CARV

**CARV launched CashieCARV** - a new onchain payment system that eliminates the need for wallets or dashboards. Users can receive payouts through simple mentions, powered by 8M+ CARV IDs and Coinbase AgentKit. **Key October developments:** - CARV Nodes became tradable NFTs on OpenSea - CTO called for Chinese builders to join Base's AI infrastructure - Achieved MiCAR compliance milestone in the EU **Community activities included:** - CARVEX Uptober Rush campaign - Base Boost II (running until Nov 15) - First CARV Community Hackathon CARV also formed new partnerships with uiui for intent-based execution and presented at major events in Seoul and Bangkok. [Read full recap](https://open.substack.com/pub/carvio/p/carv-monthly-newsletter-building)

**CARV has achieved significant scale** with millions of user IDs, billions of data points, and trillions of AI agent actions across their platform. The platform enables **sovereign AI economies** where AI agents can: - Learn and evolve with users - Move seamlessly across 1000+ games - Act, adapt, and earn independently CARV has onboarded **8M+ gamers** into their ecosystem of verifiable, on-chain AI beings. Through their partnership with Anomaly's novalink, these agents gain **cross-platform mobility**. Key features include: - **Unified identity** across all games - **Portable achievements** and assets - **Full-stack agentic experience** The platform promises "one login, one AI, endless play" - creating a future where your AI companion serves as a passport to every game while maintaining unified status and earnings potential. [Learn more about building with CARV](https://docs.carv.io/)

**CARV made a strong impression** at Day 1 of the Bitkub Summit in Bangkok, with attendees showing significant interest in their AI-focused blockchain solutions. **Key highlights from the event:** - Non-stop questions about CARV ID from summit participants - Long lines formed for CARV merchandise at their booth - Strong turnout from Thai blockchain community members **The company's presence included:** - COO Vito presenting on "The Next Humans Stage" - Discussion of how intelligence integrates with blockchain technology - Exploration of CARV's roadmap toward **Sovereign AI Beings** The overwhelming response demonstrates growing interest in AI-blockchain integration within Southeast Asia's crypto community. CARV's focus on sovereign AI represents their vision for decentralized artificial intelligence systems. *Learn more about CARV's AI-blockchain solutions and their Bangkok summit presence.*

**$250K Battle Royale** competition intensifies as participants prepare for crucial discussions. **Key Details:** - AMA scheduled for **October 29 at 15:00 UTC** - Hosted by MaestroBots and Base - Focus on builds, alliances, and onchain intelligence **What's at Stake:** - Projects will discuss competition strategies - Participants share battle plans and partnerships - Insights into the future of onchain development CARV confirms readiness for the high-stakes competition. The AMA will reveal how the $250K prize battle unfolds and which teams are positioned to win. [Join the discussion](https://x.com/i/spaces/1LyxBXDwOlkGN) to hear directly from competing projects about their approaches and what's still to come in this major onchain intelligence competition.

**CARVEX** launches the **CARVers Number Rush Uptober** event as their community-curated DEX gains traction on CARV SVM. **Participation Requirements:** - Maintain 7-day trading streak on CARVEX - Unlock 5 platform achievements - Hold Elite Discord role **Rewards Available:** - **600 CARV** split among 3 winners (200 each) - **150 USDT** from D2E event - Winners remain eligible for D2E badges New users can start trading at [carvex.fun/trade](https://carvex.fun/trade). Testnet tokens available by tagging Jules in Discord. [Join the event](https://play.carv.io/events/f6666069-d455-4c7c-87af-2266ea21fc81/detail)

**CARV Node Transfer & Trading** is now officially live as of October 10. **Key Features:** - Node holders can **mint and trade** their CARV Nodes as NFTs - Available on **OpenSea** and other platforms - Standard platform fees apply for OpenSea transactions **Why CARV Nodes Matter:** - Power CARV's **AI-driven infrastructure** backbone - Earn **protocol rewards** and staking boosts - Participate in **network governance** - Support **AI Beings** through verified coordination This marks a significant step toward **decentralization** for the CARV network, allowing node operators to have full control over their digital assets while contributing to network security. [Learn more about node rewards](https://docs.carv.io/carv-ecosystem/verifier-nodes/node-rewards)

The GENIUS Act marks a significant shift in AI policy by classifying artificial intelligence as critical national infrastructure. - CARV positions AI as more than infrastructure - viewing it as a new economic actor species - Focus on building verifiable, sovereign AI entities as bottom-up alternatives - Development of user-owned internet ecosystem continues through strategic partnerships - Key pillars include privacy, verifiability, and aligned intelligence *Q1 2025 highlights:* - Partnerships with infrastructure providers - Collaborations with AI and crypto protocols - Progress on AI Chain Ecosystem development Learn more about the decentralized AI vision at [CARV documentation](https://docs.carv.io/)

CARV and Fair3 Community's Tech Fairness Hackathon registration is closing in 24 hours. The event focuses on building fair and transparent AI and Web3 solutions. Key details: - **Prize pool**: $50,000 - **Additional opportunities**: Ecosystem grants & investor exposure - **Focus areas**: AI transparency, data value flows, user ownership - **Registration deadline**: July 20, 2025 The hackathon aims to make fairness verifiable and ensure AI systems work for people, not platforms. CARV's CTO emphasizes that true AI fairness requires verifiable autonomy and data sovereignty. [Register now on HackQuest](http://hackquest.io/hackathons/Tech-Fairness-Hackathon)

CARV launches Season 9 Digital Oath in partnership with UV_DAO, featuring enhanced rewards and features: - $20,000+ in $CARV rewards pool - New Stake-to-Boost mechanism for maximizing XP gains - Level 20 SBT with exclusive partner perks - Mystery boxes available at multiple level milestones - Level 20 NFT holders receive 30 days fee-free trading on UnicornX - Up to 50 USDT gas reimbursement for first 1,000 qualifiers The season introduces Power Dynamics system with maximum 4.6x multiplier and enhanced Play Name Service (PNS) benefits. [Join the quest](https://play.carv.io/carvpass)

CARV has unveiled its D.A.T.A (Data Authentication, Trust & Attestation) Framework, a next-generation system that enhances AI capabilities in blockchain environments. Key Features: - Enhanced metrics for identifying key ecosystem players - CARV ID integration linking Web2 and Web3 identities - Real-time on-chain insights for automated actions - Cross-chain data integration with privacy protection The framework leverages: - Zero-knowledge proofs - Trusted Execution Environments (TEE) - CARV ID protocol Initial rollout includes on-chain activity alerts and autonomous actions, with social media integration planned for February. [Learn more about technical details](https://docs.carv.io/d.a.t.a.-ai-framework/introduction)