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Good morning and happy Friday!

I’m taking this opportunity to shill the three most undervalued entities in the blockchain world right now.

CryptoLink (@CryptoLink_Tech) just shipped another blockchain with like 10 more in the works. The collaboration with Hello Moon (#1 development house on Solana) is about to culminate in full omnichain services brought to the most popping blockchain out there. We have been building in the dark for 2 years and these next few integrations are going to be a wild ride.

The Shucked Up Oyster Club (@theSUOC) is minting any week now—when they do, rarity distribution and utility are never going to be the same on-chain. You are just going to have to check out what they have going on to get the full scope but here are the details:

• Access to a multitude of real-world partnerships that include hotels, gyms, and travel companies.

• Character creation tool that is going to shake up the NFT game.

• Art done by a guy that has worked at Nickelodeon for years and did story boarding for SpongeBob. (real)

And the third absolutely shameless shill for people that I hold near and dear to my heart, the Gauss blockchain (@GaussGang). If you understood what they were building, you would have been involved a long time ago.

These guys are building a blockchain suited for major companies that want to protect their brand and consumers through a curated network. The team is top notch and completely above board, achieving the first regulatory compliant token sale in Europe through the LCX exchange late last year. I wish I could spill the beans on how close they are to getting some big launches on their network, but you will just have to keep your eyes peeled on your own for now!

Shill time is over, we may commence with some news.

-Wally

Key Stories

Speedrun

• CryptoLink ships… AGAIN

• On This Day

• iRobot is closer to reality than we’d like to admit

• Headline Palooza

• Decent Destination

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On This Day

44 BCE: The Ides of March

On March 15th, 44 BCE, the Ides of March became infamous with the assassination of Julius Caesar, a pivotal event in history that forever changed the course of Roman politics.

Fast forward to my college days, and this historical moment became the perfect excuse to start the St. Patrick's Day celebrations early, albeit less classically, with forties of St. Ides in hand. A tradition handed down from my father and his college buddies—It wasn't exactly the height of sophistication at the University of Michigan, but hey, traditions and budget-friendly choices made it a memorable part of my college lore.

Artificial Intelligence

Figure AI Said ‘Hold My Beer’

Figure, the company we've been eyeing since OpenAI generously infused them with a $675 million lifeline, just unleashed an AI demo that's essentially the tech world's "hold my beer" moment. Hot on the heels of the buzz around Cognition's Devin AI, Figure's showcase is a game-changer.

Feast your eyes on this mind-blowing video:

This is how "I, Robot" stops being just a movie. The bot in this demo isn't just chitchatting. This thing fkn distinguishes between what's snack-worthy and what's not, and even hands the guy an apple when he asks for some food. Then, this mechanical marvel rolls up its non-existent sleeves and tackles the dishes.

So, for a change, your girlfriend might actually get a kick out of some AI news, given your likely shitty track record with dish duty. Just playing the numbers here.

This spectacle is the latest twist in the ever-unfolding AI saga, bound to make headlines. But let's not kid ourselves—this tech marvel could lead us down one of two paths: a cushy life ala "The Jetsons" or a desperate scramble out of a robot-ruled dystopia. I'm geared up for either, but let's just say, the prep for each scenario is worlds apart. Stay tuned and keep those eyes peeled. The future's unfolding, and it's serving up apples and dish soap.

Headline Palooza

Decent Destinations

Dublin, Ireland

It's a celebration of culture, history, and, let's not forget, some of the finest pints you'll ever taste. Strolling through its cobbled streets, you're walking in the footsteps of literary giants and rebellious history-makers. And with St. Patrick's Day on the horizon, there's no better place to be, where every pub and corner bursts into a sea of green, and the craic is mighty. Dublin is the heart of the Emerald Isle, inviting you to raise a glass and dive headfirst into the Irish spirit.