Trace Labs, the core developers of OriginTrail, has appointed Fady Mansour to its advisory board. Mansour, a partner at Friedman Mansour LLP and Managing Partner at Ethical Capital Partners, brings expertise in regulatory compliance and online data protection.
Key points:
- Will guide OriginTrail's efforts in combating illicit content and protecting IP
- Focuses on fostering reliable AI applications
- Joins existing board members including Dr. Bob Metcalfe, Greg Kidd, Ken Lyon, Toni Pich, and Chris Rynning
The appointment strengthens OriginTrail's commitment to responsible AI and sustainable technology adoption through its decentralized knowledge graph (DKG) technology.
Trace Labs, Core Developers of OriginTrail, Welcomes Fady Mansour to the Advisory Board Trace Labs, the core builders behind the OriginTrail ecosystem, is pleased to announce the expansion of its advisory board with the addition of Fady Mansour, lawyer and partner with Friedman
Umanitek Forms Global AI Advisory Board Ahead of Product Launch
**Umanitek** has established a global advisory board comprising prominent AI industry leaders including *Aza Raskin*, *Bill Tai*, *Joe Betts-LaCroix*, and *Magnus Grimeland*. The board's primary focus will be guiding AI development with emphasis on: - Safety protocols - Trust frameworks - Ethical deployment standards The company is set to unveil its first product at the Knowledge Graph Conference on May 6 at Cornell Tech. Learn more at [DKGcon New York](https://dkgcon.origintrail.io)
OriginTrail Town Hall Recap - Ecosystem Updates and V8 Discussion
OriginTrail's founders hosted a community Town Hall discussing key ecosystem developments: - Post-Metcalfe Convergence strategy overview - Technical updates on V8 implementation - Details on upcoming DKGcon event in NYC - Ecosystem growth initiatives The session was co-hosted by community members @OG_KingBob and @TriniZone, featuring an interactive Q&A segment. [Watch the full replay](https://x.com/i/spaces/1BRJjmAqeRRGw)
EU Commission Features OriginTrail in Best Practices Report
The European Commission has included OriginTrail in its European Blockchain Sandbox Best Practices report, highlighting innovative blockchain solutions. OriginTrail was selected in June for the second cohort following a competitive process. - Selected for its potential to enhance AI capabilities through crypto and internet convergence - Part of diverse use cases across EU/EEA regions - Public webinar scheduled for April 29th to showcase innovations Learn more about the selected projects in the [European Blockchain Sandbox announcement](https://ec.europa.eu/digital-building-blocks/sites/display/EBSISANDCOLLAB/European+Blockchain+Sandbox+announces+the+selected+projects+for+the+second+cohort)
OriginTrail Powers BioProtocol's Decentralized Knowledge Graphs

BioProtocol announces OriginTrail as their backend infrastructure for Decentralized Knowledge Graphs, marking a significant step in scientific data management. Key developments: - Kickoff event scheduled in Berlin featuring Jure Skornik - Integration focuses on decentralizing scientific knowledge - Open applications for bio-agents program now available The partnership builds on OriginTrail's V8 DKG technology, which also powers Opus Universe's decentralized Knowledge Mining initiative. Join the ecosystem: - Apply at [Bio-Agents Program](https://lu.ma/bio-agents) - Connect via [Discord](https://discord.gg/bioxyz)
Bio x AI Hackathon Launches with $125K+ Prize Pool
A major Bio x AI Hackathon has launched today, bringing together leading #DeSci forces to advance scientific AI development. The two-month competition focuses on building scientific AI agents powered by the Decentralized Knowledge Graph (DKG). Key highlights: - Distinguished judges from Stanford and OpenAI - Prize pool exceeding $125,000 - 2-month hacking period - Focus on scientific AI agents and DKG integration This follows successful previous hackathons including the Origin_Trail event in Belgrade, showing growing momentum in the DeSci space. *Want to participate?* Join the builders shaping the future of scientific trust and verification.