Get ahead of the curve: 9 early-stage AI projects worth watching

Author: Stacy Muur Source: substack Translation: Shan Ouba, Golden Finance

On the X Platform, it is a unique pleasure to discover projects before they become popular and share them with you. In the previous "Be Early" series, I have discovered projects such as Top Hat, Duck Chain, Cortex, Infinit, etc.

So, what's new on my January Watchlist? Let's take a look!

1. Lumitus: Integrating Web2, Web3 and AI

Lumitus is a decentralized, AI-driven platform that aims to unify Web2, Web3 and AI systems into a functional ecosystem. It solves the challenge of fragmentation by enabling seamless communication and coordination between centralized Web2 applications, decentralized Web3 networks and AI-driven processes.

The platform consists of three core layers:

1. Computation Layer

Uses advanced language models and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) technology to process and synthesize Web2 and Web3 data in real time.

2. Orchestration Layer

Connects APIs, wallets, and networks into a single framework to automate workflows between different systems.

3. Execution Layer

Ensures tasks are completed locally while maintaining user privacy and full control over devices and data.

Main use cases include automating cross-chain DeFi strategies, aggregating token data, managing multi-chain wallets, and optimizing daily workflows. By combining these capabilities, Lumitus can provide efficient and autonomous task management for trading, productivity and other industries.

Lumitus  provides a practical solution that integrates decentralized systems with AI to make complex workflows simpler and more efficient.

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2. Vaporware Interesting Talk: AI Agent Launchpad on Hyperliquid Platform

Vapor is a no-code platform for deploying and managing AI agents. Its Launchpad leverages ai16z’s Eliza framework, an open source tool that enables agents to interact across multiple social media platforms and blockchains.

When deploying an agent through Vapor, creators can choose to issue tokens for their agents on the Hyperliquid EVM chain. The EVM chain is currently in the testnet stage and is expected to go live in early 2025.

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YesNoError is a project based on Decentralized Science (DeSci) that combines blockchain and AI technologies to systematically audit scientific research.

Its goals include:The initiative aims to identify mathematical errors, detect falsified data, and resolve inconsistencies that could compromise the accuracy of scientific discoveries or have broader real-world impact.

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4. Almanak: The future of collaborative research

Almanak focuses on solving problems of complexity, infrastructure fragmentation, and unequal opportunities through an agent-centric platform that allows users to build, train, and deploy advanced financial strategies, combined with institutional-grade AI agents for support.

The Almanak platform is a non-custodial, decentralized, and permissionless solution that ensures that users have full control over their assets while being able to use tools that are traditionally limited to institutions. By simplifying the complexity of DeFi, Almanak makes it possible for more users to participate in the decentralized market with AI-driven financial intelligence. Currently, the Almanak application is online and in the Beta testing phase.

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5. AIxBT Terminal: The next generation of AI-enabled crypto trading platform

Perhaps you have heard of AIxBT, but you may not know AIxBT Terminal yet.

This platform provides real-time market intelligence through narrative analysis. However, its biggest drawback is the high cost of entry: 600,000 $AIXBT (current price is about 300,000 USD), which is unaffordable for most people. Hopefully, the barrier to entry will be lowered in the future so that I can experience it for myself.

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6. MyShell: The first AI consumer ecosystem

MyShell is a decentralized AI consumer ecosystem that connects consumers, AI Agent creators and open source researchers. Its goal is to make AI accessible to the public through a fair and open ecosystem that allows users to create, share and monetize AI agents.

Core components:

• Open source AI models: Including text-to-speech models and large language models, focusing on open source contributions to promote AI development.

• AI agent development platform: By integrating diverse models, APIs and modular toolkits, it simplifies the creation process of AI agents and promotes seamless innovation.

• Fair value distribution: Provide financial rewards to creators through platform rewards, commercial applications, funding support, and future blockchain integration to achieve global liquidity.

MyShell's vision is to build a collaborative AI ecosystem, ensure that contributors receive fair recognition and rewards, and promote a decentralized, innovative and fair AI environment.

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7. Neur: Solana’s smart assistant

Neur is an open source application that combines advanced AI models such as GPT-4 with blockchain technology to simplify users’ Interactions in the Solana ecosystem.

The platform supports natural language understanding and is particularly suitable for DeFi, NFTs, and Solana-specific tasks. It enables seamless operation of functions such as wallet management, portfolio tracking, and NFT analysis. Through native Solana integration, Neur can be connected to core protocols such as Jupiter for DeFi transactions, Magic Eden for NFTs, and DexScreener for market analysis.

Its intelligent agent system supports complex blockchain operations through an intuitive interface, making digital asset management more efficient and easy to use. Neur bridges AI and blockchain technology to provide users with intelligent Solana asset management solutions.

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8. Baos.fun: Berachain’s AI-driven platform

Baos.fun is an AI-driven DeFi aggregation platform based on Berachain. It allows users to participate in Proof of Liquidity (PoL) mining through custom AI agents and earn BGT tokens. Currently, interested users can sign up to join the whitelist through its official website.

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9. Soulgraph: Transforming AI Agents into True Companions

Soulgraph is an agent infrastructure platform that empowers AI Agents’ rich personalities, memory, and vivid expressions make them more real and deep. It provides developers with the following three core tools:

1.Soulscript: An open source specification for defining agent personalities and making them consistent across different platforms. These agents can think, react, and evolve based on interactions.

2.Soulgraph Memory: Persistent memory allows agents to remember and learn from conversations, and build unique and personalized connections with users over time.

3.Soulgraph Presence: Real-time communication infrastructure, including voice calling capabilities and the upcoming dynamic response avatars, making interactions more natural and engaging.

By standardizing agent behavior, memory, and expression, Soulgraph makes it possible for developers to create reusable and interoperable personality frameworks. The goal is to transform AI agents from mere tools into memorable, near-human companions, thereby promoting deep user engagement and widespread adoption.

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Disclaimer

This curated list includes projects that have launched tokens. Please note that the content mentioned here does not constitute investment advice to buy these tokens. This list was compiled based on the criteria of innovation, smart account attractiveness, and providing real value beyond the AI ​​buzzwords. Please be sure to conduct further research to ensure an informed decision.