# Community Updates **URL:** https://forum.crunchdao.com/c/community-updates/10.md [Latest](https://forum.crunchdao.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.crunchdao.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.crunchdao.com/tags.md) --- ## [About the Community Updates category](https://forum.crunchdao.com/t/about-the-community-updates-category/391)
**Author:** [@cruncher-jean](https://forum.crunchdao.com/u/cruncher-jean)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2024, 10:03pm UTC](https://forum.crunchdao.com/t/about-the-community-updates-category/391 "2024-06-14T22:03:12Z")
Introducing our new community updates thread, where the Crunch Team will be sharing important updates on the project, the product, and the ecosystem. Stay connected and engaged as we provide the latest news, developments… --- ## [Crunch Lab Raises $5M to Build the Intelligence Layer for Decentralized AI](https://forum.crunchdao.com/t/crunch-lab-raises-5m-to-build-the-intelligence-layer-for-decentralized-ai/1054)
**Author:** [@giant-manisha](https://forum.crunchdao.com/u/giant-manisha)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2025, 3:53pm UTC](https://forum.crunchdao.com/t/crunch-lab-raises-5m-to-build-the-intelligence-layer-for-decentralized-ai/1054 "2025-10-07T15:53:36Z")
We’re excited to announce that Crunch Lab, the core contributor to CrunchDAO, has raised $5M in a strategic round of funding, co-led by Galaxy Ventures and Road Capital with participation from Van Eck, Road Capital, M… --- ## [September 2025 Highlights: Challenges, Growth & Updates](https://forum.crunchdao.com/t/september-2025-highlights-challenges-growth-updates/1049)
**Author:** [@giant-manisha](https://forum.crunchdao.com/u/giant-manisha)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2025, 1:22pm UTC](https://forum.crunchdao.com/t/september-2025-highlights-challenges-growth-updates/1049 "2025-10-02T13:22:24Z")
Hey Crunchers, September was another busy month for everyone apayouts heret Crunch. From major competition updates to hitting 10,000+ community members, we’ve had no shortage of things to celebrate. Let’s see what ar… --- ## [W/C August 2025: Competitions, Community & Progress](https://forum.crunchdao.com/t/w-c-august-2025-competitions-community-progress/1009)
**Author:** [@enzo](https://forum.crunchdao.com/u/enzo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2025, 1:27pm UTC](https://forum.crunchdao.com/t/w-c-august-2025-competitions-community-progress/1009 "2025-09-01T13:27:37Z")
Community & Progress August has been a month of steady progress across competitions, research, and community building. From challenge extensions and payouts to team spotlights and product updates, the CrunchDAO ecosystem… --- ## [WC 18/07: When Models Speak Louder Than Markets](https://forum.crunchdao.com/t/wc-18-07-when-models-speak-louder-than-markets/924)
**Author:** [@giant-manisha](https://forum.crunchdao.com/u/giant-manisha)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2025, 4:30pm UTC](https://forum.crunchdao.com/t/wc-18-07-when-models-speak-louder-than-markets/924 "2025-07-18T16:30:53Z")
Hey Crunchers, We’re cruising through July, but it’s anything but quiet here. From 3,000+ model submissions in the structural break challenge to lab updates from the Broad Institute, the Crunch machine is in full swi… --- ## [WC 04/07: Intelligence Belongs to the Crowd](https://forum.crunchdao.com/t/wc-04-07-intelligence-belongs-to-the-crowd/905)
**Author:** [@giant-manisha](https://forum.crunchdao.com/u/giant-manisha)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2025, 6:35pm UTC](https://forum.crunchdao.com/t/wc-04-07-intelligence-belongs-to-the-crowd/905 "2025-07-04T18:35:07Z")
Well, well, well… if it isn’t the 4th of July. So if you find yourself this Friday (and Saturday… and Sunday) wondering what to do with that quiet tension in the air, don’t hate us for saying this: Maybe it’s time t… --- ## [WC 20/06: The Crunch Doesn’t Sleep. Neither Should Your Models](https://forum.crunchdao.com/t/wc-20-06-the-crunch-doesn-t-sleep-neither-should-your-models/896)
**Author:** [@giant-manisha](https://forum.crunchdao.com/u/giant-manisha)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2025, 10:22am UTC](https://forum.crunchdao.com/t/wc-20-06-the-crunch-doesn-t-sleep-neither-should-your-models/896 "2025-06-27T10:22:13Z")
Crunchers, It’s been a packed week from leaderboard flips to game-changing research drops and global meetups. The signal’s loud if you know where to listen. Let’s dive into what made waves this week. From ADIA’s $10… --- ## [WC 20/06: The Signal Beneath the Signal](https://forum.crunchdao.com/t/wc-20-06-the-signal-beneath-the-signal/891)
**Author:** [@giant-manisha](https://forum.crunchdao.com/u/giant-manisha)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2025, 5:06pm UTC](https://forum.crunchdao.com/t/wc-20-06-the-signal-beneath-the-signal/891 "2025-06-20T17:06:31Z")
Been thinking a lot about why certain types of challenges resonate. Not because of the prize money. Or the leaderboard. But because they give people a shot at solving something real in their own way. From detecting … --- ## [WC 13/06: From Structural Breaks to Breakthroughs](https://forum.crunchdao.com/t/wc-13-06-from-structural-breaks-to-breakthroughs/885)
**Author:** [@giant-manisha](https://forum.crunchdao.com/u/giant-manisha)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2025, 3:09pm UTC](https://forum.crunchdao.com/t/wc-13-06-from-structural-breaks-to-breakthroughs/885 "2025-06-14T15:09:03Z")
Some weeks pass like waves. Others arrive like rips on the surface. This one’s the latter. Crunchers, this week was about sensing shifts, whether in time-series data or in the meta-game of building the future of quan… --- ## [WC 06/06: From Payouts to Paradigm Shifts](https://forum.crunchdao.com/t/wc-06-06-from-payouts-to-paradigm-shifts/878)
**Author:** [@giant-manisha](https://forum.crunchdao.com/u/giant-manisha)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2025, 3:04pm UTC](https://forum.crunchdao.com/t/wc-06-06-from-payouts-to-paradigm-shifts/878 "2025-06-06T15:04:19Z")
Hey Crunchers, We are back with another week’s rundown. This week was a testament against those who believe that innovation should begin in a conference room. In a well-lit building with a whiteboard, And a team of … --- ## [WC 30/05: Who Said Alpha Only Lives in Wall Street?](https://forum.crunchdao.com/t/wc-30-05-who-said-alpha-only-lives-in-wall-street/862)
**Author:** [@giant-manisha](https://forum.crunchdao.com/u/giant-manisha)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2025, 2:12pm UTC](https://forum.crunchdao.com/t/wc-30-05-who-said-alpha-only-lives-in-wall-street/862 "2025-05-30T14:12:58Z")
Crunch Weekly Recap Hey Crunchers, In an age where algorithms shape markets, science, and society, one question keeps coming back: Can intelligence be decentralized and still move forward? This month we are one ste… --- ## [WC 23/05: Predict the Shift Before It Happens](https://forum.crunchdao.com/t/wc-23-05-predict-the-shift-before-it-happens/855)
**Author:** [@giant-manisha](https://forum.crunchdao.com/u/giant-manisha)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2025, 3:28pm UTC](https://forum.crunchdao.com/t/wc-23-05-predict-the-shift-before-it-happens/855 "2025-05-23T15:28:31Z")
Hey Crunchers, From debates on financial truth to model breakthroughs and fresh panels at Solana Speed this week, Crunch was everywhere that mattered. Here’s what’s new across the ecosystem … --- ## [WC 16/05: Breaks, Builders & the Final Countdown](https://forum.crunchdao.com/t/wc-16-05-breaks-builders-the-final-countdown/841)
**Author:** [@giant-manisha](https://forum.crunchdao.com/u/giant-manisha)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2025, 2:55pm UTC](https://forum.crunchdao.com/t/wc-16-05-breaks-builders-the-final-countdown/841 "2025-05-16T14:55:45Z")
Hey Crunchers, From wrapping up one of our longest-running biomedical Crunches to launching a brand-new $100K challenge with ADIA Lab, the past week has been packed with momentum. Let’s dive into what’s new … --- ## [WC 09/05: Peer Review, Private Models, and the Road Ahead](https://forum.crunchdao.com/t/wc-09-05-peer-review-private-models-and-the-road-ahead/834)
**Author:** [@giant-manisha](https://forum.crunchdao.com/u/giant-manisha)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2025, 4:45pm UTC](https://forum.crunchdao.com/t/wc-09-05-peer-review-private-models-and-the-road-ahead/834 "2025-05-09T16:45:45Z")
Hey Crunchers, As you all know, this week marked a major milestone for us. We wrapped up the Autoimmune Disease ML Crunch Series after a whopping 6 months of crunching. Honestly, hats off to everyone who pulled this … --- ## [WC 02/05: AI, Alpha & Crunching at Scale](https://forum.crunchdao.com/t/wc-02-05-ai-alpha-crunching-at-scale/828)
**Author:** [@giant-manisha](https://forum.crunchdao.com/u/giant-manisha)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2025, 2:08pm UTC](https://forum.crunchdao.com/t/wc-02-05-ai-alpha-crunching-at-scale/828 "2025-05-02T14:08:24Z")
Hey Crunchers, While many were watching charts, Crunch was deep in the real-world action at Token2049 Dubai. From hosting Solana summits to sharing the stage at major AI + crypto events, the past week was nothing sh… --- ## [WC 18/04: Model, Ownership, and the Work That Endures](https://forum.crunchdao.com/t/wc-18-04-model-ownership-and-the-work-that-endures/822)
**Author:** [@giant-manisha](https://forum.crunchdao.com/u/giant-manisha)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2025, 2:43pm UTC](https://forum.crunchdao.com/t/wc-18-04-model-ownership-and-the-work-that-endures/822 "2025-04-18T14:43:23Z")
On Good Friday, we’re reminded: some things must break before renewal begins. In collaborative intelligence systems, the same holds true; ideas, institutions, and models are tested before they’re trusted. This week,… --- ## [WC 11/04: Where Intelligence Finds Its Edge](https://forum.crunchdao.com/t/wc-11-04-where-intelligence-finds-its-edge/816)
**Author:** [@giant-manisha](https://forum.crunchdao.com/u/giant-manisha)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2025, 4:05pm UTC](https://forum.crunchdao.com/t/wc-11-04-where-intelligence-finds-its-edge/816 "2025-04-11T16:05:06Z")
Every forecast has its limits. But, new intelligence emerges between what’s modeled and what’s missed. This week, we saw signs of that edge w/ brilliant modelers at Crunch. Let’s dive in ↓ Cruncher Spotlight: Yufe… --- ## [WC 08/04: What the Machine Can’t See](https://forum.crunchdao.com/t/wc-08-04-what-the-machine-can-t-see/810)
**Author:** [@giant-manisha](https://forum.crunchdao.com/u/giant-manisha)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2025, 7:02pm UTC](https://forum.crunchdao.com/t/wc-08-04-what-the-machine-can-t-see/810 "2025-04-07T19:02:18Z")
Every system has blind spots. Places where the expected breaks. Where signals turn up from noise. Where models, built in silence, speak louder than forecasts. CrunchDAO exists in those spaces between what’s measurab… --- ## [WC 28/03: Private Models, Public Moments, Powerful Moves](https://forum.crunchdao.com/t/wc-28-03-private-models-public-moments-powerful-moves/801)
**Author:** [@giant-manisha](https://forum.crunchdao.com/u/giant-manisha)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2025, 2:41pm UTC](https://forum.crunchdao.com/t/wc-28-03-private-models-public-moments-powerful-moves/801 "2025-03-28T14:41:08Z")
Hey Crunchers, We’re back again with your weekly round-up :saluting\_face: Let’s jump in ↓ Crunch x Arcium: Privacy Just Got Buffed This week, we announced a major partnership with Arcium, unlocking confidential … --- ## [W/c 14/03: Before the Breakthrough](https://forum.crunchdao.com/t/w-c-14-03-before-the-breakthrough/791)
**Author:** [@giant-manisha](https://forum.crunchdao.com/u/giant-manisha)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2025, 7:21pm UTC](https://forum.crunchdao.com/t/w-c-14-03-before-the-breakthrough/791 "2025-03-14T19:21:32Z")
Crunch Weekly: New Features, Events & Opportunities! Crunchers, there’s a lot happening in our ecosystem this week! From new features to events and job opportunities, we’ve got you covered with all the latest updates. … --- ## [W/c 11/03: Patterns in Motion - February’s Momentum](https://forum.crunchdao.com/t/w-c-11-03-patterns-in-motion-february-s-momentum/787)
**Author:** [@giant-manisha](https://forum.crunchdao.com/u/giant-manisha)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2025, 12:41pm UTC](https://forum.crunchdao.com/t/w-c-11-03-patterns-in-motion-february-s-momentum/787 "2025-03-10T12:41:46Z")
Crunch February Recap: Major Product Milestones, ETHDenver Wins & a Huge Announcement Coming! Crunchers, February at Crunch was filled with milestones, momentum and major moves!!! From ETHDenver to spotlight intervie… --- ## [W/c 12/08: Time to grow](https://forum.crunchdao.com/t/w-c-12-08-time-to-grow/481)
**Author:** [@madmax](https://forum.crunchdao.com/u/madmax)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2024, 2:20pm UTC](https://forum.crunchdao.com/t/w-c-12-08-time-to-grow/481 "2024-08-19T14:20:56Z")
Hey Crunchers, here’s your weekly dose of fresh updates! Announcement: Crunch Secures $3.5M Seed Funding We are thrilled to announce that Crunch Lab has successfully closed a $3.5 million seed funding round, led by … --- ## [W/c 29/07: From Theory to Practice](https://forum.crunchdao.com/t/w-c-29-07-from-theory-to-practice/461)
**Author:** [@madmax](https://forum.crunchdao.com/u/madmax)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2024, 1:15pm UTC](https://forum.crunchdao.com/t/w-c-29-07-from-theory-to-practice/461 "2024-08-12T13:15:01Z")
Hello Crunchers, We’re back with your weekly dose of updates! ADIA Lab Causal Discovery Challenge: New Resources Available! We’re excited to share new resources for the ADIA Lab Causal Discovery Challenge: Watch t… --- ## [W/c 22/07: Crack the Causal Code](https://forum.crunchdao.com/t/w-c-22-07-crack-the-causal-code/441)
**Author:** [@madmax](https://forum.crunchdao.com/u/madmax)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2024, 10:45pm UTC](https://forum.crunchdao.com/t/w-c-22-07-crack-the-causal-code/441 "2024-07-26T22:45:20Z")
Hello Crunchers, We’re back with your weekly dose of updates! Crunch for Causality: Adia Lab Launches New Discovery Challenge We’re thrilled to announce a new Global Crunch - the ADIA Lab Causal Discovery Challenge… --- ## [W/c 15/07: Submissions on the Rise!](https://forum.crunchdao.com/t/w-c-15-07-submissions-on-the-rise/432)
**Author:** [@madmax](https://forum.crunchdao.com/u/madmax)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2024, 12:19am UTC](https://forum.crunchdao.com/t/w-c-15-07-submissions-on-the-rise/432 "2024-07-20T00:19:20Z")
Crunchers, we’re back with your weekly dose of updates! Uniting for Collective Intelligence in Tokyo! @cruncher\_jean and @cruncher\_enzo are representing our community at a great event in Tokyo! This meetup will feat… --- ## [W/c 08/07: It - will be - a cruel summer](https://forum.crunchdao.com/t/w-c-08-07-it-will-be-a-cruel-summer/424)
**Author:** [@madmax](https://forum.crunchdao.com/u/madmax)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2024, 1:10am UTC](https://forum.crunchdao.com/t/w-c-08-07-it-will-be-a-cruel-summer/424 "2024-07-13T01:10:47Z")
Hello Crunchers, We’re back with your weekly dose of fresh updates :backhand\_index\_pointing\_down: Preparing the Ecosystem for success You can now follow and interact with us on three different X accounts, each serv… --- ## [W/c 01/07: The calm before the storm](https://forum.crunchdao.com/t/w-c-01-07-the-calm-before-the-storm/416)
**Author:** [@madmax](https://forum.crunchdao.com/u/madmax)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2024, 11:55pm UTC](https://forum.crunchdao.com/t/w-c-01-07-the-calm-before-the-storm/416 "2024-07-05T23:55:01Z")
Hello Crunchers, We’re back with your weekly dose of fresh updates :backhand\_index\_pointing\_down: DataCrunch Platform Resolve Targets - Since last week’s successful migration of DataCrunch, we are now scoring and r… --- ## [W/c 24/06: The most awaited feature is now live!](https://forum.crunchdao.com/t/w-c-24-06-the-most-awaited-feature-is-now-live/408)
**Author:** [@madmax](https://forum.crunchdao.com/u/madmax)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2024, 11:22pm UTC](https://forum.crunchdao.com/t/w-c-24-06-the-most-awaited-feature-is-now-live/408 "2024-06-28T23:22:29Z")
Hello Crunchers, We are thrilled to announce some exciting updates for our community Platform Migration → DataCrunch – ML Competition | CrunchDAO Following the latest proposal approval, the platform migration is do… --- ## [W/c 17/06: Long Live Crunch Foundation](https://forum.crunchdao.com/t/w-c-17-06-long-live-crunch-foundation/403)
**Author:** [@madmax](https://forum.crunchdao.com/u/madmax)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2024, 2:36am UTC](https://forum.crunchdao.com/t/w-c-17-06-long-live-crunch-foundation/403 "2024-06-22T02:36:33Z")
We are thrilled to announce some exciting updates for our community :point\_down: Vote - DataCrunch Platform Migration: Our DataCrunch Platform Migration proposal has been approved and will be pushed to production Fri… --- ## [W/c 10/06: Major Milestones](https://forum.crunchdao.com/t/w-c-10-06-major-milestones/400)
**Author:** [@madmax](https://forum.crunchdao.com/u/madmax)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2024, 5:39pm UTC](https://forum.crunchdao.com/t/w-c-10-06-major-milestones/400 "2024-06-18T17:39:48Z")
Hello Everyone, We are excited to announce that after months of hard work and dedication, we have secured a great deal with a top venture capital firm and restructured our operations. This is a significant step that… [Next page](https://forum.crunchdao.com/c/community-updates/10.md?page=1)