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AI - The industry is exploring decentralized AI models like NousResearch, which currently does not have a token [1] - Deep Research crypto AI models such as Surf_Copilot are gaining traction, with Cyber being the parent token [1] - AI-backed yield strategies are emerging, exemplified by USDai_Official and Gaib_ai, the latter reaching a $150 million cap [2][4] - AI portfolio analytics are being developed, as seen with Cerebro_hq, which utilizes NFTs and pro subscriptions [4] DeFi - New on-chain DEXs with innovative fundraising mechanisms are being developed, such as flyingtulip_, founded by AndreCronjeTech, aiming to raise $1 billion [3] - Automated Yield + DeFAI strategies are being explored by Almanak__, with a TGE (Token Generation Event) expected at the End of Month (EOM) [2] - Perp DEXs (Perpetual Decentralized Exchanges) are gaining attention, with vooi_io backed by yzilabs, and LABtrade_ raising $5 million [4] Infrastructure - Onchain credibility protocols like ethos_network are emerging, using daily tasks and ETH vouching to accumulate XP [5] - Capital launchpads without tokens, such as legiondotcc, are gaining traction due to democratization of investment access [5] - Consumer credibility protocols like ConsumerFi are being developed, using tasks for Compute Credits to rank on leaderboards [5] L1/L2 - New L1/L2 solutions are emerging, including monad with a TGE on October 14th, and megaeth_labs, an EVM L2 [5] - Base is anticipated to launch in Q1 2026, encouraging accumulation of organic eco activity [5] ZK Tech (Privacy) - ZK (Zero-Knowledge) tech is gaining attention, with projects like EspressoSys focusing on ZK shared sequencing [5] - Brevis_zk is exploring ZK co-processing, backed by yzilabs [5] NFT - NFT marketplaces like OpenSea are incorporating trading volume and partner rewards to collect chests for XP [6] - Moonbirds is experiencing a revival with the O Cap games acquisition, announcing a BIRB token and encouraging participation in the ecosystem [6]