Bi-Weekly Newsletter | CARV Partners with Monad, LayerZero & Gitcoin, Launches CARV Labs, and Celebrates 10M BANANA Players, and More!
Hey CARVers! Something big is brewing behind the scenes, and it’s almost time to reveal...Believe in CARV, because the data revolution is about to explode! But before that, let’s celebrate all the amazing progress we’ve made together over the past two weeks. Let’s dive in!
💻 Dev Blog
1. Partnership Strikes Continue: Monad, LayerZero, Gitcoin Passport
CARV continues to strengthen its ecosystem through strategic partnerships with leading projects such as EigenLayer, Inferium, and XAI, further accelerating our momentum.
Monad Partnership:
CARV’s partnership with Monad will revolutionize blockchain gaming by integrating our data layer with Monad’s scalable protocol. This collaboration will empower developers to create more immersive and interconnected gaming experiences, while players enjoy a faster, more secure, and user-centric environment where they can truly own and monetize their in-game assets.
LayerZero Partnership:
By incorporating LayerZero’s advanced technology, known for its seamless cross-chain data transfer and immutable smart contracts, into the CARV Protocol, we are unlocking new possibilities for decentralized applications (dApps) across gaming and AI ecosystems. This integration will enable developers to leverage data from multiple blockchains, fostering a truly interconnected gaming landscape.
Gitcoin Passport Partnership:
In a significant milestone, Gitcoin Passport will support anti-sybil measures for the upcoming CARV Airdrop, ensuring rewards are distributed fairly to genuine participants. This partnership will safeguard the value of the airdrop and enhance trust within the CARV community.
2. Introducing CARV Labs: Empowering Startups Innovating on the Data Protocol
CARV is launching a $50 million accelerator to incubate projects that will drive the mass adoption of its groundbreaking data protocol.
Supported by top blockchain VC funds such as HashKey Capital and ConsenSys, CARV’s modular data layer for gaming and AI is committed to empowering innovators who are building the future of decentralized data.
With the backing of the CARV Protocol, the accelerator aims to establish a dynamic, decentralized data infrastructure that enables users to fully control and monetize their data. Startups will receive comprehensive support, including funding from leading industry investors, go-to-market and growth strategies, expert tokenomics guidance, infrastructure and tooling assistance, and access to CARV’s extensive industry network and community.
3. Anti-Sybil Self Report is officially closed
As the CARV TGE approaches, we are committed to providing A Fair Chance for All. To uphold the integrity of our community and ensure that rewards are distributed to genuine contributors, CARV implemented the Anti-Sybil Self Report mechanism to combat fraudulent activities like Sybil farming. The self-report period has now ended, and the CARV team is actively processing the data to ensure a fair and transparent airdrop for everyone involved.
4. BNB Chain Excosystem Catalyst Awards Winner
CARV has been honored with the BNB Chain Ecosystem Catalyst Awards for Infra Excellence! As the world’s leading modular data layer for gaming, AI, and beyond, CARV is advancing at an unstoppable pace, empowering more users with data sovereignty and the opportunity to monetize their data. We are grateful to BNB Chain for this recognition, which reaffirms the value and impact of the CARV ecosystem. Onward and upward!
🌍 Activities You Shouldn't Miss
1. Banana Reaches 10M Players, Get 10M MinionsNana and receive USDT rewards
Join the Event: https://x.com/thebananagameee/status/1834201144878661984
BANANA, the idle game on the TON blockchain powered by CARV, has achieved a monumental milestone—reaching 10 million users since its launch on July 27th! This explosive growth solidifies BANANA as one of the most successful mini-games on the TON network, highlighting the immense potential of decentralized gaming.
To celebrate, we’re hosting a special event where EVERYONE can receive a FREE Banana and instantly sell it for USDT! Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity!
2. BANANA X CARV APP Two Special Events
Infinite Play Mobile Quests Join Here
Newbie Quests Join Here
BANANA has teamed up with the CARV app! Complete the quests to earn exclusive bananas and USDT rewards. The tasks are quick and easy—if you’ve already downloaded the CARV app, you can finish them and claim your rewards in just 3 minutes!
📰 CARV in News
1. Understanding CARV: A Comprehensive Overview
By Messari Report
In roughly three years, CARV has solidified its position as an influential player in the decentralized identity and data management space, particularly within the gaming and AI sectors. The protocol enables users to control, share, and monetize their data through CARV ID. Its decentralized identity and data layer, powered by the custom ERC-7231 standard, unifies Web2 and Web3 profiles, offering a seamless user experience across platforms. With over 9.5 million users and nearly 3 million CARV IDs minted, the project continues to demonstrate growing adoption in the gaming sector. Carv Labs has contributed to this expansion with projects like the TON-based Banana Game, which has attracted over 8 million users, indicating notable traction in user engagement.
Read the full story on Messari Report.
2. As ‘Banana’ Telegram Game Rises, CARV Reveals $50 Million Accelerator
By Decrypt
CARV, a blockchain data protocol designed for gaming and AI projects, announced Thursday that it is launching a $50 million accelerator program aimed at fostering innovation in decentralized data infrastructure. The initiative, called CARV Labs, will support startups working on projects that could drive mass adoption of CARV's data protocol.
Read the full story on Decrypt.
3. 게임과 AI의 조합, 데이터 가치 혁신의 첫 걸음- 카브(CARV)
By Blockmedia
특히 CARV는 사용자들에게 실질적인 금전적 보상을 제공함으로써 참여를 유도한다. BANANA의 성공 사례처럼 CARV는 각종 보상 프로그램과 사용자 콘텐츠 생성 활동을 통해 유기적 성장을 이루어냈다. 현재 BANANA 사용자 중 90% 이상이 유기적 경로에서 유입됐고, CARV ID에 연동된 계정 수는 130만 명을 넘어섰다.
Read the full story on Blockmedia.
4. 数据价值分配新法则，CARV 如何撬动千万级用户？
By TechFlow
CARV 作为一个创新数据层解决方案，致力于在游戏、AI 应用与用户之间搭建一个高效撮合平台：
对于用户而言：CARV 赋予用户对个人数据的完全掌控权，使他们能够决定自己的数据如何在隐私保护的前提下被使用和分享，并可以通过数据的共享和交易获得经济收益。用户的数据不再是被动的资源，而是可以主动管理的资产，用户可以从中获得切实的回报。
对于游戏及 AI 等应用而言：CARV 提供了获取高质量数据的途径，开发者能够接触到经过用户授权的真实数据，不仅帮助应用更好地理解用户需求，还能实现精准的市场定位和用户触达，从而促进应用的健康和可持续发展。
Read the full story on TechFlow.
👬 Community Highlights
35 Global Events & 107 Regional Events: Our community continues to thrive with over 140 events worldwide!
8.7K Weekly New Users: A warm welcome to all our new members—our community is growing stronger every week!
14.1K Average Weekly Active Users: Engaged and active, our community is buzzing with excitement and participation!
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CARV: Empowering the Future of Data in Gaming and AI
CARV is building the largest modular Identity and Data Layer for gaming, AI, and beyond, integrating over 900 games and AI companies, representing more than 30% of all Web3 games, and serving 9.5M+ registered players with 1.3M+ daily active users and 3M unique on-chain CARV ID holders. Ranking among the top three globally with 2.1M+ average daily unique active wallets across 40+ chains, CARV has raised $50M in total funding from top-tier investors like Tribe Capital, Temasek Vertex, HashKey Capital, Animoca Brands, and ConsenSys, along with major gaming studios and ecosystems such as MARBLEX (Netmarble) and the Sandbox. The team comprises industry veterans from Coinbase, Binance, Google, and Electronic Arts, all dedicated to revolutionizing data usage in gaming, AI, and beyond.
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