Protocol Village: Nexus Launches ‘World’s First Open Prover Network’ in Beta

Nexus, ZkVM Developer, Launches Beta Version of ‘World’s First Open Prover Network’

As a seasoned crypto investor with a knack for recognizing potential and a penchant for staying ahead of the curve, today’s news has piqued my interest more than ever. The launch of Nexus’ open prover network, a revolutionary step towards a Verifiable Internet, is a game-changer that aligns perfectly with my vision of a decentralized future. I’ve always believed in the power of collective computing, and this development promises to harness that power on a global scale.

In simple terms, Nexus, creators of the zero-knowledge virtual machine zkVM built using Rust, has announced the initial beta version of the Nexus network, which they describe as the world’s first open prover network. Essentially, this network allows anyone to contribute their device’s computing power, whether it’s a powerful GPU setup or just your personal computer or phone. The aim is to bring together computers worldwide into a giant supercomputer capable of verifying all internet calculations. This ambitious goal could lead to the creation of a Verifiable Internet.

Apex Fusion, Federated Multi-Chain Network, Raises $6M in Private Token Sale

Apex Fusion, a unified layer-1 network that blends UTXO and EVM transaction execution for an effortless blockchain development experience, has concluded its initial private token sale. The team announced they’ve raised $6 million, valuing their ecosystem at $180 million in total. They plan to use the funds for advertising and expanding their network which includes Prime, Nexus, and Vector chains. Apex Fusion offers native bridges, interoperability protocols, and development tools.

Livepeer Hosts ‘AI Demo Day’ for 8 Projects in Startup Program, Opens Q4 Cohort

Livepeer, a cutting-edge decentralized video-streaming initiative, recently held an AI Showcase Event, presenting eight innovative startups that have been part of its AI Startup Program over the past quarter. The team expressed that these pioneering startups are shaping the future of artificial intelligence on a decentralized platform. Some of the participants are Flipguard, Katana Video, Newcoin, Operator, Origin Stories, Refraction, StreamEth and Supermodel. The Livepeer AI Video Startup Program is now accepting applications for its Q4 cohort, offering $20K in grant funding. Interested applicants can submit their applications through this link: Livepeer AI Video Startup Program Application