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Masa Launches TikTok Scraper with Enhanced Security Features

Thu 3rd Jul 2025
Masa has launched their TikTok Scraper on Subnet 42, allowing users to convert TikTok videos into AI-ready text content. The tool is accessible via both UI and API at [data.masa.ai](http://data.masa.ai/search/tiktok). Key updates: - New whitelist protection system for worker verification - Hardened TEE endpoints against unauthorized access - Improved network stability and job distribution - LinkedIn integration in development - Enhanced timeout handling for longer TikTok content Future developments include granular miner filtering and unified dashboard integration. Security remains a priority with additional protections against key broker exploits. Access the platform: - Data Store: [store.masa.ai](https://store.masa.ai/) - Developer Docs: [developers.masa.ai](https://developers.masa.ai/docs/get-started/introduction)
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Big Beautiful Bill Passes House with Mixed Crypto Impact

Mon 7th Jul 2025
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (BBB) has cleared Congress with potential implications for crypto markets. The 900-page legislation increases the debt limit by $4T and includes significant fiscal expansion. Key crypto-related points: - Stablecoin regulations and self-custody support included - Major crypto tax provisions notably absent - Potential inflation hedge benefits for Bitcoin - Mixed market reaction with both price increases and dips Social sentiment analysis of 50+ X posts shows: - 65% negative reactions - 25% neutral coverage - 10% positive responses Main concerns center on transparency, rushed consideration, and scope of the omnibus-style bill. While some view it as pro-crypto legislation, others caution about unmet expectations affecting markets.

Masa Data API Launches with AI-Powered Search Capabilities

Thu 12th Jun 2025
Masa has launched their Data API featuring AI-powered search functionality through integration with MCP AI agents and Masa X-Data. Key features: - AI agent-powered search capabilities - Integration with OmniMCP for enhanced functionality - Access to comprehensive X-Data (formerly Twitter data) This release builds on Masa's previous integration with Heurist AI, which enabled tweet searches, trend tracking, and sentiment analysis through an AI chatbot interface. For a demonstration of the new capabilities, check out the demo from OmniMCP.

LLMs as the New Operating System: The Case for Decentralized Data

Thu 12th Jun 2025
Masa Co-Founder Brendan Playford discussed at Proof of Talk how LLMs are evolving into the next operating system paradigm. Key points: - The new AI operating system must remain free from walled gardens like Apple and OpenAI - Decentralization and open-source principles are essential for AI development - Real-time data access is critical for LLM functionality - Current data creation exceeds 3 petabytes daily - Masa's infrastructure has processed over 1 billion data records Masa is building decentralized data infrastructure to support this vision of open AI systems. The platform aims to provide real-time data access for AI agents and applications.
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Masa Video Challenge Winners Announced: $MASA Integration with ChatGPT Takes First Place

Thu 12th Jun 2025
Masa has announced winners of their Video Challenge, showcasing AI-powered applications of their data tools: - **1st Place**: $MASA integration with ChatGPT by @Thmufti - **2nd Place**: Comprehensive AI scraper tools breakdown, featuring crypto news and sentiment analysis - **3rd Place**: Analysis of 5G technology industry impact - **4th Place**: AI scraper implementation for various market sentiments - **5th Place**: X-Search integration with Grok Masa's data tools are now available for developers: - Web Scraper: [data.masa.ai/web/search](https://data.masa.ai/web/search) - X Scraper: [data.masa.ai/x/search](https://data.masa.ai/x/search) - X + LLM Insights: [data.masa.ai/x/llm](https://data.masa.ai/x/llm)
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Masa Launches TEE Worker Testing Tool for Subnet 42

Thu 8th May 2025
Masa has released significant updates to Subnet 42, focusing on infrastructure improvements: - New **Capabilities Field** enables miners to specify supported authentication types and queries - Enhanced **Telemetry System** now supports requestor ID filtering - Released **TEE Worker Testing Tool** with one-click connectivity testing and automatic capability detection - Added support for residential VPN routing Key metrics: - 397.6M data records processed The update requires users to pull latest Docker Compose and restart their setup. Links: - [Testing Tool](https://tester.masa.ai/) - [Developer Documentation](https://developers.masa.ai/docs/masa-subnet/tee-miners-sn42)

Masa Launches AI Video Challenge with $1,000 Prize Pool

Thu 8th May 2025
Masa announces a creative video challenge combining AI and data tools. Participants can win from a $1,000 $MASA prize pool. Key requirements: - Use Masa data tools to analyze wikis and X trends - Create AI-generated images and videos using prompts - Integrate @grok for data remixing - Top submission receives $500 in $MASA The challenge runs until May 30th. Participants must: 1. Access Masa Data platform 2. Create content using AI tools 3. Share videos on X tagging @getmasafi [Join Discord](http://discord.gg/HyHGaKhaKsR) to register and participate.
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SN42 Implements TEE for Enhanced Security and Scalability

Mon 14th Apr 2025
Subnet 42 (SN42) has integrated Trusted Execution Environment (TEE) technology into its real-time data engine platform. This implementation offers: - Enhanced security and data reliability - Improved scalability for AI and Large Language Models - Cost-free access to enterprise-grade data pipelines The platform currently processes over 176M+ data records, providing AI-optimized storage with vectorized data capabilities. This upgrade builds on SN42's existing infrastructure while maintaining its commitment to decentralized data processing. *Key Benefits*: - Verifiable execution through TEE enclaves - Trustless security architecture - Continued support for miner rewards via Alpha Tokens

TEE Launch on Subnet 42 Testnet: Major Infrastructure Upgrade

Mon 14th Apr 2025
Masa has launched Trusted Execution Environment (TEE) on Subnet 42 Testnet, bringing significant improvements: - **Security Enhancements**: Hardware-level attestation and secure, verifiable data processing - **Performance Boost**: 10x increase in data bandwidth - **Simplified Operations**: Docker-containerized setup for easy deployment **Miner Updates**: - Azure VM compatibility (DS4_v5+) - Multiple miners per VM for cost optimization - Improved telemetry and fair rewards **Validator Updates**: - Enhanced monitoring capabilities - More reliable job distribution **Get Started**: - [Developer Documentation](https://developers.masa.ai/docs/masa-subnet/tee-miners-sn42) - [Join Discord](https://discord.com/channels/799672011265015819/1275149537547391058)
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Masa Launches X Search with AI Analysis Tool

Thu 27th Mar 2025
Masa has released a new tool combining X (Twitter) search capabilities with AI-powered analysis. Key features: - Searches X for trends, hashtags, cashtags, and keywords - Analyzes 10-25 tweets per query in real-time - Powered by Deepseek-R1-distill-Llama-70b - Automatic extraction of relevant search terms - Designed for trend analysis and aggregated insights The tool is now publicly available at [X Search Analysis](https://webscraper.dev.masalabs.ai/twitter-analysis). Use cases include analyzing market sentiment around stocks and evaluating macro-economic predictions based on social discussions.
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