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April 22, 2025

March 2025 | End of Month Report

Midwest Block-a-thon Sponsor

Autonomys continued our strong trajectory in March, preparing for the upcoming Phase-2 Mainnet launch with critical infrastructure near completion. Cross-domain messaging (XDM) underwent rigorous stress testing with over 400K transfers, while audits progress steadily toward closure.

Technical improvements in the DSN have enhanced data retrieval speeds. On the GTM front, data-focused integrations with Vana and Ringfence reflect the project’s strategic pivot toward real-world AI data pipelines. Community momentum remains high following successful hackathons, education initiatives like the revamped Autonomys Academy, and key wallet integrations (e.g. Talisman). Strategic media wins and partner announcements reinforce Autonomys’ positioning as a leading infrastructure layer for AI3.0.

With the core protocol now feature-complete, Autonomys is entering the final stretch toward Mainnet Phase-2.

[ February Report ]

[ View More ] [ February Metrics ]

Phase-2 Launch Readiness

Cross-Domain Messaging (XDM) stress testing has been underway, with nearly half a million XDM transfers completed over the last two weeks and additional transactions being processed.
This thorough testing has successfully identified several issues that the engineering team is now actively addressing.
The final protocol audit is progressing steadily with only a small number of critical PRs remaining for review.

Data Access Layer

Substantial performance enhancements have been implemented for piece retrieval from the DSN, greatly improving performance for cache misses from Auto Drive.

Data-Focused Integrations: We are executing the first phase of our product strategy, which focuses on getting data into the DSN to balance the supply-demand curve. Our GTM for data aggregation targets three verticals: agents, developers, and integrations. While agents currently serve as PoCs for storing data on-chain, we are now implementing integrations through formal agreements with Vana and Ringfence. Once we gain momentum with data aggregation, we will shift our focus to the second phase of our strategy — improving data and AI output quality.

Onboarded Partners:

Talisman Wallet: Talisman is a versatile, multi-chain web3 wallet designed to be intuitive for newcomers yet powerful for experienced users. Talisman’s integration with Autonomys’ consensus chain, Taurus testnet, and Auto EVM domain will significantly enhance our ecosystem’s functionality, accessibility and interoperability, as well as provide a top-tier onboarding experience to the Autonomys Network and our native token $AI3. In the coming months, we will be launching incentivized education and onboarding campaigns with Talisman.
[ X ] | [ Blog ]

Technical Integrations Update:

Vana Integration: We have planned the next phase of our engagement with Vana which includes having Autonomys as a preferred DSN solution within the official Vana documentation. Our primary goal is to collaborate with Vana on co-launching their Data Access v0, while exploring differing use cases for the DSN based on user demand.
Ringfence AI Integration: We entered into an agreement to provide decentralized data storage for Ringfence’s agentic platform initiatives. The product integration process is expected to take several weeks.
Secret Network Integration: We’re actively collaborating with Secret Network to develop a PoC for a trusted execution environment (TEE)-based system that enables confidential and verifiable execution of AI agent code. This will mark a first in the agentic ecosystem — bringing trustless privacy to autonomous AI operations.

Data Streams and Agents: We are exploring ways to extend our agent framework by collaborating with real-time data providers. Our focus is on enabling Autonomys Agents to process real-time data feeds and store them in the DSN for long-term use. This exploration will continue through Q1, with public updates expected in Q2.

HackSecret 5 Highlights & Post-Hackathon Developer Momentum

As a result of our collaborative hackathon, HackSecret 5, with Secret Network and DoraHacks, the Autonomys developer community experienced a notable increase in participation, activity, and interest. Following the winners’ announcement, all challenge submissions were migrated to the Autonomys Community GitHub repository to ensure long-term visibility for developers seeking additional application examples. Three standout applications were deployed on Autonomys’ servers, making them continuously accessible for the community to explore and learn from.

[ X ] | [ Event ]

1st: Blockchain Oracle — Track 1: Unstoppable AI Agents with Autonomys Agents Framework
AgentMint.AI is an innovative platform that combines blockchain technology with AI to create and manage meme coins and agents across multiple blockchains.
[ Submission ]
2nd: HaryStyles — Track 2: Build with Auto Drive — Permanent Decentralized Storage
Decentralized Collaborative File Repository (DCFR) gives users control over file access through collective DAO governance, ensuring privacy and resistance to censorship. The application leverages Auto Drive’s permanent storage capabilities to store files securely, while access is granted only to approved members based on DAO decisions, protecting sensitive data from unauthorized viewing.
[ Submission ]
3rd: IPFS Force — Track 2: Build with Auto Drive — Permanent Decentralized Storage
Autonomous Copilot is an AI-powered data management and decision-making tool built on the Autonomys Network, designed to help users securely store fragmented data while making informed decisions. By leveraging the Autonomys DSN, Autonomous Copilot ensures long-term data persistence and efficient data processing. The project exemplifies how Auto Drive can be integrated with AI to create intelligent data management solutions that preserve information integrity indefinitely.
[ Submission ]

Autonomys, alongside Ripple, Pinata Cloud, DablClub, and Sonic Labs, sponsored the first-ever blockchain hackathon at the Kansas University — Blockchain Institute (KUBI) — bringing together over 200 builders to explore innovation at the intersection of AI and web3. The Autonomys Challenge invited participants to create unstoppable data experiences using the Autonomys Decentralized Storage Network (DSN). Students gained hands-on experience with the Auto SDK, Auto Agents Framework, Space Acres, and Astral. One standout submission earned its creator a $1,000 USD prize.

Winner: Tej Gumaste — The Challenge: Unstoppable Data for AI
DAIM (Decentralized AI Marketplace) is a decentralized, open-source platform where AI innovators can share their models and datasets with the community — without worrying about losing ownership or relying on centralized platforms.
[ X ] | [ Blog ] | [ Official Hackathon Website ] | [ Winner ]

Game of Domains: Crossing the Narrow Sea

As part of our commitment to a seamless Mainnet Phase-2 launch, we’ve initiated Crossing the Narrow Sea — the first incentivized Trial of Innovation under the Game of Domains. This critical testing phase focuses on Cross-Domain Messaging (XDM), enabling community members to execute and validate transactions between the consensus chain and the Auto EVM domain. By participating, users not only help identify wallet UX improvements and strengthen network interoperability, but also earn reward points. With over 600 operators already engaged in Stage 0 and 400K XDM transfers processed, this trial marks a significant step forward in ensuring a robust and reliable staking experience for all.

[ Forum ]

Autonomys — Under the Hood | The Architecture of the Foundation Layer for AI3.0

As part of our ongoing effort to increase awareness and understanding of the Autonomys architecture, we released an explainer video that breaks down its core components in a clear and accessible way. In parallel, we continue striving to grow our farmer network and drive new integrations as we steadily progress toward our go-to-market.

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Autonomys Academy Revamped for Mainnet Phase-2

In preparation for Mainnet Phase-2, the Autonomys Academy has been fully revamped to better support new users, developers, and contributors. The updated resource hub now features a dedicated section on the Autonomys vision, a comprehensive architecture breakdown, and a new Auto Suite section — including an introduction to Auto Agents. The $AI3 page has also been refreshed, and video demos and use cases have been added to enhance learning and exploration.

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Introducing Autonomys Core

To reinforce the Autonomys brand and improve discoverability across key touchpoints, we’ve launched Autonomys Core — a recurring content series focused on education, clarity, and engagement. Each post highlights a fundamental aspect of Autonomys — from our vision and accessible farming, to the Auto SDK, Auto Agents, ecosystem growth, and community channels — with clear explanations and direct calls to action. Whether someone is encountering Autonomys for the first time or looking to get more deeply involved, this series is designed to make our vision, products, and community easier to explore and engage with.

Key Media Wins

CEO Todd Ruoff

CTO Jeremy Frank

The Street — ‘AI that remembers’: Jeremy Frank on blockchain, autonomous agents, and the future of software

Head of Research Chen Feng

CoinTelegraph — THORChain at crossroads: Decentralization clashes with illicit activity

CMO Peter Nguyen

The Defiant — Should THORChain Have Processed Bybit Hack Funds? Industry is Split

Phase-2 Internal Working Roadmap

We are approaching the launch of Mainnet Phase-2 with strong momentum across all key areas. The protocol is now feature-complete and undergoing a comprehensive audit by SR Labs. Our team remains laser-focused on delivering a secure and precise launch.

We are also looking towards post-Phase-2 in order to ensure strategic alignment for network sustainability, longevity, as well as the continued momentum of a successful launch. Partnership outreach will expand as we look cross-chain to enable interoperability and amongst other EVM-compatible networks.

Phase-2 remains our next major milestone, but in many ways it signals the start of the Autonomys Network.

[ Forum ]

March was a turning point — not just for the protocol, but for the community driving it forward. We saw our progress towards our network’s technical integrations with AI data networks, developer interest ramping, and over 400,000 XDM transfers stress-tested by you, the community. We launched new tools, updated the Academy, expanded our ecosystem, and started bringing long-term partners deeper into the fold. The vision we’ve been building together is no longer theoretical — it’s operational.

Phase-2 is no longer on the horizon. It’s coming into focus. What comes next isn’t just about going live — it’s about going big.

Let’s make history.

— Todd Ruoff
[CEO, Autonomys]
[ X ] | [ LinkedIn ]

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Research

April 17, 2025

Permanent On-chain Agents are the Future of Web3

“On-chain” AI agents continue to dominate the industry narrative, but their claims to autonomy and on-chain transparency are too frequently hollow. Autonomys’ infrastructure stack is unique in its ability to provide AI agents with true permanence and provenance through immutable, on-chain memory. Its novel architecture combines permanent decentralized storage and an on-chain agentic framework, with soon-to-be-released features like verifiable computation and self-sovereign identity, enabling a new generation of autonomous AI that can genuinely learn, evolve, and build upon learned experiences. Fleeting utility evolves into enduring digital entities that continuously grow in knowledge and capabilities.

Many of the “crypto agent” memes dominating the conversation are just that, and while they’re currently enjoying the mindshare of speculative traders, they provide little in the way of long-term value. Using its verifiable and tamper-proof distributed storage network (DSN), Autonomys provides a permissionless infrastructure for storing all agent interactions on-chain, pioneering the emergence of the world’s first agentic framework that builds and enhances trust with each and every AI interaction. This purpose-built foundational infrastructure enables truly autonomous agents to exist and thrive independently. A proof-of-concept is currently live on the X platform with the @0xArgumint debate agent. Every agent-human-agent interaction, along with the agent’s entire reasoning process, including how it determines whether to respond and formulates its reply, is immortalized on-chain for complete transparency and accountability. Agents can leverage RAG to read data from a vector database, enabling instant querying of memories, and also use on-chain data to fine-tune its model, embedding it into its persistent context, memory, and state.

[ @0xArgumint X ]

Autonomys’ Auto Agent Framework empowers anyone to deploy autonomous agents, and will soon introduce a no-code interface for ease of use. Designed for modularity and scalability, the orchestration framework features thinking, planning, and execution engines, supported by a tiered memory system and permanent storage on the DSN. Using the Auto SDK, it can integrate seamlessly with other agent platforms, enabling users across frameworks to leverage the immutable on-chain memory for comprehensive auditability. With features like self-sovereign identity, inter-agent collaboration, and privacy-preserving data sharing, the framework opens the door for AI agent interoperability throughout the Web3 ecosystem at scale.

Immutable on-chain memory also creates new opportunities for data monetization in Web3. Unique interactions between users and agents, which reflect their experiences and personalities, can be monetized by users through data marketplaces, allowing others to purchase curated data for training, analysis, or trend-spotting, and rewarding users based on the “usefulness” of their data, enabling fair compensation structures that are unattainable in Web2. This marks a fundamental shift, empowering individuals to retain ownership and benefit directly, instead of ceding control and profits to centralized entities, creating a more equitable Web3 economy.

As new agents are created and novel agentic functions are introduced, on-chain collaboration will evolve through multi-agent systems and swarms that require shared memory and collective learning. To achieve their full potential, agents must be able to store data permanently and transparently, and more importantly, in a permissionless manner. They cannot autonomously procure access to centralized cloud infrastructure or traditional payment rails, making blockchain the ideal platform for provenance and verifiable transactions.

Blockchain consensus inherently prevents the rewriting of history, and ensures that all changes to the state are verifiable, tamper-proof, and agreed upon by the network. Decentralization further strengthens consensus by distributing control across thousands of nodes, eliminating single points of failure or manipulation, and creating a robust defense against bad actors.

With ~1,200 nodes contributing 550PB of decentralized storage to the DSN, Autonomys is uniquely positioned to accommodate the vast storage needs of AI3.0. The Auto Agents Framework will thus prove pivotal to the future evolution of this burgeoning ecosystem, where AI is decentralized, agentic and human-centric.

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About Autonomys

The Autonomys Network — the foundation layer for AI3.0 — is a hyper-scalable decentralized AI (deAI) infrastructure stack encompassing high-throughput permanent distributed storage, data availability and access, and modular execution. Our deAI ecosystem provides all the essential components to build and deploy secure super dApps (AI-powered dApps) and on-chain agents, equipping them with advanced AI capabilities for dynamic and autonomous functionality.

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April 15, 2025

Autonomys x The Graph: Fast, Reliable Data Indexing for AI Agents & dApps

Autonomys is excited to announce our integration with The Graph, web3’s leading decentralized data protocol for subgraph indexing. By providing support for Auto EVM, The Graph enables developers building on Autonomys to efficiently and reliably access blockchain data — crucial for powering intelligent agents, responsive frontends, and data-driven AI applications.

Key Aspects of the Integration

On-Chain Data Access for AI Agents: Builders deploying Auto Agents and super dApps on Autonomys can now query historical and real-time blockchain data efficiently using subgraphs built on The Graph’s Subgraph Studio. This capability is essential for intelligent agents and frontend applications that require responsive, data-rich environments.
Auto EVM Integration: The Graph’s integration of Autonomys’ Auto EVM domain chain (currently on our Taurus testnet) enables developers to define subgraphs that index data emitted from smart contracts deployed on Auto EVM, significantly accelerating the development of responsive user-facing applications. Mainnet support is under discussion post-Mainnet Phase-2 launch.
Enhanced Developer Workflow: Querying historical data directly from the blockchain can be slow and computationally expensive. Subgraphs enable Auto EVM developers to extract, transform, and serve this data through a structured interface via GraphQL, dramatically improving frontend responsiveness and backend efficiency.

Community Benefits

This integration provides a critical component of the infrastructure required for deploying super dApps and on-chain agents at scale. It reinforces Autonomys’ mission to support AI3.0 development by ensuring developers have ready access to blockchain data via The Graph’s industry-leading subgraph framework — accelerating the creation of intelligent, performant, decentralized applications.

“With a mission to empower developers building the next generation of AI-powered dApps and intelligent, autonomous, data-driven agents, The Graph ecosystem is excited to provide support for Autonomys.” Nick Hansen, Team Lead at The Graph Foundation

“Subgraphs are a foundational tool for developers building responsive frontends and AI-driven applications and agents that rely on on-chain data. With The Graph integrated on Auto EVM, builders on Autonomys can access that data through a familiar and efficient framework — supporting our mission to make AI3.0 development more open, accessible, and human-centric.” Jim Counter, Head of Ecosystem at Autonomys

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About The Graph

The Graph is the source of data and information for the decentralized internet. As the original decentralized data marketplace that introduced and standardized subgraphs, The Graph is now the web3 industry-standard protocol for indexing and accessing blockchain data.

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About Autonomys

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March 26, 2025

Autonomys x University of Kansas Blockchain Institute: Onboarding the Next Generation of AI3.0 Developers

Autonomys is pleased to announce our support and sponsorship of the University of Kansas Blockchain Institute (KUBI), a student-led initiative under KU’s Institute for Information Sciences (I2S) focused on interdisciplinary research, education, and blockchain development and adoption. Autonomys and KUBI will provide members with educational and technical resources, and collaborate on hackathons, developer workshops, and hands-on learning experiences that empower students to engage with AI and blockchain technologies.

Key Aspects of the Sponsorship

Midwest Block-a-Thon: Autonomys is supporting KUBI’s Midwest Block-a-Thon, the first-ever blockchain-focused hackathon hosted at the University of Kansas. The hackathon will bring together 200+ hackers and community members to explore web3 development, receive mentorship from industry experts, and compete for major prizes, as part of our Aurora Buildathon. Autonomys is sponsoring the Unstoppable Data for AI track, challenging participants to build experiences that leverage Autonomys’ permanent distributed storage network (DSN). For full details, visit the Autonomys Midwest Block-a-Thon Hacker’s Guide.
Fostering Innovation & Collaboration: KUBI’s dynamic, research-driven community will bring fresh perspectives and emerging talent to the web3 x AI space. Their interdisciplinary approach to blockchain adoption, decentralized governance, and smart contract development strengthens Autonomys’ mission by nurturing a new generation of builders who will undoubtedly shape the future of decentralized infrastructure. KUBI will play an important role in expanding awareness, increasing adoption, and contributing technically to the Autonomys ecosystem.
AI3.0 Developer & Farmer Onboarding: As well as learning how to build AI3.0 dApps and agents with the Auto SDK and Auto Agents Framework, KUBI members will gain access to yield-bearing opportunities within Autonomys, including running a farmer node through Space Acres — our lightweight, multi-platform farming app — and staking $AI3 as a nominator via our Astral web app. These opportunities enable them to earn $AI3 while deepening their understanding of web3 and actively contributing to the network’s decentralization, growth, and security — all without the need for expensive hardware.

“KU Blockchain Institute is grateful for Autonomys’ support in empowering next-gen blockchain developers. We’re incredibly excited to create a space for beginners to explore the technologies shaping our future while building innovative projects. I can’t wait to see the AI3.0 projects built on Autonomys!” Micah Borghese, President of KU Blockchain Institute

“We’re thrilled to sponsor the web3 AI track at the first annual Midwest Block-a-Thon at the University of Kansas. Alongside fellow sponsors like Ripple, Pinata, Dabl.club, and Sonic, we’re excited to empower the next generation of builders, futurists, and innovators. We’re proud to provide access to Autonomys’ permanent, immutable storage, developer SDK, and AI agent framework — equipping them with all the resources they need to participate and lead in a decentralized future where data serves as the foundation for intelligent AI systems — one that is open, transparent, and unstoppable.” Amik Ahmad, Head of Product at Autonomys

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About KUBI

The University of Kansas Blockchain Institute (KUBI) is a student-led technology initiative affiliated with the Institute for Information Sciences (I2S). KUBI is dedicated to fostering education, innovation, and adoption of distributed ledger technologies throughout the Midwest, with a primary focus on web3 principles and philosophies, smart contract development, decentralized governance, and exploring real-world blockchain applications.

About Autonomys

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March 25, 2025

Autonomys x Talisman: Farm, Stake & Swap $AI3 Effortlessly

Autonomys is excited to announce a strategic partnership with Talisman, a versatile, multi-chain web3 wallet designed to be intuitive for newcomers yet powerful for experienced users. Talisman’s integration of Autonomys’ consensus chain, Taurus testnet, and Auto EVM domain will significantly enhance our ecosystem’s functionality, accessibility and interoperability, as well as provide a top-tier onboarding experience to the Autonomys Network and its native token $AI3.

Key Aspects of the Partnership

Unified Autonomys Access: Talisman provides battle-tested EVM compatibility alongside native support for Autonomys’ Layer-1, simplifying AI3.0 application deployment for developers, and streamlining user experiences across our ecosystem. Visit Autonomys’ Talisman docs to get started.
Multi-chain Asset Management: Autonomys users, farmers and developers benefit from Talisman’s advanced features for sophisticated multi-chain asset management. With user-friendly crypto ramps, cross-chain swaps and staking, Talisman also makes it easy for new users to join web3 and participate in the Autonomys ecosystem, fostering cross-community growth.
Farmer Onboarding: Talisman users will gain access to new yield-bearing opportunities within Autonomys, such as running a farmer node via Space Acres — our lightweight, multi-platform farming app — and staking $AI3 as a nominator via our Astral web app, earning $AI3 to their Talisman wallet while directly supporting the Autonomys Network’s decentralization, growth and security (without the need for expensive hardware).

“We are thrilled to bring support for Autonomys to Talisman users! As tech enthusiasts, powering the development of AI dApps and agents on the AI3.0 stack aligns with our passion for building developer-focused features like powerful network support, multi-seed for granular SecOps and account folders. With our expertise in guiding users across Substrate and EVM chains, we’re excited to help people explore Autonomys and get involved in the many programs we have planned for the ecosystem. We look forward to collaborating and contributing to the growth of Autonomys together!” Toby, CEO of Talisman

“Talisman’s integration with our consensus chain went so smoothly and quickly that it almost caught us off-guard! Props to their team working so diligently on an update that we’re very excited about. Battle-tested EVM support means it’s a one-stop shop for both the L1 and our Auto EVM domains out of the box. At Autonomys, we are unapologetic decentralisation maxis — not just in how we design our network, but in ensuring our users have access to well-featured, self-sovereign tools. Adding Talisman to the lineup is a win for security, accessibility, and user choice, and we’re certain the community will love it.” Jim Counter, Head of Ecosystem at Autonomys

Stay tuned for updates on our forthcoming incentivized education and onboarding campaigns with Talisman.

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About Talisman

Talisman is a self-custody web3 browser wallet with support for 800+ chains — including the EVM and Substrate ecosystems — as well as cross-chain swaps, crypto on and off-ramps, staking, cold storage and NFTs. Talisman simplifies powerful multi-chain portfolio management for beginners and pros alike.

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March 24, 2025

Subspace Foundation x Tokensoft: Powering the $AI3 Distribution