Blockchain
Coinbase, Google veterans secure $5M to build ‘blockchain’s LinkedIn’
Icebreaker, an open professional network co-founded by Coinbase and Google veterans, has raised $5 million in a seed round to build the blockchain’s version of LinkedIn.
Dan Stone and Jack Dillé, co-founders of Icebreaker, announced they secured the funding in a round led crypto-native investment firm CoinFund.
Icebreaker will use the funds to assemble a world-class team as it continues its mission to launch a platform that allows for professional connections on the blockchain.
Professional networking platform on the blockchain
According to the announcement, Icebreaker targets a professional network where users can benefit from “cryptographically verifiable identity” in a market that’s increasingly impacted by artificial intelligence related noise and “fake personas.”
Icebreaker will help recruiters find the best, high-quality talents, while users can tap into top opportunities as the existing platforms are often laden with engagement driven profiles.
“The world runs on trust,” Icebreaker co-founder Dan Stone, said in a press release. “Until now, it’s been impossible to see because our existing networks optimize for engagement over signal. Yet every leader knows the loudest or most followed person is rarely the best. Icebreaker lets you see who your close network trusts so you can cut through the noise to surface the talent and opportunities that are quiet, yet exceptional.”
Stone and Dillé both worked at Google before joining crypto exchange Coinbase and left in 2023 to co-found Icebreaker.
Pilots for Icebreaker have included engagements with Coinbase, Opensea, and Polygon Labs. Users can create profiles on the platfom from existing identities across one or more of LinkedIn, X, GitHub, and Farcaster among others.
The platform’s seed round also attracted investment from venture capital firms Accomplice, Anagram, and Legion Capital. Over 30 founder angels also backed Icebreaker’s funding round.
Sui Foundation has recently made an important partnership agreement with Franklin Templeton Digital Assets, which will help develop DeFi solutions on the Sui platform. This will give the Sui ecosystem developers support and additional guidance in enhancing blockchain solutions and products.
Franklin Templeton Joins Sui Foundation to Support Blockchain Projects
A recent blog post reveals that Franklin Templeton Digital Assets will partner with the Sui Foundation to support developers deploying and working on Sui. The partnership will increase the use of decentralized finance (DeFi) in the execution of various projects and the deployment of enhanced blockchain technologies.
Franklin Templeton brings years of experience in blockchain-based technology, including node validation and investment strategies. Its dedicated research team focuses on tokenomics and leverages data science for informed decisions. Key projects highlighted by the partnership include Deepbook, Karrier One, and Ika, which showcase the scalability and security of the blockchain.
Sui Blockchain Records Impressive DeFi Growth Metrics
The blockchain has demonstrated remarkable performance in the DeFi sector since its mainnet launch in May 2023. It recorded a 675% growth in total value locked (TVL) and a 956% increase in DeFi transaction volume. These metrics underscore the platform’s efficiency, enabled by its massive parallelization technology, low transaction latency, and consistently low gas fees.
Projects like Deepbook and Karrier One benefit from Sui’s advanced infrastructure, driving developer interest and ecosystem expansion. The partnership with Franklin Templeton will boost this growth trajectory further.
Can Price Soar to $18 After 740% Rally?
Additionally, the blockchain’s native token, SUI, has seen a 740% price increase in just four months, outperforming other Layer-1 blockchains like Solana. The token is currently trading at $3.51, with analysts predicting that the SUI price could reach $18 during this bull cycle, provided it breaks key resistance levels at $3.93. Market analysts note that the price rally was driven by the blockchain’s innovative capabilities and growing DeFi adoption.
Recently, the Sui Network faced a two-hour outage that temporarily halted block production. Validators encountered technical challenges, prompting the Sui team to deploy a fix swiftly. While the network resumed normal operations, the incident raised concerns among the community.
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- Bangkok will host the Open AGI Summit on November 13 alongside DevCon 2024.
- The summit focuses on ethical AI development through decentralized governance models.
- Prominent speakers include Pramod Viswanath and Sandeep Nailwal from leading firms.
Bangkok is set to be the epicenter of innovation as it hosts the Open AGI Summit on November 13, 2024, in conjunction with DevCon, a major blockchain developer conference.
These unique events aim to explore the intersection of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) and decentralized technologies, fostering dialogue about the ethical implications of AI in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.
Supported by flagship partners including Google Cloud, Sentient, Polygon Labs, and SCB 10X|SCBX, the Open AGI Summit promises to engage both AI and blockchain communities.
All eyes on the Open AGI Summit
As the world advances toward AGI, concerns about centralized control and potential societal risks are becoming increasingly prominent. The Open AGI Summit seeks to address these anxieties by examining how decentralized, blockchain-based governance models can lead to safer and more transparent AI development.
By emphasizing collaboration and ethical dimensions, the summit aspires to ensure that AGI serves as a tool for universal benefit and prosperity.
The summit will feature prominent voices from the fields of AI, blockchain, and web3, including Pramod Viswanath, a professor of engineering at Princeton University, and Sandeep Nailwal, co-founder of Polygon.
Nailwal highlights the critical decision society faces: to allow a handful of corporations to dominate AI technology or to embrace a future where AI is open, transparent, and accessible to all. He asserts that blockchain technology can ensure the equitable distribution of AI benefits, guided by collective values.
Discussions at the summit will cover essential topics, including advancements in AI safety research, decentralized governance structures, and ethical considerations in AI development.
Attendees can expect a deep dive into the innovative synergy between AI and blockchain, emphasizing emerging applications that could redefine industries.
Ultimately, the Open AGI Summit aims to bridge the gap between academia, industry, and the decentralized AI community, fostering collaboration towards responsible AGI development.
This convergence is essential for ensuring that AI technologies are built with a commitment to ethical principles and societal benefit, marking a significant step toward a safe and beneficial future for AGI.
- Bangkok will host the Open AGI Summit on November 13 alongside DevCon 2024.
- The summit focuses on ethical AI development through decentralized governance models.
- Prominent speakers include Pramod Viswanath and Sandeep Nailwal from leading firms.
Bangkok is set to be the epicenter of innovation as it hosts the Open AGI Summit on November 13, 2024, in conjunction with DevCon, a major blockchain developer conference.
These unique events aim to explore the intersection of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) and decentralized technologies, fostering dialogue about the ethical implications of AI in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.
Supported by flagship partners including Google Cloud, Sentient, Polygon Labs, and SCB 10X|SCBX, the Open AGI Summit promises to engage both AI and blockchain communities.
All eyes on the Open AGI Summit
As the world advances toward AGI, concerns about centralized control and potential societal risks are becoming increasingly prominent. The Open AGI Summit seeks to address these anxieties by examining how decentralized, blockchain-based governance models can lead to safer and more transparent AI development.
By emphasizing collaboration and ethical dimensions, the summit aspires to ensure that AGI serves as a tool for universal benefit and prosperity.
The summit will feature prominent voices from the fields of AI, blockchain, and web3, including Pramod Viswanath, a professor of engineering at Princeton University, and Sandeep Nailwal, co-founder of Polygon.
Nailwal highlights the critical decision society faces: to allow a handful of corporations to dominate AI technology or to embrace a future where AI is open, transparent, and accessible to all. He asserts that blockchain technology can ensure the equitable distribution of AI benefits, guided by collective values.
Discussions at the summit will cover essential topics, including advancements in AI safety research, decentralized governance structures, and ethical considerations in AI development.
Attendees can expect a deep dive into the innovative synergy between AI and blockchain, emphasizing emerging applications that could redefine industries.
Ultimately, the Open AGI Summit aims to bridge the gap between academia, industry, and the decentralized AI community, fostering collaboration towards responsible AGI development.
This convergence is essential for ensuring that AI technologies are built with a commitment to ethical principles and societal benefit, marking a significant step toward a safe and beneficial future for AGI.
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