ChainCatcher news, Layer 1 public chain Saga announced a strategic partnership with Virtuals, Eliza Labs, and Wayfinder to jointly develop the cross-chain AI agent protocol Metropolis. This protocol will allow AI agents to autonomously deploy and manage independent Layer 1 blockchain networks (Chainlets) through the Saga infrastructure. Saga plans to launch the Liquidity Integration Layer (LIL) in the first quarter of 2025 to achieve cross-chain liquidity and interoperability.The protocol integrates Wayfinder's multi-chain AI agent framework, Virtuals' dynamic virtual agents, and Eliza Labs' ElizaOS system. Core features of Metropolis include ElizaOS integration, autonomous chain deployment capabilities, and a dynamic ecosystem supported by the Virtuals Butler Agent. This collaboration marks an important milestone in the deep integration of blockchain and AI technologies, providing stronger infrastructure support for decentralized applications.

ChainCatcher news, Layer 1 public chain Saga announced a strategic partnership with Virtuals, Eliza Labs, and Wayfinder to jointly develop the cross-chain AI agent protocol Metropolis. This protocol will allow AI agents to autonomously deploy and manage independent Layer 1 blockchain networks (Chainlets) through the Saga infrastructure. Saga plans to launch the Liquidity Integration Layer (LIL) in the first quarter of 2025 to achieve cross-chain liquidity and interoperability.The protocol integrates Wayfinder's multi-chain AI agent framework, Virtuals' dynamic virtual agents, and Eliza Labs' ElizaOS system. Core features of Metropolis include ElizaOS integration, autonomous chain deployment capabilities, and a dynamic ecosystem supported by the Virtuals Butler Agent. This collaboration marks an important milestone in the deep integration of blockchain and AI technologies, providing stronger infrastructure support for decentralized applications.

ChainCatcher message, Jupiter announced on the X platform that the Metropolis API platform has been launched, aimed at supporting liquidity application interfaces on the Solana chain, mainly including: Token API, Price API, and Swap API.

ChainCatcher news, the Filecoin Foundation announced the launch of the temperature check and crowdsourced voting tool Metropolis, developed in collaboration with Canvas Technologies, to enhance the governance of the Filecoin network.It is reported that through Metropolis, community members can express their overall feelings about proposals using "positive" or "negative" descriptors, making it easier to share their views on Filecoin Improvement Proposals (FIPs). The goal is to provide a temperature check so that FIP authors and core developers can understand the community's overall preferences for certain proposals earlier, which will help governance administrators guide more accurately based on the resources needed for proposals and ideas. Metropolis can also be used to support community crowdsourced opinion polls.

ChainCatcher news, Solana ecosystem DEX Jupiter announces the launch of Metropolis Part 1, allowing users to trade new tokens and markets immediately.It is reported that this is a significant upgrade for Jupiter in managing new tokens/markets and token listings. They are launching a new T0 API for new tokens, allowing users to query on-chain markets with the highest liquidity for direct swaps. This feature currently supports Raydium's CPMM pools and Meteora Dynamic Pools/DLMM, as well as Orca Whirlpools. Users can try this feature on Jup.ag.In addition, they have made some upgrades to Jup.ag aimed at reducing loading times. They plan to launch Metropolis Part 2 and an ecosystem token list.

ChainCatcher news, Jupiter founder meow stated on social media: Over the past few months, we have been working hard on a series of upgrades to infrastructure, processes, and user experience to expand and strengthen the system running Jupiter.It is reported that in the past month, several key issues have arisen:Severe lag when capturing new tokens and markets;Permanent futures/liquidity mining pools operating poorly due to oracle issues*;Transaction submission issues due to spam;Delays in the reference API leading to overload;Long wait times for strict listing verification.In addition, a series of major updates are underway, including:Metropolis: A complete redesign of the market and token system;Ecosystem token listing: Reevaluating the strict listing approach;Oracle solutions: Reducing reliance on on-chain oracles;Submission options: Optimizing transaction submissions;Significantly improved observability: Having complete metrics.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, Web3 digital identity startup Metropolis has announced the completion of a $1.2 million funding round, with participation from Cointelegraph Accelerator, Lamina1 Ecosystem Fund, ACS, Outlier Ventures, Protocol Labs, Primal Capital, Zephyrus Capital, Cluster Capital, EthLizards, Acacia Digital, Block Consult, IBC, and several strategic angel investors.It is reported that the core of MetropolisX is a collaborative marketplace where creators can profit and launch personalized products, while their fans can have a more immersive connection and access exclusive products, content, and experiences. The platform allows users to shape their identity using different brands and creator IPs, combining elements like Slime Sunday hoodies, Sneakerheads backgrounds, and Pet Liger accessories into a single avatar.In addition, details of Metropolis's upcoming token public sale will be announced soon, including community gamified airdrops, retail-focused presales, and launchpad. Further information will be released through an interactive white paper, which will include token economics, ecosystem partners, and product development roadmap.

ChainCatcher news, Metropolitan Commercial Bank (MCB) announced its decision to exit the vertical industry related to crypto assets. MCB stated that this decision was made after careful review by the board and management, reflecting the latest developments in the crypto asset industry and significant changes in the regulatory environment regarding banks' participation in crypto asset-related businesses.According to MCB, it will minimize the impact of the exit, as its current four cryptocurrency clients account for approximately 1.5% of its total revenue and 6% of its deposits. (source link)

ChainCatcher news, the crypto venture capital firm Outlier Ventures announced that it has invested in 89 startups this year. Since 2019, it has invested in a total of 187 Web3 startups, and this year the team size has increased from 40 to 100 people.Outlier Ventures stated, "Next year's accelerator program will consist of 50 teams each quarter. Each base camp program will provide three months of internal support for startups." Outlier's average investment is about $100,000. Outlier's existing portfolio includes startups such as Boson Protocol, Metropolis, Rand Network, and Auki Labs. (source link)