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Grok's Latest Model Gets a 'Bonus' from Cursor, Musk: Significant Improvement in Coding

Elon Musk announced that xAI's new Grok foundation model, V9-Medium (1.5T), has completed training and is expected to launch in 2-3 weeks. Key improvements focus on programming capabilities, achieved by supplementing the model's training with substantial data from Cursor. Musk emphasized a "huge improvement" in coding performance. Concurrently, xAI's new AI programming agent tool, Grok Build, has entered an early beta testing phase. It functions as a CLI tool/agent for developers, featuring planning modes, parallel subagents, and integration capabilities. This move aligns with xAI's broader push into the AI coding space, following its $60 billion acquisition of Cursor last month and the recruitment of key Cursor engineering talent. The integration of Cursor's data and expertise is seen as a major boost for Grok's real-world engineering and coding proficiency.

marsbit05/26 04:18

Grok's Latest Model Gets a 'Bonus' from Cursor, Musk: Significant Improvement in Coding

marsbit05/26 04:18

Luffa Secures Strategic Investment from Hong Kong Listed Company Guofu Quantum, Post-Money Valuation Reaches $220 Million

On May 26, innovative tech company Luffa AI announced a strategic investment from Hong Kong-listed Guofu Quantum Innovation Ltd. (Stock Code: 00290.HK). Post-investment, Luffa AI's valuation reached $220 million. The two parties will engage in deep strategic collaboration across AI, quantum security, blockchain, and compliant finance to jointly explore the new frontier of AI+Quantum+Blockchain+FinTech. Luffa addresses internet fragmentation—where identities, value, and AI agents are locked within siloed platforms—by building a super-connector across three core dimensions. It leverages decentralized identity (DID), empowers AI agents, and uses on-chain governance for communities. Its content system transforms channels into programmable, tradable value containers for creators. An aggregation layer with its SuperBox mini-program platform, multi-chain wallet, LuffaPay, and multi-agent commercial protocols completes the ecosystem, connecting users, identities, assets, and value. As of February 2026, Luffa's ecosystem has seen rapid growth, surpassing 3 million global downloads, 2 million registered users, and 150,000 daily active users. Its core wallet and SuperBox platform are live, with validated use cases in prediction markets, AI games, RWA, and creator economies. In 2026, Luffa will focus on building an AI-driven Web3 ecosystem. This investment marks a key milestone for Luffa in privacy protection, smart interaction, and Web3 infrastructure. Guofu Quantum, with its expertise in quantum encryption and institutional finance, will provide technological backing to accelerate Luffa's global commercialization. Planned collaborations include joint R&D in AI-driven financial solutions, digital asset exploration, compliant RegTech development, and applying quantum security to blockchain. Luffa CEO Michael Liu stated the partnership will help "create a better network" where users truly own their data and privacy. Guofu Quantum CEO Yuan Tianfu highlighted this as a crucial step in merging quantum tech with AI and Web3.

marsbit05/26 01:44

Luffa Secures Strategic Investment from Hong Kong Listed Company Guofu Quantum, Post-Money Valuation Reaches $220 Million

marsbit05/26 01:44

Over 13% APY, Apyx Is Bringing the 'Killer App for Bitcoin' On-Chain

The article discusses the rise of high-yield stablecoins in DeFi, focusing on the Apyx protocol and its integration of STRC (Strategy's Bitcoin credit instrument) to generate sustainable on-chain yields. Apyx addresses a market need for stablecoins with yields exceeding typical DeFi offerings (often below 5-10%). Its core innovation is bridging STRC—a tradable, dividend-yielding equity instrument backed by Strategy's Bitcoin holdings—from traditional finance to the decentralized ecosystem. STRC offers a floating yield (over 12.3%) by converting Bitcoin's long-term appreciation potential into a "digital credit" product. Apyx employs a dual-token model: `apxUSD`, a stablecoin pegged to $1 for liquidity, and `apyUSD`, an interest-bearing token where yields accumulate (currently ~11% APY, targeting over 13%). The yield is derived from STRC dividends, providing a more sustainable income source compared to token-incentivized models. Since its February launch, Apyx has grown rapidly, with `apxUSD` becoming a top-20 DeFi stablecoin by issuance. The protocol enhances its utility and capital efficiency through deep integrations with major DeFi platforms: Morpho (for collateralized borrowing/lending), Curve (for low-slip liquidity pools), and Pendle (for trading and leveraging future yield via PT/YT tokens). Apyx is also running a multi-season points program leading to a Token Generation Event (TGE) and airdrop on October 13, 2026, incentivizing user engagement through activities like holding tokens or providing liquidity. The main competitor in this niche is Saturn, but Apyx claims advantages in TVL, underlying STRC holdings, higher sustained yields, and a clearer TGE timeline without significant VC selling pressure. Key risks highlighted include dependency on Strategy's Bitcoin-backed credit model (susceptible to Bitcoin market volatility) and compounded smart contract or liquidity risks from its DeFi integrations. The article positions Apyx not as a risk-free asset but as a compelling "medium-risk, high-yield" option for users seeking better risk-adjusted returns in the current stablecoin landscape. The growth of Apyx and the STRC sector reflects a broader market shift where DeFi users are willing to accept calculated risks for substantially higher, sustainable yields.

Odaily星球日报05/26 01:41

Over 13% APY, Apyx Is Bringing the 'Killer App for Bitcoin' On-Chain

Odaily星球日报05/26 01:41

Season One of The Beacon Chain Game Goes Live, A Comprehensive Guide to the 7.7 Million BCN Prize Pool and Chest Mechanics

"The Beacon" Season 1 is now live with a 7.7 million BCN prize pool. This guide provides a tutorial and gameplay strategies. To start, players must sign in via a Web3 wallet at the official app, download the game via the Epic Store for optimal experience, and control their character using WASD keys. An optional $19.99 "Starter Pack" provides 2000 Glint and premium chests. Gameplay currently offers two main paths. First, the "Dungeon" (up from spawn) costs 20 Stamina per run to earn Shadow Shards, which exchange for Umbra Chests. Second, "Kraken Klash" (right from spawn) is a betting mini-game using Goblin Tokens to guess correct tiles for rewards. Rewards consist of Cosmetics and BCN tokens. Free players receive account-bound cosmetics, while Starter Pack purchasers ("Premium" players) receive tradable NFT cosmetics. The season features three chest types: 1. **Umbra Chests** (from Shadow Shards): Contain cosmetics and small BCN amounts (Premium only). 2. **Kraken Chests** (from Goblin Tokens): Contain exclusive cosmetics and larger BCN amounts (Premium only). 3. **Glint Chests** (from Glint, premium currency): Contain exclusive cosmetics and the largest BCN amounts (Premium only). Each chest type (Umbra, Kraken, Glint) has detailed rarity probabilities (Common, Rare, Epic, Legendary) and BCN reward distributions listed for free and premium versions. The four in-game currencies are: Shadow Shards, Goblin Tokens, Glint, and BCN. A stable earning method is farming dungeons for Shadow Shards to exchange for Umbra Chests. Kraken Klash is a higher-risk, higher-reward option using Goblin Tokens.

Odaily星球日报05/26 01:04

Season One of The Beacon Chain Game Goes Live, A Comprehensive Guide to the 7.7 Million BCN Prize Pool and Chest Mechanics

Odaily星球日报05/26 01:04

Ripple Doesn’t Move Randomly: The Strategic Moves Behind XRP’s Domination

Crypto analyst BankXRP emphasized that Ripple's recent investment in cross-chain router Squid is a strategic move to boost XRP's utility in cross-border payments. This investment connects the XRP Ledger (XRPL) to a vast ecosystem of over 1,000 apps and DeFi services across chains like Ethereum and Solana. Ripple's CEO, Brad Garlinghouse, noted the crypto space will have multiple networks, and Ripple is funding infrastructure to connect them all. Further strategic moves include issuing its RLUSD stablecoin on Ethereum and expanding custody services beyond XRPL. Separately, analyst Xaif highlighted XRPL's built-in zero-knowledge proof technology for transaction privacy, which is crucial for institutional adoption by over 300 partner banks. He also noted XRPL's fast, low-cost payments and On-Demand Liquidity (ODL) service, positioning XRP as a strong competitor to SWIFT.

bitcoinist05/25 20:31

Ripple Doesn’t Move Randomly: The Strategic Moves Behind XRP’s Domination

bitcoinist05/25 20:31

Top 5 Crypto Assets Still Below $0.05 With Proven Funding Strength — Ozak AI #1 at $7M

This article highlights five cryptocurrencies priced under $0.05 that analysts believe have strong growth potential due to proven funding strength. It notes that high-priced assets are slowing, shifting investor focus to low-cost alternatives with solid financial and technological backing. The top five assets are Ozak AI (OZK), BitTorrent (BTT), Siacoin (SC), VeChain (VET), and Kaspa (KAS). Ozak AI leads the list, currently priced at $0.01 in its seventh presale phase. It has raised over $7.3 million, sold over 1.2 billion tokens, and grown 1300% from its initial price. Its technology merges AI and blockchain for predictive analytics using a decentralized infrastructure (DePIN), offering personalized AI agents. Strategic partnerships with firms like Zeni and Spheron further strengthen its ecosystem. The other four assets are summarized as follows: BitTorrent (BTT: $0.00000039) is noted for its massive user base and established backing. Siacoin (SC: $0.00142) is a long-running decentralized storage project. VeChain (VET: $0.010) is recognized for corporate supply chain use cases and institutional partnerships. Kaspa (KAS: $0.046) is distinguished by its Proof-of-Work protocol with fast block times and strong community participation. The conclusion states that all five cryptos benefit from funding that supports long-term development and stability. Ozak AI, with its significant presale funding, advanced technology, and partnerships, sets a new benchmark for assets in this price range and could deliver substantial returns if its momentum continues.

TheNewsCrypto05/25 13:49

Top 5 Crypto Assets Still Below $0.05 With Proven Funding Strength — Ozak AI #1 at $7M

TheNewsCrypto05/25 13:49

Understanding Bound in One Article: The "Multi-signature + Timelock" Escape Mechanism and the Off-Chain Matching Black Box

**Title**: Understanding Bound: The Escape Mechanism of "Multi-Sig + Time Lock" and the Off-Chain Matching Black Box **Summary**: Bound Exchange, evolved from the earlier radFi platform, introduces a novel approach to Bitcoin trading by combining self-custody security with exchange-like speed. Its core mechanism relies on a 2-of-2 multi-signature (multi-sig) address for user deposits. One private key is held by the user via a passkey, and the other is held by Bound. This setup requires both keys to sign any transaction, preventing Bound from unilaterally accessing user funds (non-custodial). To address the risk of Bound becoming unavailable, a 3-month timelock is integrated into the Bitcoin script. After this period, users can withdraw their assets with just their single signature, ensuring an escape hatch. For trading, Bound operates a concentrated liquidity AMM. However, as Bitcoin L1 lacks smart contracts, the AMM curve, liquidity management, and trade price calculations occur off-chain in Bound's backend database. On-chain Bitcoin transactions serve only as final settlement receipts for pre-determined amounts. This creates a centralization point: the critical sequence of trade execution—which determines the exact price along the curve for each order—is managed off-chain by Bound in a non-transparent "black box." While the 2-of-2 setup protects user本金 (principal), the pricing and ordering of trades introduce potential operational MEV risks, as the order processing is invisible and unverifiable on-chain. In practice, users can also connect external wallets (like Unisat) for fully self-custodied trading, but this requires manually signing every transaction. The platform currently supports deposits of BTC and Runes only.

marsbit05/25 09:11

Understanding Bound in One Article: The "Multi-signature + Timelock" Escape Mechanism and the Off-Chain Matching Black Box

marsbit05/25 09:11

Will ETH See Fund Inflows Again? Sharplink and BitMine Make It onto the Russell Index List

Two Ethereum (ETH)-related public companies, Sharplink (SBET) and BitMine (BMNR), will be added to the U.S. Russell Indexes on June 29, 2026. SBET is confirmed for the Russell 2000 and Russell 3000, while BMNR is on the preliminary list for the Russell 3000 and has a high chance of entering the Russell 1000. This inclusion acts as an "automatic shopping list" for massive passive investment funds like ETFs and pension plans, compelling them to buy these stocks to match the index composition. Consequently, millions of mainstream investors who do not directly trade crypto will automatically gain exposure to these Ethereum-linked equities through their index funds. This move channels significant passive capital—trillions of dollars track these indexes—into SBET and BMNR, integrating Ethereum-related investment opportunities into traditional financial portfolios. While the funds buy the companies' stocks, not ETH directly, this is expected to provide short-term price support for the stocks and increase their liquidity and institutional ownership. Over the long term, it could also indirectly incentivize the companies to acquire more ETH.

marsbit05/25 04:28

Will ETH See Fund Inflows Again? Sharplink and BitMine Make It onto the Russell Index List

marsbit05/25 04:28

Vitalik Explains Ethereum Foundation's New Direction: Downsizing, Focusing, Tackling the Hardest Tasks

Vitalik Buterin outlines a strategic shift for the Ethereum Foundation (EF). Acknowledging its limited resources—holding only 0.16% of ETH compared to other chains' centralized foundations—the EF is moving away from trying to be "everything to everyone." Instead, it will focus narrowly on the most critical, difficult, and otherwise unfunded work essential to Ethereum's core values of Censorship-Resistance, Openness, Privacy, and Security (CROPS). Buterin argues that in an era of AI acceleration, Ethereum should not compete on being marginally faster or slightly more decentralized. Its震撼 should come from excelling in CROPS. Key priorities include achieving provably bug-free Ethereum through AI-assisted formal verification, maintaining unique consensus properties for resilience, and minimizing transaction intermediaries to reduce systemic fragility. This refocusing means making hard choices, including letting respected contributors leave the EF to attract external funding for important tasks. The EF will become a smaller, more opinionated, and longer-lasting organization dedicated to ensuring Ethereum remains a powerful counterweight to mainstream technological trends, safeguarding its role as a sanctuary technology.

marsbit05/25 02:57

Vitalik Explains Ethereum Foundation's New Direction: Downsizing, Focusing, Tackling the Hardest Tasks

marsbit05/25 02:57

SuperEx's Mars Exploration Dream: Digital Currency is the Key to Unlocking Economic Exchanges in the Interstellar Era

SuperEx envisions digital currencies as the key to enabling economic exchange in the interstellar era. Inspired by humanity's enduring dream of space exploration, exemplified by Elon Musk’s Mars colonization plan and the UAE's Mars Science City project, SuperEx established a space fund to support such initiatives. The exchange positions itself not merely as a trading platform but as a contributor to humanity's future, claiming that user transactions help fuel the journey to Mars. The article argues that traditional sovereign currencies will be inadequate for interplanetary economies due to their limitations in free cross-border flow. In contrast, digital currencies, built on Web3.0 principles of decentralization, distributed ledgers, and smart contracts, possess the borderless, shared, and accessible attributes necessary for future interstellar trade. Examples like Bitcoin demonstrate this potential. SuperEx presents itself as the world's first Web3.0-based digital asset exchange, aiming to lay the groundwork for a future interstellar economic system. It reports over 10 million users, support for 1000+ trading pairs, and integration with a decentralized wallet (Super Wallet) for security. Its long-term goal is to evolve into a fully decentralized autonomous organization (DAO), with its existing SuperEx DAO already being one of the largest Web3.0 communities. Ultimately, SuperEx's vision is to create a free, borderless financial world, leveraging blockchain technology to empower individual value and freedom.

链捕手05/25 01:32

SuperEx's Mars Exploration Dream: Digital Currency is the Key to Unlocking Economic Exchanges in the Interstellar Era