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January 2, 2025

2024 has been a landmark year for OORT, marked by significant achievements, strategic partnerships, and groundbreaking developments across various sectors. From reaching critical funding goals to launching innovative products, here’s a look back at the key milestones that defined OORT's successful year.

January: A Strong Start to the Year

January 5 – $10 Million Funding Goal Reached

OORT kicked off the year on a high note, successfully reaching its ambitious $10 million funding goal. This milestone paved the way for rapid expansion and innovation in the months that followed.

January 10 - OORT x Web3Intelligence Partnership

OORT partnered with Web3Intelligence, a leading provider of blockchain compliance and security solutions. Users can now manage and trade $OORT tokens via Dopamine super app. This collaboration is set to enhance the security, compliance, and accessibility of OORT's offerings in the decentralized cloud sector. 

January 15 – TGE & Listing on Gate and Bitget

OORT’s Token Generation Event (TGE) took place, followed by listings on major exchanges Gate.io and Bitget. This was a significant moment for OORT's visibility and liquidity, enabling a wider audience to access $OORT tokens.

January 19 – OORT x Dell: Innovative Loyalty Program in Japan

OORT launched an innovative loyalty program in collaboration with Dell in Japan. This partnership aimed to integrate OORT's blockchain-based solutions into Dell’s ecosystem, enhancing customer engagement and rewarding loyalty.

January 25 – OORT x Sugar Kingdom Partnership

In another strategic move, OORT partnered with Sugar Kingdom, a trailblazer in the blockchain gaming arena. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in our journey towards promoting decentralized applications and technologies.

January 31 – OORT x Seagate Partnership

A landmark partnership with Seagate was announced, integrating Seagate Lyve™ services to boost its infrastructure. This collaboration aims to strengthen OORT's integration of global compute and storage resources, key to its AI-focused services.

February: More Strategic Partnership

February 7 - OORT x Poolz Finance Partnership

OORT partnered with Poolz Finance to enhance the OORT ecosystem. Our partnership combines OORT's decentralized cloud and AI solutions with Poolz Finance's fundraising capabilities, helping investors and developers come together to build robust and resilient products.

March: Expanding Blockchain Ecosystem

Mar 13 - OORT x Liquid Crypto Partnership

This collaboration is all about enhancing the utility of $OORT tokens and enriching our network with DeFi solutions. It’s a step towards broader options and smoother operations for our users.

March 20 – OORT x BNB Greenfield

OORT strengthened its position in the blockchain ecosystem by collaborating with BNB Greenfield. OORT has joined BNB Greenfield as a Storage Provider, marking a significant step forward in fostering a trustworthy, decentralized digital ecosystem.

April – Keep Building Strategic Partnerships

April 10 – OORT x Nuklai Partnership

This strategic partnership marks a major milestone in building a more robust and collaborative data ecosystem. By joining forces, OORT and Nuklai are revolutionizing the way data is shared, integrated, and leveraged to enhance AI and LLM performance.

April 18 – $OORT Listed on MEXC

$OORT  now listed on MEXC, providing broader access and liquidity for our growing community.

May – Expanding Blockchain Collaborations

May 8 – DataHub Testnet Launch

OORT DataHub is proud to announce its first mission in collaboration with NASA and the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) - an ambitious venture to contribute to humanity's mission to conquer Mars. Leveraging decentralized technology, OORT DataHub will process and analyze a vast collection of Mars imagery captured by rovers and satellites.

May 15 – OORT x NEO Blockchain Partnership

OORT’s decentralized infrastructure is now integrated with Neo’s cutting-edge solutions, laying the foundation for scalable, secure advancements in blockchain technology and AI applications.

May 17 – OORT x IoTeX Partnership

With this groundbreaking partnership, we’re tokenizing "the data of everything" and transforming personal devices into part of a shared economy. This will create new opportunities and innovative reward systems for users worldwide.

June – Advancing Strategic Partnerships

June 4 – OORT x Mind Network Partnership

We’ve partnered with Mind Network, a leader in advanced restaking technology backed by Fully Homomorphic Encryption (FHE) for PoS and AI networks. Together, we aim to scale consensus security across AI applications, enhancing both trust and performance for our communities.

June 11 – OORT x Space and Time Partnership

In collaboration with Space and Time, supported by Microsoft M12, we’re transforming data management. By combining OORT’s Layer 1 blockchain with Space and Time’s integrated on-chain/off-chain infrastructure, we’re enabling faster task verification and transaction data for enhanced transparency and efficiency.

June 18 – $OORT Listed on KuCoin

$OORT available on KuCoin, expanding our reach and empowering the OORT community with greater trading opportunities.

July: Major Partnerships and Strategic Grants

July 3 – OORT Received Microsoft Grant

OORT was awarded a prestigious grant from Microsoft, reinforcing the project's credibility and highlighting its potential to innovate in AI, blockchain, and data infrastructure. The grant opened doors for OORT to collaborate further with enterprise-level tech companies.

July 18 – OORT-BSC Bridge and PancakeSwap Listing

In another milestone, OORT launched its Binance Smart Chain (BSC) Bridge, enhancing cross-chain interoperability and expanding access to OORT’s token. Additionally, the OORT token was listed on PancakeSwap, one of the leading decentralized exchanges, offering greater liquidity and accessibility for users.

July 23 - OORT x GT Protocol Partnership

OORT teamed up with GT Protocol, a Web 3.0 AI execution protocol focused on building an AI layer for Web3 and onboarding 100 million users. Together, we're set to revolutionize AI-driven investments, trading, and portfolio management.

August: Expanding Global Reach and Tokenomics Update

August 20 – OORT x Shenzhen Data Exchange Partnership

OORT has entered a strategic partnership with the Shenzhen Data Exchange, strengthening its foothold in the Asian market. This collaboration enables OORT AI to be listed on the Shenzhen Data Exchange, expanding the reach of its DataHub and AI solutions across diverse industries and tapping into China's dynamic and rapidly growing AI ecosystem.

August 23 – OORT Edge Tokenomics Update

OORT released an update to its tokenomics, introducing more robust mechanisms to encourage long-term token retention and enhance user engagement. This update reflected the project's growth and maturity, aligning its economic model with its evolving ecosystem.

August 23 – OORT x NSF’s eCAT Center Partnership

OORT partnered with the NSF’s eCAT Center, led by Wayne State University, to advance the future of mobility and decentralized AI, focusing on electric, connected, and autonomous vehicle technologies.

October: Key Developments and Token Buybacks

October 4 – 40% Token Lock-Up & Q4 Token Buy Back

To support the long-term value of $OORT tokens, OORT Foundation implemented a 40% token lock-up and a token buyback program in Q4. This initiative demonstrated OORT’s commitment to token scarcity and price stability, ensuring a solid foundation for its ongoing growth.

October 16 – OORT/USDT Live on PancakeSwap

The $OORT/USDT trading pair went live on PancakeSwap, further enhancing liquidity and allowing users to easily swap OORT tokens against a major stablecoin, USDT. This listing bolstered OORT’s presence in the DeFi space.

October 21 – OORT DataHub Beta

OORT launched the beta version of its highly anticipated DataHub platform, giving users access to decentralized data solutions for AI and blockchain training. The beta attracted early users and developers, setting the stage for the platform’s full commercial release.

October 25 – OORT Storage Domain Upgrade

The OORT Storage Domain received a significant upgrade, improving data storage and retrieval processes. This upgrade contributed to the overall efficiency and scalability of the OORT ecosystem.

November: Governance and Ethereum Expansion

November 1 – OORT Governance Platform Launch

OORT launched its Governance Platform, giving $OORT token holders the ability to participate in decision-making processes for the project's future. This move was key to building a decentralized, community-driven ecosystem.

November 22 – OORT x Githon Technology Seal 3-Year Deal

This renewal follows the success of OORT’s AI solution, which led to a 40% drop in customer support expenses and an impressive 95% customer satisfaction rating for Githon, which is previously known as Lenovo Image. These results emphasize AI’s expanding influence in reshaping business operations, particularly in the printing industry, where Githon plays a key role.

November 29 – OORT-Ethereum Bridge and Uniswap Listing

OORT expanded its cross-chain capabilities with the launch of the OORT-Ethereum Bridge, allowing seamless interaction between OORT’s ecosystem and the Ethereum network. Additionally, the OORT token was listed on Uniswap, further increasing its accessibility in the decentralized finance space.

December: DataHub Commercial Launch and Listing on SDE

December 13 – OORT DataHub Commercial Launch

OORT's DataHub achieved a major milestone with its commercial launch, providing enterprises and developers access to a decentralized platform that delivers global, transparent, and trusted data for AI training. The highly anticipated launch underscores OORT's commitment to advancing decentralized AI solutions.

December 23 – OORT DataHub Listed on Shenzhen Data Exchange

In a final triumph for the year, OORT’s DataHub platform was officially listed on the Shenzhen Data Exchange, providing a global stage for its groundbreaking decentralized data services. This listing underscored OORT’s role as a leader in blockchain-powered data infrastructure.

OORT in Action at 2024 Global Industry Events

2024 has been an exciting and eventful year for the OORT team. We've been on the move, traveling around the globe and participating in key industry events to showcase OORT and engage in meaningful discussions about the future of decentralized AI and Web3 technologies. From panel discussions to networking with thought leaders, we’ve had the privilege of connecting with pioneers in the field, exchanging insights, and deepening our relationships with both industry experts and the community. These interactions have been invaluable as we continue to shape the future of decentralized AI. We’re thrilled by the progress we’ve made and excited about the future opportunities ahead!

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Looking Ahead to 2025

As we reflect on 2024, OORT’s journey has been nothing short of extraordinary. With continued expansion, strategic partnerships, and innovative technological developments, OORT is poised for even greater achievements in 2025. Stay tuned for more exciting updates as OORT continues to lead the charge in decentralized AI solutions.

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