Back in May, I wrote a research proposal on the topic: 

"𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗺 𝗔𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗚𝗜: 𝗠𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲-𝗢𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗹 𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗺 𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗵 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗿𝘆"

Earlier this year, Quantum Computing was a trend. But more recently, I began to see posts on @SentientAGI, which reignited my curiosity: "Could they have been related?" 

Checking back and comparing, there are similarities and there are differences:



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The Similarity:

Both areas aim to tackle the bottlenecks of AGI scaling. My proposal examined how to reduce the compute cost of reasoning, learning, and memory by exploring which quantum architectures could deliver more AGI steps per dollar than GPUs. Sentient, on the other hand, is focused on reducing the coordination and accessibility problems, making AGI development more open, interoperable, and economically inclusive. At their core, they answer the question: What infrastructure is needed to make AGI actually usable and sustainable at scale? 



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The Difference:

The difference is in optimization and where it happens. My research was focused on the hardware-economic layer, mapping quantum vs. classical compute efficiency. @SentientAGI is building the software-ecosystem layer, creating a network (The GRID) where agents, models, and data sources interact, governed by open incentives. 



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In short, I researched to find out the cheapest engine to run AGI cognition. Santient is simply building the marketplace and orchestration system where those cognitive engines can plug in and work together. 


And by the way, I am not implying in any way that I worked with Santient. I am just glad to see an AGI project out there, and I loved their approach to development. Thank you for reading!


You can read my research proposal here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FrraLpR2MnEsE9qt_pz5gCh4Qn3r0svH/view

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Quantum Computing and AGI

Tides are changing!

Modularity is set to break complex apps into efficient modules.

At the forefront, Manta, having 871.9M in TVL, settling transactions on Celestia

Position yourself in this fully-fledged DEX before the modular wave takes off 🧵

The modularity thesis has gained traction, providing a fresh perspective on capturing value in applications. 

Traditionally, processing all transactions and settlements on a single chain creates a dilemma for dApps due to high maintenance costs.

However, by unbundling complex applications into specialized modules, protocols can enhance their performance and reduce costs, showcasing the potential of the modularity thesis in the blockchain space. 


This is where @FireFlydexZK shines, a key protocol in this arena, envisioning a fully-fledged modular architecture built on @MantaNetwork. 

They leverage data availability with @CelestiaOrg to store transaction data off-chain.

This modular DEX has amassed $2.32M over the last few months, 434,534 24hrs trading volume, and has exemplified how modularity can revolutionize blockchain applications, through its scalable infra.



Key Features of FireFly

- OrderBook Approach & Limit Order: FireFly uses an OrderBook to match orders, bringing market participants together. 

It also provides unique limit order features to guide traders' positions and increase profitability.

Additionally, it encompasses diversified Liquidity Types including:

• Concentrated Liquidity: Define the sell price range of assets in liquidity pools.

• Single-sided Liquidity: Provide just one token in a pair (e.g., only BTC or only USDC in a BTC-USDC pair).

• Flexible Liquidity: Provide liquidity in varied ratios (e.g., 90:10, 25:75).

Furthermore, FireFly has also emphasized a community-first approach similar to Jupiter, providing 24/7 support and rolling out several incentive programs aimed at rewarding liquidity providers and promoting engagement within their ecosystem.

Let's take a closer look at the Current Initiatives program on Liquidity Competitions:

FireFly will be distributing 17.5% of its $FLY tokens (17.5 million tokens) to users in two phases in this program:

• Phase 1: 7.5% of the total supply of tokens will be awarded to those who provide liquidity over one month.

• Phase 2: 10% of the total supply of tokens will be distributed in a subsequent liquidity provision event following Phase 1, lasting 30 days, followed by a 39-day maintenance period.

Eligibility and Strategies:

To become eligible for these rewards, users can follow these strategies:

Provide Liquidity in Eligible Token Pairs in Various token pairs such as MANTA, ETH, USDC, wUSDM, STONE, wBTC, USDT, FLY, TIA, Lab.M, stMANTA, and soon ZERO. 

Additionally, you can include wUSDM, STONE, or ETH with ASM, GAI, GOK, and MaticX—specific combinations of ETH, Stone, weETH, wstETH, and rETH to boost your eligibility.

This program also comes with Multipliers to boost your on-chain activities:

• 1.5x multiplier for Manta, USDM, Tia (Celestia), stManta.
• 1.25x multiplier for STONE.


Top TVL Depositors Reward

5% of the total supply (5 million $FLY tokens) will be awarded to the top 1,000 total value-locked (TVL) depositors in the following Manta dApps: LayerBank, ShoeBill, ZeroLend, QuickSwap, ApertureSwap, and IzumiSwap. 

This allocation is based on the total TVL deposited on March 26, 2024, at 15:00 UTC. Users need to claim their points and tokens based on past activity.

Partnerships:

FireFly has forged several key partnerships:

@Bifrost: To include $vMANTA in their 30% airdrop, offering 120% APR and a 1.5x multiplier for vMANTA pools.

@ShoebillFinance: To airdrop 5% $FLY tokens to the top 1,000 ShoeBill power users.

@zerolendxyz: To airdrop 5% $FLY tokens to the top 1,000 Zerolend power users

Conclusion

FireFly DEX has positioned itself as the leading modular dApp on Manta, having amassed $3.7M over the last few months. 

With modularity gaining traction and Manta at the forefront, it is only a matter of time before FireFly's potential is fully realized. 

Now is the opportune moment to explore this innovative protocol.


That's a wrap 

You can read the unrolled version of this thread here: https://typefully.com/RubiksWeb3hub/v1d6uVo

Riding the Wave of Modularity

Tokenomics Review 🚀🚀
Today I would be analyzing three project's tokenomics in a flash.

Note that all I say are my opinions for idealization, and a financial advise to none.

Today, I have @TeamIntella and @wearecultdao
Follow me below to learn!!!

Let's start with $IX (Intella X)
The project is a Web3 gaming protocol with several features.

Know that gaming economics is iconic and it's tokenomics goes in another way.

The project have quite an amazing distribution model, and a vesting structure that balances it's economy.

However, given it's several utilities, what's most important in a gaming protocol like this is it's circular flow of income. $IX represented it as revenue distribution.
However, I am yet to see other Incentive models that revamps rewards back to the ecosystem.
 Supply : Demand ??

$Cult is another amazing platform which protude more than just a meme project.

In it's manifesto, they analyzed further on sustainability structure and the CFOI using tax, burning and distribution model to leverage. I find the project quite solid in infrastructure.

You can always read more about how the platform works in the respective links below:
$IX
https://intella-x.gitbook.io/intella-x-service-documentation/service-protocols/decentralized-revenue-distribution
$CULT
https://doc.cultdao.io/


That would be a wrap on our short tokenomics review.
Stay tuned for the upcoming Tokenomics Thursday question and analysis. Also, the next review by Tuesday next week.


If you find this insightful, don't forget to like, RT, and comment.

Also, If you have any project that you might want me to review their Tokenomics, drop them in the comment section

Thanks.