Talus Network Raised $150M Funding, Plans TikTok AI Dating

Key Points:

• Talus Network raised $6M in a Polychain-led funding round to grow its ecosystem.
• Talus Network raised funds for decentralized AI agents and an AI dating app.

Talus Network raised $6M in a Polychain-led funding round at a $150M valuation to expand its decentralized AI agents ecosystem and launch an AI dating app.

Talus Network Raised $6M for Decentralized AI Expansion

With the spearhead of Polychain Capital, Talus Network raised $6 million at a $150-million valuation. The funding is committed to reinforcing Talus’ infrastructure: the blockchain framework underlying the project and Nexus, the end-to-end development toolKIT meant for developers desiring to create self-governing AI agents.

By utilizing the Sui Move programming language, Talus enables developers to implement AI agents with smart contract systems. The agents perform tasks autonomously, such as DeFi portfolio optimization, treasury management, and the working of NPCs in gaming. The funds raised will also be used to introduce a TAI token for network transaction fees and staking rewards, which will further build the decentralized ecosystem for Talus, according to The Block.

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Talus Network Plans AI Dating App with TikTok Integration

Besides its work in blockchain infrastructure, Talus Network is building an AI-powered dating app, of all things, called “AI Bae.” It lets users create an AI companion, or “Bae,” by connecting their TikTok accounts. Avatars representing the Baes, each with unique personality features, seek to align with user interests through real-time interaction.

Talus Network also has gamified features, such as Polymarket-style betting on relationship outcomes and meme-token functionalities. Talus Network said the app would be a proof of concept to drive home the possibility of decentralized AI by marrying entertainment and blockchain innovation. The launch, which is expected before the close of the year, will be a key milestone in Talus’ roadmap to bring AI into mainstream digital life.