2026-01-20 02:54:29

Recently, a new AI infrastructure startup competing with Vana and Sahara has emerged in the Web3 space. This project is called Perle, and it is about to launch Season 1 AI point training activities.

The core gameplay is straightforward—users participate in training to help the model grow while earning points. This hits the common entry point for many Web3 AI teams: data training.

Regarding the funding scale, Perle's raise is not small. CoinFund and HashKey jointly invested, totaling $17.5 million. Even more interesting is that the core team members come from Scale AI—the industry benchmark company acquired by Meta for $29 billion. Strong background, deep experience.

From the investors to the team composition and product interaction design, Perle seems to have figured out several key elements of combining AI and Web3. Whether such a project can succeed ultimately depends on the real experience of ecosystem operation.

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ZeroRushCaptain

· 11h ago

It's another round of funding, big company backing, and data training... sounds very familiar. I thought the same last year, and now my debit card has already been decommissioned.

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just_another_wallet

· 12h ago

Coming from Scale AI, with $17.5 million in funding, this setup indeed looks quite appealing. Additionally, I want to ask how points can actually be monetized; otherwise, it's just a game of fun. I'm here because of the team background; let's see if Season 1 can really get off the ground. It feels like another data training track. How is Vana doing now?

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GasFeeCrybaby

· 12h ago

Another combo of AI + Web3, this time it's Perle. To be honest, I'm a bit tired of the aesthetic fatigue. Coming from Scale AI definitely gives an edge, but now there are too many participants in this track, and the early dividends are gone. 17.5 million is indeed not small; it all depends on whether it can truly make ordinary users willing to continue participating in training, which is the key. Honestly, I'm already tired of the data training earning points system. The main concern is whether the ecosystem can survive.

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GweiTooHigh

· 12h ago

It's all about data training and points, but ultimately it's still about manipulating the price expectations of the coin.

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OffchainWinner

· 12h ago

Another Scale AI person is here to harvest the profits, 17.5 million USD is indeed impressive...

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LiquidatedThrice

· 12h ago

Another data-driven game; this approach has been played out. The key is whether the ecosystem can truly get off the ground.