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The social protocol Lens announced its launch on the public chain Monad. Lens stated that this social network is decentralized and permissionless, allowing users to own their accounts and followers, with accounts not being locked and joining without invitations. Lens was initiated by Aave founder Stani Kulechov in 2022, and according to RootData, the protocol has raised over 46 million dollars in total funding, with investors including Tencent, Robot Ventures, Wintermute, Circle Ventures, and Variant Fund.Monad indicated that Lens will completely rebuild its social graph on-chain from the ground up and will launch on Monad. Users will own their accounts and connections, and anyone can build clients based on this social graph, with users also able to decide the content displayed in their information feed. Users who already have a Lens account or a Farcaster account can log in using their existing accounts.

Brian Hong announced that he has joined the social trading application fomo, responsible for the Asia-Pacific region. Brian Hong previously publicly identified as the head of growth for consumer blockchain Abstract in the Asia-Pacific region. He stated that many high-quality trading ideas around the world have never left the language in which they were originally written; traders in Seoul and New York can focus on the same asset for months but do not have access to each other's work. Both parties see the same prices, but the ideas behind the trades remain trapped in circles separated by language, local communities, and existing information flows.He wrote that for nearly a decade, he has been connecting products, services, and information between the East and West. Products are now easier to cross borders, but ideas are not; he feels this most acutely in the market, where some ideas with significant upside potential remain confined to a single language and community. He stated that fomo is the first product that makes him feel this situation can change, as it does not require consideration of chains or cross-chain bridges; it faces a single market where information flow shows what people are actually buying. A trade does not need translation; ideas from Seoul can reach New York on their own, with attribution remaining with the originator.Brian Hong expressed that this feeling has not faded, and he agrees with fomo's direction and development team, and will help grow a product he already uses daily. He referred to the Asia-Pacific as the most important region for this matter, but the Asia-Pacific is not a single location; the languages, cultures, and platforms differ. Most of what happens here exists in communities that are not visible to the outside world. Introducing users is only part of the work; a larger part is putting ideas that the world has yet to see onto the same map. He has opened private messages to traders, large players, creators, and chain builders in the region.

Keplr Wallet announced that a vulnerability in the Web3Auth infrastructure has led to the leakage of private keys for some Keplr users who logged in via Google or Apple. Users who created wallets using mnemonic phrases or hardware wallets are not affected.Keplr is assisting Web3Auth in protecting the assets of affected users, and related work is ongoing. The handling of staked and locked assets is more complex and will take longer. Some Google or Apple login accounts may show reduced or empty balances due to the aforementioned risk mitigation measures.Keplr reminds users who created accounts via Google or Apple login that they may be affected and should stop transferring new funds to the related accounts, and transfer any remaining liquid assets to accounts created with mnemonic phrases or hardware wallets. Both parties are exploring methods for users to check if their accounts are affected. Users should only trust updates from the official accounts of Keplr and Web3Auth, and ignore private messages and links claiming to "recover assets."

According to official news from Gold House, the parent company of the social platform Gold House has reached a strategic cooperation with the Canadian MSB licensed company LUMINOUS FINANCE LIMITED. The two parties will collaborate on digital currency exchange, fiat currency exchange channels, cross-border fund transfers, and merchant payment settlement, exploring the application of digital assets in global payment and commercial settlement scenarios.This cooperation will combine the resources of both parties in the digital asset ecosystem, financial services, and related compliance businesses, improving Gold House's business layout in the field of digital asset payment and settlement, and providing users and merchants with more digital asset settlement service solutions.

The cryptocurrency wallet Keplr has suspended the social login features for Google and Apple after users reported unauthorized transactions on their accounts.In a preliminary assessment, Keplr stated that accounts restored using mnemonic recovery phrases and hardware wallets were not affected, while users who created accounts through social login should stop transferring funds to their accounts.

According to official news, Gate Social has officially launched the "2026 Year-End Community Gala," which will open for annual selection registration from November 3, 10:00 to November 10, 23:59 (UTC+8). This gala features two main categories: "2026 Broadcaster of the Year" and "2026 Creator of the Year," with both categories having Chinese and global divisions. Participants can choose to register for one of the categories, and after preliminary selection, they will enter the official evaluation phase, which will take place from November 16, 08:00 to November 28, 23:59 (UTC+8).Each category and division will select a TOP 20. The champion of the Chinese division will receive a DJI Osmo Pocket 4, the 2nd and 3rd places will receive AirPods Pro 3, the 4th to 6th places will receive the Honor Selected Firefly AI Projector Air, and other listed participants will also receive corresponding physical rewards. All TOP 20 will enjoy an annual honor trophy and a VIP 5 exclusive badge.In addition, users can earn support points by watching live broadcasts, posting comments, and sharing interactions to vote for their favorite broadcasters and creators. The TOP 100 on the fan support leaderboard will receive exclusive rewards, and for every 100 support points successfully sent, there will be a chance to enter a lucky draw for prizes such as MacBook Neo prize fragments, GT, popular tokens, and position experience vouchers, among other gifts.

OKX's social media director, Haiteng, stated that some accounts are spreading the claim of "OKX being hacked," based on an on-chain transaction transferring funds from OKX to an "unknown wallet." He indicated that "unknown wallet" simply means that the on-chain monitoring platform has not yet identified the ownership of that address and does not imply that assets have been stolen; this transfer of 172 million USDT was an internal fund transfer conducted by OKX.Haiteng mentioned that OKX had previously issued a clarification through the same media channel, but there are still accounts interpreting normal on-chain transfers as hacker theft. He stated that when the industry faces security challenges, it is more important to collectively maintain trust rather than amplify panic with unverified claims.Haiteng also invited the on-chain monitoring platform Whale Alert to contact OKX, stating that the platform is willing to provide relevant address information to assist in improving labeling and reducing misunderstandings caused by unclear address ownership.

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin today published an article titled "Digital Minimalism," suggesting that in the age of AI, people should consciously reduce their reliance on social media, mobile internet, and website interfaces, regaining control over their digital lives.Vitalik shared three practices: first, reducing direct use of X and instead managing X, Bluesky, Farcaster, and Lens simultaneously through Firefly to avoid information interference caused by algorithmic recommendations; second, he kept his phone in airplane mode by default for 100 consecutive days, connecting only via Wi-Fi to reduce location data leakage and cultivate offline living habits; third, he reduced reliance on websites and web applications, opting for command-line tools to handle some on-chain operations and leveraging AI to lower the usage threshold.Vitalik believes that websites and web applications pose privacy and security risks, while the development of local AI, offline applications, and modular tools enables users to operate computers using natural language, reducing dependence on complex platform interfaces. He refers to this trend as digital minimalism and believes that AI can not only enhance people's efficiency in using the internet but may also allow people to no longer need the internet in more scenarios.

The stablecoin infrastructure platform Interlace officially announced its ecological cooperation with the AI Agent platform X-Agent. The two parties will explore cooperation around AI Agents, stablecoin payments, and Web3 financial applications, promoting the deep integration of payment infrastructure and AI Agent application scenarios.As the first landing scenario of the cooperation, Interlace will participate in the Halloween-themed event "The Great Treat Hunt 2026" initiated by X-Agent, and collaborate with multiple ecological partners to explore innovative applications of AI Agents and Agentic Payment through community interaction and online AMAs. The event will be held from October 30 to November 6.X-Agent is committed to connecting Web3 social networks with autonomous AI Agents, supporting users in creating and deploying agents through natural language, with over 1 million certified users globally. Interlace focuses on issuing card infrastructure, helping exchanges, wallets, fintech platforms, and financial institutions quickly launch their own branded card projects through API and white-label solutions, with a cumulative issuance of over 10 million cards.In the future, both parties will continue to explore the collaborative scenarios of AI Agents and stablecoin payments, promoting the innovative development of autonomous interaction, automated settlement, and the Agent Economy.

According to the official announcement from Genius, the Genius App has been launched and provides download links for the App Store and Google Play, integrating trading, social, and creation functions within the BNB Chain ecosystem into mobile.Users can trade via their phones, follow other traders, discover market-focused assets, and share trading insights. The app also includes a token issuance platform, allowing users to create tokens, choose trading pairs, and track new markets.

According to a report by BBC, multiple X platform accounts under the Irish police (An Garda Síochána) were hacked, including @GardaTraffic with 600,000 followers and @GardaInfo with nearly 300,000 followers. The hackers removed the original brand information from the accounts and posted cryptocurrency promotional content, while also altering the account's geographical location to Amsterdam.Some posts have been flagged by the platform as being associated with banned accounts. The Irish police have been contacted for comments, and the investigation into the incident is still ongoing.

Social Graph Ventures founder Jakub Rusiecki posted on X that he has joined Colosseum as Principal. He stated that he first met Clay Robbins in January 2024, during the launch of Colosseum and the upcoming fundraising for its first fund.Rusiecki mentioned that he has been following Clay Robbins, Matty Tay, and Nate Levine from the beginning and has continuously observed the team's transformation of the Solana hackathon into a company incubation pipeline. Over the past year, both parties have frequently favored the same batch of early projects and have aligned in their early investment judgments.Rusiecki also noted that the majority of current crypto venture capital is flowing into later rounds, while the next batch of companies often starts with two-person teams and hackathon projects, typically earlier than the investment timing of traditional funds. Colosseum attracts developers through hackathons, supports founders from the idea stage with accelerators, and continuously backs breakthrough projects and other companies within the accelerator with its fund. He will review hackathon submissions and plans to attend the London Breakpoint.

Robinhood announced that its social trading network is now open to all eligible users in the United States. CEO Vlad Tenev stated on October 13 that this feature is built into the app's information feed, centered around users' trades and performance. Users can follow other traders, view shared account activities, and initiate eligible trades directly from posts through the Quick trade feature. Tenev mentioned that Robinhood Social is now available to everyone, allowing users to share charts, profits and losses, and portfolio allocations, as well as receive news and company updates.This feature was previously tested starting on March 18, initially for 1,000 customers who attended the HOOD Summit, followed by an additional 10,000 in the subsequent weeks. The early version provided verified trading posts, daily and yearly profit and loss statistics, and the ability to place orders manually from the information feed; news feeds are part of future planning. Sharing is selective: trades will not be automatically published, and customers can choose which eligible trades to publish, as well as disable trading statistics in their profiles.Access and publishable content are restricted. Social is only available in the United States, and Robinhood excludes licensed securities professionals, individuals associated with regulated financial institutions, and the company's own employees. Its help page indicates that futures and multi-leg options trades currently do not meet publishing criteria. Tenev stated that Social will be coming to Robinhood's desktop trading platform Legend in the coming weeks.

BitBT Ventures posted on platform X that it has provided $5 million in early financing to the social finance platform KIVO. KIVO is building a social finance ecosystem that connects social, trading, payment, digital assets, and emerging financial products through a single consumer-grade application.BitBT Ventures stated that it supports KIVO in building a social layer and a full-stack SocialFi infrastructure for the next generation of users. The related content was published by its social media account and mentioned KIVO account KivoSocialLayer.

The founder of Pons, MEADGod, posted on platform X indicating that a social trading feature is about to be launched.Community member byTheGentleman added that this feature will be comparable to FOMO, or include real-time on-chain buying and selling dynamics, wallet tracking and instant alerts, verified profit and loss records, and trader leaderboards, as well as extending to Solana through Pump.fun.

Recently, the socialized Meme trading platform Baola, strategically invested by Gate Ventures, has entered the product internal testing phase. Baola is positioned as a socialized trading platform aimed at the Meme market, exploring the combination of social content and Meme trading around aspects such as hot topic discovery, market information tracking, community interaction, and trading participation.According to the official introduction, Baola's brand proposition is "Your next Meme is on Baola," aggregating information such as popular calls, KOL dynamics, on-chain trading data, and community interactions. Users can view Caller, the number of token mentions, market capitalization at the time of the call, and subsequent peak performance, and discover active market participants through features like KOL rankings and Callout boards, gaining insights into market hotspots and participant performance from multiple dimensions.In terms of community interaction, Baola supports users in independently publishing calls and market opinions, and allows them to continuously follow interested Callers through Follow. The platform also combines KOL public calls with on-chain trading dynamics, providing information on historical calls, recent performance, and buying and selling behaviors, further linking opinion sharing, hot topic discovery, and trading participation. Currently, Baola has entered the product internal testing phase and is continuously improving the socialized trading experience in the Meme field. Users can visit the official website (https://bao.la/) for more details.

Solana social wallet Hey Wallet announced on X that it will shut down its product. This product allows users to send SOL through tweets, tip creators, mint NFTs, and conduct transactions on X, Discord, and Telegram.Hey Wallet thanks users who have used the above features and reminds users to back up their wallets.

According to PR Newswire, the prediction market Polymarket announced today the launch of Squads, a brand new social feature within its U.S. version of the Polymarket app. Squads provides friends with a dedicated space for communication where users can discuss markets, share their prediction choices, and trade directly on Polymarket with friends.Squads brings market discussions that originally took place in group chats to the Polymarket platform, concentrating discussions and actual trading in one place, allowing friends to more easily participate and experience the prediction market together.