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A private two-model AI stack on one 8GB GPU
Some data should never leave the building. Bank statements, payment rails, customer records, anything you would not paste into a hosted chatbot. We wanted an assistant that can reason over exactly that kind of material and call real tools against it, with a simple rule: no third party ever sees the prompt or the data. The only network traffic the models make is to localhost. The constraint that makes this interesting is the hardware. One consumer GPU with 8GB of VRAM (an RTX 3070 Ti), a six-c...

A private two-model AI stack on one 8GB GPU
Some data should never leave the building. Bank statements, payment rails, customer records, anything you would not paste into a hosted chatbot. We wanted an assistant that can reason over exactly that kind of material and call real tools against it, with a simple rule: no third party ever sees the prompt or the data. The only network traffic the models make is to localhost. The constraint that makes this interesting is the hardware. One consumer GPU with 8GB of VRAM (an RTX 3070 Ti), a six-c...

When the model can already see the page
There is a real, geometry-preserving markup for AI-native documents, and a converter that produces it from your PDFs. The open question is whether structured text beats just showing the model the picture.

When the model can already see the page
There is a real, geometry-preserving markup for AI-native documents, and a converter that produces it from your PDFs. The open question is whether structured text beats just showing the model the picture.

The evaluator is the floor
We read a paper on agentic loops, took its one load-bearing lesson into our company of agents, and pointed the result at our own work the same day.

The evaluator is the floor
We read a paper on agentic loops, took its one load-bearing lesson into our company of agents, and pointed the result at our own work the same day.

We pointed our AI agents at their own inference bill
We ran a company of seven AI agents at its biggest cost. We measured before we migrated, and the honest result was smaller than we hoped. That was the point.

We pointed our AI agents at their own inference bill
We ran a company of seven AI agents at its biggest cost. We measured before we migrated, and the honest result was smaller than we hoped. That was the point.

Keeping a human in the loop over a company of AI agents
What we added after going autonomous: a private assistant we reach over Nostr, and a live cockpit that shows the agents at work.

Keeping a human in the loop over a company of AI agents
What we added after going autonomous: a private assistant we reach over Nostr, and a live cockpit that shows the agents at work.

Arbitrum Stylus: Revolutionizing Smart Contract Development with Rust
Understanding Arbitrum StylusArbitrum Stylus stands out as a significant advancement in the realm of blockchain and smart contract technology. It represents a paradigm shift by allowing developers to write smart contracts in Rust, a language known for its efficiency and safety. This is a major breakthrough, as it bridges the gap between the robustness of languages like Rust, C, and C++ and the compatibility with the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM).The Efficiency of WASM and RustA critical asp...

Arbitrum Stylus: Revolutionizing Smart Contract Development with Rust
Understanding Arbitrum StylusArbitrum Stylus stands out as a significant advancement in the realm of blockchain and smart contract technology. It represents a paradigm shift by allowing developers to write smart contracts in Rust, a language known for its efficiency and safety. This is a major breakthrough, as it bridges the gap between the robustness of languages like Rust, C, and C++ and the compatibility with the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM).The Efficiency of WASM and RustA critical asp...

Dive into the Thrill of Decentralized Sports Betting with Overtime Markets
Are you tired of the traditional sports betting platforms that come with their limitations and centralized control? Say hello to the future of sports betting with Overtime Markets, a decentralized platform that's redefining the game! Decentralizing the Playing Field Overtime Markets takes the power out of the hands of centralized bookmakers and puts it into yours. This platform runs on the Thales protocol, making use of the state-of-the-art Sports Automated Market Maker (AMM) and Parlay ...

Dive into the Thrill of Decentralized Sports Betting with Overtime Markets
Are you tired of the traditional sports betting platforms that come with their limitations and centralized control? Say hello to the future of sports betting with Overtime Markets, a decentralized platform that's redefining the game! Decentralizing the Playing Field Overtime Markets takes the power out of the hands of centralized bookmakers and puts it into yours. This platform runs on the Thales protocol, making use of the state-of-the-art Sports Automated Market Maker (AMM) and Parlay ...

Unveiling "BEASTLY SUCCESS": Your Gateway to Viral Content Creation!
We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our latest eBook, "BEASTLY SUCCESS: Unleashing the Power of Psychological Strategies to Skyrocket Your Content." This meticulously crafted eBook is your compass to navigating the realms of viral content creation, infused with the genius of MrBeast’s psychological strategies! MrBeast, a digital maestro with billions of views under his belt, has transformed the landscape of content creation. His ability to captivate audiences and create viral content see...

Unveiling "BEASTLY SUCCESS": Your Gateway to Viral Content Creation!
We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our latest eBook, "BEASTLY SUCCESS: Unleashing the Power of Psychological Strategies to Skyrocket Your Content." This meticulously crafted eBook is your compass to navigating the realms of viral content creation, infused with the genius of MrBeast’s psychological strategies! MrBeast, a digital maestro with billions of views under his belt, has transformed the landscape of content creation. His ability to captivate audiences and create viral content see...

XOXO: A Tribute to Women in Web3 and an Exclusive Free Mint Opportunity!
In the ever-evolving world of web3, where innovation meets creativity, there's a new wave of appreciation taking form. Introducing the XOXO NFT collection – a tribute to the trailblazing women who are shaping the future of the decentralized web.The Ideology Behind XOXOThe digital realm is vast, filled with countless creators and developers. Among them, women have been at the forefront, pushing boundaries, and redefining the landscape of web3. However, their contributions often go unnotic...

XOXO: A Tribute to Women in Web3 and an Exclusive Free Mint Opportunity!
In the ever-evolving world of web3, where innovation meets creativity, there's a new wave of appreciation taking form. Introducing the XOXO NFT collection – a tribute to the trailblazing women who are shaping the future of the decentralized web.The Ideology Behind XOXOThe digital realm is vast, filled with countless creators and developers. Among them, women have been at the forefront, pushing boundaries, and redefining the landscape of web3. However, their contributions often go unnotic...

AI News Roundup: The Latest and Greatest in Artificial Intelligence
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the world in ways that we could not have imagined a few years ago. From creating new drugs and materials, to enhancing our entertainment and communication, to solving some of the most challenging problems facing humanity, AI is making a huge impact on our lives. In this blog post, we will highlight some of the most interesting and important news stories about AI from the last week.A Roadmap to Help AI Technologies Speak African LanguagesOne of the ...

AI News Roundup: The Latest and Greatest in Artificial Intelligence
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the world in ways that we could not have imagined a few years ago. From creating new drugs and materials, to enhancing our entertainment and communication, to solving some of the most challenging problems facing humanity, AI is making a huge impact on our lives. In this blog post, we will highlight some of the most interesting and important news stories about AI from the last week.A Roadmap to Help AI Technologies Speak African LanguagesOne of the ...