AI Agents Ecosystem Map Nov'24What are AI agents?AI agents are intelligent autonomous virtual assistants designed to relieve us of tasks that would otherwise require human effort. Whether it’s finding relevant information, organising schedules, or automating repetitive tasks, AI agents are able to handle complex operations efficiently. Additionally, AI agents operate round the clock. This blend of efficiency and accessibility makes them indispensable in modern workflows. At the core of every ...

AI Agents Ecosystem Map Nov'24What are AI agents?AI agents are intelligent autonomous virtual assistants designed to relieve us of tasks that would otherwise require human effort. Whether it’s finding relevant information, organising schedules, or automating repetitive tasks, AI agents are able to handle complex operations efficiently. Additionally, AI agents operate round the clock. This blend of efficiency and accessibility makes them indispensable in modern workflows. At the core of every ...

SAFE is primarily known as the leading provider of multi-signature (multi-sig) wallets for teams, DAOs, and organizations to manage their funds. Beyond this, SAFE offers comprehensive wallet infrastructure built on smart contract wallets, with its main business lines including Safe{Wallet}, their smart contract wallet solution, and Safe{Core}, an open-source and modular account abstraction stack. Running the show from the shadows While crypto natives frequently discuss multi-sig technology, m...

SAFE is primarily known as the leading provider of multi-signature (multi-sig) wallets for teams, DAOs, and organizations to manage their funds. Beyond this, SAFE offers comprehensive wallet infrastructure built on smart contract wallets, with its main business lines including Safe{Wallet}, their smart contract wallet solution, and Safe{Core}, an open-source and modular account abstraction stack. Running the show from the shadows While crypto natives frequently discuss multi-sig technology, m...

Bitcoin’s inception in 2008 set the stage for the development of blockchain technology we see today. It was created to be a peer-to-peer version of an electronic cash that facilitates payments without a financial intermediary. However, over the years, the focus of blockchain technology has shifted. While DeFi and other blockchain applications have surged in popularity, blockchain-based payments, or Payment Finance (PayFi), have often been overlooked. Like an awkward middle child, PayFi exists...

Bitcoin’s inception in 2008 set the stage for the development of blockchain technology we see today. It was created to be a peer-to-peer version of an electronic cash that facilitates payments without a financial intermediary. However, over the years, the focus of blockchain technology has shifted. While DeFi and other blockchain applications have surged in popularity, blockchain-based payments, or Payment Finance (PayFi), have often been overlooked. Like an awkward middle child, PayFi exists...

Sonic Ecosystem MapRoses are red. Sonic is blue. If you want 10k TPS, Sonic is for you! In view of Sonic’s imminent mainnet upgrade, we’re here to look into what this upgrade brings to Fantom - from a technical and ecosystem-focused perspective. A blast from the pastAnyone who was in the DeFi space in 2022 would know Fantom as a booming hub for crypto degens. Fantom was one of the top performing ecosystems, together with other chains in the “FOAN ($FTM, $ONE, $ATOM, $NEAR) trade”. Fantom hit ...

Sonic Ecosystem MapRoses are red. Sonic is blue. If you want 10k TPS, Sonic is for you! In view of Sonic’s imminent mainnet upgrade, we’re here to look into what this upgrade brings to Fantom - from a technical and ecosystem-focused perspective. A blast from the pastAnyone who was in the DeFi space in 2022 would know Fantom as a booming hub for crypto degens. Fantom was one of the top performing ecosystems, together with other chains in the “FOAN ($FTM, $ONE, $ATOM, $NEAR) trade”. Fantom hit ...

yEt aNotHEr lAyEr 1?! It’s finally time for Berachain’s mainnet launch. While it’s hard to say that “it’s 100% different this time”, Berachain does bring some unique characteristics that set it apart from other chains due to their innovation at the chain layer. Berachain introduces a more refreshing tech stack in that of a high-performance EVM-identical Layer 1 blockchain built on BeaconKit, its modular consensus framework. BeaconKit integrates the benefits of CometBFT—such as increased compo...

yEt aNotHEr lAyEr 1?! It’s finally time for Berachain’s mainnet launch. While it’s hard to say that “it’s 100% different this time”, Berachain does bring some unique characteristics that set it apart from other chains due to their innovation at the chain layer. Berachain introduces a more refreshing tech stack in that of a high-performance EVM-identical Layer 1 blockchain built on BeaconKit, its modular consensus framework. BeaconKit integrates the benefits of CometBFT—such as increased compo...

The Changing Market Structure of Crypto For years, crypto participants have been conditioned to the market trading in 4 year cycles, pegged to Bitcoin’s halving events. However, the introduction of Bitcoin ETFs have transformed Bitcoin into an institutionally investable asset class. These ETFs have established a more consistent baseline demand, smoothing out BTC’s volatility. This is one of the reasons as to why crypto is evolving beyond this rigid structure. Instead, the market now experienc...

The Changing Market Structure of Crypto For years, crypto participants have been conditioned to the market trading in 4 year cycles, pegged to Bitcoin’s halving events. However, the introduction of Bitcoin ETFs have transformed Bitcoin into an institutionally investable asset class. These ETFs have established a more consistent baseline demand, smoothing out BTC’s volatility. This is one of the reasons as to why crypto is evolving beyond this rigid structure. Instead, the market now experienc...

Table of contents 1. Composability - The Key to New Possibilities • Composability Primer • Interoperability and Evolution • The Application-Specific Approach 2. Current Building Blocks for Interoperability • Shared Sequencing • Cross-Chain Intent Bridges • Based Rollups • Chain Abstraction 3. Chain abstraction deep dive: Particle Network • Core Components • Protocol Architecture 4. Building a Unified Liquidity Layer on Ethereum • Challenges and Fragmentation • The "Walled Gardens" Problem 5. ...

Table of contents 1. Composability - The Key to New Possibilities • Composability Primer • Interoperability and Evolution • The Application-Specific Approach 2. Current Building Blocks for Interoperability • Shared Sequencing • Cross-Chain Intent Bridges • Based Rollups • Chain Abstraction 3. Chain abstraction deep dive: Particle Network • Core Components • Protocol Architecture 4. Building a Unified Liquidity Layer on Ethereum • Challenges and Fragmentation • The "Walled Gardens" Problem 5. ...

Outlook for AI Agents During Q4 of 2024, Crypto AI, particularly AI Agents, took Crypto Twitter (CT) by storm. For an introduction to AI agents, refer to our previous piece here. The year kicks off with Trump’s inauguration amidst ongoing policy reforms in the United States. Notably, a $500 billion private-sector investment in AI infrastructure has been announced. As a byproduct, this will undoubtedly draw attention to the Crypto AI vertical, further accelerating its development. It seems the...

Outlook for AI Agents During Q4 of 2024, Crypto AI, particularly AI Agents, took Crypto Twitter (CT) by storm. For an introduction to AI agents, refer to our previous piece here. The year kicks off with Trump’s inauguration amidst ongoing policy reforms in the United States. Notably, a $500 billion private-sector investment in AI infrastructure has been announced. As a byproduct, this will undoubtedly draw attention to the Crypto AI vertical, further accelerating its development. It seems the...

Software design and its relation to Crypto AI In general, software design follows 2 primary approaches: horizontal and vertical • Horizontal design: modular, flexible, and reusable, providing general-purpose functionalities that can be applied across multiple domains. It focuses on interoperability and scalability, making it easy to integrate with various platforms. • Vertical design: domain-specific and deeply integrated, optimising all components for a particular workflow. While highly opti...

Software design and its relation to Crypto AI In general, software design follows 2 primary approaches: horizontal and vertical • Horizontal design: modular, flexible, and reusable, providing general-purpose functionalities that can be applied across multiple domains. It focuses on interoperability and scalability, making it easy to integrate with various platforms. • Vertical design: domain-specific and deeply integrated, optimising all components for a particular workflow. While highly opti...

Throughout the last quarter of 2024, AI Agents were the talk of the town, dominating on-chain mindshare and market share. AI agents are intelligent, autonomous virtual assistants designed to relieve us of tasks that would otherwise require human effort. To read more about AI Agents, refer to my previous piece that serves as a primer to this intriguing new crypto vertical. Since then, the agentic vertical has evolved leaps and bounds. Gone are “sentient yappers” and the automated reply guys. T...

Throughout the last quarter of 2024, AI Agents were the talk of the town, dominating on-chain mindshare and market share. AI agents are intelligent, autonomous virtual assistants designed to relieve us of tasks that would otherwise require human effort. To read more about AI Agents, refer to my previous piece that serves as a primer to this intriguing new crypto vertical. Since then, the agentic vertical has evolved leaps and bounds. Gone are “sentient yappers” and the automated reply guys. T...