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Masa has disclosed two security incidents affecting MASA tokens on the Base blockchain, occurring on September 20th and October 17th. The company has taken immediate action: - Engaged external cybersecurity firm - Reported to Federal Law Enforcement Agencies - Ongoing investigation **Community Advisory:** - Do NOT buy or trade MASA on Base (Uniswap, Aerodrome, other DEXs) - Do NOT transfer MASA on Base blockchain - Do NOT bridge MASA to/from Base, Ethereum, or BNB Chain Impact is limited to MASA on Base. No known issues on BNB or Ethereum chains. Staked MASA on ETH remains locked. Masa is working to re-issue/restore affected users' assets. Updates will be provided as available.

Masa is set to join the inaugural AI3.0 Ecosystem Panel, focusing on fair and private decentralized AI training data access. The event, hosted by @AutonomysNet, will feature discussions with industry leaders including @zk_agi, @PublicAI_, and @getmasafi. Key points: - Topic: Fair, Private deAI Training Data Access - Date: 2024-10-17 - Time: 15:00 UTC - Live broadcast available This panel follows Masa's recent participation in the [REDACTED] online hackathon workshop, where they shared insights on building AI agents with Masa data.

Masa Protocol has launched Phase 4 of its Incentivized Testnet, focusing on Twitter data mining. Key points: - 1,000,000 $MASA token reward pool for top 100 miners - Miners use Twitter Pro accounts to scrape and structure public data - Each validated Tweet equals 1 point - Referral program offers 10% of referred miners' points - Testnet runs from October 16 to November 16, 2024 - Rewards distributed at mainnet launch in Q4 2024 Participants contribute to the development of AI applications while earning rewards. Privacy measures ensure Twitter credentials remain secure and only public data is accessed. To get started: 1. Set up a miner 2. Join the Discord channel for support 3. Learn more at the provided Medium link

Masa and NEAR Protocol are hosting a hackathon focused on building AI agents and applications using real-time Masa data. Participants can: - Watch the workshop for detailed information - Use the QuickStart Guide to begin building - Join the Discord channel for assistance Key resources: - Workshop video: Available on social media - QuickStart Guide: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uBE7Om78wdu-scFfo0Bm5r9nV5jyQkCx5ZdhXK-utpQ/edit - Discord: https://discord.gg/ZdX3ah4v This event offers an opportunity to innovate at the intersection of AI and Web3.

Bybit's Web3 Star of Tomorrow (WSOT) campaign is underway, offering participants a chance to win from a 1,000,000 $MNT prize pool. The campaign encourages voting for Masa. To participate: 1. Trade $MASA on Bybit DEX Pro & Bybit Spot 2. Complete daily tasks 3. Vote for $MASA daily The campaign aims to crown the next Web3 star. Interested parties can get started at https://bit.ly/VoteMasa. **Note**: This campaign requires active participation and trading. Always research and understand the risks involved before engaging in any trading or voting activities.

The Growth Hacker Camp, hosted by @BeWaterOfficial, concluded successfully. Attendees learned strategies for growing Web3 projects, including a keynote on 'The Web3 Virality Playbook' by @getmasafi. The event series, including #KBW and #Token2049, featured: - Presentations on Web3 growth tactics - A raffle hosted by @HTX_DAO - Networking opportunities for builders and innovators Key takeaways: - Focus on the intersection of #AI & #crypto - Emphasis on building in the Web3 space - Gratitude expressed to hosts, sponsors, and participants The organizers expressed optimism for the future of the industry.

At the Open Source AI Summit hosted by @ekang426 and Krypto Planet, @getmasafi participated in a panel discussion on 'Liquidity of Data and Compute'. The event emphasized the critical role of data and compute resources in the AI ecosystem, likening them to 'the new oil'. Key points: - Data and compute are essential for AI development - The importance of liquidity in these resources - @getmasafi shared insights on the panel This follows their earlier keynote at the same summit on 'Building Unstoppable AI Applications through Programmable Incentives and Open Data'. The summit is part of a series of recent AI-focused events where @getmasafi has been actively involved, including: - Bittensor Asia Community Meetup - FHECon - NEAR AI Tech Showcase - Open House AI Summit

IoTeX and Messari Crypto co-hosted the R3alWorld DePIN Summit, featuring an interactive panel with industry leaders in AI, including Masafi. The event provided insights into decentralized physical infrastructure networks (DePIN) and their intersection with artificial intelligence. Key highlights: - Interactive panel discussion with AI industry experts - Focus on DePIN and its role in the AI ecosystem - Opportunity for attendees to engage with thought leaders This summit follows recent AI-focused events, including Masafi's keynote on creating real value in decentralized AI at the 071_labs Summit.

An upcoming X-Spaces event promises insights from two major Web3 conferences: Token2049 and KBW. Key details: - Date: September 27th - Time: 4pm UTC / 12pm ET - Featuring: Co-founders @calanthiaaa & @brendanplayford This event follows a previous X-Spaces discussion on AI Agents with Masa Data, indicating a continued focus on AI and Web3 intersections. Join to gain valuable insights from industry leaders and stay updated on the latest developments in the Web3 space.

The Masa Foundation has announced significant upgrades to the MASA Network in preparation for integration with Bittensor's EVM upgrade and the MASA Protocol Mainnet Launch: - Staking is temporarily paused - Avalanche Subnet will be deprecated - Unclaimed tokens will be minted on Base and airdropped - Users should transfer MASA tokens from Avalanche to Base - Bridging from Base to ETH or BSC is disabled to prevent fund loss - Token swap on Base blockchain after October 31st - Only MASAv2 tokens will be supported post-swap Users are advised to stay informed about upcoming announcements and necessary actions. The Masa team apologizes for any inconvenience and assures that staked tokens remain safe and continue earning MASA.