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**Octav API** now supports **x402** integration for AI agents and applications. - **No API key required** - immediate access without subscription barriers - **Instant DeFi portfolio fetching** - agents can retrieve portfolio data in real-time - **Enhanced onchain infrastructure** - designed specifically for AI agent requirements The integration addresses the growing need for **seamless blockchain data access** in AI applications. Octav's existing API already provides structured, multi-chain data including wallet balances, token movements, and portfolio performance across multiple networks. This development positions Octav as a **key infrastructure provider** for the emerging AI agent ecosystem in DeFi.

**Octav announces major sponsorship** of ETH Global Buenos Aires happening November 21-23, 2025. Key highlights: - **$500K in total prizes** for hackathon participants - **Phase 2 of OctavFi launches** at the event - Entire Ethereum community gathering in Buenos Aires - Focus on **onchain data innovation** This follows Octav's successful July side event in Cannes that had people **queueing down the street**. The company is positioning itself as a major player in the onchain data space. [Register for ETH Global Buenos Aires](https://ethglob.al/OCTAVBA)

**Octav announces Gold Sponsorship** of the Vault Summit at Devconnect, highlighting their strategic position in onchain asset management. The company partners with leading **asset managers** including: - Tulipa Capital - 722 Capital - Syntropia AI - Nine Summits **Vault infrastructure partnerships** include Lagoon Finance and Upshift Fi. Octav positions vaults as the **future of onchain asset management** and emphasizes their role in powering this ecosystem development. The Vault Summit, hosted by Morpho Labs, takes place **November 18 in Buenos Aires** during DeFiConnect, focusing on DeFi and institutional asset management discussions.

A major **DeFi kickoff event** is happening at Devcon in Buenos Aires on November 17, 7-11 PM in Uptown. The event features multiple co-hosts including: - Hyve_DA - Trevee_xyz - SiloFinance - 0xOdysseyApp - protocol_fx Organizers warn of high demand, referencing **4-hour wait lines** at their previous Cannes event. **Early RSVP recommended** at [luma.com/x2ib0irl](https://luma.com/x2ib0irl) to avoid disappointment.

The **Farcaster team** is preparing for Devconnect 2025, with the entire team planning to attend the event. **Key highlights:** - Full team will be onsite for direct engagement - Focus on learning and collaboration with the community - Open invitation for attendees to connect The team emphasizes their commitment to **face-to-face interactions** and knowledge sharing during the conference. This represents a significant investment in community building and developer relations. Devconnect continues to serve as a major gathering point for web3 teams and their communities, providing opportunities for meaningful connections beyond digital interactions.