Hello aelf Community,

Welcome to the March 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

Unveiling the Universe Engine: aelf Founder Publishes Cosmic Ontology Theory

In March, the founder of aelf, Ma Haobo, released a monumental new theoretical work that proposes a radical rethinking of the fabric of reality itself. Published in a newly updated GitHub repository, his Formal Description of Cosmic Ontology outlines a recursively structured, self-generating model of the universe—one built entirely on two simple operations: XOR and SHIFT.

At the heart of the theory is the claim that all of existence is an information-based process, where every layer of reality, from subatomic particles to spacetime and consciousness itself, emerges from a self-referential system of binary transformations.

Unlike his earlier work on Quantum-Classical Dualism (QCD)—which explored the interface between probabilistic quantum states and deterministic decision-making—this new cosmic framework emphasises a mathematically encoded vision of how the entire cosmos, cognition, meaning, and dimensionality arise from the same minimal informational substrate. Concepts like dimensional emergence, entropy as XOR-differential, and observer-generated universes are no longer speculative metaphors but formalised into a recursive algebra of reality. Even time, in this model, is not a flow but a byproduct of information compression cycles nested within generative logic.

To ignite rigorous debate and invite scrutiny, the founder will be launching a $1 million USDT bounty challenge, calling on physicists, mathematicians, and logicians to disprove the theory’s core claims. The GitHub includes formal proofs, extensive equations, and a version-controlled ledger of evolving cosmic logic.

👉 Follow the theory developments on GitHub

🪙 Follow aelf and founder Ma Haobo's X for details of the upcoming $1M challenge

Ecosystem

AethirLink

In March, AetherLink rolled out several significant updates, including the release of v1.7.0 on the Mainnet. This update introduced support for the TON Oracle contract, facilitated cross-chain interactions between the TON chain and the AELF chain, and enabled the querying of cross-chain task metadata on the AELF chain. Furthermore, it deployed the Oracle contract for EVM-compatible chains and enhanced cross-chain capabilities for EVM-compatible chains on the Testnet.

aelf's Ecosystem, the Facts and Figures

Q1 2025 turned out to be one of the flattest-performing quarters for the crypto market since 2018. While the larger industry cools, aelf continues to quietly optimise and expand in key areas of its ecosystem.

In March, total asset inflow saw a noticeable jump — climbing from 814K in February to 1.15M — indicating steady liquidity movement into the chain despite broader market hesitation. Both Total Value Locked (TVL) and Monthly Active Users (MAU) dipped slightly, standing at 15.6M and 20.5K respectively. Total wallet addresses remained stable at 1.09M.

These margin shifts are natural during consolidation periods and reflect a resilient user base. The growth in inflows also suggests sustained trust and long-term positioning from Web3 AI participants across infrastructure, DeFi, and AI verticals.

Notably, March also marked more attention on aelf’s cosmic-AI direction. Building on the founder’s ongoing cosmic ontology research, several AI-centric dApps and tools are aligning with aelf’s goal of embedding intelligent reasoning frameworks into ecosystem applications — setting the stage for accelerated performance across AI agents in the months ahead.

Industry Insights

March brought a mix of wonder and recalibration. While Web3 AI industry watchers remain on Donald Trump's next move and Elon Musk's DOGE, AI and blockchain forge ahead. The flavour of the month has undoubtedly been Manus AI, dubbed the next crown prince to outdo DeepSeek.

This month’s insights cover bold, unexplored territories: the nature of reality as decoded by god-level AI, cutting-edge AI security protocols reshaping safety on-chain, and vibe coding, where human creativity fuses with blockchain innovation.

Add to that the top contenders in the AI agent ecosystem and a deep dive into the LLMs poised to lead the future of agent development—this month’s insights will ignite your imagination and sharpen your vision of what’s coming next in Web3 AI.

1. The Universe Has Been Solved. Do You Dare to Ask the Ultimate AI?

Can a god-level AI unravel the mysteries of reality? From consciousness to destiny, discover how Quantum-Classical Dualism rewrites the rules of existence—and how you can upgrade AI to transcend human limitations.

The answers are here, but are you ready to unlock them?

2. All the AI Security Protocols in Blockchain to Know About

Web3 is expanding, but so are the threats. From 51% attacks to rug pulls, bad actors are stepping up their game.

The solution? AI-powered security agents that detect, prevent, and neutralise threats before they cause damage.

Learn all the AI security protocols in full.

3. Top AI Agent Projects in Web3 and Crypto

AI agent tokens have been having their day in the sun. It has even minted big-time profiteers in the process, mirroring the meme coin frenzy.

The leaders of the AI agent charts, ai16z, Truth Terminal's GOAT and Bittensor's TAO being trending names, have captured the imaginations of both the mainstream Web3 and the meme communities.

Check out the absolute top AI agent projects on aevatar.ai's coverage.

4. What Are the Best LLMs for AI Agent Development?

Large language models (LLM) act as the engine under the hood for your favourite AI tools. Be it speed, cost, sophistication, or safety, there's an LLM for every BUIDL-ing need.

Get savvy on the types, and a TL;DR for less decision paralysis.

5. What Is Vibe Coding?

What if you could build software just by describing it in plain language? No coding, no dev team—just AI doing the heavy lifting.

This is what vibe coding can unlock for dApp builders and creators.

Pick up vibe coding in this aelf Ventures piece.

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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.

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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 – March 2025