# Morpheus Digest #9 December 2024 By [Morpheus](https://paragraph.com/@morpheus) · 2025-01-02 --- #### **Greetings Amazing Community!** December marked a pivotal month and a fitting conclusion to an incredible year. The groundwork has been laid for an exciting journey in 2025. Here's everything you need to know about the milestones, breakthroughs, and opportunities from this month. * * * ### **TL;DR Highlights** 📝 _2024 Recap_: Reflect on this transformative year through [David Johnston’s article](https://x.com/DJohnstonEC/status/1871227299200118996). 🌟 [_Why Morpheus Matters in 2025_:](https://x.com/DJohnstonEC/status/1874869557950632187) Discover the pivotal role in shaping the future of DeAI. * * * ### **Product Updates** #### **MORagents 0.2.1 Released!** The latest version introduces the world’s first integration enabling DCA and gasless USDC sends through open-source, user-controlled Smart Agents. Check out the release on [GitHub](https://github.com/MorpheusAIs/moragents/releases). Community feedback is crucial for progress, and maintainers decided to incentivize testing by rewarding participants with MOR for their contributions. If you missed this round, more opportunities are on the horizon. For those who prefer video guides, Luke Stokes has explored all the new features in this detailed [video](https://youtu.be/ABHDdyoVCmY). ![MOR Agents 0.2.1 UI](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/904f4849d082b5d2b7469994b7c15bdc6d6f22e4357558c1e64581267dff8240.png) MOR Agents 0.2.1 UI * * * ### **Referral Program: Simpler, Bigger Rewards!** Earning MOR has become more accessible. The referral program now offers: * **3% Bonus**: Deposits under 3.5 stETH * **4% Bonus**: Deposits of 3.5+ stETH * **4.5% Bonus**: Deposits of 35+ stETH * **5% Bonus**: Deposits of 350+ stETH Referrals receive a **1% bonus** when using a referral link. Get started here: [Referral Dashboard](https://dashboard.mor.org/#/referrals?user=0xE0A35b164F5c5e44E26d357E4Ac88e1b8714090f&network=mainnet). ![Morpheus Referral Dashboard](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/19adf2820100e6939822e0e4a20376fd2a5ceb1234b915dcb04dc860e5572bf9.png) Morpheus Referral Dashboard * * * ### **Community Events** #### **Puerto Rico Blockchain Week** Engaging discussions and networking opportunities were highlights throughout the week. Luke Stokes’ speech at Freedom Tech Demo Day, titled "The Rise of Self-Sovereign AI: Morpheus and the Decentralized Future," captured significant attention. [![]({{DOMAIN}}/editor/youtube/play.png)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YY3NyrEbqc8) #### **Ukraine Hackathon with ETH Community Ukraine** A festive hackathon blended workshops, hands-on AI development, and community collaboration: * **50 hackers**, **10 teams**, **12 hours**. * Four outstanding finalists demonstrated real projects built on Morpheus. The event fostered a friendly and collaborative atmosphere to wrap up 2024. ![Morpheus Hackathon](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/b01fa68db530c8f07695a40423ab3f2767d4fe578f88e2e12d23f1130ac10069.jpg) Morpheus Hackathon **Vancouver Event at NeurIPS** Researchers, developers, and enthusiasts gathered for a happy hour hosted by Bagel and Morpheus for the first time in Canada, marking a significant milestone in fostering collaborations and raising awareness about decentralized AI initiatives.Catch the [event highlights here](https://x.com/Player1Taco/status/1868853811689013654). ![Morpheus DeAI Day in Vancouver](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/3517292df17dbfdddcf2b4a2c78cdc7e4bb8fd678cecd8d6a6f995741055012d.jpg) Morpheus DeAI Day in Vancouver * * * ### **Media and Content Highlights** #### **Podcasts and X Spaces** A compelling DeAI conversation between David Johnston and Aaron Stanley (Filecoin Foundation).  Listen to the full broadcast [here](https://x.com/i/broadcasts/1jMKgBvBpEXxL). A 5-minute snippet from the broadcast gained **180k+ views**.  Watch it [here](https://x.com/filecoin/status/1866889316837757171?s=46&t=iOyqtKddsZp1sSUXOguocA) ![DeAI X Broadcast](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/2af31a6cf7d1f8edaf9ed66a3078d53e259b9adf2b284b9728574bc69b352180.png) DeAI X Broadcast Notable X Space: 2024 recap and exciting 2025 plans with Morpheus contributors. [Listen here](https://x.com/i/spaces/1MnxnDleQYLGO/peek). #### **Maintainer Calls** Stay connected for first-hand updates through weekly calls on [Discord](https://discord.com/events/1151741790408429580/1321146232172974110). Everyone is welcome to join these discussions live. * **Call #6**: [Link](https://discord.com/channels/1151741790408429580/1172755703002304562/1314307358444359720) * **Call #7**: [Link](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j6ljJDeLS0o) * **Call #8**: [Link](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wDTg7gNHDvo) * * * ### **Articles and Press Coverage** * _David Johnston’s Article_: [“Morpheus Wins in 2024”](https://x.com/DJohnstonEC/status/1871227299200118996) reflects on this pivotal year in DeAI. * _Industry Media Features_: * [Crowdfund Insider](https://www.crowdfundinsider.com/2024/12/234453-david-johnston-on-why-2025-is-the-year-of-smart-agents-and-decentralized-ai/) * [Benzinga](https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/12/42439814/morpheus-launches-20-million-in-rewards-for-ai-compute-providers) ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/4bec92900023cd31dd596c71a7d462b661e6f685b34633310d88a77d05c2e0bb.png) * [IB Times](https://www.ibtimes.com/morpheus-makes-20-million-mor-rewards-available-compute-providers-3754932) #### **Partnership News** The Decentralized AI Society (DAIS), with Morpheus as a founding member, joined the Decentralized Storage Alliance (DSA). This collaboration advances decentralized storage and AI integration.  [Read the full announcement.](https://dsalliance.io/resources/blog/dais-and-web3-orgs-join-decentralized-storage-alliance) * * * ### **Looking Ahead** 2025 is shaping up as a year of groundbreaking achievements and continued growth in decentralized AI. The possibilities are limitless, and the path ahead is bright.Don’t miss this important article written by the community, shaping Morpheus’ future for 2025 and positioning it as the main [**Agentic Omnichain Layer**](https://mor.org/) in the market. [Read the full article](https://x.com/DJohnstonEC/status/1874869557950632187) 🌟 _Wishing everyone a joyful New Year filled with innovation and success. Let’s make 2025 legendary!_ ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/704ac9232d06950adafa5fd1d38a1d920702ae792836500dd962fc4faa4d023e.png) **Website:** [https://mor.org](https://mor.org/) **Gitbook:** [https://morpheusai.gitbook.io/morpheus](https://morpheusai.gitbook.io/morpheus) **GitHub:** [https://github.com/MorpheusAIs](https://github.com/MorpheusAIs) **Twitter/X:** [https://twitter.com/MorpheusAIs](https://twitter.com/MorpheusAIs) **Telegram:** [https://t.me/MorpheusAI](https://t.me/MorpheusAI) **Discord:** [https://discord.gg/morpheusai](https://discord.gg/morpheusai) **Youtube:** [https://www.youtube.com/@MorpheusIntern](https://www.youtube.com/@MorpheusIntern) --- *Originally published on [Morpheus](https://paragraph.com/@morpheus/morpheus-digest-9-december-2024)*