This week, we have a DevNTell where Lore Network will show off its AI-powered Proof of Learning solution.

We're also planning a D_D meetup at EthDenver, so if you're going, check it out!

Community Wins:

Congratulations to @hazae41 on the launch of the Brume website. 

Are you going to EthDenver? D_D is organizing a meetup for members there!

Check D_D Discord for the link to the Telegram group for chats for those going.

Lore Network's Head of Community, Akhil (aka akhil_manga), will be our guest on the show this week.

Lore Network is a Web3 proof-of-learning network powered by advanced AI algorithms that help you level up your knowledge with fun and incentivized learning. Viewers of this DevNTell will see a demo of Lore Network.

Register here to get notified when the show starts.

This hackathon is competitive and has limited space for participants. Accepted applications will receive top-tier support from the Monad team and crypto's finest to bring their idea to life on Monad. 

All winners will be accepted to a Monad Builder Residency in NYC, with participating teams eligible for support from the Monad Foundation with up to $30,000 in additional milestone-based funding.

Register here if interested.

Our friend @ar_io_network is dropping tokens to users. Anyone who completed the Arweave Academy course before their snapshot may be eligible for the drop.

Check for your eligibility here. If you choose to stake, you will get an extra 25% allocation and be staked in a random gateway at launch. You could switch this stake to the DD gateway for free to support our public good work.

Last week, on DevNTell, our scheduled show with Abril Zucchi, Getting Started with Abstract Chain was rescheduled due to unforeseen circumstances. Abril will be on the show presenting how to start with Abstract Chain on February 12.

Disclaimer: Please do your due diligence about a role posted here.

• Solana Rust Developer - Smart Contract; @Pluto on D_D Discord seeks a freelancer on contract basics to create a smart contract for a project. Send a message if interested.

• @c0derave on the D_D server, cofounder of Wal8, is looking to hire a Lead Dev / CTO. Wal8 aims to stop digital slavery by onboarding every consumer and brand to Web3. If you want a new role, contact @c0derave for more details. 

• Developer Relations (DevRel) Engineer @vlayer. Send @arturch on D_D Discord a DM if you have any questions about the role.

• EF Academic Grants Round: The Ethereum Foundation sponsors grants to support Ethereum-related academic work. This grant round has $2M in total available funds. Proposals are due 23:59, March 16th, 2025. Apply here.

D_D vibes are back with a bang. Every Friday at 6 pm UTC on D_D Discord, the host @rohann06 and members gather on the Developer Voice Channel to yap about nothing and everything as life-changing connections are made during vibes. Drop in and join the conversation if you are free. 

The D_D Academy is a sub-section of Developer DAO tasked with creating educational content for public goods. Are you interested in contributing educational content or development work to the Academy and being rewarded?

Join the Academy sync and find out how you can contribute. Reach out to @piablo.eth to learn how you can contribute as the Academy syncs are back and better. 

Delegate your AR.IO testnet IO tokens (tIO) to our Arweave gateway, as we will share 10% of the rewards with you.

You can delegate your tIO tokens here.

If you don’t have tIO tokens yet, visit the ar.io website to learn how to obtain them.

• The Brume website was launched by @hazae41  

• Ethereum App Builders and Core Devs Roundtable #2 X space posted by @wolovim

• $Tap Token Minting on the AO Computer by @megabyte0x

• BB Podcast Featuring @olanetsof on how to transition into web3 in 2025.

• Portfolio Website by @frankiefab100

• Lilypad Module Builder Guide by @pbillingsby_

DeepSeek’s Rise Causes Crypto AI Tokens to Fall Harder Than TradFi Stocks

DeepSeek’s new open-source AI model, R1, has sparked a sharp selloff in crypto AI tokens, with prices plummeting harder than traditional tech stocks. Investors see this as a win for decentralized AI over Big Tech’s dominance. Venture capitalists argue that DeepSeek’s cost-efficient, open approach challenges the narrative that only GPU-rich giants can lead the AI race, signalling a shift in the competitive landscape.

Tether Brings USDt to Bitcoin’s Lightning Network

Tether has integrated its USDt stablecoin into Bitcoin’s base layer and Lightning Network, combining Bitcoin’s security with Lightning’s speed to enable fast, low-cost transactions for millions of users. This groundbreaking move, powered by Taproot Assets, aims to revolutionize remittances, payments, and cross-border settlements, further solidifying Bitcoin’s role in the global financial system.

Pump.fun Slammed With Lawsuit For Violating US Securities Laws

Pump.fun, a Solana-based token launch platform, faces a class action lawsuit for allegedly promoting and profiting from unregistered securities. A user Diego Aguilar is claiming losses from investing in memecoins like FRED and FWOG. The lawsuit accuses the platform of enabling pump-and-dump schemes and extracting nearly $500 million in fees, marking another legal challenge for the embattled company.

Crypto Hacks Total $74M in January and CeFi Accounts for 93% of Losses

Crypto hacks in January 2025 resulted in $74 million in losses, a 45% drop from the previous year, with centralized finance (CeFi) platforms like Phemex accounting for 93% of the damages. While DeFi saw more incidents, the BNB Chain and Ethereum remained the most targeted, highlighting ongoing security challenges as the crypto industry grows.

Stablecoin Market Surges Past $200B, Signaling Potential Crypto Price Upswing

The stablecoin market has surpassed $200 billion, reflecting a $37 billion increase since Trump's election. This surge signals growing liquidity, potentially driving crypto prices higher.

This week, we have a DevNTell where Lore Network will show off its AI-powered Proof of Learning solution.

We're also planning a D_D meetup at EthDenver, so if you're going, check it out!

Community Wins:

Congratulations to @hazae41 on the launch of the Brume website. 

Are you going to EthDenver? D_D is organizing a meetup for members there!

Check D_D Discord for the link to the Telegram group for chats for those going.

Lore Network's Head of Community, Akhil (aka akhil_manga), will be our guest on the show this week.

Lore Network is a Web3 proof-of-learning network powered by advanced AI algorithms that help you level up your knowledge with fun and incentivized learning. Viewers of this DevNTell will see a demo of Lore Network.

Register here to get notified when the show starts.

This hackathon is competitive and has limited space for participants. Accepted applications will receive top-tier support from the Monad team and crypto's finest to bring their idea to life on Monad. 

All winners will be accepted to a Monad Builder Residency in NYC, with participating teams eligible for support from the Monad Foundation with up to $30,000 in additional milestone-based funding.

Register here if interested.

Our friend @ar_io_network is dropping tokens to users. Anyone who completed the Arweave Academy course before their snapshot may be eligible for the drop.

Check for your eligibility here. If you choose to stake, you will get an extra 25% allocation and be staked in a random gateway at launch. You could switch this stake to the DD gateway for free to support our public good work.

Last week, on DevNTell, our scheduled show with Abril Zucchi, Getting Started with Abstract Chain was rescheduled due to unforeseen circumstances. Abril will be on the show presenting how to start with Abstract Chain on February 12.

Disclaimer: Please do your due diligence about a role posted here.

• Solana Rust Developer - Smart Contract; @Pluto on D_D Discord seeks a freelancer on contract basics to create a smart contract for a project. Send a message if interested.

• @c0derave on the D_D server, cofounder of Wal8, is looking to hire a Lead Dev / CTO. Wal8 aims to stop digital slavery by onboarding every consumer and brand to Web3. If you want a new role, contact @c0derave for more details. 

• Developer Relations (DevRel) Engineer @vlayer. Send @arturch on D_D Discord a DM if you have any questions about the role.

• EF Academic Grants Round: The Ethereum Foundation sponsors grants to support Ethereum-related academic work. This grant round has $2M in total available funds. Proposals are due 23:59, March 16th, 2025. Apply here.

D_D vibes are back with a bang. Every Friday at 6 pm UTC on D_D Discord, the host @rohann06 and members gather on the Developer Voice Channel to yap about nothing and everything as life-changing connections are made during vibes. Drop in and join the conversation if you are free. 

The D_D Academy is a sub-section of Developer DAO tasked with creating educational content for public goods. Are you interested in contributing educational content or development work to the Academy and being rewarded?

Join the Academy sync and find out how you can contribute. Reach out to @piablo.eth to learn how you can contribute as the Academy syncs are back and better. 

Delegate your AR.IO testnet IO tokens (tIO) to our Arweave gateway, as we will share 10% of the rewards with you.

You can delegate your tIO tokens here.

If you don’t have tIO tokens yet, visit the ar.io website to learn how to obtain them.

• The Brume website was launched by @hazae41  

• Ethereum App Builders and Core Devs Roundtable #2 X space posted by @wolovim

• $Tap Token Minting on the AO Computer by @megabyte0x

• BB Podcast Featuring @olanetsof on how to transition into web3 in 2025.

• Portfolio Website by @frankiefab100

• Lilypad Module Builder Guide by @pbillingsby_

DeepSeek’s Rise Causes Crypto AI Tokens to Fall Harder Than TradFi Stocks

DeepSeek’s new open-source AI model, R1, has sparked a sharp selloff in crypto AI tokens, with prices plummeting harder than traditional tech stocks. Investors see this as a win for decentralized AI over Big Tech’s dominance. Venture capitalists argue that DeepSeek’s cost-efficient, open approach challenges the narrative that only GPU-rich giants can lead the AI race, signalling a shift in the competitive landscape.

Tether Brings USDt to Bitcoin’s Lightning Network

Tether has integrated its USDt stablecoin into Bitcoin’s base layer and Lightning Network, combining Bitcoin’s security with Lightning’s speed to enable fast, low-cost transactions for millions of users. This groundbreaking move, powered by Taproot Assets, aims to revolutionize remittances, payments, and cross-border settlements, further solidifying Bitcoin’s role in the global financial system.

Pump.fun Slammed With Lawsuit For Violating US Securities Laws

Pump.fun, a Solana-based token launch platform, faces a class action lawsuit for allegedly promoting and profiting from unregistered securities. A user Diego Aguilar is claiming losses from investing in memecoins like FRED and FWOG. The lawsuit accuses the platform of enabling pump-and-dump schemes and extracting nearly $500 million in fees, marking another legal challenge for the embattled company.

Crypto Hacks Total $74M in January and CeFi Accounts for 93% of Losses

Crypto hacks in January 2025 resulted in $74 million in losses, a 45% drop from the previous year, with centralized finance (CeFi) platforms like Phemex accounting for 93% of the damages. While DeFi saw more incidents, the BNB Chain and Ethereum remained the most targeted, highlighting ongoing security challenges as the crypto industry grows.

Stablecoin Market Surges Past $200B, Signaling Potential Crypto Price Upswing

The stablecoin market has surpassed $200 billion, reflecting a $37 billion increase since Trump's election. This surge signals growing liquidity, potentially driving crypto prices higher.