From Signal to Execution: How @arbusai is Powering the InfoFi Supercycle with @virtuals_io Building Arbus: The Intelligence Layer for the Agentic Economy Since 2022, we’ve been quietly but relentlessly building Arbus, the AI market intelligence layer designed to support smarter coordination across the InfoFi and agentic economy. Over the past 2.5 years, we’ve moved beyond prototypes and shipped a production-grade product: Arbus Terminal, our flagship intelligence platform already in use by 500+ monthly active users. Arbus turns fragmented, high-noise market signals into structured, real-time insights, powering research, early discovery, narrative analysis, and cross-platform intelligence for both humans and AI agents. Backed by grants and support from leaders like @LunarCrush , @thirdweb , and @COTInetwork , and partnered with innovators like @Chiliz , @gizatechxyz , and @zero1_labs , Arbus is now integrated across a growing Web3 ecosystem. And we’re just getting started. With Arbus Agent and the Data Collection Network set to go live soon, the Arbus intelligence layer will expand into autonomous research, gamified data contribution, and a decentralized marketplace for structured insights. ⸻ Why InfoFi, Why Now: A New Era of Programmable Attention The rise of InfoFi signals a shift where information itself becomes a financial asset, not just data, but narrative, context, and attention. In this new landscape, intelligence drives value. And Arbus is built specifically to operate in this environment. One of the most critical elements of this shift is mindshare, the measure of public attention and narrative gravity a project commands. In Web3, where market perception moves faster than fundamentals, mindshare is often the first and most important signal of value creation. At Arbus, we quantify and track mindshare across thousands of projects. This gives users and developers the ability to identify trends, gauge sentiment, and understand how narratives evolve, before they go viral. That’s the foundation of our structured intelligence infrastructure and why we believe InfoFi will define the next Web3 cycle. ⸻ Why We’re Launching on @virtuals_io : A Natural Fit for Arbus After evaluating multiple paths to market, we chose Virtuals Protocol as our launch partner, not just because of their traction, but because their mission aligns with ours. Here’s what stood out: 1. Purpose-Built for the Agentic Economy Virtuals is pioneering the infrastructure for AI-native coordination, from intent to settlement. Their Agent Commerce Protocol (ACP) allows autonomous agents to act on real-time data, and Arbus will be embedded directly into this flow as the intelligence layer. 2. Real Community, Real Conviction Virtuals has built one of the most engaged ecosystems in Web3, rewarding users for meaningful participation, not just speculation. Programs like Yapping Points, Trencher Points, and the Diamond Hand Bonus reflect a system designed for long-term belief, not short-term pumps. 3. Builder DNA and Fast Iteration The Virtuals team has consistently proven its ability to ship quickly, fix issues proactively, and evolve the platform based on real feedback. From solving sniping issues to upgrading their governance tools and ecosystem UX, they embody the kind of speed and responsiveness we value deeply. 4. A Launch Flywheel That Works Virtuals’ new launch model has already shown results, with strong on-chain performance, successful token launches, and increasing demand flowing back into the ecosystem. For a project like Arbus, which operates at the intelligence layer, this feedback loop is essential for distribution and utility. ⸻ What’s Next With Arbus Terminal live and integrated into workflows across the space, we’re preparing for the next phase of growth: • Arbus Agent, our autonomous AI KOL, is coming soon • Data Collection Network, a gamified contributor engine, will follow • The Data Marketplace and Agentic DAO are on the roadmap for 2025 And it all starts with our launch on Virtuals Protocol, a platform that shares our values, our speed, and our belief that the future belongs to intelligent systems built on verifiable data.