Hello aelf Community,

Welcome to the February 2025 edition of the aelf Monthly Digest! Let's recap what happened in the past month: advancements in aelf’s Web3 AI technology, highlights ecosystem development, events, and Web3 industry insights.

Technology

aelf Releases aevatar.ai White Paper: A Next-Gen AI Agent Framework

aelf has made footprints on the AI blockchain front with the release of its latest white paper, detailing the aevatar.ai framework—a pioneering multi-agent AI system designed for autonomous, cross-platform intelligence.

At its core, aevatar.ai integrates Large Language Models (LLMs) with decentralised execution and orchestration, allowing AI agents to operate autonomously across multiple environments. Unlike traditional AI agents constrained by platform silos and infrastructure complexities, aevatar.ai introduces multi-agent collaboration, automated life cycle management, and decentralised intelligence execution.

For an in-depth look at the technology and its impact, we invite you to download the white paper here:

👉 Download aelf's aevatar.ai white paper

Ecosystem

AeFinder

In February 2025, AeFinder released multiple updates, introducing feature iterations and maintenance improvements.

Enhancements included support for the management of merchandise, billings, repayments, and unfreezing operations, as well as optimising GraphQL query performance through Kubernetes Service.

Additionally, billing scheduling tasks were refined to improve performance and reliability, and functionality was added to track AeIndexer storage usage.

AethirLink

In February 2025, AetherLink deployed its cross-chain contract on EVM Sepolia, enabling seamless cross-chain transactions between the aelf blockchain and EVM.

Additionally, AetherLink rolled out release/1.7.0 on the Testnet, introducing cross-chain capabilities between AELF, EVM, and BSC—allowing transactions both from AELF to EVM/BSC and vice versa.

Furthermore, AetherLink integrated with the eBridge cross-chain bridge project, expanding support for eBridge's cross-chain functionality across TON, EVM, and BSC.

Introducing the aevatar.ai Blog: Your Hub for AI Agent Insights

Following the release of the aevatar.ai white paper, now, there’s a dedicated space to explore all things AI agent. aevatar.ai has launched its official blog, covering deep dives into multi-agent AI frameworks, real-world use cases, and the latest research on autonomous AI systems.

Whether you're a developer, researcher, or AI enthusiast, check out this knowledge hub for next-gen AI orchestration, scalable agent deployment, and decentralised intelligence.

🔎 Explore the blog

Project Schrodinger: How Well Do You Know Your Cats?

Insiders (and some outsiders) of crypto and fintech applications would be well-versed with the inevitability of KYC processes, but in the Schrodingerverse, it is equally important to Know Your Cats!

The AI NFT dApp began spotlighting their digital felines in a KYC series in the past month, each with its own breed, personality, and rarity traits.

From mischievous tricksters to enigmatic dual-tone cats, these digital companions aren’t just collectibles; they’re algorithmically designed one-of-a-kind pets. With rarity playing a key role in shaping a cat’s trading potential, collectors now have richer insights to strategise their adoptions and trades.

aelf's Ecosystem, the Facts and Figures

Like the broader Web3 AI market, February saw a temporary pullback in key ecosystem metrics, reflecting a sector-wide recalibration amid external events. Total Value Locked (TVL) dipped to $15.8M, while Monthly Active Users (MAU) adjusted to 20.9K, aligning with shifting market sentiment. However, total wallet addresses remained stable at 1.09M, underscoring aelf’s strong base of committed users.

Events

Can You Figure out What's Brewing?

Industry Insights

February ended on a turbulent note; Bitcoin hit its lowest point of 2025, Bybit’s hack and the $LIBRA scandal surrounding Argentina’s president triggered a market outflow. But Web3 and AI are industries built on resilience, where innovation always takes center stage. Market dips are temporary; Web3 AI technological evolution is constant.

This month’s featured insights explore just that: how AI and blockchain continue to push the boundaries of what’s possible. Dive into the latest breakthroughs, from aelf’s aevatar.ai white paper and AI-driven education models to deep tech explorations like Orleans framework and agent swarms.

Whether you’re looking to understand wrapped crypto assets or the next phase of AI-first automation, we’ve got you covered.

1. Why Get Excited About aevatar.ai's White Paper?

The major news of the past month is that aelf dropped its new white paper, showcasing a multi-agent AI framework designed for Web3, with plug-and-play AI agents, advanced event tracking, and scalable automation.

If you are strapped for time, read our TL;DR—this is something you don’t want to fade.

2. How AI and Blockchain Bring PhD-Level Upgrades for Education

AI-powered tutors can break the limits of modern day education, with 24/7 real-time student support, and blockchain-based certifications are eliminating credential fraud.

Will blockchain-backed credentials and AI tutors replace traditional education, or will these technologies fail to scale?

Get educated on the scoop.

3. What Are Wrapped Crypto Coins?

Ever wondered how Bitcoin (BTC) can be used on Ethereum? Or why wrapped tokens are so handy for Web3 transactions?

Or perhaps curiosity got the better of you when you saw wrapped versions of crypto coins listed on crypto exchanges that you use.

What exactly are they? Read our guide.

4. Tech Talk: What's the Orleans Framework About?

How do large-scale AI agents handle millions of interactions concurrently, without breaking? The answer: Microsoft Orleans, an open-source virtual actor framework designed for resilient distributed computing.

If you’re into AI development, cloud computing, or distributed systems, read more about Orleans here.

5. Prime Uses of Agent Swarms

Projects like Spectral Labs, Virtuals Protocol, and ARC Agents are already leveraging AI swarms to enhance performance and efficiency across industries.

Dive right in and read about how agent swarms will influence Web3, AI automation, and decentralised economies.

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*Disclaimer: The information provided on this blog does not constitute investment advice, financial advice, trading advice, or any other form of professional advice. Aelf makes no guarantees or warranties about the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of the information on this blog. You should not make any investment decisions based solely on the information provided on this blog. You should always consult with a qualified financial or legal advisor before making any investment decisions.

About aelf

aelf, an AI-enhanced Layer 1 blockchain network, leverages the robust C# programming language for efficiency and scalability across its sophisticated multi-layered architecture. Founded in 2017 with its global hub in Singapore, aelf is a pioneer in the industry, leading Asia in evolving blockchain with state-of-the-art AI integration and modular Layer 2 ZK Rollup technology, ensuring an efficient, low-cost, and highly secure platform that is both developer and end-user friendly. Aligned with its progressive vision, aelf is committed to fostering innovation within its ecosystem and advancing Web3 and AI technology adoption.

For more information about aelf, please refer to our Whitepaper V2.0.

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Tool/Platform	What's it about
ChainGPT	An AI-powered assistant for the blockchain and crypto industry, specializing in content creation, language translation, smart contract coding, and more.
aelf	A high-performance, customisable multi-chain blockchain framework with AI-powered smart contracts and a developer-friendly environment.
Quick Intel	An AI-powered crypto security platform that helps investors avoid scams, rug pulls, and honeypots by analysing smart contracts, social sentiment, and on-chain data.
Cogwise AI News Aggregator	An AI-powered news aggregator that analyses real-time news and global trends to predict market movements in the crypto market.
OpenAI Codex	An AI system that transforms natural language into code, automating code creation for smart contracts, blockchain applications, and other development tasks.
QnA3	An AI-powered Web3 knowledge hub that provides real-time information and insights on cryptocurrencies, blockchain projects, and the broader Web3 ecosystem, with unique Solana Actions integrations.
Fetch.ai	A platform that combines AI and blockchain to create autonomous economic agents (AEAs) for various applications, including supply chain optimisation and smart city management.
Octavia	A decentralised digital identity (DID) platform for creating and managing self-sovereign digital identities, empowering users to control their data and online presence.
TensorFlow	A versatile open-source machine learning framework used for building AI models that can analyse blockchain data, enhance security, and predict market trends.
Alethea	A platform that creates 'Intelligent NFTs' (iNFTs) with unique personalities and the ability to engage in conversations, powered by AI and blockchain technology.

Chain	URL	Explorer
AELF	https://aelf-test-node.aelf.io/	https://explorer-test.aelf.io/
tDVW	https://tdvw-test-node.aelf.io/	https://explorer-test-side02.aelf.io/

Feature	Description
Inheritance	ERC-404 inherits from the interfaces IERC-404, IERC721 Receiver, and IERC165, implementing functions specified in these interfaces, behaving as both ERC20 and ERC721.
Data Structures	Mappings track balances, allowances, approvals, and ownership of tokens. Double-ended queue stores ERC721 token IDs. Data for managing ownership and indices of ERC721 tokens.
Constructor	Initialises token name, symbol, decimals, and other necessary variables for ERC20 and ERC721 tokens.
Token Minting and Burning	_mintERC20 function for minting ERC20 tokens. _retrieveOrMintERC721 function for minting ERC721 tokens and retrieving from a bank. _withdrawAndStoreERC721 function for depositing ERC721 tokens into the bank.
Transfers	Functions for transferring ERC20 and ERC271 tokens between addresses. Distinguishes between token types based on ID. _transferERC20WithERC721 function handles transfers involving both types.
ERC20 and ERC721 Interactions	Approve function handles approvals for both token types. Functions like transferFrom, safeTransferFrom, and permit handle transfers and approvals.
EIP-2612 Support	Supports EIP-2612 permit functionality for ERC20 tokens.
Interface Compatibility	Implements necessary functions for ERC-404 and ERC165 interfaces, indicating compatibility with ERC20 and ERC721 standards.

Role	Max Number
BP	2N+1, N starts from 8 in 2022
Candidate node	5*(2N+1)
Voter	No limit

Benefits	Description
Makes smart contracts 'smarter'	AI-driven smart contracts can autonomously modify terms based on predefined conditions and real-time data input, ensuring that the contracts are not just automated but also intelligent and self-improving over time.
Levelled up data analysis	Data is the new oil, and AI is the machinery that refines it. It is possible for AI to reduce large-volume blockchain data analysis time by up to 90%.
Boosts security	Through machine learning models, AI can prevent frauds and detect security threats in real time. It can identify potential breaches, predict future threats, and adapt to evolving security measures.
Lowers carbon footprint	AI algorithms help optimise energy consumption in blockchain operations, given the flak drawn by activities like Bitcoin mining.

aelf Monthly Digest – February 2025