Solana

Solana Becomes the First Layer 1 Blockchain to Integrate Artificial Intelligence with ChatGPT

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Tuesday, May 23, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO, May 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Solana Foundation, a non-profit foundation dedicated to the decentralization, adoption, and security of the Solana network, today announced the Solana blockchain has become the first Layer 1 blockchain to integrate artificial intelligence with a ChatGPT plugin developed by Solana Labs. In addition, the Solana Foundation has announced an AI accelerator program for university students and a strategic grant program to accelerate the usage and integration of AI on Solana. 

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, May 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Solana Foundation, a non-profit foundation dedicated to the decentralization, adoption, and security of the Solana network, today announced the Solana blockchain has become the first Layer 1 blockchain to integrate artificial intelligence with a ChatGPT plugin developed by Solana Labs.
  • In addition, the Solana Foundation has announced an AI accelerator program for university students and a strategic grant program to accelerate the usage and integration of AI on Solana.
  • The ChatGPT plugin integrated with Solana, the first for a Layer 1 blockchain, is currently available as a download from Github .
  • The Solana Foundation also kicked-off a 3-month long accelerator program for university students that has a full cohort dedicated to experimenting with blockchain and AI.

Alterna Network: Empowering Innovation in a Secure and Efficient Blockchain Platform

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Friday, May 19, 2023

With a community-driven approach and a commitment to innovation, Alterna Network is set to reshape the landscape of cryptocurrency and blockchain applications.

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  • With a community-driven approach and a commitment to innovation, Alterna Network is set to reshape the landscape of cryptocurrency and blockchain applications.
  • Alterna Network operates independently as a Layer-1 blockchain, ensuring transaction finalization without relying on external networks.
  • The community shares a strong belief in the importance of a blockchain platform that fosters innovation, making transactions and application development seamless.
  • With its dedicated community and commitment to excellence, Alterna Network is poised to make a lasting impact in the blockchain world.

Announcing Solana Breakpoint 2023 Presale Ticketing and Initial Set of Speakers

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Tuesday, May 16, 2023

NEW YORK, May 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Solana Foundation, a non-profit foundation dedicated to the decentralization, adoption, and security of the Solana network, today announced the initial speakers list and general admission ticket availability for Solana Breakpoint 2023. In addition, applications developer, creator and student tickets and the first-ever open call for artists in the Solana community.

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  • The Solana Foundation announces Amsterdam for the flagship conference of the Solana Ecosystem, October 30 - November 3
    NEW YORK, May 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Solana Foundation, a non-profit foundation dedicated to the decentralization, adoption, and security of the Solana network, today announced the initial speakers list and general admission ticket availability for Solana Breakpoint 2023.
  • The Solana Campus will feature three stages for keynote speakers, educational developer sessions, and creator success stories.
  • It's been invigorating to collaborate and communicate with the Solana community since last year's Breakpoint," shared Dan Albert, Executive Director, Solana Foundation.
  • Projects looking to inquire about sponsorship of Solana Breakpoint 2023, can visit here .

Aurory Releases Prologue for Adventures

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Tuesday, May 16, 2023

MONTREAL, May 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Aurory, a flagship game in the Solana ecosystem, today announced the release of the Prologue to Adventures, the first major milestone in the game's lifeplan. Beginning today, players who currently own an Aurorian (Aurory NFT) will be able to access the Prologue, with the game publicly available to all later this summer. The Prologue is meant to act as a foundation that will allow the game to grow and scale efficiently for years to come.

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  • MONTREAL, May 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Aurory, a flagship game in the Solana ecosystem, today announced the release of the Prologue to Adventures, the first major milestone in the game's lifeplan.
  • Beginning today, players who currently own an Aurorian (Aurory NFT) will be able to access the Prologue, with the game publicly available to all later this summer.
  • Through the Adventures Prologue, players will experience their first taste of Blanche, a village hidden deep in the snowy mountains of Tokane, a critical location to the entire Adventures story.
  • "The future is bright for Aurory and its dedicated community – it holds so much more than what is currently presented in The Prologue.

Flash News: OKX Wallet Launches Cryptopedia, a Web3 Learn-to-Earn and Airdrop Platform; Partners with Radiant and Marinade

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Saturday, May 13, 2023

OKX Wallet is proud to announce the launch of Cryptopedia, a Web3 learn-to-earn and airdrop platform.

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  • OKX Wallet is proud to announce the launch of Cryptopedia, a Web3 learn-to-earn and airdrop platform.
  • Cryptopedia aims to make it easier for users to identify potential Web3 projects and dApps, and lower the barrier to entry for Web3.
  • OKX Wallet has also partnered with major Web3 projects to create quests that help users identify and execute the correct interaction methods to gain airdrops and rewards.
  • As part of the partnership, OKX Wallet users will be able to connect to Radiant's products and access its lending service through the OKX Wallet plug-in.

Solana Labs Unveils New 25,000 Square Foot, 4-Story Community Office Space in Lower Manhattan

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Thursday, May 11, 2023

NEW YORK, May 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Solana Labs, which builds technology for the high-performance and carbon-neutral Solana blockchain, will unveil its new office space in Lower Manhattan. The office is a space for projects from the Solana blockchain ecosystem to co-work and host events.

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  • Solana Labs, the Solana Foundation, and Tech:NYC to co-host a ribbon cutting with policymakers, entrepreneurs, investors, and operators
    NEW YORK, May 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Solana Labs, which builds technology for the high-performance and carbon-neutral Solana blockchain, will unveil its new office space in Lower Manhattan.
  • The office is a space for projects from the Solana blockchain ecosystem to co-work and host events.
  • Other members from the local tech and business community in attendance include:
    The four-story high-tech glass-enclosed office space sits at the intersection of Soho, the East Village, and the Lower East Side.
  • Solana ecosystem teams can apply to work in the space, and when selected they will receive deskspace at no cost.

Revolutionize Your NFT Trading Experience with Rize's Multichain Marketplace

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Tuesday, May 9, 2023

Rize chose to do this to support the NFT space and crypto space as a whole during this tough market.

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  • Rize chose to do this to support the NFT space and crypto space as a whole during this tough market.
  • Rize is a decentralized marketplace that offers a safe place to trade not just on one blockchain but on almost all chains.
  • With social app features from other popular sites like Instagram, Rize offers likes, comments, and other great features for NFT holders.
  • Rize is more than an NFT marketplace with its Rize Earnwise Validator!

Backpack Launches First Solana xNFT Collection, Breaking Records and Showcasing an Opportunity for NFTs to Be More Than JPEGs and Reach a Mass Consumer Audience

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Tuesday, April 25, 2023

With the mission of onboarding non-crypto natives, generating demand, and becoming a proof point for showcasing how NFTs can also be decentralized apps.

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  • With the mission of onboarding non-crypto natives, generating demand, and becoming a proof point for showcasing how NFTs can also be decentralized apps.
  • Armani Ferrante, CEO and co-founder of Backpack, commented: "The Mad Lads xNFTs sit at the intersection of technology and culture.
  • The collection has garnered enormous support from the Solana community and serves as an illustration of what NFTs can be.
  • Other projects that have already launched an xNFT on Backpack include Jito, Aurory, Solend, Defi Land, Frakt, Squads, AssetDash, Audius, and Amulet amongst many others.

Optix Launches An Altcoin Option Trading Competition with $30,000 Prizes

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Monday, April 24, 2023

All of the option markets listed on Arbitrum are eligible for the trading competition including: Ethereum, Bitcoin, Matic, Solana, Avalanche, Doge, Cardano, Aave, Polkadot, Sushi, BNB, Chainlink, Uniswap and Ripple!

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  • All of the option markets listed on Arbitrum are eligible for the trading competition including: Ethereum, Bitcoin, Matic, Solana, Avalanche, Doge, Cardano, Aave, Polkadot, Sushi, BNB, Chainlink, Uniswap and Ripple!
  • Optix is revolutionizing the options trading industry with its unique features.
  • The option buying and selling process can be confusing and complicated, but with Optix, it's as simple as using a decentralized exchange.
  • The OPTIX token is a utility and governance token that provides ownership and governance of the Optix protocol to the Optix Community.

Web3 Payment Infrastructure Solutions Provider Coinflow Labs Raises $1.45M to Expand Web3 Payment Stack

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Wednesday, April 19, 2023

Coinflow Labs (“Coinflow”), a web3 payment stack provider, today announced the closing of its $1.45 million pre-seed round.

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  • Coinflow Labs (“Coinflow”), a web3 payment stack provider, today announced the closing of its $1.45 million pre-seed round.
  • Coinflow Labs' innovative web3 payments infrastructure solution aims to provide a simpler, more secure, and efficient way for web3 companies to accept traditional payments such as credit cards.
  • Coinflow offers a comprehensive web3 payment stack that allows web3 companies to accept traditional payment methods for things such as buying NFTs with a credit card.
  • Coinflow has secured partnerships with Web3Auth, a non-custodial auth infrastructure provider, and Tier 1 US Banks for payment processing and off-ramp services.