2026-01-20 02:28:36

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Recently, the DePIN and AI application tracks have seen new developments, with two projects about to launch on exchanges. Let’s take a look at their respective features.

Acurast (ACU) follows a decentralized computing network approach, built on the Polkadot ecosystem. The core logic of this project is to establish an incentive mechanism through the ACU token, connecting developers, computing resource providers, and end users. In terms of funding, it has secured approximately $16.4M to $25.8M, supported by a Swiss team. Regarding tokens, the total supply is set at 1 billion, with only about 11% currently in circulation, allowing for relatively controlled future releases. It launches today at 18:00, with trading expected to open after approximately 235 minutes, and the price range is estimated between 30-50U.

HeyElsa focuses on the AI-driven protocol layer, primarily aiming to simplify blockchain interactions using natural language. The platform supports cross-chain transactions, bridging, staking, and automation, making it part of the recent hot track of AI + privacy. Its funding scale is smaller, totaling $3M, with a total token supply of 1 billion as well, but the initial circulation ratio is relatively high at 22.9%. It is expected to launch today at 16:00, within the same 235-minute window, with a price expectation also between 30-50U.

Both projects represent different directions within the current ecosystem—one emphasizing computing infrastructure, the other focusing on application-layer AI friendliness, each with its own highlights.

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CodeSmellHunter

· 18h ago

The circulation ratio of ACU is so low, how much pressure will there be when unlocking later? HeyElsa dares to list on the exchange with that $3M funding, that's quite brave. Once you get a valuation of 30-50, you should start thinking about how to exit the top. Projects in the Polkadot ecosystem have been quite aggressive recently, but I don't dare to take them. There are so many AI protocols, but how many are actually being used? Wait, are both in this price range? Feels a bit like a trap.

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BakedCatFanboy

· 21h ago

The 11% circulating supply of ACU is quite interesting; the risk of a dump needs to be watched closely.

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LiquidatorFlash

· 21h ago

The 11% circulating supply of ACU looks comfortable, but the release pace needs to be closely monitored later on. Be careful of being dumped.

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YieldWhisperer

· 21h ago

ACU's circulation ratio is so low, how much pressure will there be later... HeyElsa only raised 3M, it feels a bit thin, but everything in the AI track is expensive right now. Both opening at 30-50? Can I hit it with a shake? Polkadot doesn't seem to be hot lately. By the way, the two launching within 2 hours of each other is a bit awkward.

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LiquidationWatcher

· 21h ago

ACU circulation is only 11%? This will take time to grow HeyElsa is actually starting at 22.9%, there might be significant fluctuations early on If both are launching together, which one should I choose? Wait, why are they all priced between 30-50U, is it a coincidence or... I'm generally neutral on Polkadot, but AI + privacy projects have been really hot lately This wave should be better to watch the market reaction after opening, I don't want to be caught as a rookie being exploited

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HashBard

· 21h ago

acu's narrative arc feels like watching a swiss clockmaker assemble infrastructure while everyone's distracted by elsa's "ai makes blockchain friendly" poetry... 11% circulating? that's basically a debt ceiling waiting to crater sentiment when the floodgates open ngl

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