InterPlanetary File System

ExaBITS Raises Oversubscribed Round Addressing GPU Shortage in AI

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Friday, February 2, 2024

Oversubscribed Pre-Seed Round

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  • San Francisco, California--(Newsfile Corp. - February 2, 2024) - ExaBITS.ai , a pioneer in the decentralized cloud computing space for AI, is pleased to announce the closing of its oversubscribed pre-seed round.
  • The funding will enable the team to scale the GPU optimization technology to address the shortage of resources that has left AI companies in limbo waiting for available compute or paying inflated rates.
  • As ExaBITS advances in the decentralized computing domain, they invite forward-thinking organizations, AI developers, and GPU owners to join the mission.
  • For those who share the vision of democratizing building and shaping the future of the space, ExaBITS welcomes users to join the new revolution in AI.

Bagel Network, a Decentralized ML Data Network, Closes $3.1M Pre-Seed Round Led by CoinFund

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024

Bagel Network , a decentralized Machine Learning data network at the intersection of AI and web3, today announces the successful closure of a $3.1 million USD pre-seed fundraise round.

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  • Bagel Network , a decentralized Machine Learning data network at the intersection of AI and web3, today announces the successful closure of a $3.1 million USD pre-seed fundraise round.
  • The round was led by CoinFund with participation from Protocol Labs, Borderless Capital, Maven11 Capital, Graph Paper Capital and Breed VC.
  • With this raise, Bagel aims to redefine the landscape of AI infrastructure by establishing the largest Machine Learning data network connecting all of artificial and human intelligence.
  • Bagel is one of the first companies combining web3 and AI and building a data domain for a world of open, decentralized innovation AI.

Filecoin Foundation Successfully Deploys InterPlanetary File System (IPFS) in Space

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024

DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Filecoin Foundation (FF) announced a successful first-of-its-kind mission deploying the InterPlanetary File System (IPFS) in space. The recent demonstration involved sending files from Earth to orbit and back using an implementation of the IPFS protocol designed for space communications.

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  • DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Filecoin Foundation (FF) announced a successful first-of-its-kind mission deploying the InterPlanetary File System (IPFS) in space.
  • FF and Lockheed Martin Space initially announced the collaboration in Davos in May 2022, and announced details of the mission in Davos in January 2023.
  • "IPFS is called the 'interplanetary' file system because, from the beginning, IPFS was envisioned as a technology that could enable networking in space," said Marta Belcher, president and chair of FF.
  • "We could not be more thrilled to make that vision a reality, thanks to the amazing team at Lockheed Martin Space."

Toku Co-Founders, Kenneth O’Friel and Dominika Stobiecka, Named on Forbes 30 Under 30 List for 2024

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023

Kenneth O'Friel and Dominika Stobiecka, the co-founders of Toku, a leading provider of token compensation solutions, have been named to Forbes 30 Under 30 list for 2024 in North America in recognition of their contributions to the financial industry.

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  • Kenneth O'Friel and Dominika Stobiecka, the co-founders of Toku, a leading provider of token compensation solutions, have been named to Forbes 30 Under 30 list for 2024 in North America in recognition of their contributions to the financial industry.
  • Toku specializes in token payroll, token grants administration, and token tax compliance.
  • Each year, Forbes showcases young leaders who are creating breakthroughs in their respective fields.
  • The list has previously included founders of Alchemy, Asana, Dropbox, Ethereum, Figma, GitHub, Gusto, Instagram, Meta, OpenAI, Robinhood, Snap, Stripe, and many more.

Hong Kong Web3 Festival 2024 Set to Take Place 6-9 April, 2024

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Friday, November 3, 2023

HONG KONG, Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On Nov.3, Feng Xiao, Chairman of Wanxiang Blockchain and HashKey Group announced at Hong Kong Fintech Week that Hong Kong Web3 Festival 2024 will take place from 6-9 April, 2024.

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  • HONG KONG, Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On Nov.3, Feng Xiao, Chairman of Wanxiang Blockchain and HashKey Group announced at Hong Kong Fintech Week that Hong Kong Web3 Festival 2024 will take place from 6-9 April, 2024.
  • Built upon its record-breaking 2023 event, HK Web3 Festival 2024 will feature an amazing lineup of industry guests from around the globe.
  • The inaugural Web3 Festival, hosted on five center stages, brought together the world's brightest minds, top Web3 projects and leading venture capitals presenting content-rich discussions and topics centered around Web3.
  • In-depth talks and discussions were held around AIGC, privacy computing, Web3 security, Web3 infra, Fintech, DePIN, etc.

Hong Kong Web3 Festival 2024 Set to Take Place 6-9 April, 2024

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Friday, November 3, 2023

HONG KONG, Nov. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On Nov.3, Feng Xiao, Chairman of Wanxiang Blockchain and HashKey Group announced at Hong Kong Fintech Week that Hong Kong Web3 Festival 2024 will take place from 6-9 April, 2024.

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  • HONG KONG, Nov. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On Nov.3, Feng Xiao, Chairman of Wanxiang Blockchain and HashKey Group announced at Hong Kong Fintech Week that Hong Kong Web3 Festival 2024 will take place from 6-9 April, 2024.
  • Built upon its record-breaking 2023 event, HK Web3 Festival 2024 will feature an amazing lineup of industry guests from around the globe.
  • The inaugural Web3 Festival, hosted on five center stages, brought together the world's brightest minds, top Web3 projects and leading venture capitals presenting content-rich discussions and topics centered around Web3.
  • In-depth talks and discussions were held around AIGC, privacy computing, Web3 security, Web3 infra, Fintech, DePIN, etc.

Toku And Quantstamp Partner to Enhance Security and Payroll Practices in Web3

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Friday, September 29, 2023

As the web3 industry continues to grow, regulatory tax scrutiny and ever-present security threats continue to rise.

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  • As the web3 industry continues to grow, regulatory tax scrutiny and ever-present security threats continue to rise.
  • Toku and Quantstamp are teaming up to help alleviate these specific pain points that many web3 companies face today.
  • Quantstamp strives to create products and services that will make the web3 space more secure for all.
  • “We’re thrilled to establish this partnership with Toku to provide web3 companies with a streamlined solution to navigate security and compliance challenges,” said Richard Ma, Founder and CEO of Quantstamp.

Osura, a Premier Marketplace for the Bitcoin NFT Gold Rush, Launches with Asprey Bugatti Egg Collection

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Thursday, September 28, 2023

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230927864080/en/
    Osura, a Premier Marketplace for the Bitcoin NFT Gold Rush, Launches with Asprey Bugatti Egg Collection (Graphic: Business Wire)
    Since early 2023, Ordinals saw a meteoric rise, with over 33 million inscriptions as of earlier this month.
  • With a strategy to curate only the highest-quality digital assets, Osura debuts with two exceptional Bitcoin Ordinals NFT collections: OnChainMonkey (OCM) Dimensions 300 and the Asprey Bugatti Egg Collection by Asprey Studio, Bugatti, and Metagood.
  • "Metagood played an instrumental role in delivering the technical backing for our Asprey Bugatti Egg Collection," Ali Walker, Chief Creative Officer at Asprey Studio, said.
  • OCM Dimensions and the Asprey Bugatti Egg Collection NFTs will be displayed in Asprey Studio’s Mayfair Gallery during their London Frieze event “Digital Muses” on October 10.

Protocol Labs and Consensys Join Forces to Empower Web3 Innovators via Consensys Scale Program

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Monday, September 25, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO and AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Protocol Labs and Consensys, two foundational web3 players, today announced a partnership aimed to support leading blockchain ventures via Consensys Scale (formerly Consensys Startup Program).

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  • SAN FRANCISCO and AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Protocol Labs and Consensys , two foundational web3 players, today announced a partnership aimed to support leading blockchain ventures via Consensys Scale (formerly Consensys Startup Program).
  • The Scale program, spanning 24 months, is tailored for dapps and blockchain companies between Seed and Series A funding stages.
  • Builders in Scale now have access to Protocol Labs' experience in supporting hundreds of founders in their entrepreneurial journey.
  • Ruben Amenyogbo, Builders Fund Partner at Protocol Labs and Alex Greinacher, Program Director at Consensys, are available for an interview.

Protocol Labs and Consensys Join Forces to Empower Web3 Innovators via Consensys Scale Program

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Monday, September 25, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO and AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Protocol Labs and Consensys, two foundational web3 players, today announced a partnership aimed to support leading blockchain ventures via Consensys Scale (formerly Consensys Startup Program).

Key Points: 
  • SAN FRANCISCO and AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Protocol Labs and Consensys , two foundational web3 players, today announced a partnership aimed to support leading blockchain ventures via Consensys Scale (formerly Consensys Startup Program).
  • The Scale program, spanning 24 months, is tailored for dapps and blockchain companies between Seed and Series A funding stages.
  • Builders in Scale now have access to Protocol Labs' experience in supporting hundreds of founders in their entrepreneurial journey.
  • Ruben Amenyogbo, Builders Fund Partner at Protocol Labs and Alex Greinacher, Program Director at Consensys, are available for an interview.