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Lightning Labs is developing a suite of tools aimed at promoting the integration of Bitcoin and AI applications. Key features include the LangChainBitcoin and L402 HTTP API Traversal, as well as Aperture, which turns any API into a pay-per-use resource. These tools could provide new revenue streams, despite potential for increased end-user fees due to fraud expenses.

“Sega withdraws from blockchain gaming to avoid content devaluation. Bitfinex recovers more stolen assets from the 2016 hack. BarnBridge DAO halts all activities due to SEC’s investigation. Lightning Labs introduces tools for AI and Lighting developers. Moreover, AFME calls for DeFi’s inclusion in MiCA regulatory framework.”

Amboss, an analytics firm, introduces Lightning Network Rate (Liner), a platform that offers insights into yield opportunities on the Lightning Network. Liner, along with Magma liquidity marketplace, aims to create a healthier ecosystem for liquidity providers and purchasers while addressing security concerns and promoting self-custodial options in the crypto community.

Burak Keceli, a self-taught Bitcoin developer, has proposed a new layer 2 protocol called Ark that aims to solve Lightning Network’s “inbound liquidity” problem. Ark utilizes service providers to offer continuous liquidity services for a fee, potentially complementing, rather than competing with, the Lightning Network.

“Lightning Labs is creating innovative tools that enable AI applications to manage Bitcoin transactions. Transitioning from traditional payment methods, the proprietary tools combine high-frequency Bitcoin micropayments with popular AI software libraries. This new approach reduces costs and broadens AI software access, paving the way for unprecedented AI applications.”

Lightning Labs introduced an updated Taproot Assets Protocol aiming to provide a more efficient way for Bitcoin users to mint new assets on the blockchain. The protocol operates “maximally off-chain” to prevent network congestion, allowing faster and cheaper transactions, and potentially creating a more stable and scalable environment for token creation and transfers.

Lightning Labs has rebranded its Taro project to Taproot Assets after a trademark infringement lawsuit and released a software update. Taproot Assets aims to allow users to issue assets like stablecoins on the Bitcoin blockchain and is currently available on a test network with main network support coming soon. The company’s ultimate goal is to enable Bitcoin-based asset transfers over the Lightning Network.

The Bitcoin ecosystem is on the brink of a layer 2 “Cambrian explosion” driven by new features like covenants and script updates. A technological renaissance in the form of Bitcoin non-fungible tokens (NFTs) through the Ordinals protocol is underway, with 3.3 million NFTs created in under five months.

“El Salvador, embracing Bitcoin as an alternative to traditional money, exemplifies growing trust in decentralized finance. Key contributors like Mi Primer Bitcoin aim to foster this trust through education. However, as we move towards this new future, skepticism remains over the hypothesized collapse of traditional financial systems.”

ChatBTC, a new AI tool developed by Chaincode Labs, aims to provide reliable, accurate responses to Bitcoin-related queries. Unlike competitors, ChatBTC draws from a curated set of resources to ensure high-quality responses. Despite its alpha phase, this platform looks promising for both beginners and advanced Bitcoin enthusiasts.

Chiru Labs releases 20,000 Azuki Elementals NFTs, expanding its popular Ethereum-based Azuki collection. With a Dutch auction for the remaining Elementals, current Azuki NFT holders get a preferential pre-sale window. The four distinctive kingdoms-themed Elementals continue Azuki’s impressive success in the NFT market.