Google believes that Africa has a massive potential for developing AI. The company\u2019s report on the \u201cDigital Opportunity of Africa\u201d estimated that AI could contribute up to $30 billion to the Sub-saharan economy by 2030. With this in mind, the company is aiming to equip people with the skills and resources they need to build and use AI responsibly and effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe've seen how AI can help social impact organizations accelerate and scale their work. The funding announced today will help organizations create AI tools that will benefit not only communities across Africa but across the globe.\u201d,<\/em> said Jen Carter Google.org Head of Tech and Volunteering.<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"A Look At Google\u2019s $5.8 Million Commitment To AI In Africa","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"a-look-at-googles-5-8-million-commitment-to-ai-in-africa","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-11-02 05:34:35","post_modified_gmt":"2024-11-01 18:34:35","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=19327","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19126,"post_author":"2","post_date":"2024-10-10 01:01:45","post_date_gmt":"2024-10-09 14:01:45","post_content":"\n Paris, France, October 9th, 2024, Chainwire<\/strong><\/span><\/p> Coded Estate<\/a> has successfully closed an oversubscribed angel funding round with investments from Mozaik Capital, Hyperion Ventures, Black Dragon, Dutch Crypto Investors, and more. In addition, Coded Estate formally announces the launch of its \u201cPre-Season Mainnet Campaign<\/strong>\u201d, an initiative aimed at bootstrapping the platform with early liquidity and setting the stage for its mainnet release on top of Sai Perpetuals, powered by Nibiru Chain.<\/p> Coded Estate seeks to transform the $280 trillion global real estate market through blockchain technology. Founded by a team of blockchain experts with experience building applications on Solana, Thorchain, and Sei Network, Coded Estate aims to create a Web3 hub for real estate.\u00a0<\/p> The platform will support on-chain property sales and rentals while offering fractional ownership and enhancing market transparency through the use of dynamic NFTs (dNFTs), hybrid smart contracts, and zero-knowledge proofs (ZKPs).\u00a0<\/p> Coded Estate\u2019s strategic move to Nibiru<\/strong><\/a>\u2014a blockchain and a smart contract ecosystem with a high-performance, EVM-equivalent execution layer (Nibiru EVM). The Nibiru blockchain is engineered to meet the growing demand for versatile, scalable, and easy-to-use Web3 applications.\u00a0<\/p> Nibiru EVM, which was released for alpha testing in June 2024, will significantly expand market reach and facilitate seamless integration with the broader cryptocurrency ecosystem. This functionality will also open up Coded Estate and other Wasm-based applications on Nibiru to the vast Ethereum user base.\u00a0<\/p> Pre-Season Mainnet Campaign to Introduce Early Liquidity<\/strong><\/p> Coded Estate formally announces its Pre-Season Mainnet Campaign<\/strong>, designed to reward platform adopters with exclusive benefits. This campaign marks the culmination of Coded Estate\u2019s journey from concept to execution and invites users to seed the initial liquidity pool and receive exclusive benefits, such as early adopter incentives. The campaign also integrates with Sai, a decentralized perpetual trading platform launching on Nibiru, which will offer RWA (real world asset) perpetual market opportunities for users.\u00a0<\/p> About Coded Estate<\/strong><\/p> Coded Estate<\/a> is the premier Real Estate hub of Web 3.0. The platform brings homes on-chain, rentals on-chain whilst transforming fractional ownership and housing market speculation into accessible, efficient and transparent markets leveraging dNFTS, hybrid smart contracts and zero-knowledge proofs (ZKp).<\/p> About Sai<\/strong><\/p> Sai is a newly developed perpetual trading application built on Nibiru. Through its integration with Coded Estate, Sai supports enhanced trading and liquidity management solutions, strengthening the overall ecosystem.<\/p> For Media Inquiries:<\/strong><\/p> \u00a0<\/strong>[email protected]<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p> Hong Kong, Hong Kong, October 4th, 2024, Chainwire<\/strong><\/span><\/p> Moongate Protocol<\/a>, an attention asset protocol disrupting the $1 trillion-plus attention economy, announces significant milestones in its expansion, the launch of its Moon Odyssey community points program, and the upcoming release of its first NFT collection, the Moongate Voyager Pass.<\/p> Since securing a $2.7 million seed funding round earlier this year, Moongate has rapidly expanded its reach, growing the number of platform creators to over 3,500, who together have issued more than 4,500 smart token campaigns across over 40 countries. Many prominent global brands have adopted the protocol, including Binance, OKX, ComplexCon, TOKEN2049, and Wonderfruit. Overall, Moongate has facilitated over 20 million interactions among more than 1 million end-users.<\/p> Building on this momentum, Moongate recently took the on-chain questing phenomenon offline with its newly developed MoonQuest platform, which it unveiled through a partnership with TOKEN2049 Singapore, the world\u2019s largest cryptocurrency conference. By designing interactive quests throughout the TOKEN2049 venue and utilizing smart tokens to reward attendees for their participation, Moongate delivered immersive and engaging experiences while introducing many Web2 users to Web3. The activation drew in over 1,500 participants who completed more than 6,000 quests over two days, demonstrating the effectiveness of smart tokens in large-scale events.<\/p> Users can learn more about Moongate's funding success here<\/a>.<\/p> Expected Token Generation Event and Earning Opportunities<\/strong><\/p> Amidst its rapid growth, there are talks of an upcoming Token Generation Event slated in the coming months. While official details are yet to be announced, speculation suggests that the event could offer new avenues for users to engage with Moongate's ecosystem.<\/p> In anticipation, Moongate has launched Moon Odyssey<\/strong>, a community points program where participants can earn points by completing social tasks and checking into the platform daily. These points will contribute to future rewards, potentially tied to the upcoming TGE. Adding to this excitement, Moongate is also introducing its first NFT collection\u2014the Moongate Voyager Pass<\/strong>. The limited collection of 6,969 NFTs will offer various benefits, with a primary feature being a guaranteed airdrop. The Moongate Voyager Pass is set to launch on October 21 this year on the OKX NFT Launchpad. Official news regarding the launch is available on its website: https:\/\/app.moongate.id\/quest<\/a>.<\/p> About Moongate<\/strong><\/p> Moongate<\/a> is an attention asset protocol disrupting the $1T+ attention economy. The protocol consists of two key layers\u2014a utility layer for brands to issue smart token campaigns for real-world engagement, and a data layer where such on-chain engagement data are monetized at scale by key stakeholders. Moongate aims to disintermediate centralized platforms to maximize brand-consumer value. It also introduces an innovative \u201cengage-to-earn\u201d mechanism that promotes active consumer participation for brand rewards and a share of $MGT emission.<\/p> To learn more users can visit Moongate's Official Website<\/a> | Twitter<\/a> | LinkedIn<\/a><\/p> Los Altos, United States \/ California, September 26th, 2024, Chainwire<\/strong><\/span><\/p> Mawari Network<\/a>, a DePIN (Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Network) pioneering the next-generation of spatial computing, has secured $10.8 million in a strategic funding round led by Anfield LTD, Borderless Capital and 1kx. These investors are being joined by Accord Ventures, Animoca Brands Japan, Blockchange Ventures, Draper Dragon, iAngels, Mulana Ventures, Parami Investors, Samsung Next and Waldo Holdings as well as notable angel investors Ivan Brightly, Joshua Frank, Pete Townsend, and Sean Carey.<\/p> Investors and operators from both web2 and web3 industries are backing Mawari\u2019s seven-year technological head start in streaming immersive experiences, as well as their bold vision to leverage DePIN to bring 3D content quickly and affordably to devices around the world. Mawari enables real-time 3D content streaming to spatial computing devices like the Apple Vision Pro, Meta Quest 3 and Meta Orion AR Glasses through a global network of GPUs, leveraging Web3 elements such as DePIN to overcome the limitations of traditional centralized networks. Uniquely positioned to address one of the core challenges in the spatial computing industry, formerly known as XR (eXtended Reality), Mawari focuses on delivering scalable infrastructure for real-time 3D applications. Founded in 2017, Mawari has since launched the Mawari Network \u2014 a DePIN and the only full-stack spatial computing platform offering decentralized compute and storage resources optimized for AR\/VR experiences.<\/p> Mawari will use the funds raised to open new markets. The team will continue to improve its Spatial Streaming SDK and continue to invest in R&D to stay ahead of the competition in delivering decentralized spatial computing. In addition, Mawari will grow its business development efforts to reach more clients and markets, in line with the growth of spatial computing devices and programming in Asia and the Americas.<\/p> Mawari is a pioneer in 3D streaming with three patents granted and 11 in process. It boasts 40 existing clients including global brands, such as T-Mobile, Sapporo, KDDI, Netflix, and BMW. Having initially bootstrapped \u2014 averaging $1.5 million in revenue per year \u2014 Mawari plans to conduct a node license sale in Q4 of 2024 to decentralize and scale its spatial computing network.<\/p> Mawari's solution consists of two key components: the Spatial Streaming SDK and the Mawari Network. The Spatial Streaming SDK is a robust toolkit designed to integrate seamlessly with popular development environments like Unity and Unreal Engine. It empowers creators to focus on what they do best\u2014crafting engaging and innovative content\u2014without worrying about the backend complexities.<\/p> The Mawari Network, meanwhile, is a decentralized, GPU-powered content delivery network designed for spatial computing. It leverages a globally distributed network of GPU nodes, strategically positioned near end-users to ensure low latency and optimal performance. This architecture enables the efficient distribution and scaling of spatial content, delivering seamless, high-quality experiences to users anywhere in the world.<\/p> Mawari<\/a> is setting the standard for decentralized spatial computing and immersive content delivery. The Mawari Network powers real-time streaming of immersive content through a global network of compute nodes. Mawari is optimizing spatial computing, empowering creators to craft unforgettable experiences that are revolutionizing how audiences engage with digital content.<\/p> For more information, users can visit<\/strong>: Website<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0X<\/a>\u00a0| Discord<\/a> |\u00a0LinkedIn<\/a><\/p> Panama City, Panama, September 16th, 2024, Chainwire<\/strong><\/span><\/p> Bitlauncher<\/a>, the groundbreaking platform at the intersection of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and cryptocurrency, is thrilled to announce its presale event starting on September 16th, 2024, with a goal to raise $150,000. This presale offers enthusiasts and investors an opportunity to shape the next wave of global AI unicorns.<\/p> The Bitlauncher platform is designed to revolutionize the way open-source AI projects secure funding and organizational support through a unique token-based system. By participating in this presale, contributors are purchasing tokens with the opportunity to support the potential of AI in shaping various industries and societies.<\/p> This event is not just about funding; it\u2019s a call to action for AI-first developers, marketers, and technology enthusiasts to join Bitlauncher's vibrant community. They are creating a robust decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) where each member contributes to and benefits from the collective potential growth and success of AI innovations.<\/p> One of the first projects to launch on the platform is Masterbots.ai, a direct competitor to ChatGPT. Masterbots.ai is designed to improve how users interact with AI, providing domain-specific chatbots that simplify user interaction and enhance user experience. Unlike traditional models that require sophisticated prompt engineering, Masterbots offers streamlined, high-quality responses with minimal user effort.<\/p> Masterbots.ai also introduces a novel social dimension to AI interactions by making public the sharing of conversations. This feature not only aids in research and community building but also creates a dynamic, engaging platform where users can follow intriguing discussions and learn from shared knowledge.<\/p> With the upcoming launch of our DAO and the continuous development of innovative projects like Masterbots, Bitlauncher is poised to become a pivotal platform for anyone looking to influence the future of AI and blockchain technology.<\/p> Users can join this exciting venture to not only witness but actively participate in the unfolding of cutting-edge technology. Together, they can pave the way for a new era of decentralized, transparent, and community-driven innovation.<\/p> About Us<\/strong><\/p> Bitlauncher<\/a> is a launchpad revolutionizing AI and cryptocurrency by providing open-source AI projects with equitable fundraising and decentralized organization through blockchain technology. They empower AI startups to grow and leverage global resources, fostering transparency, inclusivity, and community-driven progress.<\/p> For more details on how to participate in the presale and to become an integral part of the growing community, users can visit Bitlauncher's official website<\/a>.<\/p> Contact Information:<\/strong><\/p> Media Relations<\/strong><\/p> Email: [email protected]<\/p> Email: [email protected]<\/p> Web: www.bitlauncher.ai<\/a><\/p> Web: www.masterbots.ai<\/a><\/p> Please note that U.S. investors and individuals from countries under U.S. sanctions or other specific jurisdictions may not be eligible to participate in this presale. For more details on eligibility, please visit our website or contact our legal team.<\/p> Lagos, Nigeria, September 16th, 2024, Chainwire<\/strong><\/span><\/p> Onboard<\/a> is excited to announce a significant expansion and rebrand, coupled with a successful capital raise from Coinbase Ventures and LAVA. This expansion marks the evolution of Onboard from a digital money app and a global P2P exchange, to a comprehensive platform and ecosystem designed to empower onchain builders and creators globally.<\/p> The world is facing unprecedented challenges, with over 3.5 billion people living below the poverty line, 75-90% currency devaluation, and rampant double to triple-digit inflation across various regions. Onboard believes that rather than battling outdated systems, the way we change this, is by focusing on the transformative possibilities of the onchain economy.<\/p> Onboard empowers independent builders and creators to help bring the world onchain. Onboard\u2019s vision is to enable anyone, anywhere to come onchain and live a radically better life. Their gateway enables people to come onchain with as little as $1 in under 2 minutes. However, the true value lies in the applications and experiences that make this economy accessible, engaging, and transformative.<\/p> Onboard is dedicated to building the ultimate financial platform and support community for onchain dreamers\u2014those independent builders and creators. We believe that by inviting the world\u2019s best minds to join us, we can create exceptional onchain applications and experiences that will inspire and enable more people to embrace the possibilities of this new economy.<\/p> The capital raised from Coinbase Ventures and LAVA will be pivotal in accelerating Onboard\u2019s growth and expanding its offerings to meet the needs of the global onchain community. This funding will support the development of new financial tools, resources, and community initiatives aimed at empowering onchain creators and builders.<\/p> Onboard<\/a> is building the ultimate financial platform and support community for onchain dreamers\u2014independent builders and creators developing applications and experiences to bring the world onchain. With a mission to expand the onchain economy and make it universally accessible. Onboard is committed to enabling anyone, anywhere, to live a radically better life through the possibilities of the onchain economy.<\/p> Website: onboard.xyz<\/a><\/p> X: @OnboardGlobal<\/a><\/p> Farcaster: @Onboard<\/p> Kuopio, Finland, September 12th, 2024, Chainwire<\/strong><\/span><\/p> Kampela<\/a>, an innovative hardware startup, has successfully secured funding through a Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO) on the Polkadot network, marking a significant milestone as the first hardware project to be fully backed by a DAO in the Polkadot ecosystem. This achievement demonstrates the power of decentralized governance in supporting tangible technological innovations and opens new possibilities for hardware development in the blockchain space.<\/p> Kampela's device leverages NFC technology and operates without the need for wired charging or a battery, showcasing a novel approach to secure, user-centric hardware wallets. The company's innovative strategy consolidates both the design and production processes within a single integrated platform, enabling the delivery of highly differentiated solutions to the market.<\/p> Key Highlights:<\/strong><\/p> - Funding secured through Polkadot Referenda #62, #370, and #886, totalling approximately 253,000 DOTs (around $1 million USD at current DOT price)<\/p> - Transparent, community-driven decision-making process<\/p> - Establishes a new model for supporting hardware innovation in the blockchain industry<\/p> - Battery-free operation powered exclusively by NFC during active use<\/p> - Secure NFC-only connectivity, eliminating vulnerable USB interfaces<\/p> The successful funding of Kampela through a DAO on the Polkadot network showcases how community-driven funding can fuel advancements in secure, user-centric devices. This achievement is expected to attract attention from blockchain enthusiasts, hardware innovators, investors interested in decentralized funding models, and Polkadot community members and stakeholders.<\/p> Kampela's hardware design features several enhanced security measures, including battery-free operation and secure NFC-only connectivity. The device remains completely powered down when not in use, deterring physical access or tampering, and its NFC-only communication provides an additional security layer compared to traditional USB interfaces.<\/p> With six hardware revisions conducted and 54 components in its design, Kampela represents a significant leap forward in blockchain hardware innovation. As the first fully DAO-funded hardware project in the Polkadot ecosystem, Kampela sets a new precedent for how hardware startups can leverage decentralized funding and governance to bring cutting-edge products to market.<\/p> For more information about Kampela and its innovative hardware wallet, readers can visit https:\/\/www.kampe.la\/<\/a> or https:\/\/x.com\/kampela_signer<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p> About Kampela<\/strong><\/p> Kampela<\/a>, a Finnish startup, is revolutionizing secure transaction management with its innovative NFC-powered hardware device. Operating without Bluetooth, USB, or batteries, it features an e-ink display and open-source design. Tailored for blockchain applications and backed by the Web3 Foundation and Polkadot Treasury, Kampela offers a sustainable, secure solution for digital interactions in decentralized systems.<\/p> Media Contact:<\/strong><\/p> Viktoria<\/p> CMO [Telegram: @vikrpc ]<\/p> San Francisco, United States, September 9th, 2024, Chainwire<\/strong><\/span><\/p> Innovative startup from Ethereum Core research, Google Brain, Stanford, MIT, and CMU aims to democratize on-device intelligence, empowering users with control over their personal AI, and receiving investment from a16z CSX, Hack VC, and investors from projects like Solana, Polygon, Near, Worldcoin, etc.<\/p> PIN AI<\/a>, a pioneering AI infrastructure company, announces $10 million in pre-seed funding to develop the world\u2019s first open-source Personal Intelligence Network (PIN). A16z CSX, Hack VC, and notable investors, including Blockchain Builders Fund (Stanford Blockchain Accelerator), Illia Polosukhin (Transformer paper author; Founder, NEAR Protocol), Anagram\/Lily Liu (President, SOL Foundation), Symbolic Capital (Co-Founder, Polygon), Evan Cheng (CEO, Mysten Labs\/SUI), dcbuilder (Worldcoin Foundation), Foresight Ventures (parent company of the Block), Nomad Capital, Tim Shi (Co-Founder, Cresta), Ben Fisch (CEO, Espresso), Scott Moore (Co-Founder, Gitcoin), Alumni Ventures, and Dispersion Capital, have backed the project.<\/p> Offering an open-source, web3-enabled alternative to Apple Intelligence, PIN AI's platform turns smartphones into privacy-focused AI personal assistants. By redirecting profits from users' data and attention, it empowers users to regain control and monetize their data. The platform leverages personal, contextual data and cryptography, deploying cutting-edge AI models on-device to handle tasks across apps\u2014like shopping, ordering food, wealth management, and interacting with centralized exchanges, DeFi, and prediction markets.<\/p> This AI-driven assistant ensures robust privacy and user-controlled data management, disrupting ultra-profitable models of web2 giants, including Apple's 30% app revenue cut (over $100 billion) and Google\u2019s mobile ads and Android store revenue cuts.<\/p> PIN AI's mission is to foster innovation for personal AI agents by offering access to personal, contextual data that reflects individual users' needs and preferences. Unlike closed ecosystems like Apple, PIN AI\u2019s open platform connects privacy-protected user data via a Layer-2 blockchain. This enables more flexibility in AI application development without the constraints of traditional, closed systems.<\/p> PIN AI shifts data monetization from big tech to users, allowing secure monetization of personal data. Users receive token incentives through data onboarding and intent fulfillment, only providing necessary data with matched Personal AI Agents, while maintaining control of their information.<\/p> At launch, PIN AI partners with Worldcoin and is developing a front-end product similar to Siri, expanding its reach and enhancing user experience.<\/p> Leading the team are co-founders Davide Crapis and Ben Wu. Crapis, formerly of Ethereum Core Research, leads Protocol Research. Ben Wu, heading Strategy, is an MIT graduate, Y Combinator alum, and serial entrepreneur. The technical leadership includes Bill Sun, a Stanford AI\/Math PhD and early Google Brain researcher, as Chief AI Scientist, and Regan Peng, a CMU graduate and former lead at Didi Fintech and Yahoo Data Infra, as Founding Head of Engineering.<\/p> The funding will expand research, grow the team of AI and blockchain experts, and accelerate the deployment of PIN AI\u2019s technology. The company will join the a16z CSX Fall 2024 cohort in New York City.<\/p> About PIN AI<\/strong><\/p> PIN AI<\/a> is developing an open-source personal AI operating system that leverages smartphone and app data to empower users with control and privacy. The company's approach aims to connect AI developers with users, promoting data sovereignty and developer empowerment. PIN AI collaborates with Ethereum Core Research and is committed to privacy and innovation.<\/p> For more updates, visit pinai.io<\/a>, X (formerly Twitter)<\/a>, Telegram<\/a>, Discord<\/a>, and Linkedin<\/a>.<\/p>\u201cWe\u2019re thrilled to close our angel round and to have such esteemed investors on board,\u201d said Co-founder, Didrik Angell. \u201cOur mission is to redefine real estate transactions through the blockchain, making ownership more accessible and fun! Partnering with Nibiru enhances our capabilities, and the pre-season campaign is just the beginning as we prepare to launch a platform that will change how people invest in real estate forever.\u201d<\/blockquote>
Leveraging Blockchain for Real Estate Innovation<\/strong><\/h3>
\u201cBy integrating these technologies, Coded Estate will allow users to invest in fractional ownership of properties, making real estate markets more accessible and efficient. The platform is designed to overcome traditional barriers to property investment and speculation, with a focus on transparency and ease of use,\u201d said Co-founder Didrik Angell.<\/blockquote>
Strategic Integration with Nibiru<\/strong><\/h3>
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<\/p>Contact<\/h5>Media<\/strong>
<\/span>Coded Estate<\/strong>
<\/span>[email protected]<\/strong>
<\/span>\n","post_title":"Coded Estate's Oversubscribed Angel Round Fuels Launch of Real Estate Hub on Nibiru Chain","post_excerpt":"Paris, France, 9th October 2024, Chainwire","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"","post_password":"","post_name":"coded-estates-oversubscribed-angel-round-fuels-launch-of-real-estate-hub-on-nibiru-chain","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-10-10 01:01:45","post_modified_gmt":"2024-10-09 14:01:45","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=19126","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19023,"post_author":"2","post_date":"2024-10-05 00:05:42","post_date_gmt":"2024-10-04 14:05:42","post_content":"\n\u201cMoongate Protocol is an attention asset protocol revolutionizing brand-consumer engagement,\u201d says Jonathan Mui, Founder and CEO of Moongate.<\/blockquote>
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<\/p>Contact<\/h5>CEO<\/strong>
<\/span>Jonathan Mui<\/strong>
<\/span>Moongate<\/strong>
<\/span>[email protected]<\/strong>
<\/span>\n","post_title":"Moongate Launches New Rewards Program and NFT Collection","post_excerpt":"Hong Kong, Hong Kong, 4th October 2024, Chainwire","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"","post_password":"","post_name":"moongate-launches-new-rewards-program-and-nft-collection","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-10-05 00:05:42","post_modified_gmt":"2024-10-04 14:05:42","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=19023","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":18899,"post_author":"2","post_date":"2024-09-27 04:03:06","post_date_gmt":"2024-09-26 18:03:06","post_content":"\n\u201cEvery time I see what Mawari is building, I am reminded of how wild the future of spatial computing will be,\u201d Sean Carey, Helium Co-Founder and Partner at Borderless Capital said<\/strong>. \u201cLuis and the team have been quietly building real technology for the last seven years and have an arsenal of systems that are pretty jaw-dropping.\u201d<\/blockquote>
\"Mawari is not only an early pioneer in spatial computing but is also one of the first of a new cohort of successful Web2 businesses harnessing blockchain and decentralization to drive innovation, efficiency, and improved user experience,\" Christopher Heymann, Founding Partner at 1kx said<\/strong>. \"They understand the huge potential for decentralized computing to power the future of content delivery, and we're thrilled to be backing them on this journey.\"<\/blockquote>
\u201cOur vision has always been to bring immersive experiences to everyone, and this investment will unlock the platform for a broader community to build the 3D Internet with us,\u201d said Luis Oscar Ramirez, Founder & CEO of Mawari<\/strong>.<\/blockquote>
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<\/p>About Mawari <\/strong><\/h3>
Contact<\/h5>Itai Elizur<\/strong>
<\/span>Market Accross<\/strong>
<\/span>[email protected]<\/strong>
<\/span>\n","post_title":"Mawari Raises $10.8 Million Strategic Funding to Scale Spatial Computing","post_excerpt":"Los Altos, United States \/ California, 26th September 2024, Chainwire","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"","post_password":"","post_name":"mawari-raises-10-8-million-strategic-funding-to-scale-spatial-computing","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-09-27 04:03:06","post_modified_gmt":"2024-09-26 18:03:06","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=18899","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":18725,"post_author":"2","post_date":"2024-09-16 23:31:37","post_date_gmt":"2024-09-16 13:31:37","post_content":"\n
<\/p>Contact<\/h5>Founder<\/strong>
<\/span>Jun Dam<\/strong>
<\/span>Bitlauncher<\/strong>
<\/span>[email protected]<\/strong>
<\/span>\n","post_title":"Exclusive $150K Presale: Bitlauncher Debuts Masterbots.ai, the Revolutionary AI Poised to Rival ChatGPT","post_excerpt":"Panama City, Panama, 16th September 2024, Chainwire","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"","post_password":"","post_name":"exclusive-150k-presale-bitlauncher-debuts-masterbots-ai-the-revolutionary-ai-poised-to-rival-chatgpt","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-09-16 23:31:37","post_modified_gmt":"2024-09-16 13:31:37","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=18725","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":18712,"post_author":"2","post_date":"2024-09-16 21:04:50","post_date_gmt":"2024-09-16 11:04:50","post_content":"\n\u201cTo truly unlock the potential of the onchain economy, we need to support the creation of actually useful onchain apps and experiences. This is where builders and creators come in. This rebrand signifies our commitment to fostering a thriving onchain ecosystem that benefits everyone.\" - Yele Bademosi, Co-Creator of Onboard.<\/blockquote>
\u00a0The onchain economy holds tremendous potential to empower people around the world. Onboard's on and offramps enables safe, low-cost, and low-barrier entry to the onchain world, bringing the benefits of this new economy to people who need it most. We're excited to partner with Onboard in making economic freedom more accessible to all.\" - Shan Aggarwal, Vice President, Corporate & Business Development, Coinbase Ventures.<\/blockquote>
About Onboard<\/strong><\/h3>
Contact<\/h5>Marketing Lead<\/strong>
<\/span>Liza J<\/strong>
<\/span>Onboard<\/strong>
<\/span>[email protected]<\/strong>
<\/span>\n","post_title":"Onboard Secures Funding from Coinbase Ventures & LAVA to Drive Global Expansion and Unlock Onchain Economy Potential","post_excerpt":"Lagos, Nigeria, 16th September 2024, Chainwire","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"","post_password":"","post_name":"onboard-secures-funding-from-coinbase-ventures-lava-to-drive-global-expansion-and-unlock-onchain-economy-potential","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-09-16 21:04:50","post_modified_gmt":"2024-09-16 11:04:50","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=18712","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":18655,"post_author":"2","post_date":"2024-09-13 00:28:15","post_date_gmt":"2024-09-12 14:28:15","post_content":"\nKirill, ex-CISO of Parity and Kampela's Co-Founder, stated, \"Not only is Kampela one of the very few fully open hardware wallets on the markets (you can get everything, up to the precise machining instructions for the casing, from our GitHub), but the project is also a brilliant example of the power of DAOs in the new, blockchain-enabled economy: the project was funded via the Polkadot Treasury (one of the biggest DAOs in the world right now), and it is thanks to this funding that our designs are so uncompromisingly open, free, and democratic.\"<\/blockquote>
Contact<\/h5>CMO<\/strong>
<\/span>Viktoria<\/strong>
<\/span>Kampela<\/strong>
<\/span>[email protected]<\/strong>
<\/span>\n","post_title":"Kampela Secures Polkadot Network Investment, Becomes First Fully DAO-Funded Hardware Wallet","post_excerpt":"Kuopio, Finland, 12th September 2024, Chainwire","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"","post_password":"","post_name":"kampela-secures-polkadot-network-investment-becomes-first-fully-dao-funded-hardware-wallet","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-09-13 00:28:15","post_modified_gmt":"2024-09-12 14:28:15","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=18655","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":18608,"post_author":"2","post_date":"2024-09-10 02:03:44","post_date_gmt":"2024-09-09 16:03:44","post_content":"\n![](\"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/rokPQv8_1725869093dCUCt3RJsP.jpeg\")
<\/p>Davide Crapis, Co-Founder leading Protocol Research, said, \"We\u2019re building a movement towards an open-source future where personal AI assistants can work on PIN AI\u2019s platform like smart contracts on Ethereum.\" He added, \"PIN AI will take back the $100b+ profit from tech giants and return it to users, allowing them to control and monetize their data. Our platform offers access to a wider range of AI agents, developed by the open-source community, capable of handling tasks across popular apps.\"<\/blockquote>
Bill Sun, Co-Founder and Chief Scientist, said, \"On-device multi-modality models will revolutionize daily life. We are building a personal index for each user to create an on-device model that evolves via distributed training on the user's phone. Soon, users won\u2019t need to open multiple apps to complete tasks. The personal AI assistant will understand preferences and manage tasks efficiently.\" PIN AI's assistant will connect users with apps and services bidding on its blockchain protocol to fulfill tasks like shopping or crypto activities.<\/blockquote>
PIN AI collaborates with a16z crypto research, Flashbots, Espresso Systems, and academics from Stanford, Columbia, and NYU. Ben Wu emphasized the importance of an open platform, saying, \u201cThe open internet has made large language models possible. We need to build an open platform for users on their trusted device, allowing access to their various data, making their Personal AI possible.\" Unlike Apple Intelligence, PIN AI's system can run on low-spec smartphones by dynamically shifting between edge AI (on-device) and server AI to optimize performance, ensuring wide accessibility.<\/blockquote>
Contact<\/h5>PIN AI<\/strong>
<\/span>[email protected]<\/strong>
<\/span>\n","post_title":"PIN AI secures $10M from a16z CSX, Hack VC, and All-Star angels to launch open platform for personal AI","post_excerpt":"San Francisco, United States, 9th September 2024, Chainwire","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"","post_password":"","post_name":"pin-ai-secures-10m-from-a16z-csx-hack-vc-and-all-star-angels-to-launch-open-platform-for-personal-ai","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-09-10 02:03:44","post_modified_gmt":"2024-09-09 16:03:44","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=18608","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":18589,"post_author":"2","post_date":"2024-09-09 13:05:00","post_date_gmt":"2024-09-09 03:05:00","post_content":"\n