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Binance Labs, the venture capital arm of Binance, recently&nbsp;<a style="text-decoration:none" href="https://x.com/BinanceLabs/status/1824098746860487090?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1824098746860487090%7Ctwgr%5Ef16c2af663571ff6abdb31c281440fbc0f9f6da6%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&amp;ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fblockchainreporter.net%2Fbinance-labs-announces-investment-in-myshell-to-facilitate-ai-creators%2F" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">announced</a> its investment in MyShell, a decentralized AI network poised to revolutionize how creators build and monetize AI applications.&nbsp;
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 We’ve invested in <a href="https://twitter.com/myshell_ai?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@myshell_ai</a> MyShell is a decentralized AI consumer ecosystem that allows everyone to build, share, and own AI Apps. Read more👇<a href="https://t.co/HjHHjYkZDe" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://t.co/HjHHjYkZDe</a>— Binance Labs Fund (@BinanceLabs) <a href="https://twitter.com/BinanceLabs/status/1824098746860487090?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">August 15, 2024</a>
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MyShell, launched last year, has gained traction, offering an ecosystem that allows anyone to own, share, and develop AI apps. But what makes MyShell unique? Lets find out.
<h2 dir="ltr" id="span-span-myshell-a-decentralized-ai-ecosystem-span-span">MyShell: A Decentralized AI Ecosystem</h2>
<h3 dir="ltr" id="span-span-strong-the-core-of-myshell-s-innovation-strong-span-span">The Core of MyShell’s Innovation</h3>
MyShell&nbsp;<a style="text-decoration:none" href="https://docs.myshell.ai/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">operates</a> as a decentralized AI platform, empowering creators to build AI agents or bots that users can integrate into various applications.&nbsp;
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Unlike traditional AI platforms, MyShell is community-driven, allowing creators to fully own their creations while fostering an open-source environment. This decentralization ensures that no single entity controls the platform, promoting a fair and transparent ecosystem where creativity can thrive.
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The platform has amassed a community of over 50,000 creators and reportedly more than one million registered users. These users are engaged in developing AI tools like OpenVoice, a voice cloning program; MeloTTS, a multilingual text-to-speech (TTS) library; and Alice, an AI agent capable of thematic research, coding, and literature reviews.
<h2 dir="ltr" id="span-span-incentivizing-ai-creation-the-role-of-points-and-tokens-span-span">Incentivizing AI Creation: The Role of Points and Tokens</h2>
One of the key elements that sets MyShell apart is its&nbsp;<a style="text-decoration:none" href="https://docs.myshell.ai/product-manual/reward-center" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">reward system</a>. Currently, creators earn points based on the popularity and utility of their AI agents. These points will eventually convert into tokens, offering a more tangible incentive for creators.&nbsp;
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According to MyShell, these tokens will be critical in the upcoming airdrop, rewarding creators whose AI agents gain significant traction.
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Beyond rewarding creators, consumers can also stake tokens on AI agents, generating income based on the performance of these agents. The dual incentive structure rewards both creators and users.
<h2 dir="ltr" id="span-span-myshell-s-multichain-strategy-and-future-plans-span-span">MyShell’s Multichain Strategy and Future Plans</h2>
MyShell is currently operating on multiple blockchain networks, including Polygon and Binance’s opBNB, ensuring flexibility and security for its users.&nbsp;
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However, the platform has plans to launch its own Layer 2 blockchain by the end of the year. This move is designed to provide a more tailored experience for creators and developers, allowing them to operate within a customized environment that caters specifically to AI development.
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The decision to avoid committing to a single blockchain ecosystem reflects MyShell’s broader philosophy of openness and flexibility.&nbsp;
<h2 dir="ltr" id="span-span-building-an-equitable-ai-ecosystem-span-span">Building an Equitable AI Ecosystem</h2>
MyShell is not just about providing tools for AI development; it's about creating an ecosystem where everyone has a chance to succeed, according to the team.
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The platform’s open-source model layer allows developers to easily adapt and enhance existing AI applications, fostering collaboration and transparency. This collaborative approach is further supported by the AI creator forum, where creators can exchange ideas, share resources, and build unique AI apps together.
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The platform also features an AI App Store, making it easier for consumers to discover and use advanced AI technology.&nbsp;
<h2 dir="ltr" id="span-span-myshell-s-financial-backing-and-market-potential-span-span">MyShell’s Financial Backing and Market Potential</h2>
In March of this year, MyShell secured&nbsp;<a style="text-decoration:none" href="https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/myshell" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">$11 million</a> in pre-Series A funding, bringing its total funding to $16.6 million. The funding round was led by Dragonfly, with participation from prominent investors such as Delphi Ventures, Bankless Ventures, and OKX Ventures.&nbsp;
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Notably, the round also attracted support from influential figures like Balaji Srinivasan and Illia Polosukhin.

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