Web3 Trailblazers Unveil Bold Visions at Founders Space: Insights from Sapien, Cysic, and Quirkies

Leaders from cutting-edge Web3 initiatives—AI data platform Sapien, ZK-hardware accelerator Cysic, and NFT-powered venture Quirkies—gathered in a pivotal dialogue hosted on X (formerly Twitter) Spaces. Under the banner of "Founders Space," organized by GemsScope, these industry visionaries unveiled transformative updates, ranging from mainnet rollouts and decentralized ecosystems to reimagining NFTs as intellectual property (IP) megabrands.

This landmark discussion provided a window into each project’s milestones, current advancements, and future roadmap. Below is an in-depth look into their announcements and strategic directions.

Sapien: Democratizing AI Data with Proof-of-Quality

At the forefront of empowering decentralized AI data contribution, Sapien aims to dismantle the centralized data monopoly. Led by CEO Ran Stone—previously Coinbase’s Growth Lead and co-founder of BASE—Sapien shared its mission to create an ecosystem where AI data contributors are incentivized based on the verifiable quality of their input.

Sapien’s proprietary Proof-of-Quality (PoQ) framework has become the linchpin for its ecosystem, enabling users to engage in tasks such as data labeling without requiring pre-approval. By staking tokens, users access tasks and earn rewards proportional to the accuracy and quality of their contributions. Impressively, this model has driven data accuracy from a baseline of 68% to an industry-leading 97%.

Backing its ambitious agenda is a robust partnership strategy that includes collaborations with global corporate heavyweights like Alibaba, Amazon, and Toyota. Discussions are also ongoing with five additional Fortune 500 firms. To solidify community trust and ensure sustainability, the team highlighted that tokens allocated to both their founding team and investors are locked for three years, underscoring long-term commitment.

Cysic: Powering ZK Hardware with a September Mainnet Launch

Cysic, a pioneer in zero-knowledge (ZK) hardware solutions, confirmed that its platform’s mainnet will officially launch on September 18. This milestone will be closely followed by a Token Generation Event (TGE) and the release of its tokenomics framework between major industry events—Korea Blockchain Week (KBW) and Token2049.

One of Cysic’s standout innovations is its proprietary mining rig featuring the state-of-the-art C1 ZK chip. This hardware will have its official debut at Token2049, showcasing the next wave of technical advancements in blockchain computation. Beyond mining, the Cysic ecosystem is bolstered by its ComputeFi platform, a system that allows users to contribute idle GPU power to the network and earn rewards for their participation.

Capping off these innovations are Cysic’s NFT-powered nodes, or "Cubes," which provide users with computational integration and network access. The popularity of these nodes is evident: 29,000 units have already sold out, pointing to a robust and engaged community.

Quirkies: Transforming NFTs into a Family-Friendly IP Brand

Under the new stewardship of Papii—whose acquisition of Quirkies was funded through the sale of Hoodie Punk—this NFT project is charting a bold path as not just another digital collectible but a mainstream IP enterprise.

Papii outlined his two-pronged strategy for growth:

1. Transitioning Quirkies into “Quirk Life,” a family-oriented lifestyle brand that reaches beyond traditional NFT enthusiasts into everyday consumers. This includes expanding product lines into family-friendly apparel and merchandise.
2. Scaling Quirkies’ intellectual property by exploring collaborations that extend its reach into diverse categories like figurines, video games, comics, and animated short films. To support this vision, discussions are currently underway with a top-tier toy company.

Acknowledging obligations to Quirkies’ existing holders, Papii promised redemptive measures, including air-drops and rewards. These engagements will unfold over a measured timeline of three to twelve months, ensuring the project addresses its community’s expectations while advancing its IP aspirations.

A Collective Leap Toward Web3 Innovation

Through their bold announcements, Sapien, Cysic, and Quirkies underscored their unwavering commitment to driving innovation within Web3’s competitive landscape. Whether through revolutionizing AI data economies, advancing ZK hardware solutions, or turning NFTs into household IPs, these trailblazers are demonstrating their prowess in building ecosystems that fuse cutting-edge technology with genuine long-term utility.

Founders Space served not only as a launchpad for these ambitious strategies but as a stage that showcased the collective optimism and resilience fueling the next generation of decentralized innovation.