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Claude's 18 Digital Pets Are Here: Tamagotchi in Your Terminal

Claude, known for its powerful AI models, recently had 500,000 lines of code leaked, revealing several unreleased features. Among them, the most talked-about is an electronic pet named Buddy. Released on April Fool’s Day, Buddy is an ASCII-based virtual companion that lives in the Claude Code terminal. It has its own species, rarity, five attributes (DEBUGGING, PATIENCE, CHAOS, WISDOM, SNARK), and personality. Users can interact with it by petting, calling its name, or asking it to show its info card. The system uses a two-layer architecture: "Bones" (deterministic) and "Soul" (non-deterministic). A seeded random generator assigns each user a unique pet based on their user ID, with no option to reroll. There are 18 species with five rarity tiers, including a 1% chance for a legendary or shiny variant. Buddy reacts to the user’s coding behavior, offering comments in speech bubbles. It is designed to increase user attachment during long coding sessions. Despite its playful nature, the feature is seriously engineered and is part of Claude’s planned product roadmap, signaling a shift in AI tool competition from raw capability to user engagement.

marsbit04/01 09:05

Claude's 18 Digital Pets Are Here: Tamagotchi in Your Terminal

marsbit04/01 09:05

Ozak AI Presale Funding Reaching $6.58 Million Signals Readiness for Next Market Stage

Ozak AI, an AI-based cryptocurrency token, has raised over $6.58 million in its presale, signaling a transition toward market readiness and exchange listing. Currently in its seventh presale stage and priced at $0.014, the token has experienced 14x growth from its initial price of $0.001, with over 1.156 billion tokens sold. Analysts project potential for significant long-term growth, with a target of $1. The project utilizes advanced AI technology, including multi-agent reasoning systems for prediction, sentiment analysis, technical analysis, and event monitoring. Strategic partnerships with Echobit and Hive Intel enhance its trading and data analysis capabilities. This momentum positions Ozak AI to progress beyond its presale phase into broader market adoption.

TheNewsCrypto04/01 06:51

Ozak AI Presale Funding Reaching $6.58 Million Signals Readiness for Next Market Stage

TheNewsCrypto04/01 06:51

REAL Partners with RedStone to Strengthen RWA Data Infrastructure

Blockchain infrastructure company REAL has partnered with RedStone to enhance the data infrastructure and transparency layer for its ecosystem. The collaboration will integrate RedStone’s oracle infrastructure to provide reliable price feeds and market data for all assets within the REAL network, supporting the tokenization and management of real-world financial instruments. The integration aims to improve the organization of price, proof-related data, and supporting frameworks on-chain, essential for boosting transparency in real-world asset (RWA) markets. The partnership also incorporates independent risk information via Credora to standardize risk assessment processes for issuers and market participants. REAL, which recently raised $29 million to advance its RWA infrastructure, is building a Layer 1 blockchain designed to connect institutional-grade financial systems with on-chain environments. The collaboration is expected to strengthen data reliability and foster greater trust as demand for tokenized asset infrastructure grows.

TheNewsCrypto04/01 06:19

REAL Partners with RedStone to Strengthen RWA Data Infrastructure

TheNewsCrypto04/01 06:19

Cardano Founder Hoskinson Says Midnight Mainnet Is Now Live

Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson announced the mainnet launch of Midnight, a privacy-focused blockchain within the Cardano ecosystem. The network, which has already produced over 163,000 blocks, is currently in a controlled "guarded era" with federated node operators ensuring stability. It features programmable privacy through zero-knowledge proofs, allowing selective data sharing. The ecosystem uses a dual-token model: NIGHT for governance and DUST for renewable transaction fees. Institutional partners include Worldpay, Google Cloud, and eToro. Hoskinson also released a free book on zero-knowledge proofs and confirmed upcoming Lace wallet updates.

bitcoinist04/01 04:02

Cardano Founder Hoskinson Says Midnight Mainnet Is Now Live

bitcoinist04/01 04:02

Hardcore Breakdown of Polymarket's Fee Formula: How Did the Extreme Rate of 90+% Pop Up?

Polymarket, a prediction market platform, recently faced backlash due to unexpectedly high transaction fees, with some users reporting fees as extreme as 94.8%. The issue stemmed from a temporary change in the fee calculation formula. The platform initially used an "old formula": fee = C × p × feeRate × (p × (1 - p))^exponent. However, a brief update to an "abnormal formula" removed a critical "× p" term, becoming: fee = C × feeRate × (p × (1 - p))^exponent. Since share prices (p) are always less than $1, this omission drastically increased fees, especially for very low-priced shares (near $0.001), as the fee was no longer scaled by the price. An exponent value of 0.5 in certain markets ("Weather" and "Economy") further exacerbated the curve, leading to the extreme rates. Polymarket quickly responded by implementing a "new formula": fee = C × feeRate × p × (1 - p), effectively setting the exponent to 1. This change significantly reduced fees, particularly for extreme price points, bringing maximum fees down to around 5%. The article advises users to avoid high fees by using limit orders (which are free and even offer a 20-25% maker rebate) or the platform's "Split" function to indirectly establish positions instead of market orders.

Odaily星球日报04/01 03:57

Hardcore Breakdown of Polymarket's Fee Formula: How Did the Extreme Rate of 90+% Pop Up?

Odaily星球日报04/01 03:57

Ethereum Foundation Locks Up More ETH As Staking Activity Intensifies

Ethereum Foundation Locks Up More ETH As Staking Activity Intensifies Staking activity on the Ethereum network is gaining significant attention, particularly as large institutional investors increase their participation. A notable development is the Ethereum Foundation's recent move to stake $42.2 million worth of ETH, signaling strong confidence in the network's long-term economics and security. This aligns with founder Vitalik Buterin's statements about changing ETH's direction, a pivot that could redefine the entire ecosystem. Despite bearish market conditions and price volatility, staking participation continues to grow substantially. Nearly 3 million ETH are currently awaiting staking, with an entry queue of around 50 days, while the exit queue has nearly vanished—indicating strong holder confidence. Total ETH staked has now exceeded 38 million, representing over 31% of the entire supply. This trend suggests a classic market disconnection where weakening price action contrasts with strengthening network participation, as supply is being locked away and demand builds.

bitcoinist04/01 03:01

Qubic Reveals How Its Dogecoin Mining Launch Will Work Starting April 1

Qubic has detailed its transition to Dogecoin mining, set to begin on April 1, through a three-phase mainnet rollout. The move shifts Qubic from a mixed model of Monero mining and AI training to a parallel system where external ASIC miners handle Dogecoin via Scrypt algorithm, while Qubic’s own computational resources focus entirely on its AI project, Aigarth. The process uses a bridge called "Doge Connect" to link external miners to Qubic’s network, validate shares, and manage payouts. Monero mining will be phased out gradually over the transition. Miners will be paid in Cubics rather than direct DOGE, as Qubic will sell mined DOGE for stablecoins and buy back Cubics for redistribution—a mechanism expected to yield roughly 10% higher returns than standard Dogecoin mining. The system is designed to support multiple chains in the future, though Dogecoin is the initial focus.

bitcoinist03/31 21:32

Qubic Reveals How Its Dogecoin Mining Launch Will Work Starting April 1

bitcoinist03/31 21:32

Encrypt Is Coming to Solana to Power Encrypted Capital Markets

Encrypt is introducing Fully Homomorphic Encryption (FHE) to the Solana blockchain to enable encrypted capital markets. This cryptographic breakthrough allows developers and institutions to build high-performance financial applications where sensitive information—such as balances, orders, and positions—remains encrypted during on-chain execution. By integrating FHE natively into Solana, Encrypt enables confidential trading, private lending, sealed-bid auctions, and other privacy-preserving applications without sacrificing composability or performance. The platform aims to remove barriers to institutional adoption by allowing participation in public markets without exposing sensitive data. Encrypt will launch on Solana devnet in early Q2 2026, with a mainnet release planned later in the year.

TheNewsCrypto03/31 13:42

Encrypt Is Coming to Solana to Power Encrypted Capital Markets

TheNewsCrypto03/31 13:42

Ozak AI Presale Price Expansion of Over 1,300% Triggers Whale Accumulation Ahead of the Final Sales Phases

The OZ token presale for Ozak AI has surged by over 1,300%, rising from an initial price of $0.001 to $0.014 across seven phases. This significant price expansion has triggered substantial accumulation by large investors, with over 1.15 billion tokens sold, totaling more than $6.58 million. The project's AI-driven technology, including DePIN for secure financial data and the x402 Protocol for autonomous agents, is a key factor attracting whale interest. Strategic partnerships with entities like Openledger, Phala Network, and others have further boosted investor confidence. OZ is projected to potentially increase by 71x to reach $1 upon public listing, accelerating momentum as it enters its final phases.

TheNewsCrypto03/31 13:21

Ozak AI Presale Price Expansion of Over 1,300% Triggers Whale Accumulation Ahead of the Final Sales Phases

TheNewsCrypto03/31 13:21

Mapping RIVER’s path to $22 and beyond as volume surges 45%

RIVER's price surged 22.48% to $17.12, supported by a 45.24% increase in trading volume, indicating strong buyer participation. Despite the rally, the price remains within a broader range-bound structure, with key resistance levels at $22.68 and $32.83. The RSI has recovered to 47.43 but remains below the bullish threshold of 50-60, suggesting the uptrend is not yet fully confirmed. Negative exchange netflows of -$111.44K indicate accumulation and reduced selling pressure, while a 26.45% rise in Open Interest reflects growing leveraged positions, adding potential volatility. The move shows strength but requires sustained demand to break above resistance and confirm a continued upward trend.

ambcrypto03/31 11:07

Mapping RIVER’s path to $22 and beyond as volume surges 45%