Let's run through some August 22' report highlights and see if we can find any alpha. π°
2/ You're probably sick of hearing about it at this point but the Merge is just days away.
For all of our speculatoooors out there, $ETC price has typically been driven by major upgrade news in the past.
3/ Centralization came into focus after the @TornadoCash sanctions.
While chokepoints still exist across the infrastructure stack, the Proof of Physical Work token distribution method provided by Web3 infra could be the next catalyst to spark a bull.
4/ Things have been tough across both EVM and non-EVM chains.
However, @solana has remained the clear leader across non-EVM chains in usage metrics.
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.ππ§΅
@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.π§΅
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.