Hey there, crypto enthusiasts! It’s time for the Virtuals Daily Update for June 12, 2025, brought to you by Graeme (@gkisokay). If you’re into the wild world of AI agents and decentralized finance (DeFi), you’re in for a treat. This update dives into the latest happenings in the Virtuals ecosystem, where AI-powered agents are shaking things up. Let’s break it down with a friendly chat about what’s new!

A Peek at the AI Agent Market

The AI agent market just hit a cool $10.88 billion, up by 3.87% in the last 24 hours. That’s a big deal! Even though the Virtuals ecosystem saw a slight dip in price, it’s still holding strong with a $1.34 billion market cap and a whopping 43.16% mindshare. Mindshare, by the way, is just a fancy way of saying how much attention this ecosystem is grabbing in the crypto world. It’s like the popular kid at school! The update also highlights some top gainers like FUZZ and AITRAVEL, showing that even smaller players are making waves.

Check out the graph above—it shows how the market’s been moving, with mindshare climbing and market cap trends over time. Pretty cool, right? If you’re curious about jumping in, Graeme even drops a referral link (here) to sign up for Virtuals—nice touch!

Genesis Points Get a Glow-Up

Big news for Genesis Points! Virtuals is rolling out new multipliers and clearer rules to make things fairer for long-term participants. No more Dev Lock boosts, but now you get better rewards if you stick around and stay active. They’ve also issued refunds for unverified I.R.I.S. pledges (over 28 million points to 1,067 wallets!) and added verified badges and shield icons for extra trust. It’s all about building a solid community, and they’re making it easier to spot the real deals.

Santa’s InfoFi Adventure

Hold onto your hats—S.A.N.T.A. by Virtuals is quietly testing its InfoFi (Information Finance) flywheel. This is where things get futuristic! InfoFi is all about turning attention and information into tradable assets using blockchain and AI. Stakeholders get first dibs on this scalable narrative engine, which could be the next big growth loop—no humans needed, just a swarm of agents doing the work. Exciting stuff!

Other Cool Updates

• ​bAIbysitter’s Sentinel Network​ is launching a multi-agent defense system to keep transactions safe. You can even build your own agents and earn rewards—talk about community power!
• ​Maneki​ is stepping into the Agent Commerce Protocol (ACP) as a Yield Agent, helping other agents earn passive income.
• ​Polytrader AI​ upgraded its trading logic with Polymarket’s API, promising smarter trades.
• ​Arbus​ is kicking off its InfoFi phase with new scores and programs to boost the agent economy.

Why It Matters

This update isn’t just numbers and tech jargon—it’s a snapshot of how AI and crypto are blending into something new. The playful image of Santa, a cat, and a fluffy creature by a campfire (see it here) adds a fun vibe, showing how emotional branding can hook us in. Studies, like one from MIT Sloan Management Review in 2023, say this can boost retention by 20%—pretty smart move!

If you’re new to this, don’t worry. The AI agent market is growing fast, and platforms like Virtuals are leading the charge. Whether it’s earning points, trading, or exploring InfoFi, there’s something for everyone. Want to stay in the loop? Follow Graeme (@gkisokay) and check out his Substack for more updates.

What do you think about today’s news? Drop a comment on the original post (here) and let’s chat! See you tomorrow for the next update!