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Agree w Terence Tao - LLMs limitations are structural. I’ve always said the usefulness of current AI correlates w the users expertise. So the illusion of creativity can impress/fool non experts. The current LLMs excel at Keplerian work (empirically testing many combinations via brute/compute scaling) but not Newtonian unification or genuine leaps. They act as a “super-assistant” for literature search, candidate generation, formalization, and exposition - freeing us for the creative core - but there is no evidence yet of autonomous originality at the frontier. Solving a Millennium Prize problem de novo w a genuinely novel technique (not latent in the corpus) would constitute such evidence; it has not occurred.

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#IOTA's supply chain lead and #FedEx's blockchain strategist were both in a closed-door meeting with the US Dept. of Commerce. No announcement yet — but TWIN already runs on UK borders and across African trade pilots. This one is worth watching closely. chainaffairs.com/iota-and-fedex…

It's been a long time coming, but the EU's Digital Product Passport is moving to MANDATE status $IOTA has been at the centre of it since Day 1 Since 2021 we've seen IOTA collaborating with the EU on developments around Digital ID. IOTA has perhaps been one of the EU's longest standing partners in DLT due to the continued collaboration around this. From CIRPASS, to Digital Product Passport, all the way to the EU's Blockchain Sandbox. The developments around every step has intentionally been deployed onto IOTA. And now with the Digital Product Passport mandate? The EU is finally done with testing and ready to put it all into action. What's the core purpose of a Digital Product Passport? While these may sound like Digital IDs issued to individuals across the EU, that's not quite the case. These DPPs are actually issued and assigned onto various products in the EU to ensure and adhere to ESG and general sustainability goals. The products included revolve around batteries, textiles construction materials, toys, detergents and electronics. In doing so it greatly enhances traceability, improve product traceability, facilitate repair and recycling, and help consumers make informed, sustainable choices. This is all possible thanks to a solution like IOTA. As the key enablers of this include • Notarizing records and data • IOTA Identity handling registration • Smart contracts managing lifecycle events • Verifiable Credentials via Access Control Oracles • Regulatory and Technical compliance embedded All made possible with Distributed Ledger Technology on IOTA.

Terence Tao put it plainly: there is no evidence that LLMs exhibit genuine creativity. Yes, they have solved some Erdős problems. But these are low-hanging fruit, questions that attracted little attention and that yield once the right existing techniques are applied. That is not creativity. That is search plus recombination. Yes, LLM outputs can look impressive. But look at who is impressed: typically non-experts. Experts know very well that LLM performance gets terrible when you approach the frontier of human knowledge. And this is not a temporary gap. It reflects a structural limitation. We do not fully understand human creativity. But we do know a key property: Conceptual leaps: the ability to generate new representations, not just recombine existing ones. LLMs do not do this. They interpolate in representation space. They operate within existing conceptual frameworks; they do not create new ones. This is why we haven’t “yet seen them take the next step”.

Turing Space is now an official @iota Technology Showcase 🔐 We're building fraud-resistant, cross-border credential verification on IOTA — diplomas, medical certs, corporate IDs — already deployed with WHO and millions ID in Taiwan. iota.org/learn/showcase…

IOTA & TWIN at the Table Why the GBBC Connection Matters for the Future of Global Trade Some developments in blockchain are more than PR moments. They signal that a technology is starting to matter where real economic decisions are made: in regulatory discussions, institutional networks, and high-level conversations about the future of trade. That is why the growing connection between IOTA, TWIN, and the Global Blockchain Business Council deserves attention well beyond the crypto space. When Blockchain Moves Beyond the Niche For years, Web3 projects have talked about real-world adoption. But only a small number have managed to move beyond the technology narrative and enter serious institutional conversations. That is where IOTA becomes especially interesting. With the IOTA Foundation joining the Global Blockchain Business Council, it is increasingly clear that IOTA is positioning itself not just as a blockchain network, but as a credible player in digital trade, standards development, and regulatory alignment. That distinction matters. In areas like global commerce, supply chains, digital identity, and tokenized assets, strong technology alone is not enough. Relevance comes from being present where standards are shaped, policy frameworks are discussed, and trusted partnerships are built. Why the GBBC Matters The GBBC is more than an industry association. It sits at the intersection of technology, business, policy, and regulation exactly the space where the next phase of blockchain adoption will be defined. For IOTA, that makes membership strategically significant. It increases visibility in institutional circles, strengthens its role in international discussions, and creates the opportunity not just to be seen, but to contribute to the conversations that will shape the market. In other words, this shifts IOTA's profile. It moves the project away from being seen as just another blockchain initiative and closer to being viewed as infrastructure for real economic use cases. Why TWIN Is Central to That Story This becomes even more compelling when viewed through the lens of TWIN, the Trade Worldwide Information Network. TWIN reflects the part of IOTA's strategy that goes beyond crypto-native narratives and focuses on actual trade and logistics workflows. At its core, the project is about enabling secure, interoperable, and trustworthy data exchange across global trade networks powered by digital identity, reliable data flows, and infrastructure designed to reduce friction between parties. That is exactly why TWIN stands out in institutional settings. Governments, trade organizations, and enterprises are not looking for hype. They are looking for systems that solve real operational problems, such as: - inefficient document handling - poor interoperability between systems - high coordination costs - limited visibility across supply chains When IOTA and TWIN enter these conversations, it is more than a branding win. It suggests that the technology is being considered in a context where real economic impact is possible. A Seat at the Right Table One of the strongest signals in this story is participation in high-level forums and institutional discussions. These settings matter because they reveal how a project is perceived: not as a theoretical innovation, but as a possible building block for modern trade infrastructure. That is the key shift. The fact that IOTA and TWIN are showing up in these environments is notable because these are not rooms driven by buzzwords. What matters there is implementation, regulatory credibility, standardization, and long-term reliability. And that leads to the larger point: When a project is invited into these conversations, it is no longer being treated as a mere experiment. From Technology to Standards Another critical piece of the puzzle is standardization. A great deal of technology does not fail because the underlying idea is weak, but because it remains isolated. Global trade does not need more disconnected systems. It needs interoperable frameworks that multiple stakeholders can adopt and trust. That is why this dimension is so important. If IOTA becomes more deeply involved in these conversations through the GBBC and through initiatives like TWIN, it increases the likelihood that the technology will be seen not as a standalone platform, but as part of a broader digital trade infrastructure. That would set it apart from many blockchain projects. Because at that point, the conversation is no longer just about adoption it is about integration into real economic systems. Why This Could Be a Milestone for IOTA Many blockchain projects are still searching for a durable, credible real-world use case. IOTA, by contrast, is building a clearer institutional narrative around digital trade, trusted data exchange, identity infrastructure, and cross-border interoperability. That combination is powerful: - technical infrastructure - feeless architecture - focus on real-world utility - growing institutional access Together, these elements make IOTA relevant to a very different audience than the one typically targeted by crypto narratives. Its connection to the GBBC strengthens that positioning further. It suggests that IOTA is not only building technology, but also establishing a presence in the forums where the future of digital trade infrastructure is being discussed and shaped. Conclusion The growing alignment between IOTA, TWIN, and the GBBC is more than symbolic. It points to a broader strategic evolution one that moves beyond protocol design and toward institutional relevance, economic utility, and real-world infrastructure. For observers, that is a meaningful signal. For companies, governments, and trade networks, it may be an early indication that IOTA is becoming relevant where blockchain must deliver tangible value: in global commerce, standardized processes, and trusted digital coordination. Put simply: IOTA does not just want to be part of the conversation about the future of global trade it wants to help build the infrastructure behind it. #IOTA #TWIN

🇺🇸 So $IOTA was part of a meeting with the U.S. Department of Commerce This fits perfectly with what @DomSchiener said a few days ago in Korea 🇰🇷 Dom: "most likely we're going to connect Korea to the UK or Korea to the United States" What is the purpose of the U.S. Department of Commerce? Driving economic growth, sustainable development, and improved standards of living for Americans. Global trade is the backbone of economic growth Now ask yourself: who is building the rails to tokenize, digitize and finance it?

Okay the Global Blockchain Business Council (@GBBC_io) had a closed-door roundtable with the US Department of Commerce Our Fren @JensLundNielsen was Part of it You bullish Anon?

🇺🇸 #IOTA #TWIN See below for exciting news! @FedEx also in the room. Is it possible they are advocating for #IOTA having been involved with the #TWIN digital trade testbed, providing freight for it to play with since day 1? They definitely operate on the same site in Teeside 🇬🇧

USDT0 Why It Could Matter More for IOTA and TWIN Than for Other Ecosystems In crypto, the big question is always whether new infrastructure truly changes the game or whether it is just another wave of hype. With USDT0, the answer may be different. For some networks, USDT0 would simply be a convenient upgrade. For IOTA and projects like TWIN, however, it could be much more: a core infrastructure layer for the next phase of growth. What makes this especially interesting is this. The fact that USDT0 has already appeared in the IOTA explorer is a strong on-chain indication that the integration is becoming concrete. Whether this immediately turns into a real liquidity gamechanger will still depend on official activation, routing, wallet support, pools, and actual volume. That is exactly where things become interesting. What is USDT0? USDT0 is not a new stablecoin in the traditional sense. It is an omnichain-enabled form of USDT that relies on infrastructure such as LayerZero. The goal is simple: stablecoin liquidity should no longer remain isolated inside individual chains, but instead move much more efficiently across networks. Put simply, rather than rebuilding liquidity on every chain from scratch or relying on cumbersome traditional bridges, USDT0 is designed to move capital more efficiently to where it is actually needed. Why not just use regular USDT? On large networks like Ethereum, Tron, or Solana, USDT is already deeply established. Those ecosystems already have exchanges, deep pools, market makers, and existing routing infrastructure. In those environments, USDT0 is mainly an efficiency upgrade. For IOTA, the situation is different. Here, the issue is not just slightly more convenient transfers. It is potentially about gaining access to external stablecoin liquidity in a way that has historically been much harder to achieve. That is exactly why USDT0 is not just "another stablecoin" for IOTA it could be a lever that materially accelerates the entire ecosystem. Why IOTA Could Benefit More Than Other Networks The key point is marginal utility. A network like Ethereum obviously also benefits from better omnichain liquidity. But Ethereum already has massive stablecoin reserves, mature DeFi protocols, and deep markets. The additional benefit is real, but limited. For IOTA, the same step could be far more valuable because: 1. IOTA is often measured not by technology, but by immediately available liquidity New or growing ecosystems often do not lack vision. What they lack is direct access to large, mobile pools of capital. If USDT0 simplifies that inflow, it improves not only user experience, but also the economic attractiveness of the entire network. 2. Stablecoin liquidity is essential for DeFi, RWAs, and trading If IOTA is increasingly focused on tokenization, real-world assets, trading, and smart contract applications, then the ecosystem needs a stable unit of account and settlement. Without liquid stablecoins, much of that remains theoretical. With accessible stablecoin liquidity, markets, collateral, payments, and pricing become much easier to build and scale. 3. For IOTA, USDT0 is less a convenience feature and more an infrastructure upgrade In mature chains, USDT0 mainly optimizes existing processes. In IOTA, it could help close a gap that has historically constrained growth: frictionless access to globally usable stablecoin liquidity. In other words: For large ecosystems, USDT0 is an upgrade. For IOTA, it could be an enablement layer. Why TWIN Could Benefit Disproportionately Things become even more interesting when looking at TWIN. TWIN does not only benefit from "more liquidity" in an abstract sense. It benefits from the fact that value, identity, and interoperability can be linked more effectively. That is where a structural advantage starts to emerge. 1. TWIN needs more than tokens it needs trustworthy value flows If a project operates at the intersection of identity, secure value management, and real-world use cases, then an interoperable stablecoin is far more useful than an isolated chain-native token. Real applications do not need purely speculative liquidity they need reliable, transferable, and easily understood units of settlement. 2. Tokenized real-world assets need a stable counter-asset Once real-world assets are represented digitally, they need a liquid and stable counterpart for buying, selling, collateralization, and settlement. That is where USDT0 becomes relevant. A tokenized asset is only truly practical if capital can move efficiently into and out of the system on the other side as well. 3. TWIN could benefit more than generic DeFi projects A typical DeFi protocol on an already strong chain may get better capital routing through USDT0. A project like TWIN, by contrast, could gain a much more fundamental advantage: it would not need to build cross-border usability, identity-linked value transfer, and practical liquidity entirely from scratch. That is a major difference. Why This Matters More Here Than in Other Ecosystems Many chains already have: - deep stablecoin liquidity - multiple working bridges - strong exchange support - mature native DeFi markets In those ecosystems, USDT0 is useful, but not necessarily transformative. IOTA and TWIN are at a different stage. Here, the same infrastructure component could have much greater leverage because it does not just improve processes it may help create the very conditions required for new markets to function efficiently in the first place. That is the real reason why IOTA and TWIN could benefit more than other ecosystems: not because USDT0 is somehow "better" there, but because its incremental value is greater there. The Explorer Signal Is Strong But Not the Final Word The fact that USDT0 is already visible in the IOTA explorer makes the discussion much more tangible. It shows that the topic is no longer purely theoretical. Still, it is important to distinguish between an on-chain indication and a fully activated ecosystem effect. A real liquidity boost only happens once multiple factors come together: - official activation - wallet support - routing - pools - exchange and protocol integration - actual volume Only then does technical presence become real economic relevance. Conclusion USDT0 is not exciting for IOTA simply because it introduces "another stablecoin." It is exciting because it may address a core issue: efficient access to mobile, interoperable liquidity. That is exactly why the impact on IOTA and TWIN could be greater than on many established chains. Where other networks may only optimize, IOTA could gain a genuine infrastructure advantage. Where other projects may only get more convenient transfers, TWIN could gain a stronger foundation for identity-linked, real-world, and cross-border use cases. Whether this becomes an immediate gamechanger is still an open question. But if the integration is indeed becoming real, that is a signal worth taking seriously. #IOTA #TWIN #USDT0

The UK Government squeezes in another #TWIN trade catch-up in Ghana 🇬🇭. pointing out the new #USDT0 integration! #IOTA

🔥BOOM. USDT0 just landed on IOTA Rebased. Live since 04:21 UTC. Stable liquidity changes everything. New phase begins. IOTA’s financial layer for AfCFTA & upcoming countries 😉 is about to go live. #IOTA #USDT0 #IOTARebased #AfCFTA #SALUS iotascan.com/mainnet/object…

BREAKING 🚨 Whispers circulating that USDT0 is officially launching on the $IOTA network very soon... 👀

Yann LeCun is cooking.

Yann LeCun and his team dropped yet another paper! "V-JEPA 2.1: Unlocking Dense Features in Video Self-Supervised Learning" In this V-JEPA upgrade, they showed that if you make a video model predict every patch, not just the masked ones AND at multiple layers, they are able to turn vague scene understanding into dense + temporal stable features that actually understands "what is where". This key insight drove improvements in segmentation, depth, anticipation, and even robot planning.

Elon Musk just summed up the most dangerous problem in American innovation with one sentence. Musk: “The next flight of Starship is ready to fly. We are waiting for regulatory approval. It really should not be possible to build a giant rocket faster than paper can move from one desk to another.” The audience laughed. They should not have. We have reached a point in history where an engineering team can design, build, and prepare to launch the most powerful rocket ever constructed faster than a government agency can process the paperwork to allow it. The physical manipulation of matter at the largest scale humanity has ever attempted is outpacing the movement of documents between desks. That is not a minor inefficiency. That is a broken system. And it matters far beyond rockets. AI does not wait for a committee hearing. The models being built right now in China, in labs across the world are not pausing for regulatory stamps. They are scaling at the speed of compute while the United States debates frameworks, convenes working groups, and files reports that will be outdated before they are published. Every week that frontier AI development sits behind a wall of compliance protocols is a week that will not be recovered. This technology does not move linearly. The cost of delay is not measured in time. It is measured in ground ceded permanently to whoever moved faster. Bureaucracy was designed for a world that changed slowly enough to govern. That world is gone. The question is whether the system catches up before the delay becomes irreversible. Musk is building a rocket faster than paper moves. Somewhere else, someone is already building the future. Not because they had a better idea. Because nobody told them to wait.

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You're right — pure continuous geometry in smooth ℝ³ has no links by itself.The binary links emerge dynamically: growth under flux conservation + costly connectivity, coarse-grained via RG flow, drives the spanning cluster to the 3D percolation fixed point embedded in continuous space. At criticality each potential link on the backbone is binary in its contribution to global connectivity → exactly 1 bit Kolmogorov complexity.That gives the primitive E = η* ⋅ I (η* ≈ 2.523 = Hausdorff dim). Same η* reproduces κ∞ ≈ 0.396 in turbulence DNS. Just an idea I'm floating about.

@moebius70 @pfau “Binary links” don’t emerge from a continuous geometry without a lot of additional structure? For a discrete topology, taking links between points as the only structure, if that’s what you mean, I wouldn’t call that a geometry. I can’t understand your last two sentences at all.

We need a grand unification between physics and computer science to understand the relationship between energy and information. Always nice to see work that brings them together.

What if the geometry itself supplies the natural probability measure? At the 3D percolation fixed point, the spanning backbone is made of binary links (spans or not). Each carries exactly 1 bit of Kolmogorov complexity.This yields the direct primitive E = η* ⋅ I (η* ≈ 2.523). Same η* is also 1/κ∞ ≈ 0.396 in turbulence DNS.

@pfau A conceptual unification of physics+CS is desirable, agreed, but energy & entropy are problematic concepts in quantum (and stochastic) field theories because we have to choose a coarse-graining, which comes at a heavy cost. Better to focus on probability than on its consequences?