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⚡ OptimAI Network — Reinforcement Data Meets AI Every breakthrough in AI depends on one thing above all: data. But most models are trained on closed, biased datasets — limiting both accuracy and trust. OptimAI changes this with a decentralized Reinforcement Data Network, where anyone can run a node and fuel AI training directly from their devices. Turn your idle bandwidth into passive income. With the OptimAI Lite Node Chrome extension, you can earn $OPI token rewards while powering decentralized AI About OptimAI Network OptimAI integrates DePIN infrastructure with an OP-Stack L2 to power agentic AI through community-driven data: ◆ OptimAI Lite Node (Chrome extension): share unused bandwidth, run in the background, and earn rewards passively. ◆ OptimAI Edge Node (Android app): mobile-based contribution with minimal resource use. ◆ Core Nodes (CLI/desktop, coming soon): full compute + bandwidth for advanced contributors. ◆ Reinforcement Data Layer: data collection → validation loops (

Solana stands out as a living network built for scale and participation. Every transaction strengthens its core, every validator maintains its rhythm, and every staker earn rewards Powered by a hybrid system of Proof of Stake and Proof of History, Solana delivers unmatched performance — processing thousands of transactions per second ⚡ By staking $SOL, you become part of the network’s heartbeat ❤️‍ Each epoch (roughly 2–3 days) distributes new rewards automatically to your balance, steadily compounding and increasing your staked SOL as time passes. And now, with Solana Spot ETFs such as Bitwise Solana Staking ETF (BSOL) and Grayscale Solana Trust (GSOL) officially approved, institutions can finally access the same yield and security long enjoyed by on-chain users. Solana offers two complementary ways to participate in its staking economy: • Native Staking → Delegate SOL directly to a chosen validator, supporting decentralization while earning up to 8 % APY. • Liquid Staking → Contribu

Some of the most attractive yield in crypto doesn’t come from DeFi. It comes from Digital Asset Treasuries (DATs) with crypto-denominated balance sheets. Strategy (MSTR), a leader in the space and the company behind one of the market’s best-known Bitcoin treasury models, issues STRC, a short-duration, high-yield credit instrument listed on Nasdaq. STRC pays around 11.5% annual dividends, paid monthly in cash. The dividend rate is adjusted monthly, to help keep STRC trading close to $100. ApyX brings Strategy’s STRC yield onchain ️ ApyX is a dividend-backed stablecoin protocol that transforms STRC dividend flows into onchain yield through a system built around apxUSD, the stablecoin liquidity layer, apyUSD, the yield-bearing token, and APYX, the future governance token designed to align the ecosystem over time, with support from DeFi Development Corp. (NASDAQ: DFDV), as covered by Business Insider. Earn Yield While Farming Pips Toward the $APYX Airdrop ApyX lets users earn dividend-bac

Melt Finance is the native spot layer on Hyperliquid, built to bring real-world assets — tokenized stocks, commodities, equities, and L1 tokens — into Hyperliquid’s ecosystem as live spot markets. Traders get 24/7 permissionless, self-custodial access to high-demand global assets on a live orderbook, with no expiration dates or funding rates. The platform runs on HyperCore’s unified liquidity infrastructure, meaning spot and perpetual markets share the same orderbook. Melt’s focus is assets that sit outside typical crypto exchanges — tokenized equities, commodity-backed tokens — routed into Hyperliquid’s trading environment.

Tings is a perpetual futures DEX that uses Hyperliquid’s HIP-3 protocol to make markets for assets that have never had them before. Prices of GPUs, unemployment rates, weather indexes, US debt levels, collectibles like $CHARIZARD or $ROLEX—things that people keep an eye on but can’t trade. Tings makes those underlying assets tradable perp contracts on-chain. Since February 2026, the platform has been in testnet. There are already live markets and a points program, but no information about public funding has been made public. If you’re farming Hyperliquid airdrops, Tings is a bet that makes sense to keep an eye on.

Bynai is a decentralized exchange platform that aims to enable AI-powered automated trading for users. The project is currently in development, with plans for a Testnet, Mainnet, and a later token generation event. Bynai features a non-custodial setup where users maintain control of their private keys. The platform is offering a Genesis Season with a $1,000,000 reward pool to incentivize early participation during the pre-alpha stage.

Cesto is the first vibe investing platform on Solana, letting users invest in thematic baskets of tokenized assets — stocks, crypto, and real-world assets (RWAs). Think “War Mode” defense stocks or crypto narrative plays, packaged into a single one-click position sent straight to your wallet. The core idea is self-custodial, diversified investing without the friction. No manual rebalancing across a dozen protocols, no centralized custody. Cesto handles automatic rebalancing while you keep control of your assets. The app went live on March 31, 2026, with a curated set of baskets available from day one. Cesto also won the Solana Demo Day competition and received a grant from Superteam UAE.

Liquidiction is a trading frontend for prediction markets that utilises Hyperliquid‘s HIP-4. It gives traders a single interface for prediction markets, perps, and spot positions, all with the same portfolio margin. This means you never have to manage separate accounts or collateral pools. The platform has some unique features that aren’t usually found in prediction market UIs, such as one-click hedging, a hedge simulator, split/merge/flip position controls, a built-in bridge, and real-time analytics. The testnet is currently live. Right now, only people on the early waitlist can access the mainnet. There has been no public funding or backer information made public. The project is currently in the active testnet phase, and mainnet early access is being rolled out in waves.

Sushi is a decentralised exchange that works on many chains and lets you swap tokens, provide liquidity, trade perpetuals, and farm yields. It started in August 2020 and has since grown into one of DeFi’s longest-running protocols, working on dozens of chains and processing billions of dollars in total volume. Sushi’s perpetuals platform lets traders take leveraged positions on major assets in addition to spot trading. As of April 2026, perps activity now earns points. The protocol has raised $3.3 million from investors like DeFiance Capital, Blockchain Capital, and Astronaut Capital. This makes it more likely that it will last in a crowded DEX market. The current perps program runs on Arbitrum, which gives traders a fast, cheap place to trade with leverage and earn points at the same time.

Carte is a digital collecting card platform from Manifold, the onchain publishing company backed by a16z Crypto, Initialized Capital, and Christie’s Ventures. The main highlight is simple: each pack comes with licensed artwork from real artists, and the artists get all the money from sales and royalties. No generative AI art and no unclear IP. The platform went into private beta with more than 50,000 people on the waitlist before Wave 001 opened in early 2026. The first collection comes from @StarweaveStudio — a tarot-inspired series where each card belongs to one of four suits: Wands (creativity), Swords (intellect), Cups (emotion), and Pentacles (wealth). You don’t need a crypto wallet to collect cards, but some cards can be redeemed for rewards on the blockchain.

Genius Terminal is a non-custodial, multi-chain trading platform that integrates spot trading, perpetuals, and launchpads into a single interface. The project is backed by YZi Labs, with Changpeng Zhao serving as an advisor. Genius Terminal aims to provide faster discovery and cleaner execution for active traders by leveraging Aster and HyperLiquid technologies for its perpetuals offering and helping surface new crypto pairs through its launchpad feature. The platform operates a points program that may lead to a $GENIUS token airdrop.

Polymarket is a decentralized prediction market platform that allows users to express their views through capital rather than words. Founded in 2020 by Shayne Coplan, Polymarket has raised $32 million in funding and operates on the Ethereum and Polygon blockchains. The platform aims to leverage the "Wisdom of Crowds" principle, where the aggregation of many independent opinions can produce highly accurate signals.

Lume is a decentralized bandwidth-sharing platform that turns idle internet capacity into a rewarding digital asset. Users contribute unused bandwidth to support a distributed global network infrastructure and earn Lume Coins in return. The model creates a peer-to-peer resource marketplace without centralized intermediaries. Built on the Solana blockchain, Lume benefits from high transaction throughput, low fees, and near-instant reward settlements. Solana’s architecture supports the scale needed for millions of participating devices, making it a practical fit for a network reliant on consistent micro-contributions.

Aster DEX is a decentralized exchange that allows users to trade cryptocurrencies, U.S. stocks, and metals such as gold, silver, and copper. It features an institutional-grade order book with deep liquidity, hidden orders, and transparent fees in a fully on-chain trading environment. Aster DEX also includes a native Grid Bot integrated into its trading engine, and its maker fees are low at 0.005% per order. Additionally, Aster Earn allows users to earn strategy-based yields on their collateral assets, and the platform supports a 1001x leverage engine for high-risk trading strategies.

SolMoon is a gamified trading platform built on Solana that replaces traditional market dashboards with tap-to-predict mechanics. Users guess the direction of the market in the short term, build prediction streaks, and earn fragments based on how active and accurate they are. Correct streaks increase multipliers, and collected fragments keep track of how many people are participating in future token allocations. Its flagship game mode, Rug Scan, is a Mines-style experience built around Solana meme coins. Players choose one of 30 tokens, set a SOL stake, and then move around a 5×5 tile grid that has a set number of hidden “rug” tiles. To increase your payout multiplier and cash out, reveal safe tiles. If you hit a rug tile, you lose your stake.

Quip Network is a project developing post-quantum infrastructure to extend the security of existing blockchain systems. The project aims to add post-quantum security layers to wallets and on-chain applications through smart accounts and adaptive key management, without disrupting current operations. Quip Network has received $10 million in funding and is being built on multiple blockchain networks, including Ethereum, Polkadot, and Cosmos.

Dreamcash is a decentralized trading exchange that offers a range of markets, including equity indices, stock perpetuals, commodities, and crypto spot and perpetual markets. The platform is backed by a strategic investment from Tether, the company behind USDT and XAUT, and utilizes Tether's USDT0 framework for efficient cross-chain transfers via LayerZero's OFT standard. Dreamcash provides global fiat on-ramps, enabling direct funding and cash-out while assets remain under user control through self-custodial wallets. The platform is available on web, iOS, Android, and desktop.

Summer.fi is a decentralized finance platform that aims to simplify yield farming. The platform's Lazy Summer Protocol automatically allocates deposited capital across curated DeFi strategies, continuously monitoring and rebalancing positions within predefined risk parameters. Summer.fi is built on Ethereum and Solana and has raised $1.5 million in funding. Users earn yield from underlying DeFi strategies, along with $SUMR tokens, and $SUMR holders receive a share of protocol revenue paid in $USDC.

Planemo Trading is an algorithmic trading platform for perpetual futures that automates trading strategies on Hyperliquid’s Extended and Lighter protocols. The platform offers multiple pre-built trading algorithms, including orderbook-imbalance takers, momentum trading, and copytrading strategies, designed for both active traders and passive yield seekers. Currently in alpha stage, Planemo Trading operates a points program that rewards platform activity with confirmed token allocation at TGE in 2026. The platform uses a proprietary API integration system that eliminates the need for manual API key management—users simply sign wallet messages to authorize trading access.

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