in just 6 days. - $ROBINSTR from TheLionStrategy and $OBS from ObsidianSwap now whitelisted on wolfswapdotapp for mystery box wins on $10+ trades. - New Amplify Mission launches: Spot Wolfies on Brave Browser, screenshot and tag for $1K prize pool in $MOON – 5 winners snag 424K $MOON ($200 each). 5️⃣ Moonlander 🌕 🚀 - BTC Voyage leaderboard tops out at 60.8M pts, earning $10.9K from $50K pool. - MoonlanderTrade unveils leveraged prediction perps for trading future outcomes. 6️⃣ Loaded Lions 🦁 - LoadedLions_CDC expanded $LION trading to Gate, Coinone, Bitmart, Lbank, Digifinex, Biconomy, Bitrue. - Q3 milestone: LoadedLions_CDC launched $50K prize pool trading campaign on VVS Finance. - Nightmare Blitz event live in Loaded Lions Mane City until Oct 31; prizes include $20K CRO and $15K Tactical Gear NFTs. 7️⃣ puush.fun 🔴🔵 - $OBS token listed on ObsidianSwap post successful TGE and ecosystem merger. - Liquid NFTs activated for ObsidianSwap's $OBS and Robin NFTs, with $36K liquidity locked at $14.56 per NFT floor. 8️⃣ LionStrategy 💡 - Launch alert: CrofamStrategy unveils RobinStrategy $ROBINSTR on ObsidianSwap with RobinCronos. - Burn milestone: WolfieStrategy torches $WOLFSTR worth 58K $CRO from team funds, hitting 21% total supply reduction. - Holdings update: RobinStrategy acquires 110 Robin NFTs. 9️⃣ WAM 🌟 - playWAM unveils revamped website featuring enhanced content and latest project updates on Cronos Chain. - Sovereign microeconomy in development for playWAM app, deploying on EVM chains starting with Cronos Chain followed by BNBCHAIN. - playWAM gears up for Q4 gaming app launch, promising industry-shaking innovations. 🔟 Wolfies ⚡ - Wolfies NFT fetches $4.8K and 10M $MOON in Cronos sale. - Listings surge: Wolfies hit cryptocomnft and cryptocom App just 7 days post-mint. - Exposure boost: Wolfies appear to 40M Brave users; screenshot contest offers $1K prizes. - Volume milestone: 2M $CRO traded across EbisusBay and MintedNetwork in 11 days. - Backing vault grows to nearly $40K, fueling Wolfies flywheel. 1️⃣1️⃣ Ebisu's Bay ⛩️ - Advanced NFT analytics unveiled on EbisusBay collection pages; toggle datasets via legend icons. - ObsidianSwap's $OBS token now listable on EbisusBay DEX for select NFT collection listings. 1️⃣2️⃣ Tectonic.cro 🏦 - Sleek redesign unveiled for Tectonic Finance mobile app, elevating DeFi user experience. 1️⃣3️⃣ Delphi Trade 💡 - Delphitrade launches prediction markets: BNB top 5 by Nov 25, LINK to $28 before Nov 25, USDT to $190B by Nov 25, CRO price Oct 30 2025. - Fresh markets hit delphitrade: ETH, BTC, SOL prices Oct 30 2025; CAW to $20M MC before Oct 30 2025. 1️⃣4️⃣ FROGS 🐸 - Excitement brews: realFrogsClub hints at new Super PERP DEX project in development. 1️⃣5️⃣ NeurotiCat 🐱 - Zealy Quests kick off on Neuro Island, drawing over 100 participants for daily challenges and $NEURO rewards. 1️⃣6️⃣ Lume Finance 🌊 - Lume Finance migrates NOVA and LUME liquidity pools from VVS Finance to Solidex; V2 pools await Dexscreener support. - Despite market volatility, Lume Finance advances with ecosystem integrations, Lilypad milestones, and liquidity expansions. 1️⃣7️⃣ BRAVE 🚀 - Mega raffle spin for Brave Badges launches Oct 18 at 1800 UTC, with 23 prizes including Loaded Lion, 2x 2500 $LION tokens, and Brave Legends customs. 1️⃣8️⃣ PuppetZ.CDC🎭 🔗 - PuppetzART drop launches on Cryptocom NFT: 100 packs at $1, 1600 at $33; FCFS with no whitelist or wallet limits. - Mystery packs mint explodes: 720 sold in 24 hours, yielding $21K volume on Cryptocom NFT and Cronos Chain; half the collection gone. - Prizes await in PuppetzART mint: 15 NFTs with rewards left; funds set for buybacks, 100% royalties for sweeps; vault exceeds $8K. 1️⃣9️⃣ CroVegas.Fun ⚡ - KitCoin $KITTY secures official verification on Cronos Explorer, displaying live badge, logo, website, market cap, and volume. 2️⃣0️⃣ Ryoshi with Knife 🔪 🐶 - Ryoshi Royale unveils fatigue system: Top 10% players hit with 15%, 10%, 5% stat cuts over 3 battles for more winners. - Update adds pay-to-level-up, entourage for bonus XP, and training points reset in hottest Cronos game. 2️⃣1️⃣ MyCroStrategy 🚀 - $MCS-$CRO pair goes live on SoliDexCro, yielding 424% APR with active SDX emissions and rewards. - $MCS treasury deploys across Cronos protocols, amplifying yields via Wolfswap, TectonicFi, and FulcromFinance. - ObsidianSwap initiates first $OBS burn, fueled by 50% royalties from $MCS trading volume. 2️⃣2️⃣ Flipsuite 🔗 - Flippy debuts on Telegram via Flipsuitexyz: in-chat swaps, bridging, trading, airdrops, raffles. Versatile wallet spans 32 chains. 2️⃣3️⃣ Crazzzy Monsters 👹 - Delivered new mint dApp for Imperiums Legion I drop with ImperiumCro; metadata updated on IPFS, 290 NFTs airdropped, issues resolved in 3 days. 2️⃣4️⃣ Nova Labs | GameFi & Launchpad 🔗 - Nova Clash of Galaxies emerges as key evolution in Nova ecosystem, integrating blockchain gaming. - $NFX to drive in-game economy, enabling purchases of premium assets like ships, heroes, and land upgrades. - Game introduces Web2 players to crypto ownership through seamless asset management. 2️⃣5️⃣ YUROSAKO 🗡️ - SHIROTSO sweep contest builds massive prize pool via community NFT donations; donators honored as official sponsors. If you have project announcements, DM us! 📩 For more Crypto.com news, visit Csillashow more

A16Z SPEEDRUN 2026 UPDATE: I think most people secretly... know if they’re founders or not. Some of you can never be happy working inside a giant company, writing docs, in endless meetings. Deep down, you know you’re supposed to build. we're opening up a16z speedrun today! We are accepting applications for our 006 class, where we'll invest up to $1M. It's based in SF, kicking off Jan 2026 but you need to apply now in september. here's how to apply: And yes, we are investing up to $100M in the next 30 days -- it's all happening in september. Quit whatever it is that you're doing, and in 2026 come to SF and work with us out of Andreessen Horowitz's office in SOMA, alongside over a hundred other founders, building the startup you've always wanted to build. We will help you -- both myself and the a16z speedrun team. the details: - up to $1M of investment - hosted at a16z HQ in San Francisco - 12 week program, with an IRL kickoff, luminary speakers, community events - live events with the founders of Carta, Zynga, DoorDash, Behance, Airtable, Twilio, Figma, and more - private dinners/Q&A with Marc and Ben of a16z - apply now, and the deadline will be Sep 28 2025 for SR6 At a16z speedrun, you get access to programs from our operating team and work with experts in marketing, BD, talent, people and capital—more below MARKETING Our team of expert marketers is here to help you win. Whether refining your brand, launching, or building a thriving community, our marketing operators have powered dozens of startups with: - Brand Development -End-To-End Marketing Strategy -PR & Media Coverage -Go-To-Market Execution -Creators & Content TALENT Find and attract the talent you need to build and scale your company. Our curated network connects you with world-class technical talent, executives, advisors, and specialists who can help accelerate your success. Here’s how the program works: - You tell us what you’re looking for. - We use a16z speedrun's brand and referral networks to magnetize talent. - We take hundreds of calls each week to curate a list that we only send to speedrun founders. - You request introductions and we put you in touch. PEOPLE We help you quickly stand up the tools and practices needed to hire, manage, and lead highly performant teams. Our goal is to help you anticipate challenges and navigate some of the most foundational decisions you'll make as you build a world-class company. While a16z speedrun takes place in the US, we welcome founders and companies from around the world. Our Global Founders Program provides specialized guidance for navigating visas and relocation, plus dedicated access to our expert immigration attorney network, so you can focus your energy on building your company. BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT We unlock unparalleled access to networks, expertise, and tools that help startups scale faster. - $5M+ in free credits in our speedrun Marketplace from AWS, GCP, OpenAI, Anthropic, Microsoft, NVIDIA, Stripe, Deel, and many more. - Dedicated advisors & experts to guide you through every partnership, sales, and GTM motion, including crafting your business model and pricing. - Level up your sales with real live demo experience across various events to executives and operators in your target market. - Access to a16z’s network of executives & decision-makers at 2,000+ companies. CAPITAL One of the most important things a founder can do is raise money. Our fundraising program sets the stage for your raise through an in-person Demo Day and an online platform reaching 1,000+ top early-stage investors. We help you prepare with practice sessions, stress tests, and materials review. When you’re in high-stakes negotiations, we coach you, share insider knowledge, and leverage alumni intel on the investor across the table. More details: The a16z speedrun program is a fast‐paced, 12-week startup program that guides founders through every critical stage of their growth. It kicks off with an orientation to introduce the cohort, then dives into rapid product development—helping founders think through MVP while addressing key topics like customer acquisition and design partnerships. Throughout the program, startups benefit from expert-led sessions and interactive office hours that cover: - Brand Building & Go-to-Market Strategy: Crafting your story, marketing, and driving product-led growth. - Customer Acquisition & Launch: Securing early users and executing effective launch plans. - Fundraising & Strategic Partnerships: Pitching, navigating investment, and building lasting relationships. - Team Building & Operational Scaling: Developing high-performing teams and refining internal processes for sustained growth. - Community & Enterprise Sales: Building communities, forming strategic partnerships, and landing your first enterprise customers. - Product-Market Fit & Demo Day Prep: Assessing market traction which culminates in a Demo Day to showcase progress. The a16z speedrun program is IRL and runs for 12 intensive weeks in which our team of expert investors and operators guide your startup from idea to market launch. The program moves through sequential modules—each dedicated to key aspects such as rapid product development, go-to-market strategy, fundraising, team building, and operational scaling. Expect regular check-ins, one-on-one office hours, and interactive sessions, culminating in a Demo Day where you present your progress to potential investors.show more

🚨 Protocol Update #9 It's incredible how time flies... when you’re laser-focused on building and delivering the essential products that form the backbone of decentralized finance. Hatom has now been live on the Mainnet for over a year, and we're proud to say that this entire period has been free of issues or downtime. Our platform has been battle-tested during volatile market conditions, and each of our products has performed exactly as expected—solidifying our place as a cornerstone in the #MultiversX ecosystem. Describing last year as “incredible” feels like an understatement. We’ve witnessed unprecedented growth across the entire #MultiversX ecosystem, particularly in terms of TVL and yield opportunities. The day before Hatom launched its Lending Protocol and Liquid Staking on Mainnet, #MultiversX had a total TVL of $95 million. Within two weeks, the ecosystem surpassed $200 million in TVL, with Hatom driving over 50% of that growth. At its peak, Hatom reached over $280 million in TVL, accounting for more than 70% of the chain’s total TVL. What's even more remarkable is that, after initially using Treasury funds to incentivize users, Hatom has shifted to distributing rewards solely from protocol revenue. This marks the start of a fully sustainable, real-yield model, proving our products' rapid product-market fit and long-term viability. A Recap of the Past Year Here’s a quick overview of what we’ve accomplished in the past year: • Launched the first Lending Protocol in the #MultiversX ecosystem, along with the Liquid Staking Protocol on Mainnet. • Surpassed $100 million in TVL within just five days of the launch. • Deployed the HTM Booster Module and Accumulator. • Launched the Tao Bridge and Tao Liquid Staking, bringing over 33k $TAO into the #MultiversX ecosystem in just two weeks. • Implemented multiple upgrades to core infrastructure. • $HTM became the second-largest ESDT token after $EGLD. • Distributed over $3.85 million in rewards to our users. We are happy to announce that Hatom V2 is now live! After an incredible year of growth, we’re excited to take the next step toward becoming the leading liquidity hub across multiple chains. We invite you to explore our newly rebranded website at marking the beginning of our omni-chain journey. This rebranding reflects our bold vision and sets the stage for a full overhaul of our dApps, delivering a fresh and enhanced experience for all users. Achieving self-sustainability in such a short time, we now focus on research and development. Instead of pursuing many ideas, we’re committed to building high-impact products that create perfect synergies within our ecosystem. With that said, let’s dive into the key topics of this update: USH and Booster V2. Hatom USD (USH) We’ve highlighted USH in several updates, and it’s great to see the community recognizing its potential. USH is set to be one of the most impactful products on #MultiversX, providing a key revenue stream for Hatom while helping us maintain competitive rates and long-term sustainability. USH is the result of extensive research and careful development, designed to seamlessly fit into the Hatom ecosystem. While many DeFi projects are raising millions for new stablecoins, USH stands as another powerful product within our hub. The time has finally come for USH to be unveiled to the public, and we are excited to announce that USH will officially launch on Devnet on 28th October. While we’ve thoroughly tested for bugs internally, we’re excited to engage the community in this critical phase. To encourage participation, we’ll offer incentives for those testing USH on the Devnet, with more details to be shared at launch. Understanding USH's architecture is key to how it functions within our ecosystem. Let’s break it down step by step, starting with an explanation of each component. Facilitators USH’s minting process is driven by Facilitators—smart contracts responsible for the controlled minting and burning of USH. At launch, two primary facilitators will handle these tasks, each with distinct functionality: 1. Lending Protocol Facilitator The Lending Protocol Facilitator allows users to mint USH using a variety of supported collateral assets directly into the Hatom Lending Protocol. Unlike traditional lending mechanisms, where interest rates fluctuate based on the utilization rate, the minting of USH has fixed interest rates, thanks to Hatom's unique role as the entity managing the minting process. In a scenario where a user is minting USH through this facilitator using multiple assets as collateral, the protocol automatically prioritizes collateral with the lowest Minting APY. Let’s consider an example where a user deposits: - $1,000 in USDC (with a collateral factor of 80% and a 2% Minting APY) - $1,000 in BTC (with a collateral factor of 75% and a 3% Minting APY) - $1,000 in HTM (with a collateral factor of 70% and a 4% Minting APY) Based on these parameters, the user can mint a maximum of $2,250 worth of USH, distributed as follows: - $800 from $USDC (80% of $1,000) at 2% Minting APY - $750 from $BTC (75% of $1,000) at 3% Minting APY - $700 from $HTM (70% of $1,000) at 4% Minting APY The overall Minting APY will be a weighted average of these individual APYs, calculated based on the proportion of USH minted from each collateral type. Now, if the user decides to borrow only $1,000 worth of USH, the APY is determined as follows: - The first $800 will be borrowed from $USDC at 2% APY - The remaining $200 will be borrowed from $BTC at 3% APY This results in an effective Minting APY of 2.2%, reflecting a weighted average of the APYs across the borrowed amounts. It’s important to note that EGLD and wTAO, along with their liquid staking derivatives such as sEGLD and swTAO, can only be used as collateral in the Isolated Pools (which will be explained in the next section), not in the Lending Protocol 2. Isolated Pools Facilitator The Isolated Pools Facilitator allows users to mint $USH at zero interest using $EGLD, $wTAO, or their liquid staking derivatives ( $sEGLD or $swTAO) as collateral. Here’s how it works: When depositing EGLD or wTAO • These assets are staked through the Hatom Liquid Staking Protocol, generating the staking APY. • The staked assets are then deposited into the Lending Protocol, earning a supply APY, but are not activated as collateral. When depositing sEGLD or swTAO • When users deposit staking derivatives into the Isolated Pools, the protocol holds the staking derivatives, but the user's exposure is immediately shifted to the underlying asset ( $EGLD or $wTAO). This means the user no longer benefits from the staking rewards of the derivative, and instead, their exposure is entirely tied to the value and price movements of the underlying asset. • The staked assets are deposited into the Hatom Lending Protocol, earning the supply APY, but again not being activated as collateral. Since the protocol generates revenue from staking and supplying assets in the Lending Protocol, this income is used to incentivize the USH Staking Module. The protocol buys HTM tokens from the open market and distributes them, along with all fees generated by other facilitators, as rewards to stakers. We believe that the Isolated Pools Facilitator is one of the most important pieces of the USH ecosystem. Its potential impact on the TVL within both the Hatom ecosystem and the broader #MultiversX blockchain is immense and the revenue generated by this facilitator through fees will significantly bolster the overall growth of the protocol. To illustrate the potential of Isolated Pools, let’s use the following example: • $50 million worth of $EGLD is deposited into the Isolated Pools, generating a 6% staking APY • $50 million worth of $wTAO is also deposited, earning a 15% staking APY The total staking rewards generated from these assets would be: • $EGLD staking rewards: $50 million × 6% = $3 million annually • $wTAO staking rewards: $50 million × 15% = $7.5 million annually In total, the protocol generates $10.5 million in staking rewards annually. These rewards are then used to buy back HTM tokens from the open market, driving significant buying pressure on the HTM token itself. The purchased HTM tokens are distributed to USH LP stakers in the USH Staking Module, alongside the revenue generated by the Lending Protocol Facilitator. TVL and Yield Impact As we explore the broader impact of USH and the Isolated Pools, it becomes evident how these mechanisms contribute to the overall growth of the Hatom ecosystem, particularly in terms of TVL and potential yield generation. Based on the above numbers, if $50 million worth of $EGLD and $50 million worth of $wTAO are deposited into the Isolated Pools with a 75% collateral factor, we could mint up to $75 million worth of $USH. However, to prioritize safety, we’ll mint only 50% of the maximum, resulting in $37.5 million worth of $USH. In an ideal scenario, but also very unlikely, the $37.5 million $USH would be deposited in the Staking Module to generate rewards. In order for $USH to be deposited in the Staking Module, it is paired with another token (e.g., $USDC or $EGLD) to form Liquidity Pool (LP) position, contributing $75 million to the USH Staking Module. Additionally, the $100 million deposited in the Isolated Pools cycles through Liquid Staking and into the Lending Protocol, contributing a total of $300 million in TVL. Total TVL Breakdown: • $300 million from assets flowing through Isolated Pools ($100m) → Liquid Staking ($100m) → Lending Protocol ($100m) • $75 million from LP positions in the USH Staking Module Total TVL = $375 million As mentioned above, the $100 million deposited in Isolated Pools generates approximately $10.5 million annually in staking rewards (6% APY from $sEGLD and 15% APY from $swTAO). If all minted $USH is deposited into the Staking Module, the $75 million staked would benefit from these rewards, resulting in a 14% APY for USH LP stakers. On top of the protocol’s rewards, liquidity providers earn additional fees from their LP positions on decentralized exchanges, creating the perfect opportunity for all the participants in the USH Staking Module looking for attractive yields. USH Stability: The Peg Mechanism Ensuring the stability of USH is paramount, and to maintain its value close to $1 under all market conditions, we’ve implemented a robust dual peg mechanism. This system consists of two key layers of protection—Soft Peg and Hard Peg—designed to keep USH stable through both market-driven incentives and other mechanisms for scenarios where the Soft Peg mechanism can’t reclaim the peg. 1. Soft Peg Mechanism The Soft Peg Mechanism helps keep USH stable around its $1 value by encouraging market participants to act when USH trades above or below $1. When USH trades below $1 Users can buy USH at a discount, on a DEX, and repay their USH loans on Hatom, as USH is always valued at $1 on the protocol. This action removes $USH from circulation, helping to restore its price. When USH trades above $1 Users can borrow USH from the protocol at $1 and sell it on the open market at the higher price, increasing the circulating supply of USH and pushing its price back down to $1. 2. Hard Peg Mechanism (Redemption Mode) In cases where the Soft Peg alone cannot restore USH to $1 and its price drops significantly below the peg, the Hard Peg Mechanism is triggered through Redemption Mode. This mechanism allows any market participant to step in and help restore the peg by repaying USH loans for other borrowers, seizing their collateral at the full $1 value. It's important to note that Redemption Mode is only activated in the Isolated Pools and does not impact users minting USH through the Lending Protocol. Here’s how Redemption Mode works: When USH trades below $1 and the Redemption Mode is activated, redeemers can buy USH at the lower market price (e.g., $0.95), and use it to repay borrowers' debts at the full $1 value within the protocol. The redeemer receives collateral in the form of liquid staked tokens(such as $sEGLD or $swTAO) equivalent to the USH they repaid at its full $1 value, profiting from the difference between the discounted purchase price and the redemption value. The borrower being redeemed also benefits by receiving a redemption bonus, which allows them to keep a portion of their collateral after part of it is seized after loan was repaid. This system ensures that borrowers are not penalized during redemption, creating a balanced mechanism where both the redeemer and the borrower have something to gain. Redemption Mode differs from Liquidation in several ways: Redemption is triggered by USH falling below $1 and involves repaying borrower accounts to restore the peg. Both the redeemer and the borrower benefit, with the redeemer profiting from the price difference, and the borrower receiving a bonus from their collateral. Liquidation occurs when a borrower’s collateral falls below a certain threshold, making them risky. During liquidation, a portion of the borrower’s loan is repaid, and the collateral is seized, while also incurring a liquidation penalty. Redemption Mode uses a data structure known as a Red-Black Tree to efficiently monitor and rank all borrower positions within the protocol smart contract itself. This structure dynamically tracks borrowers based on their Borrow Limit Used, which is the percentage of collateral they have utilized relative to their borrowing capacity. The system prioritizes borrowers with the highest Borrow Limit Used, meaning those who have borrowed the most relative to their collateral are considered first for redemption. USH Airdrop Regarding the USH Airdrop, we would like to inform you that snapshots will end once USH is deployed on the Public Mainnet. The airdrop will be concluded shortly after, once all liquidity pools are stable and we determine the optimal moment to distribute the rewards to the community. USH Staking Module & Booster V2 The USH Staking Module will play a critical role in maintaining deep liquidity for USH while offering users high-yield opportunities. By staking USH LP tokens, such as USH/USDC and USH/EGLD, users can earn rewards generated by USH facilitators. This approach strengthens USH’s liquidity pools, making them robust enough to handle significant trades without destabilizing its price, thus reinforcing USH’s peg and overall stability. Beyond creating robust liquidity, the USH Staking Module serves as the key utility module within the USH ecosystem, designed to provide users with an opportunity to earn high yields on their USH holdings in a sustainable and organic way. All rewards distributed through the module are generated by various products across the Hatom ecosystem, ensuring long-term sustainability. For users seeking a more stable yield, the USH/USDC LP provides lower risk and steady returns. Those looking to leverage their EGLD holdings can opt for the USH/EGLD LP, which can be staked in the USH Staking Module. A key advantage of staking in the USH Staking Module is that rewards are based on the full value of the LP, not just the USH portion, maximizing your yield potential. As we continue to grow, we’ll be adding more LPs, providing users with even greater flexibility and options for staking their USH in the module. While our current focus is on LP tokens, we’re also exploring the possibility of allowing direct USH staking in the future, expanding the staking opportunities across the ecosystem. The Integration of Booster V2 with the Staking Module Booster V2 will be available for testing with the USH Devnet release, and with its introduction, we’ve strengthened the relationship between the HTM token and USH. Our ecosystem now features two independent boosters: one for the Lending Protocol and one for the USH Staking Module, each operating with the goal of maximizing yields for users. Key Improvements in Booster V2 Booster V2 brings several enhancements that elevate the functionality and user experience: Support for Multiple Token Types: Users will be able to deposit Pool Tokens, Farm Tokens, Dual Farm Tokens, or Staked HTM Tokens (via xExchange). Only the HTM portion will be considered for boosting. Unlimited Staking: The cap on HTM deposits will be removed, allowing users to stake without limits. This will foster a competitive environment where the more HTM you stake, the higher your potential APY. Integrated xExchange Management: Users will be able to manage their xExchange positions directly from the Booster dashboard. This will include creating pools, farming, dual farming, and staking HTM tokens, all from one convenient dashboard. Energy Management Integration: Booster V2 will allow users to manage their xExchange Energy directly from the dashboard, providing an additional way to boost rewards even further. Seamless Migration: Users will be able to migrate HTM between the Lending Protocol Booster and the USH Staking Module Booster without any cooldown periods, making it easier to optimize strategies across both modules. How the Yields Work Booster V2 will introduce a more structured and competitive approach to yield distribution across both the Lending Protocol and the Staking Module. HTM Booster in the Lending Protocol Base APY (First Batch): This is available to all users who stake a specific percentage of HTM relative to their collateral value. Any user can achieve this Base APY by staking the required amount of HTM. Boosted APY (Second Batch): After achieving the base level, users can boost their returns further by staking additional HTM, competing for the second batch of rewards. The more HTM staked beyond the base threshold, the higher the potential yield. USH Staking Module Yields Staking APY: Users who deposit USH-related LP tokens without boosting through the HTM Booster will still receive a Staking APY. This ensures that even passive participants which are not looking to stake their HTM in the Booster can take advantage of the USH Ecosystem to generate yields. Booster APY: Similar to the system in the Lending Protocol, users can stake HTM to unlock a Base APY. Beyond this threshold, any additional HTM staked will increase their APY in a competitive manner, allowing users to maximize their returns based on the amount of HTM they commit to boosting their positions. Rollout Plan for USH USH will be deployed in a phased rollout to ensure smooth implementation: Public Devnet: Open for testing, with incentives for participants to explore and stress-test the platform. Private Mainnet: A limited launch with partners to mint USH, bootstrap USH liquidity and generate initial protocol revenue. Public Mainnet: A full-scale launch, enabling all users to mint, stake, and trade USH. We know DeFi can be complex, which is why we’re committed to providing the tools and resources needed to navigate our ecosystem. With the USH Public Devnet launch, we’ll release updated documentation offering clear guidance on Hatom’s products. Developer documentation is also in the works, and we’re exploring the idea of a Hatom Academy for educational resources. Plus, we’ll soon roll out content focused on USH, helping users fully tap into its potential within Hatom and the MultiversX ecosystem. What’s Next? Hatom Pulse As Hatom grows, our focus remains on pushing DeFi boundaries while expanding across multiple ecosystems. Although this update doesn’t include a full roadmap—that will come later—our priority is clear: expanding Hatom across chains. To stand out in the competitive DeFi landscape, we’re committed to developing standout products. With that in mind, we’re excited to give you an exclusive preview of one of our most innovative products in development: Hatom Pulse. Over-collateralized non-custodial lending protocols, liquid staking, and over-collateralized stablecoins already exist on #Ethereum. What sets us apart is the synergy between these components within a unified ecosystem. By integrating these pillars, we tackle capital inefficiencies, allowing one protocol to enhance strategies that benefit the others, maximizing returns across the board. For example, when USH is minted, it means that EGLD is deposited, liquid-staked, and supplied in the lending protocol—all three protocols working in harmony. Hatom Pulse will elevate this synergy to another level, solving key issues faced by Aave, Compound Labs , and other leading protocols. We believe this innovation will be pivotal as we work to gain market share while expanding cross-chain. Our proof of concept will be deployed and battle-tested on #MultiversX, but the real growth will come when we scale this to markets that are thousands of times larger. This will be a turning point for Hatom. So, what is Hatom Pulse? On Hatom, like on Aave and other leading lending protocols, the largest assets used as collateral are often not borrowed, leading to substantial revenue loss for the protocol. This also results in very low income on the supply side, as borrowing fees depend on utilization rates, which only increase when borrowing activity rises. Generally, lending protocols are used to provide assets for borrowing stablecoins or for leveraging liquid staking strategies. This inefficiency locks up billions of dollars in dormant assets, and users earn very low supply rates on their collateral, which doesn’t help offset their loan interest. Hatom Pulse is designed to address these inefficiencies by leveraging the synergy between our existing products. It creates sophisticated vaults that activate dormant assets, unlocking advanced yield opportunities through a delta-neutral strategy. By utilizing assets like $EGLD, $sEGLD, $wTAO, and $swTAO, Hatom Pulse enables users to engage in delta-neutral strategies, where we long and short these assets on (CEXs), earning funding rates and staking rewards while keeping their assets intact. (The exact strategy, along with all the details, will be shared once USH is fully established). Initially, these vaults will operate on CEXs, where liquidity is highest, and will be managed through custodians like Copper.co to mitigate counterparty risks. Later, we plan to extend this to DEXs where all operations will be governed by smart contracts, ensuring full decentralization. serves as a strong proof of concept for us in this regard. However, our strategy will differ, as our focus will be on protecting the unit value, rather than the dollar value. Although Hatom Pulse is still in its research phase, early estimates suggest that this product alone could generate over 18% annual returns on $EGLD and more than 35% on $wTAO, with what we believe to be minimal risk. It’s important to note that these figures reflect current metrics based on internal calculations and may slightly differ upon product launch. But imagine reaching this on #Ethereum, while allowing users to borrow using their assets—this could be a disruptive protocol. We believe Hatom Pulse has the potential to become a cornerstone product as we transition into an omni-chain future. In a competitive DeFi landscape, it could give us a significant edge by offering something truly groundbreaking, capable of competing with well-established protocols across various chains. This strategy represents immense untapped potential. Hatom Pulse is being developed for risk-averse users who seek higher returns without excessive risk. By addressing inefficiencies in current DeFi strategies, we aim to offer a secure, robust option for yield generation that could rival established protocols. It's been an intense year for our team, and we sincerely thank the community for their patience, trust, and unwavering support as we've worked hard to build and deliver these groundbreaking products. As Hatom's omni-chain expansion nears, we remain focused on improving our existing products and researching new innovations to stay ahead in this competitive market. Our goal is to build a comprehensive DeFi ecosystem, accessible across all blockchains. With USH approaching its Mainnet release, we're proud of how our products have reshaped the DeFi landscape on MultiversX. By filling key gaps in the on-chain economy, we've created opportunities for users to generate yield, unlock the potential of decentralized finance, and provide strong utility for EGLD. In just over a year, we’ve built a strong ecosystem, but this is only the beginning. We’re ready to go even further, developing better products and unlocking new opportunities for our users. We’ll share more about our expansion plans in a dedicated post, staying focused on what matters most. Rest assured, what’s coming will be truly impressive for Hatom and our growing community!show more