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Hot Interaction Collection | Perle Labs New Q&A Task; Perceptron Network Idle Earnings (March 4th)

This article introduces three interactive platforms offering tasks and airdrop opportunities: Perle Labs, Perceptron Network, and InventMoney. Perle Labs is an AI training data platform powered by human experts, with $17.5M in funding. Users connect a Solana wallet, complete marketplace tasks, and answer questions on X (Twitter) to qualify for an NFT airdrop. Submissions close on March 8. Perceptron Network is a decentralized AI data network. Users download a Chrome extension, register with an email, and earn points by leaving the background service running. InventMoney is a Web3 fintech super-app for online earners, with $4M in pre-seed funding. Users register via email, complete profile setup, and perform missions to earn token points.

Odaily星球日报03/04 08:27

Bitwise: A Weekend Attack Accelerates the On-Chain Migration of the Entire Financial World

Matt Hougan, CIO of Bitwise, argues that the migration of traditional finance to on-chain systems is inevitable and has been dramatically accelerated by a recent geopolitical event. While he previously believed this transition would take 5-10 years, starting at the edges of finance, a weekend attack on Iran proved him wrong. On Sunday, February 28th, when most global markets (stocks, futures, forex) were closed, a major geopolitical shock occurred. With traditional venues unavailable, investors turned to the always-open, global crypto infrastructure. The decentralized exchange Hyperliquid became a central hub, with its trading volume surging and its oil futures contract prices being cited by Bloomberg as a key market reference. Its native token, HYPE, rose ~30%. Other on-chain assets like Tether's gold token (XAUT) and prediction markets also saw record volumes. Hougan concludes that this event was a watershed moment, proving that crypto markets can function as the primary market during global crises. For any competitive investor, bank, or fund, engaging with on-chain tools like stablecoin wallets, Hyperliquid, and tokenized assets is now a necessity. The biggest barrier to entry—learning these new systems—is being overcome, and this initial contact will lead to further exploration and adoption. He dismisses the idea that traditional markets can simply extend their hours to compete, comparing it to legacy companies dismissing disruptive technologies like Netflix or the iPhone. The shift to on-chain finance is now arriving much sooner than anyone anticipated.

marsbit03/04 03:27

OpenClaw Endorses Venice.ai, VVV Token Surges Over 500% in One Month

OpenClaw, an open-source self-hosted AI agent platform, has listed Venice.ai—a privacy-focused, decentralized AI project with a native token—among its recommended model providers. This move comes shortly after OpenClaw founder publicly discouraged engagement with cryptocurrencies. Venice.ai, founded by crypto OG Erik Voorhees, emphasizes private, uncensored AI interactions by not storing any user data on its servers. Venice operates a dual-token economy: VVV, a stakable capital asset with an ~19% APY, and DIEM, which is minted from VVV and acts as a perpetual AI compute credit. 1 DIEM (≈$670) provides $1 daily in API credits, making it cost-effective for heavy users like AI agents. VVV’s price surged over 500% in a month, rising from ~$1.5 to ~$8.4, driven by supply constraints—including a token burn of unclaimed airdrops and reduced annual emissions—and growing demand. Venice now has over 25,000 API users, partly fueled by OpenClaw’s endorsement. The project positions itself as a privacy-backend for agent-based AI, combining crypto-economic incentives with scalable, private AI infrastructure.

marsbit03/04 02:37

OpenClaw Endorses Venice.ai, VVV Token Surges Over 500% in One Month

OpenClaw, an open-source self-hosted AI agent platform, has listed Venice.ai—a privacy-focused, uncensored generative AI platform—as a recommended model provider. This endorsement comes shortly after OpenClaw’s founder publicly discouraged young people from engaging with cryptocurrency, creating a notable contrast. Venice.ai, founded by crypto OG Erik Voorhees, positions itself as a decentralized alternative to ChatGPT. It emphasizes user privacy by not storing any data on its servers; all content remains encrypted on the user’s local device. The platform offers two privacy modes: Private (using open-source models on decentralized GPUs) and Anonymized (removing user metadata from prompts). The project features a dual-token economy: - VVV: A capital asset used for staking (currently ~19% APY) and minting DIEM. - DIEM: Represents perpetual AI compute credit. 1 DIEM = $1 daily API credit, usable across Venice’s models. This structure allows high-frequency users to access AI services at a lower marginal cost over time. VVV’s price surged over 500% in a month, rising from ~$1.5 to ~$8.4. This growth is attributed to both supply constraints—including a permanent burn of unclaimed airdropped tokens and reduced annual emissions—and rising demand, especially after OpenClaw’s integration. With over 25,000 API users and a staking rate of 38.8% for VVV, Venice is positioning itself as a privacy-backend solution for the expanding AI agent ecosystem, blending crypto-economic incentives with scalable AI infrastructure.

Odaily星球日报03/04 02:31

Shielded Labs Warns Zcash Must Act Now To Win Long-Term Investors

bitcoinist03/04 01:03

‘Major new asset primitive’ – Chainlink bridges cbBTC to Monad

Chainlink has integrated support for Coinbase Wrapped Bitcoin (cbBTC), enabling users on the Monad blockchain to bridge assets seamlessly with Base, an Ethereum Layer-2. With over $5 billion in circulation, cbBTC introduces significant liquidity to Monad’s growing DeFi ecosystem. The integration is powered by Chainlink’s Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP), which supports 77 chains and over 200 tokens, and has processed nearly $15 billion in cumulative transfer volume. Despite a recent decline in activity due to broader market conditions, CCIP has generated substantial fees, benefiting LINK token holders through its token accrual program. However, LINK’s price has been range-bound between $8 and $9.5, with muted institutional demand and limited ETF inflows hindering a strong rebound.

ambcrypto03/03 23:02

Ethereum Reaching End Game? Founder Vitalik Buterin Shares New Development

Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin has provided an update on the long-awaited account abstraction feature, stating it could be implemented within a year under the Hegota upgrade. The new EIP-8141 proposal is designed to solve all remaining problems related to this upgrade. Account abstraction enables smart contracts to initiate and validate transactions, allowing users to automate payments while retaining control of their funds. A key feature is the ability to pay gas fees in tokens other than ETH via a paymaster contract. Buterin emphasized that this minimizes intermediaries, aligning with the "cypherpunk Ethereum" vision. The update also includes strategies for integrating with privacy protocols, potentially eliminating the need for public broadcasters. This development follows the Ethereum Foundation's release of the 'Strawmap,' which outlines the network's plans through 2029.

bitcoinist03/03 20:03

XRP Ledger Security Debate Intensifies After BatchGate Scare

Following the near-miss incident known as BatchGate, a significant security concern has sparked a broader debate around governance and safety protocols on the XRP Ledger. Validator operator Daniel Keller criticized the existing review process as a "systemic failure" and withdrew support for all pending amendments. He emphasized that validators are governance participants, not unpaid auditors, and called for amendment proposers—particularly Ripple—to provide comprehensive documentation, testing, and security proofs. Keller also urged Ripple to increase investment in core protocol engineering and security. Other community members, like validator Vet, advocated for slower amendment rollouts, paid audits, and larger bug bounty programs. Keller disagreed with simply slowing down development, instead pushing for better incentives and resources to maintain progress without compromising security. The incident has raised fundamental questions about whether the XRPL’s amendment process has sufficient safeguards for the scale of changes being proposed. At the time of reporting, XRP was trading at $1.3566.

bitcoinist03/03 18:31

Japan PM Dumps ‘Sanae Token?’ Solana Memecoin Tanks 75%

Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi denied any involvement with the Solana-based memecoin "Sanae Token," causing its value to plummet by 75%. The token, created by a Japanese entrepreneur, was launched during the peak of Solana's memecoin frenzy and was linked to a political project. Despite disclaimers, Takaichi's public statement led to a sharp sell-off, reducing its market cap from nearly $28 million to around $6 million. This incident highlights the extreme volatility and risks associated with celebrity or narrative-driven memecoins, which often experience rapid, significant losses after initial hype fades.

bitcoinist03/03 17:01

Beyond Islamic Doctrine, Iran Needs Bitcoin

Amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, Iranians are increasingly turning to cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and USDT as a safe haven for their assets, seeking protection from the rapid devaluation of the national currency, the rial. Following recent military actions, outflow from Iran’s largest crypto exchange, Nobitex, surged by 700%, with over $10 million in crypto assets leaving the country in just four days. Iran’s economy, heavily constrained by U.S. sanctions and high inflation, faces persistent currency instability. The rial has plummeted from 32,000 to over 1.5 million per dollar since 2015, driving demand for stable assets. Despite Islamic教义’s restrictions on speculative financial activities, both the public and state entities use crypto for preservation and evasion. The government exhibits a dual stance: tolerating crypto for useful purposes like bypassing sanctions—state-linked groups have moved billions in crypto—while periodically restricting access to protect the rial. Meanwhile, illegal crypto mining consumes significant electricity, worsening national power shortages. Over 95% of mining is unlicensed, often protected by privileged groups, including religious and military sites, straining resources and causing blackouts for ordinary citizens. Cryptocurrency remains a critical, if controversial, lifeline in Iran’s unstable economy.

marsbit03/03 14:41