Venice AI just dropped a major update that's got the crypto community buzzing, especially for those holding VVV and DIEM tokens on the Base blockchain. In a recent tweet from their official account @AskVenice, they announced that web scraping is now live in their app and API. This means you can simply drop a URL into your prompt, and Venice will automatically scrape the page to pull in fresh context for your AI queries. No more relying solely on pre-trained knowledge – this brings real-time web data right into the conversation.

For anyone new to this, Venice AI is a platform offering private, uncensored AI models. It's built with a focus on decentralization and user privacy, which ties perfectly into the crypto world. Their tokens, VVV (Venice Token) and DIEM, are ERC-20 assets on Base, a layer-2 Ethereum network known for its low fees and meme coin frenzy. VVV acts as an access key for developers and AI agents to tap into Venice's inference capacity without per-request payments when staked. Taking it a step further, staking VVV lets you mint DIEM, which provides perpetual $1 per day in API credits – think of it as tokenized compute power that's tradeable and always valuable.

This web scraping feature amps up the utility for token holders. Imagine you're a developer building on Base and need to analyze the latest blockchain docs or a fresh crypto news article. Just include the URL in your Venice prompt, and boom – the AI scrapes it, converts to markdown for clean processing, and weaves it into the response. It's available across all their models, like venice-uncensored or qwen3-4b, and works seamlessly in both the UI and API.

How Web Scraping Works on Venice

Diving into the details from their blog post, it's straightforward. In the chat interface, paste a URL with your question, say, "Summarize the latest Base updates from this link: example.com." Venice detects it, fetches the content privately, and uses it as context. For API users – which is huge for crypto devs – you enable it with a simple parameter: "enable_web_scraping": true.

There are some smart limits to keep things efficient: up to three URLs per request to avoid overwhelming the system. If a page is behind a paywall or heavy on JavaScript, it might not scrape perfectly, but the AI rolls with whatever it gets. This is ideal for meme token traders who want quick insights on hype cycles, like pulling data from DexScreener or CoinMarketCap without leaving the AI chat.

Pricing and Implications for VVV and DIEM

Starting October 30th, API calls using web scraping will have usage-based pricing: $10 per 1,000 calls for core models, $25 for others. But here's where the tokens shine – DIEM holders get that daily credit to offset costs, making it a no-brainer for long-term users. No charges if the scrape fails due to network issues, and UI chats remain free.

For the meme token scene, this update could pump VVV and DIEM's value. As more devs integrate Venice's uncensored AI into Base dApps – maybe for on-chain analysis or NFT metadata scraping – demand for tokenized access grows. VVV's total supply is capped at 100 million, and with staking incentives, it's positioned as a utility meme coin in the AI-blockchain crossover space.

Community Reactions and What's Next

The tweet thread sparked quick reactions: folks praising the feature for its simplicity, questions about handling multi-page sites, and bullish sentiments from crypto enthusiasts. One user even dropped a GIF of excitement – classic X vibe.

Looking ahead, this positions Venice AI as a go-to for blockchain practitioners diving into AI. If you're holding VVV or DIEM, keep an eye on Aerodrome for trading, and stake up to unlock more API power. It's updates like this that show how meme tokens are evolving beyond hype into real tech utilities.

Stay tuned to Meme Insider for more on how AI innovations are shaking up the meme coin world. If you've tried the new feature, drop your thoughts in the comments!