Hooked Protocol Development Update - January 1st 2025

Hooked Protocol's weekly recap highlights their collaboration with **B3**, a Layer-3 gaming ecosystem built on Coinbase's Base blockchain. **Key Developments:** - Partnership aims to merge gaming, education, and community - B3 integration into Hooked Alumni System creates new learning opportunities - **Learn & Earn program** continues expanding with bigger rewards B3 offers gas-efficient transactions and cross-chain interoperability for Web3 games and consumer apps. The collaboration represents Hooked's ongoing effort to build practical Web3 education through real-world partnerships. This follows previous partnerships with Codatta for AI-powered learning and Wingbits for decentralized flight tracking, showing Hooked's strategy of connecting diverse Web3 projects to educational experiences.

The Hooked Alumni system continues to drive real-world Web3 adoption through strategic partnerships. Latest collaboration with Wingbits, the world's first reward-based flight tracking network, enables decentralized airspace monitoring through cryptographically-secured hardware. The partnership allows learners to engage with practical applications where blockchain meets aviation infrastructure. CEO Robin Wingrdh emphasizes the importance of demonstrating sustained real-world value in the space.

Gata has introduced a decentralized computing platform that unifies user-owned GPUs into a single API. The system features: - Token rewards and Gata Points (GP) to incentivize GPU contributors - Multi-chain integration across various ecosystems - Democratized access to AI compute resources The platform aims to provide credentialed access to AI infrastructure through a unified API system. This enables both inference and training capabilities through distributed computing resources. [Watch the full AMA replay](https://x.com/HookedProtocol/status/1947625628100137422)

ZenChain, a Bitcoin-native EVM Layer 1 protocol, has integrated with the Hooked Alumni System to advance blockchain education. Key features: - Protocol-level connection between Bitcoin and Ethereum - Validator-aligned staking mechanisms - Smart contract reward systems - Cross-chain application infrastructure The partnership includes educational initiatives featuring ZenChain leadership: - Padgett Ong (CTO) - Matthew Downie (Head of Marketing) Focus areas cover trust-minimized interoperability and ecosystem unification through practical blockchain applications.

Inferix has launched a decentralized GPU network across Solana and IoTeX platforms, enabling GPU owners to monetize idle computing power. The system features: - Burn-Mint-Work mechanism with Proof-of-Rendering for workload verification - Integration with Hooked Alumni System for AI education access - Passive income opportunities for GPU owners The partnership aims to democratize access to AI and 3D rendering capabilities while creating a sustainable marketplace for computational resources. [Watch the full AMA replay](http://x.com/HookedProtocol/status/1942551769369960854)