Blockchain Lab @ NYU

On Monday, March 31st we are hosting Michael Klein of Aztec Protocol. Michael will be presenting his latest work on "Noir Tooling: A New Frontier". Link to RSVP: https://lnkd.in/e5xeAy-K

We have another great speaker coming in next Tuesday. Introducing Jonathan Anastasia of CUBE3 AI ,?a seasoned expert?currently leading a venture-backed startup of over 30 people committed to stopping scams and fraud. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to hear from one of the industry’s leading voices.?Mark your calendars for this Tuesday, 3/18/25, at Leslie E-Lab from 12:30-1:45pm! Want to join us??Sign up using this?link: https://lnkd.in/eHwgj6Zv, and secure your spot!

I was planning on keeping this low key, but since it has reached critical mass I'll just announce it. As part of Startup Week 2025, as a co-lead, I thought in January, lets host a “hackathon”-like event to get people internships & experience the startup phase of product development and pitching. Initially we thought it would be impossible, but we have done it. This has been realized as our inaugural Buildathon, the first hackathon Tech@NYU has hosted in a while, from March 1-2 at Verci Flatiron. As the first time hosting such an event, it has been a roller coaster of emotions learning to host an in-person hackathon on top of our typical event lineup found in startup week. Created in partnership with NYU NSBE and Blockchain Lab @ NYU and sponsored by Adobe, Anthropic, Microsoft, ORA, Soar, and more, the X factor of this small hackathon is simple – become a finalist and get considered for internships at venture-backed startups, or win prizes to kickstart your own venture ($1,500 in API credits from Anthropic). Focusing mainly on word of mouth to see if others in the club and community would appreciate such an event, it’s clear for our club that we may want to continue hosting this to help people enter into the startup space. Looking back, this would not have been possible without the belief of our sponsors and partners, my co-leads Michael S. and Parul Veda, and the committee team – Andy Li, Andi Jegeni, Dorien Zhang, Eason Wang, Grace Gao, Hebe Jiang, Kaylee Chen, Taijung Wu. For college students interested in signing up still, feel free to check out the Devpost linked below, hope to see you there this weekend at Verci Flatiron! https://lnkd.in/ebgkTbRB Feel free to view our other events here: nyustartupweek.org #hackathon #Techatnyu

?? Reimagining Travel: Introducing Prefer Solo - Your Personalized Journey Companion ?? At the Tech@NYU Startup Week Buildathon, our team - Amogh Krishna, Hardik Setia, Ansh Harjai, and myself - embarked on a mission to transform travel planning. Inspired by the art of personalization (think Barilla's playlist-to-pasta-cooking-time magic), we created an app that crafts travel experiences as unique as you are. What Makes Prefer Solo Special: ?? Mood-Driven Soundtracks: Spotify integration that creates the perfect musical backdrop to your journey ?? Hyper-Personalized Itineraries: AI-powered recommendations that blend your preferences (food, activities, music) with real-time inputs ??? Local Insights: Crowdsourced recommendations to discover the most authentic experiences Technical Highlights: ?? Layered Architecture: React + Tailwind frontend, Node.js backend ?? Seamless Authentication: Firebase integration ?? Smart Recommendations: Powered by OpenAI's LLM services ?? Rich Integrations: Google Maps, Spotify, and more Our Hackathon Journey:?Challenges? Plenty! From coordinating multiple API integrations to optimizing our AI-driven recommendation engine, we pushed the boundaries of what a travel app can be. Our goal: create an experience that's not just a trip planner, but a personalized journey curator. ?? Project Resources: ?? Project Demo:?https://lnkd.in/gNwgWdBt ?? GitHub Repository:?https://lnkd.in/g_WMeH_g ?? Live Website: prefer-solo.netlify.app What's Next for Prefer: ?? Accessibility Enhancements ?? Event API Integration ?? Group Itinerary Syncing ??? Voice-Enabled Assistance ?? Mobile App Development Massive thanks to our sponsors and judges at the Startup Week Buildathon: Tech at NYU, National Society of Black Engineers, Blockchain Lab @ NYU, Anthropic, Adobe Travel isn't just about destinations—it's about experiences that resonate with your unique spirit. Prefer Solo is here to make every journey personal, dynamic, and unforgettable. ???? #TravelTech #Innovation #Hackathon #PersonalizedTravel #TechAtNYU #OpenAI #Anthropic #Claude

I was planning on keeping this low key, but since it has reached critical mass I'll just announce it. As part of Startup Week 2025, as a co-lead, I thought in January, lets host a “hackathon”-like event to get people internships & experience the startup phase of product development and pitching. Initially we thought it would be impossible, but we have done it. This has been realized as our inaugural Buildathon, the first hackathon Tech@NYU has hosted in a while, from March 1-2 at Verci Flatiron. As the first time hosting such an event, it has been a roller coaster of emotions learning to host an in-person hackathon on top of our typical event lineup found in startup week. Created in partnership with NYU NSBE and Blockchain Lab @ NYU and sponsored by Adobe, Anthropic, Microsoft, ORA, Soar, and more, the X factor of this small hackathon is simple – become a finalist and get considered for internships at venture-backed startups, or win prizes to kickstart your own venture ($1,500 in API credits from Anthropic). Focusing mainly on word of mouth to see if others in the club and community would appreciate such an event, it’s clear for our club that we may want to continue hosting this to help people enter into the startup space. Looking back, this would not have been possible without the belief of our sponsors and partners, my co-leads Michael S. and Parul Veda, and the committee team – Andy Li, Andi Jegeni, Dorien Zhang, Eason Wang, Grace Gao, Hebe Jiang, Kaylee Chen, Taijung Wu. For college students interested in signing up still, feel free to check out the Devpost linked below, hope to see you there this weekend at Verci Flatiron! https://lnkd.in/ebgkTbRB Feel free to view our other events here: nyustartupweek.org #hackathon #Techatnyu

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???Exploring Decentralized AI & Deepfake Detection with Ben Liang (BitMind)??? Had the opportunity to attend an insightful session with?Benjamin Liang, AI Engineer at?BitMind (Bittensor Subnet 34), at?Leslie E-Lab. The discussion covered some of the most exciting developments at the intersection of?AI and Web3, particularly in?decentralized deepfake detection?and?agentic AI. ???Key Insights from the Talk: ??? How to become a?miner?in Bittensor and contribute to decentralized AI networks ?? Steps to?register a subnet?and participate in Bittensor’s AI economy ?? The rise of?AI agents in crypto?and their growing role in decentralized applications ??? Cutting-edge advancements in?deepfake detection?and their importance in combating AI-generated misinformation It was fascinating to dive into the?future of decentralized AI, and hearing from someone who has led groundbreaking research collaborations with?NVIDIA?and won?50+ Web3 hackathons?made the session even more inspiring. Huge thanks to Ben Liang for sharing his expertise and to Blockchain Lab @ NYU for organizing this event!?Excited to explore more of what’s happening in the AI x Web3 space. #AI #Web3 #Blockchain #Bittensor #DecentralizedAI #DeepfakeDetection #Crypto #DeFi #MachineLearning #BitMind #CryptoMining #AgenticAI #NYU #Networking

???Exploring Decentralized AI & Deepfake Detection with Ben Liang (BitMind)??? Had the opportunity to attend an insightful session with?Benjamin Liang, AI Engineer at?BitMind (Bittensor Subnet 34), at?Leslie E-Lab. The discussion covered some of the most exciting developments at the intersection of?AI and Web3, particularly in?decentralized deepfake detection?and?agentic AI. ???Key Insights from the Talk: ??? How to become a?miner?in Bittensor and contribute to decentralized AI networks ?? Steps to?register a subnet?and participate in Bittensor’s AI economy ?? The rise of?AI agents in crypto?and their growing role in decentralized applications ??? Cutting-edge advancements in?deepfake detection?and their importance in combating AI-generated misinformation It was fascinating to dive into the?future of decentralized AI, and hearing from someone who has led groundbreaking research collaborations with?NVIDIA?and won?50+ Web3 hackathons?made the session even more inspiring. Huge thanks to Ben Liang for sharing his expertise and to Blockchain Lab @ NYU for organizing this event!?Excited to explore more of what’s happening in the AI x Web3 space. #AI #Web3 #Blockchain #Bittensor #DecentralizedAI #DeepfakeDetection #Crypto #DeFi #MachineLearning #BitMind #CryptoMining #AgenticAI #NYU #Networking

? Don't miss out! Be sure to register for Build City's event and our exclusive keynote with their Co-Founder, Matheus Darós Pagani, on February 17th ??? —happening online from 1 PM to 2 PM! ???? ?? Zoom details & registration link will be sent soon to those on our mailing list! Want in? Drop your email in the comments to be added! ?? ?? ??

Thank you for the resounding enthusiasm ?? We now only have < 20 SPOTS for our keynote with Benjamin Liang on Monday, the 10th of February. RSVP now! - https://lnkd.in/gQinjnQP