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
OriginTrail Engineer Demonstrates DKG Agent Building at DKGcon 2025

**DKGcon 2025 Day 2** featured hands-on workshops for building AI agents on the Decentralized Knowledge Graph. **Key Sessions:** - Zvonimir Ε ulac (OriginTrail Software Engineer) demonstrated building **DKG Agents** with reasoning, summarization, and data transformation capabilities - Infrastructure setup workshop for the new **DKG Edge Node** - the foundation for neuro-symbolic AI agents - Sessions focused on practical implementation rather than theory The conference continues OriginTrail's push into **trusted AI development** through decentralized knowledge graphs. Day 1 covered vision and roadmap, while Day 2 shifts to hands-on building. [Watch the live workshops](https://x.com/i/broadcasts/1djGXWdrZbOKZ?s=20) to learn agent development on the DKG platform.
π OriginTrail Unveils Metcalfe Convergence Vision

**OriginTrail leadership presents major ecosystem update** Co-founders @DrevZiga, @TomazOT, and @BranaRakic unveiled OriginTrail's new strategic vision during a live presentation. **Key highlights:** - Introduction of the **Metcalfe Convergence Chapter** - Focus on exponential network effects through economic incentives - Integration of AI agents with trusted knowledge systems - Building shared content libraries to combat online harm in the AI era The presentation builds on OriginTrail's mission to power large-scale trade networks while expanding into AI-focused applications. **What's next:** The Metcalfe Convergence phase represents OriginTrail's evolution toward leveraging network effects for greater ecosystem impact.
π OriginTrail CTO Reveals Privacy-First Approach
**OriginTrail emphasizes privacy-preserving technology** in recent statements from co-founder and CTO Brana Rakic. Key features highlighted: - **Complete open-source architecture** for full transparency - **Data never leaves user devices** ensuring privacy protection - **In-depth visibility** into all system operations The technology's design prioritizes user control and data sovereignty. Users can verify exactly how their information is processed without compromising security. OriginTrail's approach addresses growing concerns about data privacy in decentralized systems. The open-source nature allows developers and users to audit the codebase independently. [Watch the full discussion](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aEiJ4r-nMi4)
π€ Enterprise Adoption
**OriginTrail and BSI representatives** will present at Polkadot's Arcadium event in Singapore on September 30. - **Tomaz from OriginTrail** and **Zhan Hao Yap from BSI UK** taking the stage - Focus on **enterprise adoption** in the blockchain space - Event scheduled for **15:45 GMT+9** The presentation will explore how enterprises are integrating blockchain technology and what the future holds for business adoption in the Web3 ecosystem. *Stay tuned for insights on real-world blockchain implementation.*
OriginTrail DKG Enables Secure Scientific Data Sharing with Oxford and NVIDIA
The OriginTrail Decentralized Knowledge Graph (DKG) is advancing AI-driven healthcare through secure genomic and scientific data sharing. Working with partners including NVIDIA, University of Oxford, and The Alan Turing Institute, the platform enables: - Secure access to global scientific data - AI agent interaction with shared scientific memory - Real-time knowledge updates and verification The Messari report highlights OriginTrail as a crucial retrieval and storage layer for decentralized science (DeSci), particularly in healthcare applications. The platform's integration with BioProtocol allows AI agents to access and verify scientific knowledge in a decentralized manner.