Picking up from what I said earlier about @thebeaksart…
The more you sit with it, the more it stops feeling like a typical NFT drop.
Because this didn’t start in web3. It started long before it.
@DKashtalyan has been building this visual world for over 20 years.
From graffiti in Minsk… to murals across cities… to editorial work in global publications… to gallery exhibitions in different parts of the world.
This is not a new creator trying to find relevance.
This is an established artist bringing an already existing body of work onchain.
That alone changes how you read The Beaks.
1111 pieces.
Just a controlled, intentional body of work and when you look closely, that discipline shows up in the art itself.
Nothing feels rushed, nothing feels forced. Everything feels placed with intent.
It’s feels like it was built from years of work that already had meaning before crypto ever existed.
And that’s the part people miss if they only glance at it once.
Because this isn’t about trying to look different. It already is different by default.
There’s also something important in how consistent Dima’s work has been across time.
Whether it’s editorial illustrations, large murals, or gallery pieces the same visual language carries through everything.
Now that language is just structured into one onchain collection.
Not created for web3, just continued through it.
And that’s why The Beaks doesn’t feel like a “launch”. It feels like a continuation of something that was already in motion.
1111 pieces. One creator. 20 years behind it.
That’s the context.
Ggs @ZaxWeb3 🫶
The first blockchain-friendly personal agent OS is here, and only 2 days left til our TGE at Base!
Since sharing the post the other day for the airdrop to leave no one behind, many people submitted their 0x addresses.
However, many Sybils came, so we decided to extend the prechecker for 24 hours.
Make sure to fill this out for eligibility:
https://t.co/A6gN5Rt2Pn
(everyone should)
1. We are doing this to filter out as many bots and to share the drop with more real accounts instead.
2. We also asked for the Telegram username (optional). If you join our community, add your username too for extra drops.
3. Those who filled the previous prechecker already will get some extra bonus from filling this and adding their telegrams. (Old entries will be kept, including idearalph posts). Also, slightly higher bonuses will be given for being early.
4. You can still drop wallets underneath this post too btw and then submit those to prechecker, if you've never submitted them before.
P.S. We're gonna be giving more multipliers again in these 24 hours for those who QRT this post, and let people know about the final opportunity to enter the drop. With a multiplier of up to 100X, depending on your reach.
Spark, as a personal self-improving agent, is now ready to use. You can get it from our bio.
It's open source.
A small gift for our early supporters.
We’re distributing a free $AGNT airdrop to the first 10,000 people who fill out the form below.
Your support from day one has meant everything to us, and this is just the beginning.
Thank you for being part of the journey.
https://t.co/sG6aVHPdJL
Everyone keeps saying AI is the future.
Sure but here’s the question no one asks, what is AI actually learning from ?
Because let’s be honest most AI today isn’t learning from clean, reliable data. It’s learning from recycled, messy, sometimes even AI generated data.
At that point, it’s not intelligence. It’s an echo.
And echoes don’t build systems you can trust especially when these systems are making decisions in healthcare, finance or law.
That’s why @PerleLabs caught my attention.
They’re not chasing headlines or hype. They’re tackling the part of AI people often ignore which is data integrity.
Here’s what makes them different:
• Human-verified datasets — every piece of data is checked by real people, not just algorithms.
• Expert contributors — medical, legal, linguistic professionals contribute with real domain knowledge.
• Onchain reputation — accuracy and reliability are tracked over time, giving contributors real credibility.
• Auditable pipelines — organizations can trace exactly where data comes from and who verified it.
It’s a shift from anonymous, speed driven crowdsourcing → quality, trust and accountability.
Think about it, when the foundation is solid, everything built on top actually holds.
I’m just getting started on this journey with PerleLabs, but the vision feels big. And the foundation they’re building ? That’s the kind of groundwork that matters long term.
— participating in @PerleLabs community campaign
#PerleAI #ToPerle
Mantle : Where DeFi Meets Real-World Value
Mantle isn’t just another layer it’s quietly building the next wave of opportunities that actually matter. Beyond campaigns and farms, the ecosystem is connecting real-world assets, DeFi, and cross-chain innovation in ways that are worth paying attention to. Here’s a breakdown.
1. Real-World Assets (RWA)
Mantle is making real-world assets tradable onchain. We’re talking tokenized loans, real estate, or commodities, stuff that actually holds value outside crypto.
Why this is exciting ;
• Hedge against volatile crypto markets.
• Opens the door for institutional players.
• Creates DeFi products backed by actual assets.
For anyone looking for yield that isn’t purely speculative, RWA is where you start exploring. Early adopters here often catch opportunities that others miss.
2. DeFi Opportunities
Mantle is not just running protocols, it’s letting users play with them across chains.
Highlights:
• Yield farms & lending protocols: Native to Mantle and expanding fast.
• Cross-chain liquidity: Move $MNT between Ethereum and Solana without messy wrapped tokens.
• Vaults & automated strategies: Build or participate in vaults that optimize yield automatically.
The point: Mantle is making it easier to experiment with DeFi strategies that actually make sense for real users.
3. Ecosystem Trends
Keep an eye on these:
• Smooth cross-chain UX: No more clunky bridges, Mantle’s Super Portal makes movement seamless.
• Institutional-ready DeFi: RWA integration and structured products are gaining traction.
• Incentives that matter: Campaigns aren’t just marketing they reward actual participation.
• Composable protocols: Builders can plug in and benefit from security, liquidity and messaging.
The ecosystem is moving fast and engagement now can put you ahead of the curve.
4. How to Dive In
• Explore Mantle’s RWA opportunities.
• Test cross-chain vaults and DeFi products.
• Participate in incentive campaigns.
• Share your experiences and strategies your insights are valuable.
tl;dr: Mantle is bridging real-world value and DeFi innovation. Multi-chain, multi-strategy, incentive driven, it’s where early engagement can lead to outsized opportunities.
GRVT isn’t just another exchange, it’s a new trading model built for where crypto is heading.
Hybrid architecture for real performance.
zk-powered privacy for serious traders.
Self-custody so you never give up control.
Deep liquidity routed intelligently behind the scenes.
They’re merging the best of CEX execution with the transparency and security of onchain systems, without the usual trade-offs.
If they continue shipping at this pace, GRVT becomes the place where professional trading and DeFi finally meet.
Keep your eyes on it. @grvt_io
GRVT isn’t trying to be “just another exchange”, @grvt_io is redefining how trading should work.
A hybrid model that gives you exchange-level speed, on-chain transparency, and zk-powered privacy in one flow.
Self-custody by default, no compromise on performance, and a design that actually protects both retail and pro traders.
With zkSync infra + a strategies marketplace coming, GRVT is positioning itself as the bridge between today’s DEX world and the next era of high-performance DeFi.
If they execute this vision, the standard for crypto trading changes.