ChainCatcher news, ai16z founder Shaw posted on the X platform that Eliza v2 is currently being developed in a private repository, with some users already granted access. After finalizing the details, it will be merged back into the main repository and the migration of all clients and plugins will begin.Due to the need for extensive testing and community feedback, it is expected to replace the current branch in about 2 months. Unlike the v1 version, which was mainly developed by individuals, the core version of v2 is being developed collaboratively by internal and external teams.

ChainCatcher news, former Ethereum Foundation core researcher Danny Ryan posted on X platform stating: "Regardless of what the future holds for Ethereum, whether I am here or not, I want to publicly and clearly express my respect and admiration for Aya Miyaguchi's leadership and friendship. There are many reasons why Ethereum has thrived over the years, and Aya has played a significant role in that. She possesses a deep strategic mind and a pure heart. Not many people have the opportunity to work closely with her, but I have. My success in Ethereum has always been tied to her support and guidance.Even if you wish to see changes in the Ethereum Foundation, even if your criticisms are well-founded, please look forward and help build a positive future. Please put away the weapons that harm."

ChainCatcher news, Slow Mist CISO 23pds posted on X: "North Korean hackers have launched a cyber attack named 'Operation 99' against Web3 and cryptocurrency software developers. This operation begins with fake recruiters on platforms like LinkedIn, luring developers with project testing and code reviews.Once the victims are hooked, they are directed to clone a malicious GitLab repository that appears harmless but is filled with disaster. The cloned code connects to a command and control (C2) server, embedding malware into the victim's environment, thereby taking control of the victim's computer."

ChainCatcher news, Web3 infrastructure Startale Group announced the establishment of a new investment department, Startale Ventures, which will primarily invest in the Sony L2 network Soneium and Astar ecosystem projects.In addition to providing funding, it will also offer comprehensive support including marketing, business development, and strategic planning, and will be able to leverage cloud infrastructure such as RPC nodes and account abstraction provided by Startale Cloud Services to enhance Web3 development efficiency.

ChainCatcher message, Base protocol head Jesse Pollak posted on X: "After posting the tweet that Base belongs to everyone, I received many contacts from Chinese developers and I am proud to build together with Chinese developers."He emphasized that supporting Chinese developers is one of his top priorities in 2025.

ChainCatcher news, the "OKX New Year's Eve Dinner" event in Da Nang, Vietnam has officially opened. OKX CEO Star attended the event via video link and delivered an impromptu speech. Star stated that the crypto industry is a cycle-driven, innovative, and vibrant sector that enjoys global regulatory support. Crypto and AI will be the two best industries for business technology development in the next decade globally.It is reported that the "OKX New Year's Eve Dinner" is a special event for industry builders hosted by OKX in Da Nang, Vietnam. This event focuses on core topics such as OKX's latest product planning, industry hot topic analysis, and experience sharing, aiming to provide a platform for in-depth communication and idea exchange for global cryptocurrency enthusiasts as they welcome the New Year.

ChainCatcher news, IP blockchain co-founder Jason Zhao tweeted that he will donate all of his AICC tokens (worth approximately $1.78 million) for the development of Story and other open-source AI projects on the blockchain.Jason stated that Aiccelerate's clear goal is to promote open-source research and development of public AGI. This aligns with his belief that AI must be open-source, decentralized, and public. He is donating his first million dollars in the form of AICC tokens to high-quality teams building open-source projects that not only advance AI development but also support Story's vision of an AI universal IP system. The donations will be based on project milestones, with the process being completely transparent, and all tokens will be used for research purposes.

ChainCatcher message, 1confirmation founder Nick Tomaino stated, "When popular narratives like AI agents emerge, it usually means that the long-term trend is real, but 99% of the projects that arise around this trend will disappear within a year or two.The best way to respond to this hype is to use the product and communicate with the developers. If you find a product led by smart developers that you like, then invest in it. Otherwise, stay away to avoid liquidation."

ChainCatcher news, ai16z founder Shaw posted on the X platform: "It's time to start building. Over the next two days, I will handle some internal matters, and then I will begin the streaming development work for Eliza v2. The v2 version will be more flexible, scalable, and able to support more use cases and complex interactions. Compared to the current framework version, the changes in v2 include a fully autonomous, unified wallet abstraction layer, a plugin registry, easy setup and installation of new features, event-driven/easy integration, modularity, and universal types, allowing you to override and significantly modify according to your use case."

ChainCatcher news, Andre Cronje, co-founder of Sonic Labs (formerly Fantom), tweeted in response to "Monad Growth Director tunez's mocking remarks" that "Monad has not done the most basic investigation; Multichain is an independent third-party cross-chain bridge. Among the more than 10 affected chains, only Fantom continues to seek recovery. Considering that Monad's narrative changes every few months, it started as parallel EVM, now it has become MonadDB, and the next might be supersets. Monad's development network is a fork of Avalanche, and the fees are in AVA. Monad has a valuation of 3 billion but lacks a cross-chain bridge and technology; however, Sonic has already achieved what Monad promised and is busy with the next generation iteration."Previously, Monad Growth Director tunez had tweeted in celebration of Sonic Labs reaching 100 million USD TVL, mocking that "it's almost as much as they (Fantom) lost on Multichain."

ChainCatcher news, according to an announcement from Sonic Labs, LBTC developed by Lombard Finance is about to launch on Sonic. LBTC is a yield-bearing liquid staking token backed by Bitcoin, aimed at transforming Bitcoin from a store of value into a productive asset, providing additional returns for holders.

ChainCatcher news, 1confirmation founder Nick Tomaino posted on the X platform that ETH is the currency used for all new use cases driving the development of the internet, from decentralized finance to NFTs, to prediction markets, stablecoins, as well as gaming and DAOs, and more.ETH has a yield of about 2.5%, is deflationary, and benefits from the growth of the most robust blockchain scaling strategies (L2 and L3), which is why ETH is hated by extreme BTC users, as they feel threatened.

ChainCatcher news, aimed at accelerating the integration of cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence (AI), the new decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) Aiccelerate posted on X around 1 AM: "We have noted the community's questions and concerns, and we hope to address these issues directly. Transparency and trust are at the core of our values, and we are fully committed to building lasting products rather than seeking quick wins. To reinforce this commitment:The core team will implement a vesting structure for individuals and is in discussions with advisors to execute the same, ensuring alignment with the long-term success of the DAO;We are working on developing the first AI agent (Research Agent) and creating the architecture to support a broader vision, with more information to be shared in the coming weeks;We want to reiterate that 100% of the DAO treasury funds will be used for DAO investments and the community.We will persist in the long term, and please stay tuned for further updates."

ChainCatcher news, the TON ecosystem MEME project DOGS has released its roadmap for the first to second quarter of 2025. The roadmap outlines the game plans themed around DOGS, community engagement through local charities, and the expansion of payment use cases for the DOGS token.Later this year, users will have the option to use DOGS tokens for online and offline purchases, such as gift cards and travel bookings.

According to ChainCatcher news and the official website, the Shenzhen Development and Reform Commission launched the application scenario innovation project solicitation on January 9. This plan aims to collect application projects of new technologies such as artificial intelligence large models, generative artificial intelligence, and blockchain from government departments, enterprises, and institutions.In the financial sector, the focus is on application scenarios such as big data risk control for small and micro enterprises, intelligent anti-fraud, blockchain cross-border convenient payment, and digital RMB business circles. The project solicitation deadline is January 22, 2025, and selected projects will be included in the opportunity list for application scenarios and receive "online + offline" promotion support.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, former UK Prime Minister Liz Truss recently publicly expressed her support for the cryptocurrency industry, stating, "I am a supporter of Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies, and I believe their development prospects are promising."Truss served as Prime Minister of the UK in 2024 and is the shortest-serving Prime Minister in British history, having been forced to resign after just 49 days due to the surge in national borrowing costs caused by her mini-budget.