Evening News | ssv.network launches the latest version of the public testnet Jato; decentralized AI project Fetch.ai receives $40 million investment from DWF Labs
The cryptocurrency fund ProDigital Future Fund plans to raise $100 million; Bitcoin breaks through $29,000.整理：西柚，ChainCatcher
"What important events have occurred in the past 24 hours"
1. ssv.network launches the latest version of the public testnet Jato
According to ChainCatcher, the decentralized Ethereum staking infrastructure ssv.network announced the launch of the latest version of the public testnet Jato today. Jato has optimized Gas costs, improved validator account management, and increased the number of nodes running validators. The previous testnet Shifu will be gradually shut down.
As for the mainnet launch time, ssv.network stated that the mainnet will go live after smart contract audits and implementing feedback and suggestions for Jato, as well as releasing a candidate version of the mainnet. (Source link)
2. Crypto fund ProDigital Future Fund plans to raise $100 million, has secured at least $30 million in investment commitments
According to ChainCatcher, Bloomberg reported that the Hong Kong crypto fund ProDigital Future Fund plans to raise $100 million this year to invest in digital asset startups. The fund is led by Ben Ng, a venture partner at Asian private equity firm SAIF Partners, and long-time tech investor Curt Shi, and has secured at least $30 million in funding commitments, with participants in the first round of fundraising including Sunwah Kingsway Capital Holdings Ltd. and Golin International Group Ltd.
So far, the fund has invested in six digital asset projects, including the Hong Kong-based metaverse company GigaSpace and the Australia-based digital sports club One Future Football. (Source link)
3. Bitcoin breaks $29,000, returning to June 2022 levels
According to ChainCatcher, data from OKX shows that Bitcoin has broken through $29,000, currently priced at $29,182.4, with a 24-hour increase of 6.1%, returning to June 2022 levels.
4. OKX to hand over approximately $157 million in frozen assets related to FTX to FTX creditors
According to ChainCatcher, OKX will hand over $157 million in frozen assets related to FTX and Alameda to FTX creditors. OKX stated that it will continue to cooperate with FTX creditors and law enforcement, hoping that these assets can eventually be returned to FTX users through bankruptcy proceedings. (Source link)
5. Music NFT trading platform Muverse completes $6 million seed round financing, with participation from Syndicate Capital and others
According to ChainCatcher, the music NFT trading platform Muverse announced the completion of a $6 million seed round financing, with participation from early investors Syndicate Capital, Knights Templar Capital, Zonff Partners, AvatarDAO, Sun Artland Ltd, and BN Blue Fox Limited.
The funds from this financing will be used to expand the platform's features and services, accelerate user acquisition, and enhance user experience. The platform is developing its second-phase product, which will include a music NFT exchange, NFT fragmentation features, and AMM pools for its F-NFT / MCT trading.
Muverse is a platform that enables the free trading of global music NFTs, allowing music artists, investors, and fans from around the world to participate in frictionless transactions. The platform offers users rich, gamified interactions, investment, and revenue scenarios, including a rhythm game that combines revenue models and an NFT exchange that provides ample liquidity for users. (Source link)
6. Decentralized AI project Fetch.ai receives $40 million investment from DWF Labs
According to ChainCatcher, the AI-focused Web3 protocol Fetch.ai has received a $40 million investment from DWF Labs. This round of financing will be used to deploy decentralized machine learning, autonomous agents, and network infrastructure. (Source link)
7. Zhao Changpeng: Binance AI NFT generator Bicasso is open again, with 100,000 NFTs available for free minting
According to ChainCatcher, Zhao Changpeng announced on Twitter that the Binance AI NFT generator Bicasso is open again, with 100,000 NFTs available for free minting on a first-come, first-served basis.
Previously, ChainCatcher reported on March 1 that Zhao Changpeng announced the launch of the Binance AI product Bicasso Beta, which can generate NFTs from users' creative ideas using AI technology. (Source link)
"What are some interesting articles worth reading in the past 24 hours"
1. "Dialogue with Andre Cronje: Reasons for Leaving, Views on Fantom, DeFi, and Regulation"
Camila Russo discusses DeFi, Fantom, regulation, and the challenges of becoming a niche celebrity with Andre Cronje, co-founder of Fantom.
Crypto market makers are not fundamentally different from traditional finance; both provide liquidity to the market, quickly open and close positions, and profit from the bid-ask spread. However, there are vast differences in operational models, technology, risk management, and regulation.
3. "Multi-Ecosystem LSD Development Report: The Track is Grand, the Projects are Early"
Today's report explores the LSD development status and gameplay in other public chain ecosystems, observing the development trends of other ecosystems' LSDs from a data perspective, the impact of data on the LSD industry, and discussions on LSD product design and legitimacy.
