Intchains Advances AI Transformation and Boosts ETH Staking, with Over 8,000 ETH Staked

**April 17 – Nasdaq-listed Intchains Group Limited announced its latest business updates today, disclosing its Ethereum (ETH) staking scale and AI-powered operational transformation plan.** As of April 16, the company has staked a total of 8,040 ETH: 1,000 ETH via the FalconX platform and 7,040 ETH on its in-house Goldshell Stake platform. A third party has also staked 1,363 ETH on Goldshell Stake. Intchains noted it’s pursuing a multi-platform strategy to maximize returns and diversify risk. Strategically, the firm is advancing an AI-empowered operational overhaul, focusing on chip/product development, market sales, and end-to-end business operations. The goal is to rebuild processes with automation and intelligent tools to boost decision-making efficiency. On cost control: Intchains cut its workforce by ~20% early in 2026 and plans to trim it further to a cumulative ~35%, targeting annual labor cost savings of ~20 million RMB. The adjustments stem from organizational streamlining and replacing repetitive manual tasks with technology. Management emphasized focusing on core mining machine technology and Ethereum asset strategies, leveraging AI to lift R&D and operational efficiency. The company plans to launch a new-generation mining machine in H2 2026 (subject to market conditions).