According to CoinDesk, Zircuit, an EVM-compatible ZK rollup with parallelized circuits and AI-enabled security, has launched its Build to Earn program. The initiative aims to incentivize builders, founders, and community members who contribute to the Zircuit ecosystem. With backing from Pantera Capital, Dragonfly Capital, and Maelstrom, Zircuit currently has over $700 million staked. Developers and ecosystem contributors participating in the program can receive rewards for approved contributions.
In other news, Layer N, an Ethereum StateNet designed as a network of custom VMs, has announced the launch of AI Functions in partnership with Modulus Labs. This tool allows developers to integrate AI inference and AI use cases within their applications. Modulus Labs is a company focused on bringing AI on-chain through ZK technology. Potential use cases include replacing AMMs with more sophisticated models, yield optimization strategies, gaming, AI crypto agents, and AI arbitration. The team envisions a prediction market that includes AI-based arbitration of event outcomes, reducing the risk of consensus collusion.