TL;DR

• Virtuals Protocol and Animoca Brands launch a joint initiative to invest in AI gaming.
• Nosana Mainnet is set to launch on January 14.
• Bio Protocol collaborates with YesNoError and Long COVID Labs to advance long COVID research.
• Immutable X announces the January 16 launch of the mobile version of RavenQuest.

Key Developments and Updates

1/12 Virtuals Protocol and Animoca Brands Announce Joint Initiative to Invest in AI Gaming

Virtuals Protocol revealed on the X platform that they partner with Animoca Brands through Agentstarter to fund next-generation projects. This initiative focuses on integrating dynamic gaming worlds with agent-driven technologies. Key focus areas include perceptive AI NPCs, AI-driven games, and virtual avatars. Virtuals Protocol, a leading AI agent platform on the Base chain, joins forces with Animoca Brands, a global blockchain gaming leader, to create innovative AI gaming experiences. [1]

1/14 Nosana Mainnet Launches

The decentralized AI inference platform Nosana announced the launch of its mainnet after extensive testing and collaboration. Nosana’s global network spans over 4,000 nodes across 60+ countries and six continents, forming a robust GPU infrastructure optimized for AI inference tasks. This milestone underpins Nosana’s efforts to revolutionize decentralized AI computing. Nosana will also host its first global hackathon in Q2 2025, encouraging developers to explore innovative AI inference applications on its decentralized GPU network.[2]

1/15 Bio Protocol Partners with YesNoError and Long COVID Labs to Aid Long COVID Research

Bio Protocol has partnered with DeSci AI agency YesNoError and the nonprofit Long COVID Labs to accelerate research on long COVID using DeSci technology. YesNoError’s AI agents will analyze research papers, identify study flaws, discover potential therapeutic drug targets, and improve data accessibility. This collaboration demonstrates the potential of DeSci AI in biomedical research, providing scalable research solutions for BioDAO organizations and bio networks.[3]

1/16 Immutable X Releases Mobile Version of RavenQuest

The mobile version of RavenQuest, an award-winning MMORPG, launched globally on Android on January 16. The mobile game retains the PC version’s features, offering a vast fantasy world, strategic combat, and a player-driven economy powered by Immutable X-based assets and NFTs. Players can customize characters, build homes, and upgrade gear while enjoying the convenience of mobile gameplay.[4]

Summary

From January 11 to January 17, 2025, the blockchain and cryptocurrency sectors experienced a series of noteworthy events, highlighting both market dynamics and industry trends. On January 12, Virtuals Protocol and Animoca Brands launched a joint initiative to invest in AI gaming. On January 14, Nosana unveiled its mainnet. On January 15, Bio Protocol partnered with YesNoError and Long COVID Labs to advance research on long COVID. Finally, Immutable X announced the release of the mobile version of RavenQuest on January 16.


References:

1. X,https://x.com/agentstarter/status/1877701961249882512
2. X,https://x.com/nosana_ai
3. X,https://x.com/bioprotocol/status/1878925563513184750
4. X,https://x.com/Immutable/status/1876023759163027825

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