Big step for DataFi.
@vana just launched the core building blocks for a real data economy:
-Standardized data tokens (VRC-20)
-Validator staking
-Access infrastructure
Liquidity. Price discovery. Real utility.
Data is the new alpha.
At Vana, we build. We validate. We move forward. And today, we're launching Vana's next phase:
A Financial System for User-Owned Data
Since going live with Vana mainnet just 12 weeks ago, we’ve proven:
✅ Individuals want to own their data : 12M+ data points onboarded
✅ There is demand for user-owned data: active sales across multiple DataDAOs
Now, it’s time to build the financial rails for data as an asset class 🧵👇
The first event in this year's MITxH speaker series is later this week! Join us for an open and honest discussion on the state of Decentralized AI with @caseykcaruso from @topology_vc, @annakaz from @vana, & @alexanderlong from @PluralisHQ! Register below👇
Vana is built for personal data sovereignty. 🔐
Curious how we're putting users back in control of their digital value?
Get an insider perspective from @annakaz as she breaks down the technical architecture during her workshop at the AI Data Summit 🛠️
📣 We’re thrilled to announce @yzilabs strategic investment in Vana and to welcome @cz_binance as an Advisor as we advance the Data Layer for AI alongside our expanding DataDAO ecosystem 🚀
Join us this Wednesday for a LIVE discussion with CZ on what this partnership means for the future of crypto and AI 👇
There was a period of time after FTX blew up where crypto morale was unbelievably low.
Users just associated crypto with scams and wanted nothing to do with it. Developers unfamiliar with crypto were skeptical too - "how does a crypto wallet relate to users controlling their data?" "The crypto piece just seems like a red flag"
It had such a bad rep and was an incredible uphill battle. I found myself asking:
- why should we have to deal with the reputational mess FTX left on crypto?
- if this space attracts so many bad actors, is it naive to think we can stay?
Our team had a lot of the same questions. My notes from that time:
The core point still stands:
> While public perception has changed, the technology and what it is capable of has not
Self-sovereign, decentralized systems are one of the most powerful tools of our time. They rewrite what's politically and technically possible. Bitcoin proved this for digital gold - countries hold BTC reserves now (unthinkable 5 years ago). Now Vana is doing the same for self-sovereign data and AI.
Permissionless technologies can be used many ways. To build a user-controlled internet, trustless DEXs, self-sovereign AI. Or to launch memecoins and whatever this week’s latest crypto scandal is.
Create the world you wish to see.
Ecosystems are only as good as their community ✴️
Honored to have supported the @vana ecosystem through mainnet – helping unify their 5M+ user base with cross-app embedded wallets, unlocking deeper reputation building, engagement, and data portability
New case study dropped on the Para blog, check it out👇
8/ 🌟 Ready to be part of the decentralized AI ecosystem shaping tomorrow’s world? Connect with us at VanaTensor and let’s unlock what’s possible—together
1/ 🚀 Training AI starts with quality data, and that's where VanaTensor shines. We specialize in curating diverse, high-value datasets that power advanced AI use cases across industries. Curious? Let's dive in. 🧵
7/ 🎯 Why does this matter? The world’s brightest AI models rely on specialized, high-quality data to deliver real-world results. VanaTensor isn't just collecting data; we're building the foundation for the AI revolution.
🎧 What if you could own a piece of the next ChatGPT?
@annakaslowskas joins @crosschaingah of @LayerZero_Core to explain how your data could be worth more than a one-time payment.
Listen in to the space below👇