Exponent, a Solana-based yield trading platform, has raised $5M in a seed round led by Multicoin Capital. The funding highlights continued VC interest in specialized DeFi infrastructure on Solana—but real traction will depend on liquidity, integrations, and sustained user demand.
Major AWS outage disrupted huge parts of the internet early Monday, hitting banks, government services, and apps like Zoom, Signal, and Fortnite. Amazon says it’s now resolved. Cause? DNS issues. No word yet on what triggered it.
MrBeast is dialing into telecom: the YouTube giant plans to launch his own phone service via MVNO next year. With 430M subscribers and hits like Feastables, he’s betting big on turning fans into customers — and finally making his media empire profitable. 📱💰
Stripe is backing a new blockchain startup, Tempo, focused on high-volume stablecoin transactions — and it’s bringing heavy hitters like OpenAI, Anthropic, Visa & Shopify along for the ride. Led by Paradigm’s Matt Huang, Tempo aims to reshape payments & remittances.
Redefining Governance Reputation on @0G_labs
A new governance primitive that makes reputation onchain, immutable, and AI-powered.
A New Era for Governance has arrived.
Here’s why this matters 👇
https://t.co/0SNIkZBrAB
KULT Games × 0G: Building the Future of On-Chain Gaming 🎮
Big congrats to @0G_Foundation on the road to mainnet!
We’ve been working closely as partners, and are thrilled to bring the flagship gaming ecosystem to life on @0G_labs
KULT GAMES: One browser. Endless worlds.
From AA shooters to viral hyper-casuals, KULT Games is 0G’s flagship on-chain gaming ecosystem; powered by 0G’s modular infra + AI stack
The Gaming Problem:
On-chain gaming today is stuck:
→ Clunky UX
→ Isolated titles
→ Limited scalability
→ No cross-game ownership
0G + KULT Solution:
→ Modular Infra → real-time PvP + instant rewards
→ Storage & DA → persistent game states + NFTs
→ AI Stack → dynamic NPCs + adaptive gameplay
→ Unified Browser → multiple titles, seamless progression
What We’re Building Together:
A true gaming universe on 0G
* Seamless cross-title progression
* Real player ownership
* AI-driven dynamic content
* On-chain games that finally match Web2 fun
A universe where players own it all @0G_labs
Replicats x 0G: Building the Future of Smart Wealth Companions.
🎉 Major props to @0G_Foundation on their road to mainnet.
We've been working as partners since May, we're excited for the next steps and to integrate Replicats with the 0G Tech!
⚡ THE AI SCALING PROBLEM
AI agents managing real assets require infrastructure that can effectively handle these tasks. Current blockchains weren't built for this.
The bottlenecks are real: data throughput limits, expensive compute, and inefficient storage. These hinder performance and increase costs.
🔧 0G + REPLICATS SOLUTION
Our partnership addresses these challenges directly:
→ 0G Chain: Handles settlement for cross-protocol trade execution
→ 0G Storage: Creates immutable audit trails and training datasets
→ 0G Serving: Powers real-time inference for our specialized trading models
✨ WHAT WE'RE BUILDING TOGETHER
Transparent AI wealth management that actually scales. Every trading decision becomes verifiable. Operational costs drop significantly. Performance improves across multiple chains.
This is how you combine institutional-grade portfolio theory with AI models purpose-built for crypto markets. All running on infrastructure designed for exactly this use case.
🤝 Since May, we've been working together to build the infrastructure layer for decentralized AI wealth management. This is just the beginning.
Godspeed, @0G_labs 🐼 😼
Google just launched Pixel Care+ — a revamped device protection plan with $0 repairs, unlimited damage claims, and next-day shipping. Replacing Preferred Care & Fi Protection, it’s now available for Pixel 8+, Pixel Watch 2+, and select Fitbits.
Cassette is a new iOS app that turns your iPhone videos into retro VHS-style home movies. Just tap a virtual tape, sit back, and relive memories with pixel fonts and nostalgic vibes. AirPlay to TV for the full experience. It’s $7.99 for a lifetime unlock — indie magic.
Linera was built for AI, not adapted for it. With microchains built for speed, it enables smarter decisions in Web3 apps — DeFi, DePIN, and beyond. @linera_io
AI agents won’t wait for 12-sec finality. Linera’s #microchains bring infinite TPS & sub-second latency, making Web3 feel like Web2. Hear @ma2bd & @dannygreene describe the vision at #ETHCCCannes:
Google is testing machine learning tech in the U.S. to estimate user age and enforce protections for minors. Accounts flagged as under 18 will see limits on Maps, ads, and YouTube, plus wellness nudges. Appeals are possible with ID or selfie.