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# 6.2. 2023 - Building the Foundations

✔ **Global AI & Web3 Networking** – Secured partnerships with AI startups, institutional investors, and blockchain networks.

✔ **Early AI-Agent Prototyping** – Initial tests of AI-agent automation and workflow coordination.

✔ **Strategic DePIN Research & Planning** – Investigated decentralized compute and storage solutions for AI workloads.

✔ **Web3 Incubator Engagement** – Connected with VC funds, accelerators, and ecosystem partners for AI-first startups.

✔ **Launchpad Infrastructure Planning** – Structured the AI Launchpad’s onboarding, evaluation, and funding mechanisms.

✔ **Community Formation & Thought Leadership** – Established presence in AI + Web3 discussions, securing early community interest.

✔ **Development of Reputation & Trust System** – Designing an on-chain credibility scoring and verification system for AI agents.