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ChainCatcher news, according to Bravenew, the AI-driven Web3 community verification platform Me3 announced the completion of a new round of financing of $3 million, with investments from Kakao Games, Outlier Ventures, Tokocrypto, Master Ventures, Maven Capital, and Marshland. The company aims to use AI models to address the issue of bots and fake users exploiting rewards in Web3 community platforms like Discord. The new funds will also support its token issuance plan.

ChainCatcher news, the decentralized communication and data infrastructure project Depinsim announced the completion of a $8 million strategic financing round, led by Outlier Ventures, with participation from several well-known institutions including DWF Labs.Depinsim is based on eSIM technology and is committed to creating a Free Mobile Internet Protocol that allows users to gain value from their connections. By integrating eSIM communication, data mining, and blockchain incentive mechanisms, users can earn rewards by activating mining machines, completing tasks, or using data, which can be used for eSIM data top-ups or exchanged for stablecoin PIN, achieving a value loop of "connection---earnings---reconnection."Depinsim is building a user-driven global connection economy, transforming communication networks from a single service into a decentralized system that can be shared and enhanced. The co-founder of Depinsim stated, "Our goal is not to create the next crypto product, but to quantify every connection as value."

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, the Solana-based AI platform Assisterr announced the completion of a $2.8 million funding round, with a company valuation of $75 million. This round of financing was participated in by institutions such as Google for Startups, Outlier Ventures, Web3.com, Echo.xyz, and Moonhill Capital.ChainCatcher previously reported that Binance Alpha will launch Assisterr AI (ASRR), with the trading opening date set for May 30, with specific timing to be announced later. Eligible users need to use Binance Alpha points to claim the airdrop on the Alpha event page, which will go live on May 30 along with the event details.

ChainCatcher news, the AI Agent platform Hybrid announced the completion of its seed round financing, with participation from Outlier Ventures, NxGen.xyz, Follow the Seed, Founderheads VC, CSP DAO, X Ventures, among others. The specific amount of financing has not been disclosed, and the new funds will be used to build an on-chain intelligence layer to support the creation and monetization of AI agents in the Web3 ecosystem.

ChainCatcher news, the AI Agent platform Hybrid announced the completion of its seed round financing, with participation from Outlier Ventures, NxGen.xyz, Follow the Seed, Founderheads VC, CSP DAO, X Ventures, among others. The specific amount of financing has not been disclosed, and the new funds will be used to build an on-chain smart layer to support the creation and monetization of AI agents in the Web3 ecosystem.

ChainCatcher news, Outlier Ventures research director Jasper De Maere stated that as market conditions improve, Ethereum's on-chain activity could increase significantly. This activity is primarily driven by speculation and increased participation in decentralized applications.De Maere said, "With market volatility, we will see a surge in Ethereum on-chain activity, so there is clearly speculative activity, and then dApp activity drives on-chain activity. I would say this will still be driven by speculative activity, and dApp activity will be sustained through airdrops, as many companies will hold token generation events (TGE) and move to the mainnet."

ChainCatcher news, according to The Block, Jasper De Maere, research director at the Web3 accelerator Outlier Ventures, stated in a report that investors should accept the fact that "the four-year cycle model no longer exists," as Bitcoin has recorded its worst price performance following a halving this year.Jasper De Maere stated: "Halving no longer has a decisive impact on the price of BTC and other digital assets. As the digital asset market matures, it is time for founders and investors to move away from the concept of the four-year cycle. The last time halving had a significant, fundamental impact on Bitcoin's price was in 2016. Since then, in the context of an increasingly mature and diversified cryptocurrency market, the block subsidy rewards for Bitcoin miners have become negligible."

ChainCatcher news, the RWA Base Camp accelerator program launched by Outlier Ventures has announced 6 selected teams, which are the credit DeFi platform Credbull, the RWA lending protocol Credible Finance, the community credit protocol Haraka, the RWA lending protocol Isle Finance, the digital asset platform Moreliquid, and the RWA perpetual contract protocol Silver Koi.It is reported that the RWA Base Camp accelerator is co-operated by Outlier Ventures and the Celo ecosystem, supported by the RWA infrastructure and technology provider Defactor.

ChainCatcher news, the AI x Crypto Base Camp accelerator program launched by Outlier Ventures has announced 7 selected teams, which are the AI-focused layer1 network Axone, decentralized AI cloud Dricity, DeFi agent Fungi, decentralized AI aggregation platform Redpill, automated trading solution Stateless, smart as a service provider OniCai, and intent-driven liquidity protocol Tuvana Labs.It is reported that the AI x Crypto Base Camp accelerator is operated by Outlier Ventures and supported by Internet Computer (ICP). Throughout the project, Outlier Ventures and ICP will provide customized support based on the needs of each startup in various verticals, and will receive support from Outlier Ventures' portfolio including Ocean Protocol, Fetch Ai, and DIA.

ChainCatcher news, Ethereum Layer-3 gaming network Xai has partnered with Outlier Ventures to launch the Xai Tokenomics Bootcamp, aimed at helping Web2 developers enter the blockchain gaming space. The program will simplify the blockchain game development process and support existing Web2 games in transitioning to crypto infrastructure. Two games have completed the pilot phase, including "The Lost Glitches," which migrated from Immutable X to Xai. Additionally, Xai plans to launch over 100 games by the end of the year, including new and converted Web2 games.

ChainCatcher news, according to The Block, Outlier Ventures has partnered with the Saudi Arabian National Technology Development Program to launch a web3 accelerator program in Riyadh.The program aims to support Web3 startups in Saudi Arabia, with expertise and investment opportunities provided by Outlier Ventures. This move aligns with Saudi Vision 2030, accelerating the development of technologies and infrastructure related to cryptocurrency, Web3, and the metaverse.In October last year, the strategic investment department of Saudi Arabia's NEOM mega project proposed to invest $50 million in Animoca Brands to promote the development of Web3 infrastructure in the NEOM region.

ChainCatcher news, Bitcoin Base Camp announced 9 selected projects, including the Bitcoin ecosystem API tool Deeplake, the Bitcoin rewards SaaS platform Joltz, the social digital currency platform Sati, the native cross-chain trading infrastructure Ordinox, the Web3 freelancer platform Takenos, the stock tokenization platform Sailing Protocol, the decentralized Bitcoin mining pool Loka Mining, the crypto payment interface SimpleFi, and the wallet hub Bloom.It is reported that Bitcoin Base Camp is a Web3 accelerator program operated by Outlier Ventures, supported by Plassa Capital and IOV Labs, providing support for early-stage Web3 founders.Throughout the program, Outlier Ventures, Plassa Capital, and IOV Labs will provide customized support for each startup's needs, covering multiple verticals including Bitcoin DeFi solutions, middleware and UX/UI for emerging dApps, Bitcoin asset issuance capabilities, and solutions related to Bitcoin proof-of-work consensus.

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, Walmart and the crypto venture capital firm Outlier Ventures have teamed up with five startups to launch the Web3 accelerator program Store N°8 Base Camp. This 12-week virtual incubator program introduces a flagship group of five companies that specialize in topics such as Web3 marketing, advertising, and improving payment technologies. These startups are located in the United States, Italy, Poland, and the United Kingdom.The focus of the program is "decentralized commerce," which means enhancing the experience of retailers and consumers through Web3 innovations. Participating startups will also gain access to and support from the Store N°8 network in e-commerce, retail, marketing, media, Web3, gaming, and venture capital.

ChainCatcher news, the crypto venture capital firm Outlier Ventures has announced the appointment of Stephan Apel as the new CEO.Stephan Apel is a founding partner of Outlier Ventures and has been a board member and managing director since 2016.

ChainCatcher news, the NEAR Foundation and Outlier Ventures officially released the list of the first participating companies in the NEAR Base Camp accelerator, which includes Glass, HackQuest, Meteor Wallet, Quidli, QSTN, Shred Spots, and V-Art. The selected seven companies are working hard to build projects with real-world use cases, attracting Web2 users and companies while leveraging Web3 in innovative ways to enhance the network experience.It is reported that the NEAR Base Camp accelerator is a virtual Web3 project jointly launched by the NEAR Foundation and Outlier Ventures. It supports a team of seven startups based on NEAR, utilizing NEAR Discovery to redefine the Web3 user experience and help a billion users join Web3. This 12-week accelerator program provides selected companies with market-leading guidance, education, and up to $100,000 in funding, along with additional support from NEAR Horizon and $20,000 in service credits.