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The popular AI framework Virtuals Protocol will host an in-person meet-up in Hong Kong on Friday, January 17.

2025.01.10 18:03:17

The popular AI framework Virtuals Protocol will host an in-person meet-up in Hong Kong on Friday, January 17.

Co-hosted by Animoca Brands, 706 Youth Space, and IDA, with support from Followin, Amber.ac, and Lookonchain, the event will feature the Virtuals Protocol team discussing the revolutionary impact of AI Agents.

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