Blitzar: Open-Source GPU Acceleration Framework Unveiled by Protocol Village

• Introducing Blitzar: An Open-Source Framework for GPU Acceleration in Proof of SQL
• Aptos Foundation Establishes Partnerships With Various Data Providers
• VeChain Announces Developer Program 'Grant 2.0'
• Web3 Intelligence Secures $4.5M Funding Before Launch of New Token

Introducing Blitzar: An Open-Source Framework for GPU Acceleration in Proof of SQL

On January 25, Space and Time unveiled Blitzar, an open-source GPU acceleration framework developed for Proof of SQL. The project emerges from a partnership between Space and Time and NVIDIA and aims to enhance zero-knowledge (ZK) proofs in the Web3 community. Proof of SQL, launched in its alpha stage last August, allows smart contracts to verify data requests from a variety of sources.

Aptos Foundation Establishes Partnerships With Various Data Providers

On the same day, the Aptos Foundation announced its collaboration with multiple data providers, including Dune, Nansen, Space x Time, Token Terminal, DappRadar$0.0070 2.16%, The Tie, Flipside Crypto, and Elliptic. The initiative aims to maximize the potential of building on Aptos, offer comprehensive data integration services to all members of the Aptos ecosystem and community, and effectively utilize the Move on Aptos programming language for swift and secure integration. The partnerships also aim to simplify everything from data standardization to dApp searchability on Aptos.

VeChain Announces Developer Program 'Grant 2.0'

VeChain, an enterprise-grade Layer-1 public blockchain, announced the launch of their revamped developer grant program, Grant 2.0. The team reveals that the new program offers developers up to $100K in funding, a tremendous increase from the previous limit of $30K. Additionally, the program includes new marketing and microgrants, as well as increased mentorship and support for sustainability grant recipients. Grant 2.0 also encourages the development of sustainability-focused decentralized ecosystems through 'X-to-earn' applications.

Web3 Intelligence Secures $4.5M Funding Before Launch of New Token

Web3Intelligence, the developer of the Web3 investment app Dopamine, has secured $4.5 million in funding prior to the release of its native token, DOPE. The private funding round saw participation from DAO MAKER, Shima Capital, and Gate$5.17 -0.37%.io, among others. DOPE will be used as a utility token for accessing the Dopamine app, which offers a gamified experience for investing in the decentralized finance (DeFi) world.

Edited by Jonathan Stoker