In this article, we explore what Wayfinder is, the role it plays in transforming gameplay in the Parallel TCG ecosystem and the utility of its native token, PROMPT.

 (DeFi) are opening new avenues for both traders and gamers. 

 (PROMPT) is one such protocol that leverages autonomous 

, known as "Wayfinder Shells," to navigate across multiple blockchains. 

With the power to execute complex tasks like swapping tokens, deploying 

 and even minting NFTs using simple natural language commands, Wayfinder paves the way for seamless blockchain tasks across multiple chains. In this article, we dive into what Wayfinder is to look at its key features, the role it plays in transforming gameplay in the 

 ecosystem and the utility of its native token, PROMPT.

Imagine commanding an AI to handle all your cryptocurrency tasks — swapping tokens, deploying smart contracts or executing sophisticated DeFi strategies — with just a few simple instructions. Wayfinder aims to make that vision a reality. 

This omni-chain AI protocol lets users control autonomous AI agents, referred to as Wayfinder Shells, that travel across blockchains such as Ethereum, Solana and Base to perform tasks ranging from asset transfers to NFT minting and advanced DeFi strategies. With its user-friendly natural language interface, the platform eliminates the need for complex coding, making it accessible to both beginners and experienced developers.

Wayfinder is the brainchild of the team behind 

, a blockchain-based sci-fi trading card game that uses immersive storytelling to drive fan engagement. Its developers saw an opportunity to enrich gameplay in their upcoming title, 

, a survival simulation game featuring autonomous AI avatars. 

By integrating AI agents into their game, they aim to create dynamic, interactive experiences that adapt to player actions. One key figure is 

 (known as @templecrash on X), the founder of Parallel and Wayfinder, whose vision for blending digital gaming with sophisticated AI has been instrumental in shaping the protocol.

Wayfinder operates by employing “Wayfinding Paths,” which are predefined workflows designed to guide its AI agents across various blockchains. When a user issues a command, these paths are triggered, allowing the Wayfinder Shell to execute specific tasks, such as transferring assets, minting NFTs or deploying smart contracts. Each agent comes with a dedicated 

, ensuring the secure management of assets during transactions. 

Additionally, a community-driven knowledge graph continually feeds new information into the system, enhancing the agents’ ability to learn and optimize operations over time.

Wayfinder’s omni-chain compatibility means it can seamlessly interact with a broad range of blockchain networks, making cross-chain operations nearly effortless. Use cases for Wayfinder extend beyond DeFi and gaming, and include applications in smart contract deployment and digital asset management, all controlled via natural language commands. This level of automation and interoperability simplifies complex processes and allows users to focus on strategy, rather than technical details.

The PROMPT token is at the heart of the Wayfinder ecosystem. Serving as both a 

, PROMPT is used to create and upgrade Wayfinder Shells, stake for proposing new Wayfinding Paths and pay gas fees within the network. The token also empowers community governance by allowing stakeholders to participate in decision-making, influencing future developments and technical upgrades. 

, allocating 45% of its total supply of 1 billion tokens to community members who have staked Parallel’s PRIME token or completed other tasks.

Wayfinder represents a significant leap forward in combining AI with blockchain, offering users an intuitive platform to execute complex tasks through simple commands. The project not only empowers innovative gameplay with titles such as 

 but also drives efficiency across the crypto ecosystem. Bybit 

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Wayfinder (PROMPT): AI agent ecosystem founded by web3 game Parallel

Discover BlackRock’s BUIDL, a tokenized money market fund issuing a yield-bearing stablecoin backed by U.S. Treasuries and offering daily dividend payouts.

 (RWAs) are one of the fastest-growing niches in the crypto world. RWAs allow institutional entities to bring various 

 (TradFi) assets to an on-chain environment. These may include commodities, equities, bonds, cash equivalents and more. According to DefiLlama, the 

 as of early April 2025, and a clear leader of this niche has emerged by now in the form of BlackRock’s tokenized money market fund, BUIDL.

Launched in March 2024 by the world’s top asset manager, BUIDL has already amassed a TVL 

 as of the time of this writing (Apr 15, 2025). In this article, we’ll take a closer look at this category leader launched by BlackRock via Securitize, a major provider of RWA tokenization services.

 (BUIDL) is a tokenized money market fund launched in March 2024 by BlackRock, Inc., the world’s largest investment management firm by assets under management (AUM).

 The New York–based behemoth of the investment finance world launched the fund via Securitize, one of the leading providers of asset tokenization.

BUIDL invests in short-term cash and cash equivalent assets, such as Treasury bills, certificates of deposit and commercial paper. It may suit investors who’d like to use their spare cash for low-risk and quick — even if modest — returns.

BUIDL was initially launched on the Ethereum blockchain. By the end of 2024, it had expanded to several more chains, including 

 (POL). A year after its launch, in March 2025, the fund also added 

As of Apr 15, 2025, BUIDL has accumulated a TVL of around $2.37 billion, making it the largest asset in the RWA category as defined by the DefiLlama portal. This figure represents nearly 20% of the category’s total TVL of $11 billion.

BUIDL was tokenized and launched as a USD-pegged 

. Investment in the fund delivers daily accrued dividends. As such, BUIDL operates as a yield-bearing stablecoin. Besides providing rate stability, these stablecoins regularly accumulate rewards for investors. The rewards, however, aren't added to each unit of BUIDL held, as the stablecoin itself has a fixed rate of $1 at all times. The accrued dividends are paid out separately in BUIDL tokens to investors every month.

Unlike many other stablecoins, BUIDL isn't traded on the crypto market. In essence, it acts as a certificate of your investment in the fund.

Investing in BUIDL is possible exclusively via Securitize. The minimum investment amount is $5 million, and the fund is open to Qualified Purchasers. Under US securities law, Qualified Purchasers are entities, such as individuals and family offices, who have at least $5 million in investments.

BUIDL boasts a number of significant benefits, including the following:

Despite its numerous merits, investment in the BUIDL fund carries certain risks:

For high–net worth individuals and institutional investors, BUIDL represents a great alternative to traditional money market funds. Its blockchain-native nature will certainly appeal to any investor who'd like to keep their assets on-chain while enjoying the security and regular yields provided by the investment titan BlackRock.

As the niche of tokenized treasuries gains momentum, we may see similar products launched by major TradFi players. For now, BUIDL represents one of the rare options for tokenized money market fund investors, and its niche-leading TVL confirms that the market has enthusiastically embraced this novel product.

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BlackRock’s BUIDL: A guide to tokenized yield-bearing funds

Tether has partnered with OCEAN mining pool to decentralize Bitcoin block-building.

Daily top performer — Render Network (RENDER)

The S&P 500 rose 0.79%, led by real estate, utilities, and staples, amid tariff exemption news. Earnings reports are now in focus for insights on tariff impact. Gold dipped 0.7% to $3,213.69 after hitting a record $3,245.42, as improved risk sentiment weighed. Goldman Sachs raised its 2025 forecast to $3,700, citing strong central bank demand and recession risks. The Coindesk Indices, which tracks the broader crypto market, are down by 0.77%, with Bitcoin and Ether up by 1.17% and 2.75%, respectively in the past 24 hours. Trade these markets and more with up to 500x leverage on Bybit MT5 using this 

Today's top performer is RENDER, up 4.03%, following THINK Agents' partnership with Render Network to enhance AI with decentralized compute.

Render Network (RENDER), launched in April 2020, is a decentralized platform on Solana that connects creators with idle GPU power for rendering and AI tasks, offering a cheaper, flexible alternative to traditional GPU services. THINK Agents has 

 with Render Network to leverage its decentralized GPU power, enabling more expressive and capable AI agents as part of building an intelligent internet.

Check out the latest prices, charts, and data of 

 with OCEAN mining pool to decentralize Bitcoin block-building. The stablecoin issuer will direct its Bitcoin hash rate to OCEAN’s pool, supporting the decentralization of the block-building process. OCEAN's DATUM protocol enables miners to build their own block templates, reducing reliance on centralized pools and enhancing censorship resistance. Tether’s Bitcoin mining operations are spread across countries like Uruguay, Paraguay, and El Salvador, where it has invested $500 million in Bitcoin mining. Although OCEAN currently mines a small percentage of Bitcoin blocks, Tether's partnership is expected to significantly boost its hashrate and contribute to decentralizing Bitcoin’s network.

Yesterday, Bitcoin spot ETFs saw $35.2M in outflows, all from non-GBTC funds, while GBTC had no flow.

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Tether teams up with OCEAN mining pool to promote decentralization of Bitcoin block-building

Leverage USDC across Bybit Spot, Derivatives, Options and DeFi integrations to balance risk, access liquidity and capitalize on passive income strategies.

 reflects the importance of these versatile assets in crypto investment, as they provide investors with a reliable option to counteract market volatility while maintaining liquidity. This guide focuses on USDC, one of the most trusted stablecoins, and describes how Bybit’s ecosystem enables investors to use USDC to expand their wealth through diverse products. From purchasing USDC using multiple methods to checking out innovative investment opportunities, this article details step-by-step insights and essential tips for using USDC to maximize your returns on Bybit. 

 is a cryptocurrency stablecoin that’s pegged to the US dollar at a 1:1 ratio and fully backed by cash and short-term US Treasury reserves. It’s issued by Circle and is widely used within payments, investments and DeFi.

Bybit makes it easy to buy USDC through multiple user-friendly options — whether you're after a quick purchase with fiat, or prefer a more hands-on approach with 

Bybit provides a wide range of investment opportunities to help you tap into the stability of USDC while exploring different trading and growth strategies. 

Bybit Spot trading involves buying and selling cryptocurrencies at the current market rate. For USDC holders, this can be a way to rebalance portfolios and take advantage of market opportunities.

 allow experienced traders who understand the complexities of 

 trading and derivatives to speculate on the future price of cryptocurrencies without actually owning the underlying asset. USDC is used as the settlement currency, providing liquidity while limiting exposure to volatility.

 provide strategic flexibility by offering the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell an asset at a predetermined price.

 offers a low-risk investment avenue so you can earn interest on your USDC deposits. These products generally provide a fixed or flexible annual percentage yield (APY).

 (DeFi) with the reliability and user-friendly experience of centralized platforms. Using USDC in this framework allows investors to stake their holdings on-chain, and to earn rewards directly from blockchain protocols.

 on Bybit enables investors to supply USDC to 

 and earn rewards in return. This process is essential for maintaining market fluidity and, in return, offers attractive yields based on transaction fees and incentive programs.

 allow you to leverage your USDC holdings to access additional capital, enabling you to invest further without liquidating your assets. This can be particularly beneficial if you have a long-term bullish view on the crypto market, but require liquidity for other investments.

USDC is a key stablecoin that plays a pivotal role in modern crypto investment strategies. Bybit’s wide range of USDC-based products spans spot trading, derivatives, options, savings, on-chain earn, liquidity mining and crypto loans, providing investors with a versatile tool kit to navigate risk and build wealth. With top-notch security measures and a wealth of educational resources, Bybit helps users make calculated plays and adapt their strategies in the ever-volatile crypto market.

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A guide to growing your wealth with USDC on Bybit

Bitcoin

Blockchain

BitVM (Bitcoin virtual machine) is a computational engine designed to enable smart contract–like functionality for Bitcoin. 

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In early October 2023, the acclaimed blockchain developer Robin Linus released the white paper for BitVM, a computational engine for 

 chain. Linus is a prominent figure in the industry, having created ZeroSync, a 

 protocol for Bitcoin. His latest innovation, BitVM, has the potential to impact the industry on a much more profound level than the ZeroSync platform.

By enabling smart contract functionality for the Bitcoin network, BitVM has the potential to leverage the massive army of Bitcoin holders and traders. Currently, smart contracts and 

 (ETH) and other smart chains. Yet, the world’s largest chain — Bitcoin — eschews the ongoing DApp revolution. BitVM is the latest and probably most promising technology that’s about to change the status quo.

Despite being the first and largest blockchain, Bitcoin isn’t natively equipped to run smart contracts, the technology that underpins DApps. As such, it largely remains a platform for cryptocurrency asset transfers and storage.

 details the technological implementation of this promising idea.

You can think of BitVM as an add-on computational layer for the Bitcoin chain that developers can use to power smart contract–like functionality. Notice how we use the term “smart contract–like” instead of simply “smart contract” when discussing BitVM. This is because there’s an important distinction between the complex smart contracts that run on Ethereum and BitVM's smart contract capabilities.

While Ethereum smart contracts are capable of supporting multi-party transactions, BitVM is designed to enable mostly two-party transactional exchanges. We’ll delve deeper into the distinction between the two in a later section.

Most of the processing in BitVM happens off-chain, reducing the load on the Bitcoin chain and enabling more efficient operations. The off-chain processed transactions are bundled into batches and posted to the underlying Bitcoin blockchain, utilizing a validity confirmation model similar to the one used in 

An essential feature of BitVM’s smart functionality is its 

. Turing-complete systems are capable of executing computational tasks of any degree of complexity. BitVM’s Turing completeness ensures that this computational engine can be used to program sufficiently complex smart contract–based applications.

BitVM's functionality is made possible through Bitcoin's 

. BitVM uses a model combining fraud proofs with a challenge-response protocol to process and validate transactions between two parties: a prover and a verifier. The prover initiates a computational task and sends it over the channel established between themselves and the verifier, who then confirms the validity of the computation. Once verified, the transaction is added to the overall batch collated for posting to the underlying Bitcoin blockchain.

If the verifier rejects the computational task sent by the prover, Bitcoin’s on-chain validity checking mechanism can then be used to examine the transaction and settle the dispute. The additional on-chain validation in such disputes protects the prover from spurious, wrongful rejections by the verifier, and the system is designed to punish verifiers who unjustly reject legitimate computations performed by provers.

At the same time, the on-chain dispute validation is also designed to penalize provers who send fraudulent or incorrect computations. If the verifier’s dispute claim is found to be justified, it’s the dishonest prover who is penalized by the system.

While additional on-chain validation in cases of disputes consumes the resources of the Bitcoin blockchain, the two-way interactions in which no disputes arise are settled within the BitVM environment, with no consumption of Bitcoin’s resources. The key idea is that the vast majority of two-way interactions between provers and verifiers aren’t going to result in disputes. As such, the overall impact of BitVM transactions on Bitcoin’s chain will be minimal.

BitVM’s model, therefore, assumes that most transactions posted to the blockchain are valid — thanks to the mutual agreements between provers and verifiers — unless a fraud claim is raised. Such an assumption is similar to the one used in classic blockchain optimistic rollups. While the exact technical nuances of optimistic rollups and the model used by BitVM differ, the verification model used by the computational engine can generally be described as one representation of optimistic validation technology.

After bundling transactions into a batch, BitVM then posts them to the Bitcoin blockchain. Both the optimistic validation model and batch-style processing used by BitVM significantly reduce the computational load on Bitcoin. As such, BitVM not only enables smart contract functionality on Bitcoin but does so in a highly efficient, low-consumption manner.

BitVM opens up enormous potential to leverage the world’s largest blockchain beyond simple Bitcoin transactions. The technology behind BitVM and its Turing-complete nature enables a large number of DApp solutions, mostly those that involve two-party interactions.

Some of the most promising use cases of BitVM on Bitcoin’s blockchain include the following.

Automated or High-Volume Payment Solutions

While Bitcoin by itself can be used for ordinary 

 (P2P) payments between two parties, the lack of smart contract functionality on its blockchain currently prevents the use of sophisticated payment solutions based on high-volume transactions or automated arrangements. 

There are many businesses, particularly within the fintech and supply chain industries, that would love to see such capabilities within Bitcoin. For instance, BitVM could enable automatic fulfillment of payment obligations upon delivery of goods or services. Frequent micropayments between two parties have also become a possibility, thanks to BitVM’s efficient transaction processing.

The core functionality of betting DApps involves transactions between the betting service operator and each individual bettor. BitVM could potentially enable two-way contracts, in which bettors place their bets with the operator and get paid or charged based on the outcome of the sports games and other events they punt on.

BitVM’s smart contract–like functionality can also be used to power certain 

 (DeFi) apps. A potential use case for the computational engine would be apps in which a chain of transactions between just two parties is enough to settle a contract. One example of such an app is a 

 model. Under this model, two parties — a seller and a buyer — would enter into a contract to swap cryptocurrencies. 

However, the lack of multi-party functionality within BitVM might make some of the more complex DeFi apps — for instance, automated market maker (

)–based DEXs — challenging to implement natively. AMM DEXs heavily utilize 

, repositories from which many users deposit funds and get paid a share of the trading fees generated from the pools. As such, these exchanges require fairly complex multi-party implementations.

Environmentally-Friendly Payment Solutions

Being a massive consumer of energy, the Bitcoin blockchain isn't among the first choices of companies focusing on low environmental impact. BitVM’s efficient, low-footprint processing model enables transactions that use very little energy. The engine, therefore, can be used for green payment solutions. For instance, in the agricultural sector, the term "green payments" refers to payments (made to producers) that create a positive environmental impact. BitVM could be used to develop solutions that facilitate these agricultural payments.

BitVM has many conceptual similarities to the 

 (EVM), the computational engine that powers the Ethereum blockchain. EVM is a critical component of Ethereum and enables smart contracts and DApps on the blockchain. 

Similar to BitVM, EVM is a Turing-complete system, a property that allows developers to create apps with sophisticated functionality. However, BitVM and EVM also have several distinctions. The key differences between these two computational engines are as follows:

BitVM’s core concept of Turing-complete Bitcoin contracts is nothing short of revolutionary. However, despite the engine’s merits and promise, it has certain limitations. One major limitation of BitVM is its inability to handle multi-party transactions, which restricts the use of more complex computations and solutions. As modern DApps grow more complex, multi-party functionality becomes vital.

Another limitation of BitVM arises from the heavy off-chain processing load (which, curiously enough, is one of its key merits). While off-chain processing is excellent for reducing the load on the Bitcoin network, it gives rise to two potential issues, the first of which is the resulting load placed on off-chain resources. Large-scale transactions and apps might place heavy demand on off-chain computing resources, which could significantly diminish BitVM’s environmental and efficiency advantages.

The second issue deals with transaction security. Bitcoin’s built-in cryptographic security mechanism has an excellent track record of protecting the network from hacker attacks and fraud. Moving a large proportion of transaction processing off-chain inevitably introduces more weak points to the overall data security framework.

Some of BitVM’s limitations might be addressed by combining the engine with a Bitcoin 

 protocol, which runs over the Bitcoin blockchain, is capable of supporting more complex, multi-party smart contracts.

Turing-complete Bitcoin contracts offered by BitVM are a revolutionary concept with the potential to fundamentally change the landscape of the cryptocurrency industry. Various DApp niches, from DeFi and payments to betting and supply chain solutions, might profoundly benefit from utilizing the computational engine.

BitVM is also a major undertaking aimed at drawing in the multimillion army of BTC holders to participate more actively in the crypto industry beyond mere asset transfers and storage. At the moment, 

 have non-zero balances. This represents a vast potential for developers utilizing BitVM.

The highly promising computational engine is now in the early stages of its conceptual development. Its white paper was just released in early October 2023, and there’s going to be a period of time during which the developer community “warms up” to the concept of Turing-complete Bitcoin contracts. Over the following few months, we’ll all likely hear more about BitVM. Stay tuned!

What Is BitVM and How Is It Different From EVM?

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