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Gaia Labs Raises $20M Series A to Scale Decentralized AI Infrastructure and Expand to Mobile

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The funding accelerates Gaia’s vision for a user-owned AI ecosystem, scaling open infrastructure, enabling cross-chain integrations, and bringing decentralized intelligence to mobile.

New York, 24th July 2025, Gaia Labs, creators of open-source infrastructure for decentralized AI agents and inference, today announced it has raised a total of $20 million across its seed and Series A funding.The round was led by ByteTrade/SIG Capital (Susquehanna) and Mirana/Mantle Eco Fund with participation from EVM Capital, Taisu Ventures, NGC Ventures, Selini Capital, Presto, Stake Capital, FactBlock, G20, Amber, Cogitent Ventures, Paper Ventures, Republic Crypto, Outlier Ventures, MoonPay, BitGo, Consensys Mesh, and others. 

While centralized AI platforms keep their models, data, and governance behind corporate walls, Gaia infrastructure runs across an open mesh of independently operated nodes, giving developers and users full control over how intelligence is built, deployed, and monetized. 

“We believe AI inference should be an open resource, not controlled by a handful of corporations,” said Matt Wright, CEO of Gaia Labs. “This funding lets us scale the infrastructure and ‘internet of knowledge’ that make user-owned intelligence real.”

This round of funding comes on the back of Gaia’s exceptional growth, with its decentralized AI infrastructure already supporting over 700,000 active nodes and generating more than 17 trillion inferences to date. The network spans thousands of App-Chain domains and integrated blockchain ecosystems, backed by over 1 million wallets. Gaia is building the backbone for decentralized, censorship-resistant intelligence—where AI is not only open and verifiable, but owned and governed by its users.

As part of this investment, Takashi Hayashida, Managing Partner at Taisu Ventures shared, “Gaia is building critical infrastructure for a more open and equitable AI future. We’re excited to support a team redefining what user-owned intelligence can become. What impressed us most was not just their innovative technology, but their remarkable traction and clear product-market fit.” 

“Gaia Labs is building essential infrastructure for decentralized AI coordination, and we believe it is uniquely positioned to anchor the decentralized AI category,” said Dimitrios Chatzianagnostou, Chief Investment Officer at Outlier Ventures. “We’re proud to support their vision as part of our broader Post Web thesis.”

The funding will support four critical focus areas:

  1. Mobile AI: Launch a decentralized AI smartphone with native, offline inference and full data sovereignty
  2. Infrastructure Expansion: Scale node capacity, staking for verifiable inference, performance, developer tooling, and onboarding of data, IP or context for vertical specific AI responses
  3. Open AI Toolkit: Support new open source LLMs, agent frameworks, and developer integrations
  4. Web3 Integration: Build cross-chain bridges and enable new data partnerships across top blockchains, data availability, and compute

As Gaia Labs enters the next phase of its network rollout, it will introduce on-chain governance and a native token designed to expand community participation, align incentives, and support decentralized coordination across the ecosystem. Community participants are expected to receive early access to program updates related to the decentralized-AI smartphone and other ecosystem initiatives. (Participation to be subject to jurisdictional and other eligibility requirements; details forthcoming.)

Bringing Decentralized AI to Mobile

Gaia Labs will launch one of the first consumer smartphones to run Gaia’s decentralized AI natively. Built on Galaxy S25 Edge hardware and engineered using technology from a leading global manufacturer, the Gaia AI Phone runs models on-device, enabling local inference, data ownership, and offline agents without relying on centralized cloud infrastructure. A limited release is slated for later this year, and an early‑access waitlist is now open.

“Every so‑called AI phone today is basically a data collection device for Big Tech,” said Shashank Sripada, COO & Co‑Founder of Gaia Labs. “We built something different: your AI lives with you, your data stays on your device, and you capture the value.”

Gaia Labs’ strategic advisors and angel investors include leaders across decentralized infrastructure, venture capital, AI, and consumer technology. Notable contributors include Tony Gu (NGC Ventures), Scott Moore (Co-founder, Gitcoin), Mario Nawfal (IBC/KOL), Billy Luedtke (Intuition), Lex Sokolin (Generative Ventures), SpiderCrypto, Chainyoda, Dr. Al Zarouni (Dubai Blockchain Center), Francesco Andreoli (Consensys), Vanessa Grellet (Arche Capital), Alex Oak (Co-founder, Forever 21), Scott Parazynski (former NASA astronaut), and Ciarra Pardo (Co-founder, Fenty Beauty), among others.

About Gaia

Gaia is a decentralized AI network redefining how intelligence is built, distributed, and owned. Its peer-to-peer infrastructure enables anyone to run AI models and agents on a global network of independent nodes—ensuring transparency, privacy, and resilience. Gaia is laying the foundation for a truly user-owned AI economy. Gaia Labs is a company working on the initial development of the Gaia network.

Join the Decentralized AI Movement

Developers, node operators, researchers, and innovators are invited to shape the next wave of user-owned AI. Explore the ecosystem at www.gaianet.ai, contribute to the codebase on Github at https://github.com/GaiaNet-AI, follow updates @GaiaNet_AI, and join the community at https://discord.gg/gaianet-ai.

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Connected Trip Announces Next-Gen AI Development

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Connected Trip will deploy ConnectedTrip.ai, an AI engine, to revolutionize travel with enhanced personalization and management.

Connected Trip, a travel technology platform operated by Asian Airfares Group LLC, today announced the next phase in its strategic roadmap with the development of ConnectedTrip.ai—a proprietary AI engine designed to enhance its existing business and leisure travel ecosystems. Launched several months ago following the success of BusinessHotels.com, Connected Trip is now evolving to integrate artificial intelligence features focused on optimizing personalization, cost-efficiency, and real-time itinerary management.

The platform builds on a proven foundation. BusinessHotels.com, Connected Trip’s original brand, surpassed $5 million in gross booking value during its testing phase and maintains an 85% user retention rate among more than 20,000 global members. Building on this momentum, Connected Trip was launched in beta mode to offer a unified travel experience—combining hotel, flight, car rental, and activity bookings—while preparing for the rollout of advanced AI-driven capabilities.

Connected Trip’s Business Ecosystem is tailored to support both managed and unmanaged corporate travelers. It includes real-time itinerary synchronization, centralized profile management, automated expense integration, proactive alerts, and personalized recommendations. The ecosystem spans a suite of platforms including BusinessHotels.com, BusinessFlights.com, BusinessPackages.com, BusinessCars.com, BusinessStays.com, BusinessActivities.com, BusinessReservations.com, and BusinessVenues.com. Each is engineered for future enhancements powered by ConnectedTrip.ai—such as dynamic pricing, optimized scheduling, streamlined package creation, and improved property matching.

In parallel, Connected Trip is developing its Leisure Ecosystem, providing tools for personal travel planning, including hotel bookings, flight deals, vacation packages, car rentals, and curated experiences. Once ConnectedTrip.ai is fully implemented, the platform will analyze large-scale travel datasets to recommend the most cost-effective and convenient options in real time. Planned AI features include predictive demand forecasting, targeted provider placements, and personalized loyalty programs—all designed in compliance with global data privacy regulations.

According to the company’s leadership, these AI enhancements are being developed iteratively to align with evolving technologies and traveler expectations. “Connected Trip is built to evolve with AI, allowing the platform to become more intelligent and efficient with each new integration,” said Drago Maximov, founder of Connected Trip and Asian Airfares Group LLC. “Our long-term goal is to streamline every part of the travel experience—whether for business or leisure—through intelligent automation and seamless design.”

Connected Trip’s global infrastructure is supported by a San Francisco-based software developer and anchored by more than 250 premium travel domains. Key assets like BusinessHotels.com and BusinessFlights.com serve as core traffic drivers across international markets. Its unified architecture ensures consistent performance, robust security, and a scalable foundation for expansion into Europe, Asia, and North America.

The introduction of ConnectedTrip.ai is expected to position Connected Trip at the forefront of AI-enabled travel services. Full integration is anticipated by 2028, with select smart features rolling out as early as 2026. As the platform evolves, Connected Trip aims to redefine how travelers plan, book, and experience their journeys—through intelligent, seamless solutions.

About the Company

Connected Trip, a travel technology platform owned by Asian Airfares Group LLC and based in San Francisco, provides seamless, multi-service travel booking through its unified digital ecosystem. With offerings for both business and leisure travelers, Connected Trip combines proprietary software, secure infrastructure, and a portfolio of over 250 travel domains to deliver scalable, AI-ready solutions for the global travel market.

 

 
 

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ICOPAX Technologies Launches Telegram Based Blockchain Platform With Presales Decentralized Trading and In App Project Insights

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Jersey City, New Jersey, United States, 26th Jul 2025 – ICOPAX Technologies, Inc., a blockchain infrastructure and software development company, has formally announced the launch of a new digital asset access and trading platform integrated directly into Telegram. The platform aims to consolidate various decentralized finance (DeFi) functions into a single, mobile-first interface embedded within Telegram chats, eliminating the need for separate applications, browser extensions, or wallet integrations.

The ICOPAX platform introduces a task-based participation model in which users can complete predefined, in-chat actions to gain access to token presales hosted on the platform. These actions include content sharing, community engagement, and referral activities. Access to presales is determined by system-defined thresholds and is not based on random selection, gas competition, or whitelist approval. Presale participation is facilitated through smart contracts, which are designed to ensure transparent token allocation and minimize administrative risk.

In addition to presale access, the platform features a decentralized exchange (DEX) that enables real-time token swaps across multiple blockchain networks. Initial support includes BNB Chain and Solana, with plans to expand to other major ecosystems. The DEX is fully integrated into the Telegram interface, providing users with access to swapping functionality, liquidity monitoring tools, and staking modules. The design is intended to allow users to execute trades and monitor assets without leaving the Telegram chat environment.

ICOPAX also announced the deployment of a project review and selection framework. Token projects seeking listing or presale access on the platform undergo an internal evaluation process that assesses both technical components and operational transparency. Projects that meet internal criteria are onboarded and granted access to ICOPAX’s smart contract deployment tools for presales and token distribution. This process is intended to reduce exposure to malicious contracts and unaudited token mechanics, while offering a more predictable distribution model.

A content and information module, branded as ICOPAX News, has also been introduced. This feature provides Telegram-based delivery of project launch announcements, market updates, and blockchain-related insights curated by the ICOPAX team. The information feed is accessible directly within Telegram and is updated in coordination with project events, platform developments, and broader market conditions.

According to the company’s publicly released roadmap, platform development has followed a phased deployment schedule. During Q2 2025, ICOPAX launched a Telegram bot MVP (minimum viable product), conducted third-party security audits, and completed user experience (UX) testing. In Q3 2025, the company is scheduled to host its first presales, release the beta version of its DEX swap feature, introduce staking capabilities, and officially launch its native utility token.

Plans for Q4 2025 include the addition of multi-chain functionality, regulatory compliance tools, and a performance analytics dashboard for platform participants. ICOPAX has also stated its intention to launch a standalone mobile application in 2026 and implement decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) governance features to support community-led decision-making.

The native utility token, scheduled for release in Q3 2025, is expected to serve multiple platform roles, including fee reduction, staking eligibility, governance participation, and access tiering. The token will incorporate a deflationary design through a programmed burn mechanism tied to platform usage. The company has stated that all token mechanics will be deployed via verifiable smart contracts and subjected to code audit procedures.

ICOPAX Technologies, Inc. reports increasing activity on its waitlist and Telegram bot, with pilot engagement from users in Southeast Asia, Latin America, Africa, and selected regions in Europe. The company attributes early adoption to the platform’s mobile-native design and the ability to consolidate multiple blockchain functions within a familiar messaging app. The founding team includes contributors with prior experience in DeFi protocol development, token launchpad infrastructure, and blockchain security auditing, including work related to platforms such as PancakeSwap and PinkSale.

In parallel with the product rollout, ICOPAX has opened a pre-seed and seed funding round. The company stated that capital raised will be used for continued product development, smart contract audits, liquidity provisioning for DEX functionality, backend infrastructure scaling, and regulatory compliance support. ICOPAX Technologies, Inc. is incorporated and headquartered in Jersey City, New Jersey.

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Company Name: ICOPAX Technologies, Inc.

Website: https://icopax.com

Telegram Bot: https://t.me/icopax_v1_bot

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Contact Person: Ava Mendes

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State: New Jersey

Country:United States

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LegalDocs Enters Booming $6 Billion E-Forms Market with Scalable LegalTech Platform

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Sheridan, WY, United States, 26th Jul 2025– LegalDocs, a pioneering provider of digital legal solutions, today announced its ambitious entry into the rapidly expanding electronic forms market, which is currently valued at over $6 billion and poised for continued robust growth. LegalDocs’ state-of-the-art, scalable LegalTech platform promises to revolutionize document preparation and management by delivering efficient, cost-effective, and legally compliant electronic forms solutions for individuals and businesses alike.

The LegalDocs platform utilizes cutting-edge technology to simplify the process of creating, customizing, and securely storing essential legal documents. Designed with a user-friendly interface, the platform caters to an extensive variety of legal needs from basic personal contracts and wills to sophisticated corporate agreements and compliance documents. By automating and streamlining traditional legal processes, LegalDocs significantly enhances accessibility and efficiency, empowering users to manage their legal documentation seamlessly.

“Our mission at LegalDocs is to democratize access to legal services through advanced technology,” said Dany, CEO of LegalDocs. “The e-forms market is experiencing unprecedented growth driven by increased digitization demands from both businesses and consumers. With our innovative and scalable LegalTech platform, we are perfectly positioned to meet this burgeoning demand, making high-quality legal document preparation accessible, intuitive, and affordable for all.”

LegalDocs directly addresses some of the most pressing challenges faced by businesses today, such as prohibitively high legal costs, frequent documentation errors, and lengthy processing times. The platform’s advanced technological framework ensures legal accuracy and compliance, dramatically minimizing the potential for costly mistakes and procedural delays. By providing reliable and precise documentation, LegalDocs enables businesses and individuals to reduce overhead expenses and allocate resources more effectively toward their core operations and growth initiatives.

Industry trends indicate that the global e-forms market will maintain strong growth as digitization increasingly becomes a priority across sectors. Businesses and consumers alike are turning to digital solutions to streamline operations, save time, and enhance document security. Recognizing this shift, LegalDocs is strategically prepared to capitalize on these trends, providing adaptable solutions designed to effortlessly navigate evolving legal and regulatory landscapes.

The company’s entry into the e-forms market represents not just a technological advancement but also a significant shift toward greater inclusivity and accessibility in legal services. LegalDocs’ innovative approach is expected to set new standards in legal document automation, meeting the needs of today’s digitally oriented users who demand speed, accuracy, and simplicity in managing their legal affairs.

For further details on LegalDocs and to explore the transformative possibilities offered by their LegalTech platform, please visit https://www.legaldocs.com/.

About LegalDocs 

LegalDocs is an industry-leading LegalTech innovator dedicated to reshaping the way individuals and businesses engage with legal documentation and services. The company’s tech-driven solutions provide secure, compliant, and intuitive document preparation and management, designed specifically for efficiency, reliability, and user convenience.

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Contact Person: Spyridon Head of Growth LegalDocs

Website: https://www.legaldocs.com/

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