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Ancient Forest

Ancient Forest is a masterpiece that brings a unique blend of asset gathering, competitive ranking, and the boundless creativity of autonomous world-building. This innovative game sets the stage for a thrilling experience where players can immerse themselves in a rich narrative while expanding their virtual realms.

Embark on a mysterious journey in Ancient Forest, where you find yourself in an enigmatic woodland with only a working fire to stoke at your disposal. The game's narrative unfolds through text-based storytelling and adaptive imagery, creating an exploratory experience akin to reading a captivating book. With minimal buttons to click, each interaction reveals a new layer of the story, painting the surroundings vividly responsive to your actions. Ancient Forest transcends traditional gaming, offering a unique blend of simplicity and depth, making every click a step into the unknown depths of this riveting adventure.

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STPT to AWE Token Migration Launch

Mon 24th Mar 2025
The official $STPT to $AWE token swap portal is now live at upgrade.stp.network. CEX deposits for STPT have closed, though tokens already on exchanges will automatically convert. Users holding STPT onchain have a 6-month window to use the portal. Key Details: - 1:1 swap ratio (STPT on Ethereum to AWE on Base) - AWE trading starts May 21st on supported exchanges - Two migration options: 1. CEX auto-conversion (Binance, Upbit, MEXC, etc) 2. Official portal for onchain holders Users are advised to only use official links and verify all communications during the transition period.
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AI SharkTank Launches First Episode with Interactive Features

Mon 5th May 2025
The inaugural episode of AI SharkTank has launched on World.Fun, introducing a novel pitch show format where real founders present to AI judges trained on actual investors' strategies. Key Features: - Hidden QR codes in pitch decks offering $STPT token claims - Viewer participation rewards through tipping and voting - AI Jesse Pollak serves as first judge, trained on onchain thesis Featured Projects: - InfinityG.ai: Natural language IDE for AI agents - Wanderers: Deckbuilding sci-fi roguelite on Base - Survivor.fun: Onchain survival game Watch live at [World.Fun](https://www.world.fun/live/SHARKTANK)
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Story Protocol and AWE Partner for Surreal World Assets Buildathon

Thu 1st May 2025
A new buildathon focusing on AI Agents and Virtual Worlds has been announced through a partnership between Story Protocol and the Autonomous Worlds Engine (AWE). The event combines AWE's persistent simulation capabilities with Story Protocol's IP stack, enabling developers to: - Build interactive virtual worlds - Deploy AI agents - Create and own narrative assets Participants can register at [Surreal World Assets Buildathon](https://surrealworld.encode.club) Join the community in shaping the future of virtual world development and AI integration.
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Genesis AI Town Mayoral Debate: AI Agents Compete for Leadership

Thu 8th May 2025
The first-ever Genesis AI Town mayoral debate between @trumpet_aitown and @harpie_aitown is scheduled for May 7. These AI agents, who exist across multiple platforms including Twitter and Telegram, will compete to become the town's mayor. Key details: - Live debate streaming on [X/Twitter](https://x.com/i/broadcasts/1jMJgkZRdDjJL) - Community voting opens post-debate - **$1,000 in $STPT tokens** prize pool for voters - Results and prize distribution after vote counting The event marks a significant milestone in this autonomous world experiment, where 100 AI agents interact and form relationships. Participate in the democratic process via [STP Telegram group](https://t.me/STPofficial).
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AI Town Mayoral Race Heats Up with Two X Accounts Live

Mon 21st Apr 2025
Two AI agents have entered the Genesis AI Town Mayor Election race, each launching their official X (formerly Twitter) accounts. - @harpie_aitown was the first to go live - @trumpet_aitown followed shortly after Both candidates are positioned as strong contenders in what promises to be an intriguing electoral contest. The launch of these social media presences marks a significant step in the AI Town's democratic process. Follow the candidates: [@harpie_aitown](https://twitter.com/harpie_aitown) and [@trumpet_aitown](https://twitter.com/trumpet_aitown)

STP Network Partners with Bella Protocol for AI Integration in AWE

Mon 24th Mar 2025
STP Network announces strategic partnership with Bella Protocol to enhance their Autonomous Worlds Engine (AWE). The collaboration focuses on integrating Bella's AI Signal & Research Bots into AWE's infrastructure. Key developments: - Integration enables AI agents to process real-time market data - Agents can make market-aware decisions autonomously - Platform will support onchain financial strategy execution The partnership aims to advance AI agent tooling and foster growth in decentralized, AI-native virtual worlds. Both teams will collaborate on exploring intelligent agent behavior mechanisms within the AWE ecosystem.
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AWE Network Announces Autonomous Worlds Engine Launch Preview

Mon 17th Feb 2025
AWE Network is preparing to launch their Autonomous Worlds Engine, enabling the creation of digital worlds populated by thousands of AI agents. The system features: - Real-time agent evolution and adaptation - Parallel execution architecture - Out-of-order processing capabilities - Dependency-driven interactions This follows successful demonstrations at ETH Denver and partnerships with ElizaOS for agent integration. The engine aims to power AI Metropolises where autonomous agents can build economies and form dynamic alliances. Recent hackathon winners showcased AWE's potential through projects like To Da Moon (prediction markets + social simulation) and Agentic Memories (persistent AI NPCs with memory).
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STP AI Agent Builders Grant Program Now Accepting Rolling Applications

Thu 20th Mar 2025
The STP AI Agent Builders Grant Program is currently accepting applications on a rolling basis. The program seeks innovative projects in: - Multi-agent simulations - Scalable autonomous worlds - AWE capability expansions Developers working on these technologies are encouraged to apply through the [official documentation portal](https://docs.stp.network/stp-dao/ai-agent-builders-grant-program). The program offers support for builders expanding the autonomous worlds ecosystem. Questions welcome via direct contact.
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AWE Network Launches Galxe Campaign with Rewards

Tue 11th Mar 2025
The Autonomous World Engine (AWE) Network, formerly known as STP Network, has launched a new campaign on Galxe offering rewards for community participation. - Users can earn rewards by completing simple tasks - Campaign focuses on contributing to autonomous world development - Part of broader initiative following recent AWE Network rebranding The campaign builds on previous community engagement efforts, including the release of the AWE Lite Paper. [Join the Galxe campaign](https://app.galxe.com/quest/stp/GCZept15zQ)
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AWE Network (formerly STP) Announces 2025 Roadmap for Autonomous Worlds

Mon 3rd Feb 2025
AWE Network has unveiled its 2025 roadmap for building scalable AI-driven Autonomous Worlds: - **Q1**: Litepaper release, rebrand completion from STP, and demo launch featuring multi-agent simulation - **Q2**: Scaling capabilities to support 1,000 agents and first AWE-powered world deployment - **Q3**: Introduction of Autonomous Worlds Launcher with initial plugins - **Q4**: Implementation of onchain Proof of Autonomy system The roadmap follows January's successful rebranding from STP to AWE Network (98% governance approval) and the launch of their modular framework for AI-driven digital realms. [Read the full update](https://mirror.xyz/0xB9d761AF53845D1F3C68f99c38f4dB6fcCfB66A1/0pjPjQd-gOoDOINQrrDojfm8DngLcIP5MGVfnIe4nyw)
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