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Virtuals Collaborates with Ethereum Foundation to Release ERC-8183: A Trustless On-Chain Commerce Protocol

ERC-8183: Trustless On-Chain Commerce Protocol for AI Agents Virtuals Protocol and the Ethereum Foundation dAI team have jointly proposed ERC-8183, a standard for enabling trustless on-chain commercial interactions between AI agents. This is not merely a payment protocol but a comprehensive framework for task specification, escrow, delivery verification, and evaluator certification—forming the infrastructure for agentic commerce. The proposal addresses the core challenge of trust in AI-to-AI transactions, where traditional platforms or intermediaries are undesirable. It introduces a minimal "Job" primitive involving three parties: Client, Provider, and Evaluator. A Job progresses through states—Open, Funded, Submitted, and Terminal (Completed/Rejected/Expired)—ensuring programmable, neutral execution via smart contracts. Funds are held in escrow and released only upon evaluator approval of the work submitted. A key innovation is the modular "Hooks" system, allowing custom logic—such as bidding, reputation gating, or privacy preservation—to be added without modifying the core standard. ERC-8183 synergizes with ERC-8004 (Agent Identity and Reputation), creating a closed loop of discovery, transaction, and reputation accumulation. This standard aims to support an open, permissionless agent economy, enabling AI agents to transact at scale without relying on centralized platforms or traditional trust mechanisms. It is designed for extensibility and adaptability, anticipating diverse future use cases in decentralized AI commerce.

marsbit03/10 05:47

Virtuals Collaborates with Ethereum Foundation to Release ERC-8183: A Trustless On-Chain Commerce Protocol

marsbit03/10 05:47

After Sending NVIDIA AI Servers into Space, This Space Startup Now Sets Its Sights on Bitcoin Mining

A space computing startup, Starcloud, is expanding its ambitions after successfully sending NVIDIA AI servers into orbit. The company now plans to launch Bitcoin mining operations into space, aiming to leverage the advantages of the extraterrestrial environment. CEO Philip Johnston revealed that Starcloud intends to deploy Bitcoin ASIC hardware on its Starcloud-2 satellite, scheduled for launch in 2026. If successful, it would mark the first-ever Bitcoin mining operation in space. The company believes space offers significant benefits, including near-limitless solar energy, reduced cooling costs due to extreme environmental conditions, and freedom from terrestrial energy constraints and regulatory pressures. However, the economic viability remains uncertain due to high launch costs, hardware durability challenges in high-radiation environments, and rapidly evolving mining technology. While the initiative may currently hold more symbolic than practical value, it reflects a growing trend of extending blockchain and computing infrastructure beyond Earth. Starcloud, backed by investors like a16z and Sequoia, has already made strides by training an AI model in orbit using an NVIDIA H100 GPU. The company, along with others like Google and SpaceX, is part of a broader movement to develop space-based data centers, signaling that the next frontier for AI and computing may indeed be in orbit.

marsbit03/10 05:33

After Sending NVIDIA AI Servers into Space, This Space Startup Now Sets Its Sights on Bitcoin Mining

marsbit03/10 05:33

Crypto Morning Brief: 20 Millionth Bitcoin Mined, Nasdaq Partners with Kraken's Parent Company

Crypto Morning Brief: The 20 millionth Bitcoin has been mined, marking a milestone with 95.2% of the total 21 million BTC supply now in circulation. The remaining 1 million will take approximately 114 years to mine. In market developments, former U.S. President Trump commented on geopolitical tensions, warning Iran against disrupting oil flow through the Strait of Hormuz, threatening a severe U.S. response. Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin disclosed that the Ethereum Foundation is staking 72,000 ETH using DVT-lite technology to promote distributed staking. Solana has partnered with Alibaba to establish the Solana Shanghai Builder Station, a developer hub in China. Major exchanges are expanding services: Coinbase launched crypto futures trading in Europe, and Nasdaq partnered with Kraken’s parent company, Payward, to develop infrastructure for tokenized equities. Corporate crypto holdings saw significant updates: Strategy increased its Bitcoin holdings to 738,731 BTC, while Sharplink reported holding 869,000 ETH, despite a net loss due to accounting adjustments. In funding news, Zcash Open Development Lab raised over $25 million in a seed round led by Paradigm, a16z crypto, and others. A security warning was issued for U盘版 OpenClaw hardware, which may pose asset risks due to excessive permissions. The article also includes recommended reads on oil price impacts, crypto valuation frameworks, Bitcoin network resilience, and regulatory shifts under the Trump administration.

marsbit03/10 01:21

Crypto Morning Brief: 20 Millionth Bitcoin Mined, Nasdaq Partners with Kraken's Parent Company

marsbit03/10 01:21

GateAI Launches Web Portal and Expands Multiple AI Assistant Capabilities, Building an Intelligent Interaction Service Layer for Trading Platforms

Gate, a leading digital asset trading platform, has launched the web version of its AI product, GateAI, marking its largest functional expansion to date. The upgrade introduces over ten new modules, including user center, marketing activities, asset management, and personalized recommendations, transforming GateAI from a trading assistant into a comprehensive smart service layer for the entire user journey. Users can now access GateAI via a fixed entry at the bottom of any page on the website, such as the homepage, market trends, or help center, to ask questions about market analysis, product details, or platform guidance. The AI also intelligently suggests questions based on the user’s current page. The dedicated full-page chat interface integrates market sentiment indicators, industry news feeds, and recommended topics, allowing users to observe markets, access information, and engage in in-depth conversations seamlessly. Logged-in users can view and continue past conversations. The web version currently supports core functions like spot trading, wealth management subscriptions, and flash swaps. The expansion also enhances the GateAI app with capabilities covering user accounts, promotions, unified accounts, quantitative asset management, rebate systems, and new user onboarding. GateAI now offers personalized services, such as recommending financial products based on user assets and risk preferences, and guiding new users through KYC, first deposit, and initial trading steps. By using natural language, users can trigger complex operations that previously required navigating multiple pages. This update reflects Gate's ongoing investment in AI infrastructure, including earlier initiatives like Gate for AI, which opens core exchange capabilities via APIs. GateAI makes these features accessible to everyday users, positioning AI as a key entry point to platform services. As AI integrates deeper into the digital asset industry, Gate is advancing trading platforms from traditional interfaces to AI-driven intelligent service layers.

marsbit03/09 14:49

GateAI Launches Web Portal and Expands Multiple AI Assistant Capabilities, Building an Intelligent Interaction Service Layer for Trading Platforms

marsbit03/09 14:49

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