ChainCatcher message, according to data from CoinGecko, $KIP reached a maximum price of $0.04 on the day after TGE, with FDV exceeding $400 million. The increase was over 1300%, topping the 24-hour gain charts on Kucoin and Gate.io.It is reported that in this KIP official airdrop event, over 100,000 users qualified. Based on the TGE price, more than half of the users received an airdrop worth around $400.KIP is a decentralized AI underlying protocol that builds Web3 infrastructure for AI app developers, model creators, and data owners. KIP completed its TGE on December 10 at 10 AM Beijing time on Kucoin, Gate.io, and BingX.

ChainCatcher news, Interchain Foundation acquires blockchain solution provider Skip Protocol.Interchain Foundation (ICF) is a Swiss non-profit organization dedicated to promoting interoperability and sustainable development within the Cosmos ecosystem. This strategic acquisition brings Skip's expertise in product, engineering, and overall coordination with the ecosystem and community into ICF.After the acquisition, Skip will be renamed Interchain Inc., becoming a subsidiary of ICF, led by Skip co-founders Barry Plunkett and Maghnus Mareneck, who will be responsible for leading all product, protocol, and strategic development for the foundation. Its main goal is to promote the development of cross-chain native companies and developers, attract new users and capital liquidity, and drive technological achievements to enhance the competitiveness of the Interchain Stack.

ChainCatcher news, KIP Protocol announces the opening of airdrop eligibility queries and reveals the airdrop distribution rules. The airdrop accounts for 8.5% of the total KIP supply. The distribution ratio is: 50% for Uprising users, 24% for Genesis NFT holders, 24% for early node purchasers, and 2% for 100X SBT holders.After the airdrop rules were announced, the price of Genesis NFTs surged to a maximum of 1 ETH.It is reported that KIP has announced that the TGE will take place on December 10 at 10 AM (Beijing time) on KuCoin, Gate.io, and BingX, and the KIP/USDT trading pair will be opened.

ChainCatcher news, Argentine President Milei forwarded a response to KIP co-founder and CEO Julian's tweet, welcoming KIP to invest in Argentina and Latin America and promote AI development. Following their one-on-one meeting in September, Milei publicly interacted with KIP again on social media, expressing his recognition and strong support for KIP. This is also the first Web3 project, aside from memes, to receive multiple endorsements and interactions from international presidents.KIP is a Web3 infrastructure built for AI app developers, model creators, and data owners, allowing for easy deployment and monetization of AI assets while fully retaining ownership. It is reported that KIP has announced its TGE will take place on December 10 at 10 AM (Beijing time) on KuCoin, Gate.io, and BingX.

ChainCatcher news, the decentralized AI underlying protocol KIP Protocol announced that the KIP token TGE will take place on December 10, further promoting the development of DeAI.Its whitelist node sale (node.kip.pro) is in full swing and will end at 12 PM (UTC+8) on December 7. It is reported that all KIP node purchasers (including early whitelist supporters) will receive $KIP airdrop rewards, which can be activated within 7 days after the TGE.KIP is a Web3 infrastructure built for AI app developers, model creators, and data owners, allowing for easy deployment and monetization of AI assets while fully retaining ownership. So far, KIP has implemented real use cases of DeAI in various fields such as education, entertainment (AI Agent), biotechnology, and government, with a total financing amount exceeding $10 million.

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi reports, LPL Financial Chief Economist Jeffrey Roach expects the Federal Reserve to skip a rate cut in December or January next year, followed by up to four rate cuts within 2025. Analysts at Bank of America expect a rate cut in December, but they add that "given the resilience of economic activity and stubborn inflation, the magnitude of the rate cut seems to lean towards being more moderate."According to data from the CME FedWatch tool, the market expects about a 45% chance that the Federal Reserve will keep interest rates unchanged at the upcoming December meeting. A month ago, this probability was 24%.

ChainCatcher news, recently, KIP Protocol announced on its official Twitter that its AI deployment solution provider Kipley.ai has officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Thailand Institute of Scientific and Technological Research (TISTR). TISTR is the largest government research institution in Thailand, directly under the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation of Thailand.The strategic cooperation between KIP Protocol and TISTR will utilize the AI tools of Kipley.ai to analyze stem cell samples with the utmost precision, promoting faster and more reliable breakthroughs in regenerative medicine.It is reported that the AI technology architecture of Kipley.ai has been applied in key fields such as life sciences, agriculture, and biotechnology by more than 200 universities, government agencies, and non-governmental organizations. This cooperation aims to address significant challenges in the biotechnology and medical fields, benefiting millions of patients worldwide.KIP Protocol is a decentralized underlying protocol focused on AI and is the world's first decentralized RAG network. Over the past year, KIP has continuously expanded its customer base in the education, entertainment, and government cooperation sectors, partnering with leading Web2 and Web3 companies, and consistently promoting real use cases of DeAI while achieving sustainable user growth.

ChainCatcher news, KIP Protocol announces a strategic investment in HackQuest. As a decentralized AI infrastructure, KIP will fully leverage HackQuest's developer network, with plans to launch a global hackathon initiative next year, gradually advancing the development of the KIP ecosystem and developer program, supporting the growth of the next generation of DeAI developers.HackQuest, as a leading Web3 developer education platform, hosts over 50 hackathons globally each year, with an active community of more than 50,000 developers and rich experience and expertise. This investment will further enhance KIP Protocol's influence in the promotion and education of decentralized artificial intelligence (DeAI), while providing HackQuest with a robust set of DeAI development components to help emerging DeAI developers get started.

ChainCatcher news, during the recent Argentina Technology Forum, KIP co-founder Julian Peh had in-depth discussions with Argentine President Milei. They explored the challenges and opportunities brought by AI, as well as issues related to AI sovereignty. Julian emphasized that KIP is focused on promoting the integration of DeAI and education as a key step towards achieving a positive social transformation quickly.President Milei expressed high appreciation for KIP's strategy and supported KIP in undertaking more work, encouraging the widespread application of its technological solutions in Argentina. This meeting demonstrated Milei and the Argentine government's firm support for KIP's future development and laid a solid foundation for KIP's expansion in the Latin American market. Julian also revealed that KIP is preparing a major initiative targeting Argentina and Latin America, indicating that KIP will have greater development space and potential in the region in the future.

ChainCatcher news, a Citigroup analyst report indicated that despite recent labor market data potentially causing some market participants to reconsider their expectations for a Federal Reserve rate cut, the likelihood of the Fed skipping a rate cut during the November meeting is low.Although last Friday's non-farm payrolls saw a significant increase of 254,000, exceeding economists' expectations of 140,000, analysts pointed out that we suspect the strong employment report released last Friday may not be sustainable. Citigroup noted: A series of weak labor market data prior had led the market to expect the Fed to cut rates by at least 25 basis points at each meeting, and possibly take more substantial action with a 50 basis point cut. (Jin Shi)

ChainCatcher news, KIP Protocol has become a sponsor of the 2024 Argentina Technology Forum. Co-founder and CEO Julian Peh will meet with Argentine President Milei and serve as a keynote speaker; co-founder and Chief AI Strategist Dr. Jennifer will also participate in a high-profile panel discussion with other industry leaders on the topic "AI and applications of AI-for education, institutions, and governments."Taking this opportunity, KIP is expanding its influence into the vast Argentine and South American markets. The Argentine government's friendly policies towards cryptocurrency provide an ideal environment for KIP to accelerate its layout: KIP plans to leverage its strong funding and leading technology to promote the practical application of decentralized AI, providing efficient and secure AI + Web3 solutions for millions of users in Argentina. KIP's market strategy perfectly aligns with the rapid development of Argentina's digital economy, and its future development prospects are highly anticipated.The Argentina Technology Forum is the most important and cutting-edge technology forum in Argentina, attracting participation from top global companies and cryptocurrency platforms, with sponsors including industry giants such as Binance, OKX, Bybit, and Render Network. Argentina, as one of the world's most important cryptocurrency markets, has over 10 million cryptocurrency asset accounts, with a market size comparable to traditional capital markets, showing tremendous potential. Since taking office at the end of 2023, current Argentine President Javier Milei has maintained a positive attitude towards cryptocurrency. KIP's appearance at this forum showcases its forward-looking layout in the global cryptocurrency and decentralized AI fields.

ChainCatcher news, the decentralized AI underlying protocol KIP Protocol has announced its strategic partnership with NTU I&E x HackQuest MOOC: Building & Ideating in Web3. KIP Protocol CEO & Cofounder Julian Peh will also personally teach a class, delivering an online public lecture titled "Why AI needs decentralisation: Retaining economic agency in the AI powered future" on October 8th at 10 AM.The course and activities aim to help students, developers, and educators understand the fundamentals of the integration of Web3 and AI, and explore its applications across various industries. As part of the course, there will be an in-depth discussion on decentralized AI topics, sharing industry insights and practical experiences. Other instructors for the course include Animoca Brands founder Yat Siu, Arbitrum co-founder Ed Felten, Axelar co-founder Sergey, and Ethereum Foundation's Austin Griffith, among others.At the same time, KIP Protocol also plans to make a strategic investment in HackQuest, and both parties will work together to promote the construction and development of the Web3 education ecosystem. This collaboration will strengthen KIP Protocol's presence in the Web3 education field and accelerate HackQuest's efforts to bring Web3 education to more schools, developer communities, and entrepreneurial environments globally, jointly committed to nurturing the next generation of Web3 developers and innovators.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, the Argentine Ministry of Education has partnered with ETH Kipu to incorporate Ethereum blockchain technology into high school curricula in Buenos Aires.Meanwhile, high schools in Buenos Aires will also offer blockchain internship opportunities to provide students with practical experience. The first course of the program will start on August 27.In addition, ETH Kipu stated that it will implement an online Solidity course. This course aims to train 500 students over the age of 18 to develop decentralized applications (DApps) using this programming language. The foundation plans to prepare 30 instructors to provide students with training in Ethereum and blockchain.

ChainCatcher news, the decentralized AI infrastructure layer KIP Protocol has announced the completion of a $5 million private placement financing, led by Animoca Ventures and Tribe Capital. Other investors include GBV Capital, DWF Ventures, Morningstar Ventures, and others. So far, KIP Protocol has raised a total of $10 million.As the world's first underlying protocol supporting Decentralized Retrieval-Augmented Generation (dRAG), KIP Protocol provides cutting-edge Web3 infrastructure that enables app developers, model creators, and data owners to achieve seamless deployment, monetization, and full ownership in Web3. KIP Protocol offers a comprehensive suite of tools and services aimed at breaking the monopoly barriers in the AI industry, providing a fairer environment for AI developers and consumers. This round of financing will further advance KIP Protocol's mission for decentralized AI development by creating powerful and secure decentralized AI solutions that drive unprecedented applications and innovations.Previously, KIP Protocol officially announced a partnership with the leading AI Agent entertainment platform Moemate, leading 3 million Web2 AI users into Web3. KIP has also secured the management rights to a $10 million fund provided by Open Campus, collaborating to layout and explore the "DeAI + Education" landscape, and jointly building a leading, decentralized AI-driven online learning education platform OCU, offering personalized learning experiences and redefining decentralized education. Through these collaborations, KIP has realized real use cases for decentralized AI.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, the latest report shows that security researchers have discovered a new attack mechanism called "Dark Skippy," which hackers can use to extract private keys from Bitcoin hardware wallets that only have two-signature transactions. This vulnerability could affect all hardware wallet models, but it only activates when victims are tricked into downloading malicious firmware.The previous version of "Dark Skippy" required dozens of transactions to be effective, while the new version of "Dark Skippy" can execute with just a few transactions. Additionally, the attack can be carried out even if users rely on separate devices to generate their mnemonic phrases.The disclosure report was published by Lloyd Fournier, Nick Farrow, and Robin Linus. Fournier and Farrow are co-founders of the hardware wallet manufacturer Frostsnap, while Linus is a co-developer of the Bitcoin protocols ZeroSync and BitVM.

ChainCatcher news, focusing on the decentralized underlying protocol KIP Protocol, has obtained the management rights of a $10 million fund provided by Open Campus. As the sole AI partner of Open Campus, KIP Protocol will work hand in hand with Open Campus to layout and explore the "DeAI + Education" landscape. According to the OCP-12 proposal, KIP will manage the fund and continuously build Open Campus U (OCU) using decentralized AI technology. In addition, $KIP will work alongside $EDU as the circulating currency of OCU.Animoca will also fully support Open Campus and KIP in the commercial development of the "DeAI and Education" field. The three parties will leverage market resources to attract more users to OCU and collaboratively build a decentralized AI-driven online learning education platform.