Masa Secures New Funding From DCG to Expand Real-Time Data Network and Launch AI Agent Arena on Bittensor
Summary
The Agent Arena, accelerated by DCG subsidiary Yuma, creates a merit-based competition platform where AI agents powered by real-time data compete for rewards based on performance, mindshare, and user engagement.DCG has been a supporter of Masa since co-leading our Seed round more than two years ago. We are thrilled to continue to build a multi-cycle relationship with DCG, Foundry, and now Yuma, said Calanthia Mei, co-founder of Masa.Masas Real-Time Data infrastructure aggregates and structures data across X, Discord, Telegram, podcasts, YouTube, and web pages, enabling AI agents to maintain contextual awareness and adapt to current social sentiment. Reducing these technical barriers allows participants to contribute to shaping the future of AI, allowing for AI to be inclusive and reflective of human experiences globally.Recent market insights from VanEck show that crypto AI projects are projected to reach $10.2 billion by 2030, while the AI-focused Bittensor network has already amassed a multi-billion ecosystem since its proprietary chain launch in early 2023.Since we first partnered with Calanthia, Brendan, and the Masa team over two years ago, we continue to be inspired by their commitment to advancing deAI and creating an ecosystem where data is open to all, said Aaron Fu, Director, Venture Investments at DCG. We are proud to deepen our work together as they expand the Fair AI ecosystem and push the boundaries of whats possible in deAI.Masa had previously raised $18 million from leading investors such as DCG, Anagram, Animoca, and Republic Digital. In March of this year, Masa also completed its viral 17-minute CoinList Sale, followed by the launch of its token generation event in April.Masa is a decentralized AI network, where people earn by contributing data.