# Virtuals Related Articles

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Virtuals Launches Hyperboost: Extends 14 Days of Rewards for Each Graduated Token to Combat 'Peak on Day One' Curse

Virtuals Protocol launched "Hyperboost" on July 27, 2026, to combat the "first-day peak" trend where over 75% of its AI Agent tokens see trading volume peak within 24 hours of graduation (launch to Uniswap). The mechanism automatically allocates a fraction of each token's previously idle graduation supply into a 14-day reward pool. Rewards are distributed daily, split between users based on trading volume share and creators for content posted about the token on platforms like X. Claims are immediate with no vesting. Early data from the first ~48 hours shows newly graduated tokens like AMARA and MAGE still experiencing significant post-graduation price declines (-78% and -55% in 24h respectively), indicating it's too early to judge effectiveness. Community concerns focus on potential wash trading due to volume-based rewards and a lack of transparency around content reward criteria. Hyperboost is part of Virtuals' broader ecosystem, which has over 18,000 AI Agent tokens and $750M+ in protocol revenue. While the feature could theoretically boost activity for its native VIRTUAL token by increasing trading volume in its paired pools, VIRTUAL's price remains influenced by broader market trends, down 7.4% over the past week. Observers note that several weeks of data will be needed to properly assess the mechanism's impact on sustaining post-graduation trading activity.

marsbit2 days ago 08:52

Virtuals Launches Hyperboost: Extends 14 Days of Rewards for Each Graduated Token to Combat 'Peak on Day One' Curse

marsbit2 days ago 08:52

Bittensor Goes Left, Virtuals Goes Right: Two Flywheel Paradigms of AI Crypto Projects

The article compares two AI crypto project models: Bittensor's subnet ecosystem and Virtuals' agent-based system. Bittensor uses TAO emissions to incentivize subnets, which compete for daily TAO rewards. Subnets require significant capital to launch (e.g., 871 TAO for a subnet slot) and focus on infrastructure like decentralized computing and AI research. Its ecosystem has high entry barriers, complex onboarding, and targets technical users. Virtuals employs a pump.fun-like model where agent tokens gain value through trading volume, enabling rapid capital accumulation during speculative cycles. It has low entry costs for teams, supports quick iteration via a 60-day trial program, and excels at retail distribution due to its Base chain integration and consumer-friendly concepts. Both models share a liquidity flywheel: demand for subnet tokens boosts TAO, while demand for agent tokens boosts VIRTUAL. Bittensor is infrastructure-oriented with high funding potential, while Virtuals is application-focused, leveraging market momentum for consumer AI agents.

marsbit03/26 09:25

Bittensor Goes Left, Virtuals Goes Right: Two Flywheel Paradigms of AI Crypto Projects

marsbit03/26 09:25

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