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BlockOn and XDC Network Launch XDC Web3Preneur AccInvest, a Co-Accelerate Program Backed by Investment from XVC Tech’s $125 Million Fund

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BlockOn, a leading blockchain ecosystem builder, and XDC Network, a Layer1 EVM compatible Blockchain, today announced the upcoming launch of XDC Web3Preneur AccInvest, a premier accelerator and venture builder program for Web3, crypto AI, and blockchain startups in Asia. This program is poised to set a new standard in supporting early-stage ventures, propelling them towards growth and investment readiness.

Since 2017, BlockOn has been a driving force in the Asian blockchain space, empowering countless startups through its various initiatives, including acceleration programs, strategic investments, educational events, and community building. BlockOn’s commitment to fostering a thriving Web3 ecosystem is evident in its successful track record and impactful projects such as Malaysia Blockchain Week, India Blockchain Month, GLOBLA, Thai Blockchain Week, I Love RWA, IOV2055, Web3Preneur, Women,Web3Preneur, and the Blockchain Meets Industry 4.0 Conference, which saw the involvement of former Prime Minister Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad. BlockOn also played a key role in establishing the Malaysian Blockchain Center at Blockchain Village in Medini, further solidifying its commitment to fostering a thriving blockchain ecosystem in Asia.

Unlike traditional accelerator programs that primarily focus on mentorship and networking, the XDC Web3Preneur AccInvest program offers a unique advantage: up to $150,000 USD in milestones based funding opportunities. This substantial financial backing, combined with tailored acceleration, sets it apart as a truly exceptional program for ambitious Web3 startups.

“We are excited to partner with XDC Network to introduce XDC Web3Preneur AccInvest,” said Jagdish Pandya, Founder of BlockOn. “This program embodies our shared vision of empowering Web3 startups in Asia to reach their full potential and drive the next wave of blockchain innovation. Ritesh Kant will be spearheading this initiative, bringing his extensive experience to guide and mentor participating startups.  We are also thrilled to already have two successful stories, Peerhive and Fandora as testament of the burgeoning cooperation and relationship between XDC and BlockOn.”

Aneri Merchant, Investment Manager at XVC Tech added, “This collaboration underscores our commitment to fostering a vibrant Web3 ecosystem. By supporting early-stage startups, we are investing in the future of blockchain technology and its transformative impact across industries.

XDC Web3Preneur AccInvest is designed to provide startups with the resources they need to thrive. This includes tailored acceleration, significant investment from both BlockOn and Xinfin, regulatory support, XDC network integration, comprehensive guidance, token launch support, global network access, and hands-on venture building with access to Entrepreneurs in Residence (EIRs). We are actively identifying promising early-stage startups through our Web3preneur event series, a powerful lead generation platform. Apart from funding, 

XDC Web3Preneur AccInvest provides comprehensive support across six key areas: growth, partnerships, revenue generation, development, fundraising, and grants. The program will also facilitate demo days with an exclusive opportunity to pitch to Web3 VCs to receive funding. 

XDC Web3Preneur AccInvest will be open to startups meeting specific eligibility criteria, including having a launched MVP and an incorporated entity. Further details about the program and application process will be released soon.

About BlockOn

Blockon Ventures, is Asia’s oldest Blockchain Accelerator since 2019 supported by Khazanah and running a Blockchain center at Iskandar Johar Bahru, Malaysia. BlockOn is also a pioneer in the blockchain and crypto events space since 2017 with a proven track record of organizing successful events such as India Blockchain Month, Malaysia Blockchain Week, and Thailand Blockchain Week. As a leading force in Asia’s dynamic Web3 landscape, Blockon Ventures has orchestrated over 150+ events in 10+ countries, bringing together a community of 70,000+ attendees, 2,500+ influential speakers, and backed by 700+ supportive sponsors and 150+ leading media outlets including Forbes, Entrepreneur, CNN, and Bloomberg.

​About Web3Preneur

​Web3preneur, a BlockOn initiative, is redefining networking within the Web3 space. Born as a series of premium side-events alongside major conferences like Token2049 Singapore, ETH Dubai, and more, Web3preneur is known for its unique “stage-less, speaker-less, no-frills” format. This approach encourages meaningful conversations and genuine connections among a curated group of industry leaders, investors, and entrepreneurs. Through our series of curated events, we bring together the brightest minds and most innovative projects in the decentralized world

About XDC Network:

XDC Network is an open-source, carbon-neutral, enterprise-grade, EVM-compatible, Layer 1 blockchain that has been operationally successful since 2019. The network obtains consensus via a specially delegated proof-of-stake (XDPoS) technique that allows for 2-second transaction times, near-zero gas expenses ($0.0001), over 2000 TPS, and interoperability with ISO 20022 financial messaging standards. The XDC Network powers a wide range of novel blockchain use cases, including Global Trade Finance, payment, Decentralized physical infrastructure network (DePIN) and Real World Asset (RWA) tokenization, that are secure, scalable, and highly efficient.

Find more information about XDC Network by visiting the website XinFin.org, XDC.org and follow XDC Network on our social media: Twitter | Telegram | LinkedIn | Reddit | Facebook | Forum

About XVC Tech:

XVC Tech is an Investment Company with $125mn fund supported by founders of the XDC Blockchain Network that specializes in investing in early-stage Web3 start-ups, based out of DIFC,Dubai. XVC Tech has a global investment mandate to invest across Web3 native projects as well as Web2 to Web3 transformation projects.

Find more information users can visit XVC Tech’s website xvc.tech and follow them on social media: Twitter | Linkedin 

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Loadit Unveils Interactive MVP and Files Sweeping Unified Financial Rail Patent

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Patent-Pending Architecture Covers AI Routing, Offline Transactions, Temporal Settlement, and Energy as Native Money

Loadit today launched its public interactive MVP at https://mvp.loadit.net and simultaneously filed a landmark non-provisional patent application that consolidates ten previously separate financial rails into one unified, interlocking system.

The newly filed patent (application titled “Loadit Unified Financial Rail”) is now officially patent-pending with the USPTO and covers the entire Loadit technology stack, including:

• AI-orchestrated multi-rail routing (AERO)

• Identity-verified offline transactions (IVOR)

• Temporal programmable settlement (TSM)

• Energy-native monetary units backed by verifiable kWh/MJ (ENM)

• Quantum-optimized path selection and key management

• Universal value conversion across cash, card, fiat, crypto, stablecoins, and tokenized assets

• Geo-temporal compliance engine

• Self-healing fault-tolerant architecture

• Multi-reality (AR/VR/BCI) transaction interfaces

• Point-of-sale cash-to-crypto ingestion with zero new hardware

The live MVP at https://mvp.loadit.net lets anyone explore every patented layer in real time: watch the AI engine score and select rails, trigger an offline biometric transaction, lock in retroactive or future settlement prices, and convert dollars into spendable tokenized kilowatt-hours backed by real metered energy.

A companion site at https://loadit.net showcases the simplest merchant use case: any existing checkout counter becomes a crypto on-ramp in seconds using just a printed QR code.

“Most projects solve one piece of the puzzle. We just patented the entire operating system in one filing,” said Colt Trudell, founder and sole inventor. “The MVP is public today so the world can see exactly how Loadit turns decades of fragmented payment and energy infrastructure into a single coherent rail.”

Loadit is now actively seeking investors as it prepares to scale its unified financial rail into global retail, fintech, and energy markets.

About Loadit

Loadit is building the unified settlement layer for cash, cards, crypto, and energy. One architecture. Zero hardware lock-in. Patent-pending worldwide.

https://mvp.loadit.net – full interactive demo

https://loadit.net – merchant on-ramp

colt@loadit.net

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LYNK Emerges as Community-First Token on Solana Following Contract Swap

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LYNK reintroduces itself after a 1:1 contract migration, touting locked supply and community governance as it seeks traction within the Solana ecosystem.

LYNK (ticker: LYNK), a community-focused token on the Solana chain, returned to the market this week after completing a 1:1 contract swap. CoinMarketCap lists the token at roughly $0.0034 with a reported market cap near $797,500 and 24-hour volume of about $17,500, reflecting significant short-term volatility typical of newly relaunched community tokens.

Built and marketed as a community-driven project, LYNK positions itself as “more than just a meme coin,” emphasizing transparency, holder participation and education. The project page notes that roughly 76.64% of the supply is locked for 12 months, a detail the team highlights as a stability measure designed to align incentives and limit immediate sell pressure. CoinMarketCap shows a total supply of about 999.89 million LYNK, with a self-reported circulating supply of 233.53 million.

Technical and market notes on the CoinMarketCap listing indicate the token sits in the Solana ecosystem and is tagged with community-oriented categories. The page also flags the recent contract migration — an important operational step that can affect exchange listings, wallet compatibility and on-chain tracking. Explorers linked from the listing point to Solana network records for both the old and new contracts.

Community signals on the listing point to a small but active holder base; CoinMarketCap displays about 290 holders at the time of publication. That modest holder count, coupled with a high short-term price swing, signals that LYNK remains an early-stage token where liquidity and distribution are still evolving.

For readers tracking new Solana projects, the LYNK listing is worth noting for its combination of a large proportion of locked tokens, a recent 1:1 contract migration and an explicit community-first narrative. These elements will likely shape how the token is stewarded and traded in the coming months.

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Qtum Ally Brings 12 AI Models and MCP Together in One Secure Desktop Application

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The Qtum Foundation today announced the launch of Qtum Ally, a next-generation desktop AI agent designed to move beyond basic conversational tools toward true intelligent automation.

Unlike most cloud-based assistants, Ally runs directly on Windows and Mac, giving users greater privacy, performance, and control. Built on the Model Context Protocol (MCP), a universal interface standard that enables AI systems to interact with external data and tools, Ally provides seamless integration and coordination between multiple AI models.

With access to 12 leading large language models (LLMs) preloaded, Ally allows users to build advanced, multi-model workflows, host their own models, and connect MCP servers, all within a single, easy-to-install desktop app.

You can download Qtum Ally for Windows or Mac here: https://qtum.ai/download

“Qtum Ally makes productivity about orchestration, not overload,” said Miguel Palencia, Co-Founder of Qtum. “By bringing multiple LLMs into one refined workspace powered by MCP, we give users real control and simplicity. Ally eliminates clutter and turns AI into a genuine performance multiplier.”

Actionable AI Beyond Chat

Qtum Ally fully supports the Model Context Protocol (MCP), enabling AI models to do more than generate text – they can perform coordinated actions.

MCP functions like the “USB-C of AI,” a universal connector allowing models to share data and issue commands across software tools, APIs, and online services.

Using Ally’s built-in MCP hosts and servers, users can automate multi-step workflows, combine different AI models for reasoning, planning, and execution, and complete tasks with minimal input – for example, locate available rentals, generate a presentation, and automatically send it by email.

Ally comes pre-configured with several MCP hosts and lets users easily add more. Each host provides specific functions to connect local databases, APIs, or online data sources, turning Ally into a customizable automation hub.

Desktop Control and Data Privacy

Qtum Ally runs locally, not in the cloud, ensuring data privacy, transparency, and control. It operates natively on Windows and macOS, runs offline for secure and consistent performance, and collects no personal information beyond what is required by the models themselves.

This local-first design aligns with Qtum’s long-standing principles of user independence, decentralization, and open standards.

Access Premium AI for Free

Qtum Ally is free to download and use, and for a limited time, users can enjoy complimentary access to premium features from top models such as ChatGPT-5, Qwen, DeepSeek, Claude, and Gemini.

Download Qtum Ally directly from the official Qtum GitHub repository:

https://github.com/qtumproject/ai-agent/releases/tag/v0.0.6

About Qtum

Founded in 2017, Qtum is a hybrid blockchain platform that merges Bitcoin’s UTXO stability with Ethereum’s smart contract flexibility. Powered by Proof-of-Stake consensus, Qtum operates as a fully decentralized network listed on major exchanges such as Binance, Kraken, Upbit, OKX, and Huobi.

Qtum has delivered nearly 50 core updates since inception and continuously integrates advancements from both Bitcoin and Ethereum. In March 2024, the foundation expanded into AI through the acquisition of a large-scale NVIDIA GPU farm. Qtum Ally represents the next step in this initiative, with upcoming plans to integrate the Qtum blockchain token directly into the Ally platform.

For media inquiries:

foundation@qtum.org

See Also:

https://qtum.org

https://github.com/qtumproject/ai-agent

https://coinmarketcap.com/currencies/qtum

https://www.binance.com/en/trade/QTUM_USDT?type=spot

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