# AI Related Articles

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Racing to Be the First Stock: The Substance, Capabilities, and Ambition of China's Largest Independent Model Company

Zhipu AI, China's largest independent large language model (LLM) company by revenue, has passed its listing hearing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange with a valuation of RMB 24.377 billion. Its IPO filing provides the first clear look at the financials of a major Chinese LLM player. From 2022 to 2024, Zhipu's revenue grew at a 130% CAGR, reaching RMB 310 million in 2024. Nearly 85% of its revenue comes from on-premise model deployments for enterprise clients, with the remainder from its MaaS (Model-as-a-Service) platform. Despite rapid revenue growth, the company reported significant adjusted net losses, driven overwhelmingly by R&D expenses which reached RMB 1.59 billion in H1 2025. A major portion of these costs is attributed to computing power, essential for training its flagship models. A key part of Zhipu's strategy is a "land and expand" approach: using strategic price cuts on its MaaS platform to attract a large user base (over 1.2 million enterprise developers) and then converting them into high-value on-premise clients. The release of its powerful open-source base model, GLM-4.5/4.6, which ranks among the top global models in several benchmarks, led to an exponential increase in API calls and token consumption. The company is betting that continued heavy R&D investment is necessary to stay at the forefront of the intensely competitive global AI market. Its leadership believes that possessing a superior base model is the ultimate product and the key to long-term growth, even if it requires substantial short-term losses. As one of the first Chinese LLM firms to file for an IPO, Zhipu's market debut is poised to be a major test for valuing China's independent AI industry.

marsbit12/23 11:13

Racing to Be the First Stock: The Substance, Capabilities, and Ambition of China's Largest Independent Model Company

marsbit12/23 11:13

Over 80% of New Tokens Peak at TGE, The Root Cause and Cure for Web3's False Prosperity Lies Here

More than 80% of new tokens in 2025 have seen their Fully Diluted Valuation (FDV) fall below their initial TGE valuation, with a median decline of 71%. Only 15% of tokens performed better post-TGE. This trend indicates that for most projects, the token generation event (TGE) represents their peak valuation. Statistical analysis of 113 token launches reveals that common success metrics—such as high fundraising amounts, large social media followings, and listings on major exchanges—have little to no statistical correlation with token performance. Projects raising more capital (e.g., over $10 million) did not perform better than those raising less (e.g., $300k–$500k). In fact, lower-funded projects often delivered higher returns per dollar raised. Social community size proved irrelevant; most "communities" are speculative and disappear when token prices fall. Token pricing also matters: tokens priced between $0.01–$0.05 at launch had the highest survival rate, while those priced outside this range generally failed. AI-related tokens outperformed others in both peak and current returns, while Gaming and DeFi sectors struggled significantly. Launch platforms (IDOs/IEOs) did not ensure success—most tokens on these platforms fell 70–93% post-launch. The root issue is a market that prioritizes hype over substance, narrative over data, and promises over products. To survive in 2026, projects should focus on lean fundraising, realistic token pricing, product-market fit, and tangible metrics like user retention and revenue—rather than vanity metrics. The old playbook is broken; a new, pragmatic approach is essential.

Odaily星球日报12/23 09:55

Over 80% of New Tokens Peak at TGE, The Root Cause and Cure for Web3's False Prosperity Lies Here

Odaily星球日报12/23 09:55

Over 80% of New Tokens Peak at TGE: The Root Cause and Cure for Web3's False Prosperity

Nearly 85% of tokens launched in 2025 have seen their fully diluted valuation (FDV) fall below their initial TGE valuation, with a median decline of 71%. Only 15% of new tokens outperformed their TGE price. This trend reveals systemic issues in the Web3 space, where high fundraising, large communities, and major exchange listings—often considered markers of quality—show no statistical correlation with token performance. Key findings include: - Projects raising $1 million performed similarly to those raising $10 million. Excessive funding often leads to faster token failure due to investor unlocks and market pressure. - Community size (e.g., 50k vs. 500k followers) has no predictive value for token success. Most "communities" are speculative and disappear when prices drop. - Token pricing is critical: tokens priced between $0.01–$0.05 at launch showed the best survival rates, while those outside this range often failed. - AI tokens outperformed others in both peak and sustainability, while Gaming and DeFi sectors struggled severely. - IDO/IEO platforms provided no reliable protection; most launches resulted in significant losses. The root causes include flawed tokenomics, over-reliance on speculative metrics, poor timing, and a market that prioritizes narrative over substance. The article urges builders in 2026 to focus on sustainable fundraising, realistic token pricing, product-market fit, and genuine metrics like user retention and revenue—rather than vanity indicators. The old playbook is broken; adaptation and integration are essential for survival.

marsbit12/23 03:07

Over 80% of New Tokens Peak at TGE: The Root Cause and Cure for Web3's False Prosperity

marsbit12/23 03:07

2025 Asset Review: Why Did Bitcoin Significantly Underperform Gold and U.S. Stocks?

In 2025, Bitcoin underperformed compared to both gold and U.S. equities, particularly those driven by AI leaders like NVIDIA. This divergence stems from deeper physical and informational dynamics rather than mere price movements. A key factor is energy arbitrage and shifting computational priorities. AI's exponential growth in total factor productivity has attracted massive capital and energy investment, diverting resources away from Bitcoin mining. Electricity used for AI training now yields higher marginal economic returns than Bitcoin’s proof-of-work mechanism, leading many miners to transition to AI data centers. Gold’s strong performance reflects its atomic-level certainty amid rising geopolitical entropy. As a physical store of value, it remains viable without digital infrastructure—unlike Bitcoin, which still depends on internet connectivity and centralized liquidity channels. Bitcoin is increasingly seen as a liquidity overflow asset, while gold serves as a hedge against systemic collapse. The introduction of Bitcoin ETFs has also diluted its volatility, integrating it into traditional portfolios and reducing its explosive potential. It now behaves more like a high-beta tech asset, sensitive to prolonged high-interest rates. Moreover, the opportunity cost of holding non-cash-flow-generating Bitcoin has risen as capital flocks to high-growth equities anticipating a productivity singularity led by AI. From a complex systems perspective, the current phase represents a recalibration. U.S. markets are in a parabolic AI-driven acceleration, while gold acts as a Cantor Set-like resilient core in a fragmenting global order. Bitcoin is caught between sell pressure from early adopters and steady institutional accumulation, leading to low volatility and price compression—a dynamic known as attractor reorganization. Bitcoin hasn’t been invalidated; it is being repriced. It temporarily yields to AI-driven growth and geopolitical safety but remains a long-term cross-cycle store of value, awaiting future liquidity expansion and shifts in technological efficiency.

marsbit12/23 02:09

2025 Asset Review: Why Did Bitcoin Significantly Underperform Gold and U.S. Stocks?

marsbit12/23 02:09

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