Crypto has improved leaps and bounds throughout 2021.
A lot of that credit is owed to the community and the anon builders that make up the ecosystem, but along with the release of #theses2022 we want to highlight 15 Crypto Heroes that have led the way.
The man behind @multicoincap - the investment team who bet big on @solana and won. While devs were busy building the ecosystem, Samani was busy spreading the word to anyone who would listen. And boy, did they listen.
The voice behind Uncommon Core. Zhu has had quite the year, educating thousands through his podcast, Twitter, and more. With his massive following and 3AC team behind him, 2022 could be his biggest year yet.
Dan was the force behind the @Uniswap v3 automated market maker, among other innovations, and helped to develop the research team behind multi-billion dollar investment fund @paradigm.
Dave joined @paradigm in January and since then has authored/co-authored six impressive papers that could bring larger and more sophisticated investors to DeFi markets. Definitely one to watch for 2022.
@AxieInfinity's success has catapulted an entire new genre (crypto gaming) and subgenre (P2E games) into relevance, and has given millions of bankless users an opportunity to earn a living.
This sector has seen explosive growth, with numerous projects now valued over a billion dollars with $230M invested in July 2024 alone.
Let's dive into the intersection of decentralized AI and blockchain technology.
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First, let's break down some key components in AI x Crypto:
1. Decentralized Compute Networks: Networks of GPUs for model training and inference. 2. Model Coordination Platforms: Incentivizing model development and specialized inference settings.
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3. AI Tools and Services: Marketplaces for AI models and services. 4. Apps: Consumer and enterprise products leveraging AI models.
Now that we understand the various components, the question remains: what is really going on at the intersection of AI and Crypto?
1/ The crypto space's evolution has necessitated stronger server infrastructure to meet the increasing performance requirements of blockchains and their applications.
@Old_Samster dives into why advanced physical infrastructure is crucial.👇🧵
@Old_Samster @Filecoin @sphere_labs @akashnet_ 2/ Newer chains like @avax and @Solana demand significantly higher processing power compared to @Ethereum.
This has driven validators towards being hosted in data centers, given their increased demand for processing power, low latency, and high uptime.
3/ Decentralized storage networks (DSNs) and compute networks face similar challenges.
Ordinary people contributing idle storage space isn't enough for commercializing DSNs. Data centers become indispensable for low latency and exceptional uptime.
1/ Scalability is a key factor in the crypto space, with the modular approach gaining popularity. However, @Solana has taken a contrarian stance.
@kelxyz_ explains how @jump_firedancer, a validator client developed by @jump_ aims to enhance Solana's monolithic approach.🧵
2/ @jump_firedancer's first milestone, "fd_quic," demonstrated impressive transaction propagation throughput of 1M transactions per second (TPS) in initial performance tests.
But there's more work to be done to achieve the full potential of Firedancer.
3/ If successful, @jump_firedancer could unlock blue ocean markets for the @Solana ecosystem by offering unprecedented throughput, composability, and low costs.
However, challenges in execution, timing, and competition pose risks to its adoption and success.
+Dynamic Energy Model resulted in revenue up 65.5%
+Circulating Mcap of $TRX increased by 18.1%
+Prominent protocols #justlend & #juststables saw TVL increase at 26% and 21% respectively
1/ In a bear market, it's crucial to focus on long-term market developments and product announcements to understand what may support or drive new waves of app development.
2/ Aligned, a high-performance compute provider, predicts the zero-knowledge proofs (ZKPs) market to reach $10B by 2030.
ZKPs verify computations and ensure privacy in transactions. #Ethereum is expected to capture 66% of the market.
3/ @LensProtocol, a decentralized social graph protocol, introduced Momoka to decrease transaction costs and improve stability.
Lens has seen a 75% decrease in transaction costs, making consumer applications more viable. Momoka is a game-changer for building foundational layers.