RT s4mmy (@S4mmyEth)Eyes return to AI as x402 resurfaces the "eureka moment" for agentic micropaymentsx402 is just scratching the surface of the innovation that'll catalyze the next leg upHere's a roundup of the latest DeAI developments:- @Tether_to launches a decentralized AI App (QVAC Workbench) with its dataset (QVAC Genesis) to "Challenge Big Tech Dominance". QVAC = "QuantumVerse Automatic Computer"- @GoKiteAI adds @UnifaiNetwork - the first agentic finance (AgentFi) module, to Kite AI’s ecosystem; @Kit ...

Smart money has ploughed 7 figures into the @virtuals_io ecosystem this weekWhy?Yes x402 is a driving factor, but it's the broader "Agentic Commerce" bet that people are makingAgent Commerce Protocol ("ACP") has always been something Virtuals is developing for the long termThe Genesis launchpad was just something to keep degens happy while they built out a broader ecosystemThere's also been bets placed on other @base agentic infra like @CreatorBid who have been integrating TAO ecosystem projects like @sire_ ...

AI Infrastructure & Layer 2 Solutions - TensoraL2 ($TORA) launched its mainnet on BNB Chain, as the first AI-Powered Layer 2 on BNB, using the OP Stack [1] - Giza Tech experienced a 173% increase in AUM, becoming the fastest-growing DeAI protocol this month, closely followed by Almanak with a 157% increase; capital can be deployed on both Base and Arbitrum [1] - DepinSim raised $8 million in a Strategic Round, led by Outlier Ventures, to build decentralized global connectivity, focusing on Decentralized Physical AI (DePAI) [1] - 375AI will launch its mainnet on October 29, 2025, alongside its Edge AI Token (EAT) airdrop [2] Agentic Finance & Micropayments - Kite AI's ecosystem added Unifai Network, the first AgentFi module; KiteAIFDN account emergence suggests a token launch is imminent [1] - Fetch.ai highlights their "Agent Payment Protocol," standardizing how agents negotiate, commit, & make payments [1] - Virtuals NEO Banking landscape evolves with VPAY_Global, making Virtuals' agent tokens spendable anywhere Visa runs; A2A transactions have increased 6x this week [1] - OpenServAI integrates Ethereum Foundation's ERC-8004 standard into its agent stack, featuring x402 integration for micropayments and a partnership with GetDomeAPI for a prediction market aggregation layer [1] AI & Data Initiatives - Tether launched a decentralized AI App (QVAC Workbench) with its dataset (QVAC Genesis) to challenge Big Tech dominance; QVAC stands for "QuantumVerse Automatic Computer" [1] - Reuters highlights BluwhaleAI as "Banks Back Blockchain AI to Tackle Generational Wealth Shift," focusing on the estimated $84 trillion wealth transfer from Baby Boomers to Millennials and Gen Z over the next 30 years [1] - USDai_Official is covered by StableWatchHQ through a comprehensive report on how the protocol powers the future of AI Compute [2]

AI Infrastructure & Development - Tether launches a decentralized AI App (QVAC Workbench) with its dataset (QVAC Genesis) to challenge Big Tech dominance [1] - Kite AI adds UnifaiNetwork, the first agentic finance (AgentFi) module, to its ecosystem, suggesting a potential token launch [1] - AlloraNetwork reveals "Allora Prime" for higher staking tranches based on testnet contributions [1] - TensoraL2 ($TORA) officially launched its mainnet on the BNB Chain, as the first AI-Powered Layer 2 on BNB, using the OP Stack [1] - OpenServAI integrates Ethereum Foundation's ERC-8004 standard into its agent stack and partners with getdomeapi for prediction markets [1] - 0G Labs announces 0G Resistance Network, interactive escape rooms to earn 0G rewards for AI Agents participation [2] - 375AI will launch its mainnet on October 29, 2025, alongside its Edge AI Token (EAT) airdrop [2] Agentic Commerce & Micropayments - Agentic micropayments are resurfacing, catalyzing innovation [1] - Virtuals' ACP level up as x402 takes centre stage with agentic commerce evolving; A2A txs have increased 6x this week [1] - VPAY Global evolves the Virtuals NEO Banking landscape, making Virtuals' agent tokens spendable anywhere Visa runs [1] - Fetch.ai highlights their own x402 equivalent: "Agent Payment Protocol," standardizing agent negotiation, commitment, & payments [1] - RSKD has deployed an Agentic Shopping product on Amazon's AWS [1] Investment & Funding - ValthosTech raises $30 million (OpenAI-backed) for AI biodefense [1] - DepinSim raises $8 million in a Strategic Round, led by Outlier Ventures, to build the future of decentralized global connectivity [1] - Gizatechxyz becomes the fastest-growing DeAI protocol this month with a 173% increase in AUM, ahead of Almanak at 157% [1] Generational Wealth Management - Reuters features Bluwhaleai as "Banks Back Blockchain AI to Tackle Generational Wealth Shift," focusing on the estimated $84 trillion wealth transfer from Baby Boomers to Millennials and Gen Z over the next 30 years [1]

RT s4mmy (@S4mmyEth)Eyes return to AI as x402 resurfaces the "eureka moment" for agentic micropaymentsx402 is just scratching the surface of the innovation that'll catalyze the next leg upHere's a roundup of the latest DeAI developments:- @Tether_to launches a decentralized AI App (QVAC Workbench) with its dataset (QVAC Genesis) to "Challenge Big Tech Dominance". QVAC = "QuantumVerse Automatic Computer"- @GoKiteAI adds @UnifaiNetwork - the first agentic finance (AgentFi) module, to Kite AI’s ecosystem; @Kit ...

Market Analysis - The total DeRobo Market Cap (MC) is $420 million [1] - DeRobo Market Cap accounts for only 1.5% of the DeAI Market Cap, which is $273 billion [1] - The robotics sector presents a medium-term asymmetric investment opportunity [1] Emerging Trends - There's a growing trend involving AI + payments, including Neo banks, stablecoins & DeFi [1]

RT s4mmy (@S4mmyEth)It's been an eventful week as the CSGO skins market falls into turmoil, Echo is acquired by Coinbase, CZ is pardoned and @a16zcrypto releases its 2025 "State of Crypto" report:"Crypto may be the only viable payment rails for AI Agents...Gartner estimates that by 2030, $30 trillion in purchases will be made or influenced by AI Agents"Keep an eye on those emerging Neo Banks and the associated integration of AI for payments... x402 season?Here's the DeAI roundup since Monday:- @GoKiteAI (to ...

AI & Crypto Convergence - AI Agents are potentially the only viable payment rails for AI, with Gartner estimating $30 trillion in purchases influenced by AI Agents by 2030 [1] - Emerging Neo Banks are integrating AI for payments [1] - A resurgence of interest around Robotics and DeFi for AI Agents is observed [4] DeAI Projects & Developments - GoKiteAI partners with brevis_zk for AI Agent payments, enabling verifiable computation and payments [1] - AlloraNetwork releases information on its $ALLORA tokenomics, allocating over 30% to community and network emissions [1] - the_nof1 "Alpha Arena" gains traction as Qwen's portfolio surges 60% in 24 hours, testing AI model performance with a $10,000 portfolio [1] - Surf_Copilot surpasses 50,000 users after launching its mobile app, offering an AI crypto copilot in partnership with entities like UpBit [1] - openservai partners with getdomeapi to advance AI + prediction markets, with the token rallying 30% [1] - bluwhaleai token launches, reaching $340 million FDV and settling around $220 million FDV with $100 million in volume in 24 hours [1] - useTria generates $1 million in revenue, primarily through its "Best Path" AI swap solution, and partners with billions_ntwk for zkKYC [1] - eigenlayer's verifiable AI, $EIGEN, is live on Google Cloud's Faucet [2] - hippius_subnet becomes the first TAO subnet listed on MEXC_Official [2] - cookiedotfun delivers over $12 million in rewards for its cSNAPS campaigns, with some users earning 5 figures from rewards programs [2] - gaib_ai has deployed $50.4 million into AI & Robotics financing deals at an average of approximately 16% APY, with over $700 million planned [2] - FractionAI_xyz is set to launch 2,500 AI-powered NFTs with FOXX_NFT [2] - sire_agent increases its alpha Vault to $500,000, which is subsequently filled, offering double-digit returns [2] - ridges_ai sells alpha tokens into its LP, securing $4 million to launch their product [3] Acquisitions & Integrations - Echo is acquired by Coinbase [1][2] - farcaster_xyz acquires Clanker, resulting in the burning of 3% of the $BNKR supply [2] AI Applications & Infrastructure - vooi_io uses AI to aggregate pricing on Perp DEX positions, initially raising through Echo (acquired by Coinbase) and backed by YZiLabs [2] - Amazon rolls out smart glasses to delivery drivers, providing real-world visual data for robot training [3] - Google Willow's Quantum Echoes algorithm computes a 150-year problem in 2 hours, 13,000x faster than classical algorithms [3]

Regulatory clarity + crypto enabling AI is setting a prime environment for the next leg up for DeAIDon’t be sidelined.Chris Dixon (@cdixon):AI and crypto are convergingTwo of today’s most significant technology trends — crypto and AI — are coming together as complements.From verifying humans to enabling agentic transactions, blockchains have a clear opportunity to solve some of AI’s most pressing challenges. https://t.co/NfFK0VIJii ...

RT s4mmy (@S4mmyEth)This week we've seen a resurgence of interest around Robotics and DeFi for AI AgentsThe first boom may have seen a nasty selloff earlier this year, but builders with conviction have continued to develop viable solutionsHere's a roundup from the past week alone:- @Grayscale DeAI fund opens; TAO leading with 33.5% of its holdings- @opentensor (Bittensor) subnet registration is back with a 128 cap, meaning darwinian evolution of its underlying ecosystem; if you don't compete you'll be repla ...