There’s a unique joy in discovering protocols and sharing them with you before they become trendy on X. In the earlier “Be Early” series on my Substack, I helped you uncover @TopHat_One, @Duck_Chain, @Cortex_Protocol, @Infinit_Labs, and more.

The insights in this series are driven by @getmoni_io‘s Moni Discover – a tool for finding new early stage protocols with smart following.

What’s new on my January watchlist? Let’s explore!

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Limitus: Integrating Web2, Web3, and AI

@LimitusIntel is a decentralized, AI-powered platform designed to unify Web2, Web3, and AI systems into a single functional ecosystem. It addresses the challenges of fragmentation by enabling seamless communication and coordination between centralized Web2 applications, decentralized Web3 networks, and AI-driven processes.

The platform operates through three layers:

1. Computation: Processes and synthesizes data from Web2 and Web3 in real-time using advanced language models and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG).
2. Orchestration: Connects APIs, wallets, and networks under one framework to automate workflows across disparate systems.
3. Execution: Ensures tasks are completed locally, maintaining user privacy and full control over devices and data.

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

Lumitus represents a practical solution for integrating decentralized systems and AI, making complex workflows simpler and more efficient.

The token is already live and users are invited to sign up for their early access beta.

Links: 𝕏 (Twitter) | Website | DEXScreener

Vaporware Fun: AI Agent Launchpad on Hyperliquid

@vaporwarefun is a no-code platform designed to deploy and manage AI agents. The launchpad utilizes ai16z’s Eliza framework—an open-source tool enabling agents to interact across various social media platforms and blockchains.

When agents are launched via Vapor, creators have the option to issue a token for their agent on the @HyperliquidX EVM chain. The Hyperliquid EVM chain is currently in testnet and is expected to launch in early 2025.

Links: 𝕏 (Twitter) | Website

Almanak: The Future of Collaborative Research

@Almanak__ addresses complexity, fragmented infrastructure, and unequal opportunities gaps with an agent-centric platform that allows users to build, train, and deploy advanced financial strategies using institutional-grade AI Agents. By combining strategy infrastructure with advanced AI capabilities, Almanak enables users to design, optimize, and execute financial strategies with precision.

The platform is non-custodial, secure, and permissionless, ensuring users retain full control while accessing tools traditionally limited to institutions. By simplifying DeFi complexities and providing access to AI-driven financial intelligence, Almanak broadens participation in decentralized markets.

The app is already live and is in beta.

Links: 𝕏 (Twitter) | Website

MyShell: The First AI Consumer Layer

@myshell_ai is a decentralized AI consumer layer connecting consumers, AI agent creators, and open-source researchers. It aims to democratize AI by enabling users to create, share, and monetize AI agents within a fair and open ecosystem.

Core Components:

1. Open-Source AI Models: Includes text-to-speech and large language models, with a focus on expanding open-source contributions to AI development.
2. AI Agent Development Platform: Simplifies the creation of AI agents by integrating diverse models, APIs, and modular toolkits for seamless innovation.
3. Fair Value Distribution: Offers creators financial rewards via platform incentives, commercial usage, patron funding, and future blockchain integration for global liquidity.

MyShell’s vision is to create a collaborative AI ecosystem where contributors are fairly recognized and rewarded, fostering a decentralized, innovative, and equitable AI landscape.

Links: 𝕏 (Twitter) | Website

Neur: The Intelligent Copilot for Solana

@neur_sh is an open-source application combining advanced AI models like GPT-4 with blockchain technology to simplify interactions within the Solana ecosystem.

It offers natural language understanding tailored to DeFi, NFTs, and Solana-specific tasks, enabling seamless wallet management, portfolio tracking, and NFT analysis. With native Solana integration, Neur connects users to key protocols like Jupiter for DeFi swaps, Magic Eden for NFTs, and DexScreener for market analytics.

Its intelligent agent system supports complex blockchain operations through an intuitive interface, making digital asset management accessible and efficient. Neur bridges AI and blockchain to empower users with smarter, streamlined control over their Solana-based assets.

Links: 𝕏 (Twitter) | Website | DEXScreener

Baos.fun: Berachain’s AI Machine

@baosdotfun is an AI-driven DeFi aggregation platform built on Berachain. It enables users to engage in Proof of Liquidity (PoL) mining and earn BGT tokens via custom AI agents. Interested users can currently sign up for a whitelist on their website.

Links: 𝕏 (Twitter) | Website

Soulgraph: Transforming AI Agents into Real Companions

@soulgra_ph is an agent infrastructure platform that brings depth and realism to AI agents by equipping them with rich personalities, memory, and expressive communication. It provides developers with three core tools:

1. Soulscript: An open-source specification for defining agent personalities that persist across platforms, allowing agents to think, react, and evolve based on interactions.
2. Soulgraph Memory: Persistent memory that lets agents remember conversations and learn, fostering unique and personal connections with users over time.
3. Soulgraph Presence: Real-time communication infrastructure, including voice calls and upcoming reactive avatars, to make interactions natural and engaging.

By standardizing how agents act, remember, and express themselves, Soulgraph enables developers to create reusable, interoperable personality frameworks. It aims to shift AI agents from being mere tools to becoming memorable, human-like companions, fostering genuine connections and deeper adoption.

Links: 𝕏 (Twitter) | Website | DEXScreener

Some Margin Notes

This compilation includes several projects with tokens already released. Please note that my mention is not financial advice to purchase these tokens. This list is based on criteria of novelty, smart account traction, and offering more than just AI buzzword-laden memecoins. Be sure to conduct additional research.

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