🏗️ BUILDER BANTER - WHAT ARE WEB3 DEVS BUILDING?? - 🔔

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@PayAINetworkSep 2, 2025

The Spaces gathered builders from across Web3 to share recent progress and roadmaps, plus a brief update on the X402 payments initiative. K6 Sol (UBI/Ubion Sol) outlined a fully on-chain, verifiable AI agent protocol with Merkle proof-of-execution and a new Synapse RPC/SDK for Solana featuring weighted load balancing, retries, rate limiting, caching, and telemetry; team doxxing is coming and memory writes cost a tiny fraction of a cent. Louis (TG Metrics) unveiled v3.0: a public dashboard tracking ~3,000 projects, sentiment/engagement signals from Telegram and X, launchpad rankings, and a new Blips campaign product rewarding both KOLs and high-signal supporters. Wabi presented an AI therapy web app pursuing HIPAA compliance, 7‑day trials, safety triggers for crisis escalation, journaling/mood/dream analysis, and a model to recycle 50% of subscription revenue into the token. Ryan (Crypto Fantasy League) described a gamified, free-to-play portfolio draft game with tournament and newly launched 5‑minute Rush mode, plus Seeker activation. Bodie (Meme Tropolis) introduced an omnichain meme launchpad on LayerZero with creator tooling, optional per-wallet buy caps, partner integrations, and plans for a platform token. Host Pay AI closed with an X402 update: Base is live, Solana support just merged, and a dedicated X402 space is planned next week.

Builder Banter – Multi‑project Updates and Q&A (Twitter Spaces)

Overview

  • Format and flow:
    • Open builder space for Web3 devs to share what they’re building, what’s next, and insights from the trenches.
    • Speakers are encouraged to keep initial segments to ~8 minutes; Stage X used for real-time, anonymous Q&A to minimize interruptions and mic issues.
    • The space runs roughly every two weeks; this session resumed after a one‑week gap due to host obligations.
  • Participants (by project/role):
    • Host: Pay AI (payments-focused; later shares X402 updates and roadmap)
    • UB (Ubion) – K6 Sol (plus mention of lead dev “KPT_Steve/Steve”)
    • TG Metrics – Louis (Founder)
    • Wabi AI – team representative
    • Crypto Fantasy League (CFL) – Ryan (CMO & Co‑founder)
    • Meme Tropolis – Bodie (CEO & Founder)
    • Quicksync – scheduled but could not attend this session

UB (Ubion): On‑chain AI Agents + Synapse RPC

What UB is building (quick recap)

  • On‑chain AI agents and an SDK/protocol for developers; agents:
    • Are deployed as on‑chain entities (agent = wallet + autonomous agent), fully verifiable and decentralized.
    • Maintain action transparency via a Merkle tree “proof of execution” where every action (e.g., send transaction, fetch data, tool call) is a leaf, allowing permanent, provable traceability.
  • Rationale vs. traditional AI:
    • Centralized LLM systems hide reasoning and action chains; UB’s on‑chain approach makes agent behavior auditable, reconstructable, and resilient (“can’t kill it” data/state).

Current focus: Synapse RPC (smart relay + SDK)

  • Goal: A high‑performance, AI‑native RPC relay/SDK for Solana designed for speed, reliability, and agent workflows.
  • Smart relay features (close to closed testing):
    • Automatic rotation across multiple RPC endpoints with weighted load balancing.
    • Active retries with exponential backoff to reduce wasted calls and minimize latency.
    • Dynamic rate limiting with tiered quotas (subscription-based; token-bucket accounting).
    • Caching and batching layers to reduce upstream hits and improve response times.
  • SDK and telemetry:
    • Existing SDK with 5,600+ downloads; adds direct bindings for UB protocol agents, including Solana RPC methods (getBalance, getProgramAccounts, simulateTransaction, etc.) optimized for agent workflows.
    • Prometheus integration for per‑API‑key usage tracking and analytics.
  • Performance snapshot shared by the host (from community testing):
    • ~6,630 requests/second, load balancing across 8 RPCs; reported P95 latency <2ms for 99.99% of requests in that sample.
    • UB plans public comparison dashboards vs. Helius, Hello Moon, etc. (team’s internal view is that Synapse could be best‑in‑class for agent builders).

Roadmap and positioning

  • Team doxing planned with Synapse release; UB is also pitching major partners (details withheld until confirmed to avoid misaligned expectations).
  • Insight: Latency is “alpha” for agents—real‑time decisions can’t tolerate lag or failures. Reliability drives adoption; Synapse aims to be the dedicated RPC backbone for on‑chain agents.

Q&A highlight

  • Cost per memory write (on‑chain): approximately $0.00002 per write (~50,000 writes per $1), described as “negligible,” with continuous optimization expected.

TG Metrics 3.0: Community Intelligence Platform for Investors, Projects, and Launchpads

What TG Metrics does

  • Combines social data from Telegram and X to derive a unified “community strength” score: sentiment, re‑engagement, growth, and other signals.
  • Initially focused on projects using TG Metrics’ Telegram bot, now expanded to:
    • Track trending tokens and projects beyond bot users (projects can request tracking).
    • Track and rank Launchpads, including:
      • Aggregate average sentiment and community score across tokens each launchpad lists.
      • Dynamic leaderboards reflecting real‑time shifts.

Current status and new features

  • TG Metrics 2.0 ran in closed alpha; TG Metrics 3.0 rolls learnings into a new, broader dashboard now tracking nearly 3,000 projects and their X communities.
  • Partnerships/integrations feed richer datasets; more partners to be integrated.
  • Opening public access soon (was closed alpha).

Blips (new campaign product)

  • Purpose: Let projects create campaigns that reward accounts on X that drive real engagement (not just large follower counts).
  • Mechanics:
    • Phase 1: Emphasis on high‑engagement posts (KOLs and non‑KOLs alike) with transparent on‑platform rankings; rewards distributed to top performers.
    • Phase 2: A dedicated vertical to recognize and reward “raiders”/grassroots supporters (even if smaller accounts) based on measurable activity.
  • Differentiator: More meritocratic than traditional KOL‑only programs (e.g., Kaito’s yapping), aiming for fairness and transparency.

Investor and community value

  • Investors: Tools to spot early strength—e.g., rising engagement on X outpacing market cap, plus quantified scores to rank projects.
  • Communities: Extra visibility on the dashboard (especially for projects using TG Metrics’ Telegram bot).

Q&A note

  • “How do you differentiate meaningful hype vs. spam?” was asked; no live answer captured (topic likely involves anti‑spam heuristics, engagement quality scoring, and anomaly detection—worth a follow‑up with TG Metrics).

Wabi AI: AI Therapy Web App with Web3 Integration

Vision and compliance

  • Mission: A privacy‑aware, accessible AI therapy companion as a bridge to real therapy; offers 24/7 support, especially valuable where cost/stigma prevent access.
  • Compliance and safety:
    • Working through HIPAA considerations; strong emphasis on data security and user privacy.
    • Clear disclaimers that AI is not a licensed therapist; site links to licensed therapists and national hotlines.
    • Emergency detection: AI is trained to detect high‑risk signals (e.g., suicidal ideation). If detected, it halts the session and prompts immediate contact with hotlines or emergency services.

Product features (current and upcoming)

  • Today:
    • Digital Journal: Optional AI insights on entries.
    • Mood Tracking: Daily stress/anxiety inputs, trend graphs, AI insights, and session length tracking.
    • Dream Companion: Log dreams (esp. recurring) and receive AI analysis.
    • 10 AI Therapists: Customized per therapeutic field/background.
  • Upcoming:
    • AI Companions: 10 playful, lore‑driven characters to broaden engagement (less clinical, more approachable), with deeper Web3 tie‑ins.

Monetization and token utility

  • Subscriptions managed via Stripe; 50% of subscription revenue is allocated back into the token ecosystem (buyback). Public wallet and proof of payments to be shared for transparency (subject to Stripe settlement timing).
  • Company status: Registered LLC in California.
  • Access/privacy:
    • 7‑day free trial at signup; users can use burner/alias emails for anonymity (note: password recovery limitations apply).
    • Exploring wallet‑based sign‑in (message‑signing, no on‑chain tx) to improve anonymity.

Q&A highlight: “Why Wabi over ChatGPT?”

  • Differentiation points discussed:
    • Purpose‑built therapeutic flows, journaling, mood analytics, dream analysis, and assessments (stacked features beyond a generalist LLM chat box).
    • Privacy posture and explicit safety rails/handoff to human help.
    • Emphasis on access, affordability, and a path toward real therapy when appropriate.
    • Note: Public LLMs may retain/use chats; users seeking sensitive support should prefer privacy-first deployments or offline/open‑source models (Gemini, OĚ„lama/others) or platforms with strict data policies.

Crypto Fantasy League (CFL): Gamified “Fantasy Sports” for Crypto Tokens

Core gameplay

  • Draft a “token squad” (up to 5 tokens) without custody or real trades.
  • Pick a direction (long/short); winner decided by relative PnL of portfolios over the match window (e.g., 1 min, 5 min, 1 hour), based on price oracles.
  • Formation meta:
    • Different squad “formations” tune volatility/risk exposure (e.g., offense‑heavy vs. defense‑heavy portfolios).

Modes

  • Free Play (1v1): No entry, earn trophies/leaderboard positions.
  • Tournament (25‑player daily): Entry fee of 0.05 (unit not specified on‑air); prize pool distributes to top 10. First place reportedly ~6x entry.
  • New: CFL Rush
    • High‑intensity, perpetual matches: 1‑minute drafting phase + 5‑minute match; cycles continuously and runs with as few as 2 participants.

Distribution and campaigns

  • Live on the Solana Dapp Store and riding the Seeker phone activation wave; planning multi‑month campaigns with exclusive perks/rewards for Seeker holders (and broader participation options).

Q&A note

  • Anti‑abuse question (“What if the same person uses fake accounts/self‑referrals?”) was raised; answer not captured live (likely an area where identity heuristics, device/IP checks, and referral anti‑fraud are relevant).

Meme Tropolis: Omni‑chain Meme‑Token Launchpad on LayerZero

What it is

  • First Omni‑chain meme coin launchpad (LayerZero). Launch once; token accessible across six chains (current), with the ability to add a new EVM chain in ~5 days.
  • Liquidity remains on the native chain (e.g., Solana); cross‑chain buyers can purchase using their source chain assets without manual bridging.

User and creator features

  • 1% fee share to creators (ongoing revenue share from transactions).
  • Multi‑chart view across chains (e.g., Solana, Ethereum, Base) in a single UI.
  • Live chats: Global Metropolis chat and project‑specific chats for launched tokens.
  • Launch controls (advanced options):
    • Configure total supply, sales ratio, reserve ratio, LP ratio.
    • Optional per‑wallet buy caps (throttle whale snipes/bots at listing).
  • Migration options:
    • EVM to Uniswap; Solana to Raydium.
    • Partnerships: Solve3 (ve33 model from Fantom ecosystem) and discussions with Beam (omni‑chain DEX).
  • Referral program: Weighted actions (trading, launching, quality of the token launched) accrue value toward future airdrops.
  • Marketplace: Curated devs, auditors, legal, artists—designed to reduce scammy outreach and streamline project resourcing.
  • Traction: Live ~3 months; ~700 users.

How the cross‑chain buy works (high level)

  • Uses LayerZero to do an “atomic swap–style” purchase:
    • Buyer pays gas in their source chain asset (no need for SOL/ETH on destination).
    • System performs a coordinated swap using source asset and settles by delivering the native token on the destination chain.
    • No wrapped tokens are issued; the actual native token is delivered to a destination wallet address supplied by the buyer.

Risk and moderation stance

  • Permissionless principles apply; team does not gate which tokens can launch. There’s no public API (reduces mass/bot launches). To date, only one rug observed on‑platform; team can intervene if egregious abuse is detected.

Token status

  • No platform token yet; a launch is planned “in the next little bit.”

Pay AI: X402 Payments Standard – Now on Solana

What X402 is

  • “402 Payment Required” is an HTTP status initially reserved but never standardized; Coinbase initiated X402 to define a stateless payment flow natively compatible with crypto.
  • Flow (stateless HTTP, no accounts/API keys):
    1. Client requests a resource.
    2. Server responds 402 with payment details (recipient, network, amount).
    3. Client crafts and signs a transaction but does not broadcast; sends the signed tx back to the server.
    4. Server (or a facilitator like Pay AI) broadcasts and confirms the tx, then grants resource access.

Status and roadmap

  • Live on Base for months; Solana support just merged (PR accepted). Announcement to follow with broader community comms.
  • Planning a dedicated X402 space next week with Coinbase and Solana Foundation, plus early builders, to discuss standardization, integrations, and use cases.

Why it matters

  • Ideal for pay‑per‑request and AI agent use cases; fits stateless web models; removes account/signup overhead and API key distribution.
  • Enables agents and apps to pay exactly for what they use, on demand.

Stage X Q&A – Highlights and Follow‑ups

  • UB (Ubion)

    • Q: Current cost per memory write?
      • A: $0.00002/write (50k writes per $1); extremely low and being optimized.

  • Wabi AI

    • Q: Why use Wabi instead of ChatGPT for “therapy”?
      • A: Purpose‑built therapeutic features (journaling, mood analytics, dream analysis, assessments), privacy stance, safety rails with crisis handoff. 7‑day free trial. Emphasis that AI isn’t a licensed therapist; directs users to human help when needed.
    • Q: Is there a free trial and what are the core features?
      • A: Yes, 7 days free. Features include journals (AI insights optional), mood tracking/graphs, session tracking, dream logging/analysis, and 10 specialized AI therapists; AI companions coming soon.

  • Crypto Fantasy League (CFL)

    • Q: How do you handle fake accounts/self‑referrals?
      • A: Not answered live; likely handled via anti‑abuse systems. Worth a follow‑up for details on Sybil resistance/referral gating.

  • TG Metrics

    • Q: Differentiating meaningful hype vs. spam?
      • A: Not answered live; likely involves anti‑spam heuristics and quality engagement scoring. Follow‑up recommended.

  • Meme Tropolis

    • Q: How to stop scam tokens if anyone can launch?
      • A: Hard to fully prevent in permissionless markets; mitigations include no public API (limits bot mass‑launches), manual oversight when abuse is egregious; to date, only one rug observed on‑platform.
    • Q: Is there a platform token?
      • A: Not yet; planned.

Notable Insights and Claims (with context)

  • UB’s Synapse RPC aims to set a new speed/reliability bar for agent‑centric infra on Solana; team suggests it may outperform leading RPCs (to be validated by forthcoming public comparisons).
  • TG Metrics is moving community analytics beyond KOL gatekeeping by rewarding provable engagement from smaller accounts via Blips.
  • Wabi AI blends mental‑health utility with Web3 economics (50% subscription revenue back to token), while prioritizing safety, anonymity, and crisis escalation.
  • CFL reframes token speculation into transparent, fantasy‑sports‑style competition without real trading, adding formations/meta to reward portfolio construction skill.
  • Meme Tropolis reduces chain fragmentation friction by letting buyers acquire tokens from any supported chain while concentrating liquidity natively—an inclusive UX for creators and normies.
  • X402 (Pay AI) represents a credible path to a stateless web‑payment standard, with Solana now supported alongside Base—timely for pay‑per‑use AI and agent ecosystems.

What to watch next

  • UB: Synapse RPC closed testing, public comparisons, team dox, partner announcements.
  • TG Metrics: Public launch of 3.0 dashboard, Blips phase‑1 campaigns, deeper launchpad analytics and partner data integrations.
  • Wabi AI: Rollout of AI companions, wallet sign‑in, transparency on buyback wallet flows, continued HIPAA‑focused security hardening.
  • CFL: Adoption of Rush mode, Seeker phone campaign rewards, anti‑abuse policy details.
  • Meme Tropolis: New chain integrations, Beam DEX partnership, platform token launch, continued marketplace growth and cross‑chain UX polish.
  • Pay AI/X402: Official Solana announcement, X402‑focused space with Coinbase/Solana Foundation, new integrator case studies.