Entangle Townhall Recap: Unveiling the Future of Web3 Infrastructure
On 22/12/14, Entangle hosted a Townhall event to wrap up what has been an eventful year, and to showcase the latest innovations and updates. The event was moderated by Jason, Head of Marketing, and led by Faisal Mehrban, Founder and CEO, with guest appearances from Denis of Universal Agents to talk about AI and Jayden, one of the founding members of Zerosum. The event covered the core pillars of Entangle’s ecosystem, introduced projects supported by Entangle Labs, and outlined our vision for the future of Web3. This article summarizes the discussions and the insights shared by Entangle’s leadership.
“This is a very critical moment in establishing who owns the networks of tomorrow, who owns the digital highways.”
Faisal Mehrban, CEO
Core Product Innovations: UIP, UTS, UDF, and UPC
Faisal took the time to explain Entangle’s product suite and how it’s tackling the challenges in blockchain technology: Scalability, Interoperability, and Efficiency. These solutions — Universal Interoperability Protocol (UIP), Universal Token Standard (UTS), Universal Data Feeds (UDF), and newly unveiled Universal Proof of Compute (UPC) — form the core pillars that make up the Entangle infrastructure.
The Universal Interoperability Protocol (UIP) was reintroduced as Entangle’s core engine powering cross-chain connectivity. This upgraded protocol has been redesigned from its earlier iteration, Photon Messaging, to apply the lessons learned on scalability, speed, and decentralization. The protocol now supports a fully abstracted framework that is capable of bridging ecosystems across different virtual machines, such as Solana and Ethereum.
During the event, a live testnet demonstration showed UIP’s power to enable seamless and instantaneous messaging between these chains, highlighting its robustness and speed. The discussion emphasized the capacity to handle highly customized messaging, making it suitable for advanced applications like autonomous agent communications. The protocol's horizontal scaling capability, achieved with the innovative tethered transmitters, highlights the growth potential and its contribution to the field of crosschain interoperability. UIP was described as a fully decentralized solution, setting it apart from competitors and positioning it as a key enabler of the next generation of blockchain applications.
Faisal showcased the Universal Data Feeds (UDF) as Entangle’s answer to the growing demand for real-time, secure data solutions in blockchain ecosystems. By leveraging Trusted Execution Environments (TEE), UDF can provide tamper-proof, real-time data that is critical for high-stakes applications such as decentralized finance (DeFi) and AI-driven systems.
During the Townhall, a UDF demonstration showed its ability to deliver multiple updates per second, ensuring that DeFi protocols can maintain stability during periods of extreme market volatility. The discussion also underscored UDF’s versatility, as it supports data delivery for cross-chain prediction markets, real-time benchmarks, and omnichain AI agents.
The Universal Token Standard (UTS) simplifies the creation and management of omnichain tokens, providing a user-friendly framework for projects to expand across multiple blockchains. A video demonstration showed how simple UTS makes it to launch a coin, with the Universal Agents Coin created across four chains.
UTS allows developers to choose between a quick-launch “Simple Mode” and a more sophisticated “Expert Mode” for advanced programmability. Unlike other solutions, UTS ensures sovereignty for token issuers, offering a secure and customizable environment to manage tokens. During the demonstration, Jason and Faisal discussed how UTS enables tokens to transcend single-chain limitations, making it a key tool for projects in GameFi, real-world assets, and decentralized AI.
The event also marked the release of Universal Proof of Compute (UPC), a revolutionary protocol designed to verify off-chain computations and ensure provable ownership of complex digital assets. By integrating TEE technology, UPC bridges the gap between on-chain ownership and off-chain execution. AB, the Art Director, led a presentation detailing how UPC allows AI models and other advanced programs to operate securely while maintaining transparency. This innovation not only expands the functionality of decentralized applications but also positions Entangle as a pioneer in the field of verifiable off-chain computations.
Spotlight Projects
Entangle Labs’ grants program was a major focus of the Townhall, showcasing three innovative projects supported by Labs that highlight the program’s potential to drive Web3 adoption.
ZeroSum was introduced by Jayden, one of the founding team, as the omnichain gaming platform designed to tackle the challenges of engagement and monetization in GameFi. The project recently launched native tournaments, demonstrating how cross-chain functionality enhances the user experience. With a big announcement planned for January, ZeroSum aims to redefine how gaming ecosystems operate in the Web3 space.
Faisal provided more detail on Trillion, a revolutionary solution for addressing the issues of liquidity fragmentation across blockchains. By unlocking seamless movement of liquidity pools, Trillion maximizes capital efficiency and offers unparalleled flexibility for DeFi participants. The project is set to roll out the beta version of the LP-to-CDT mechanism, promising a new era of liquidity management on any chain.
Additionally, Webverse’s position in Entangle was reinforced, benefiting from every token launched in the ecosystem, and a new concept was teased with a new IP and narrative coming in January. This initiative underscores Entangle’s commitment to expanding the boundaries of Web3 ecosystems.
Universal Agents
We were joined by Denis, from the Universal Agents team, providing a breakdown of the relationship between the agentic infrastructure that can be implemented from Entangles technology in the latest smart Agents. This showcased the potential of AI-powered agents that can operate across chains while ensuring provable ownership and long-term utility. These agents are built to interact seamlessly with Entangle’s stack, combining UDF for data access, UIP for cross-chain execution, and UPC for secure computation. Emphasis was placed on Universal Agents’ ability to redefine how AI interacts with blockchain, creating a foundation for truly autonomous systems, with a vision of agents that can handle cross-chain DeFi tasks, power gaming ecosystems, or provide decentralized AI models that operate transparently and efficiently.
Universal Agents are about empowering individuals with tools that are provable, decentralized and built to last.
The Role of NGL and Ecosystem Synergy
Throughout the Townhall, NGL’s position as the fuel that drives Entangle’s ecosystem was reinforced, powering everything from cross-chain messaging and data feeds to token creation and AI execution. For many, the key takeaway was the description of NGL as both the gateway to the ecosystem and what you find under the hood of every element of Entangle.Faisal emphasized that NGL serves as the monetization layer for Web3, enabling projects and developers to build scalable, interoperable applications. NGL is positioned as an essential infrastructure asset, like owning the fiber cables that power the internet. The discussion served to underscore the token’s potential to create value across Entangle’s growing ecosystem.
Broader Industry Insights: Challenges and Opportunities in Web3
During the entire discussion Faisal shared his thoughts on the current state of the blockchain industry, pointing out the volatility and fragmentation that continue to be an obstacle to greater adoption. Recent market activity demonstrates the importance of systematic design over speculative mechanics.
The discussion addressed the need to bridge gaps in data, liquidity, and functionality across chains to create a more unified Web3 ecosystem. Faisal’s bullishness on the convergence of AI and blockchain and its potential to revolutionise all aspects of our lives was plain for all to hear, and he advocated for open and decentralized AI models to prevent monopolistic control and promote transparency.With his clear delivery and the ability to convey the vision for Entangle with passion, the Townhall served to demonstrate Faisal’s position as a thought-leader in the Web3 space.
Closing Remarks
The Townhall concluded with Faisal expressing gratitude to the Entangle team, whose efforts were instrumental in organizing the event and bringing Entangle’s vision to life. He acknowledged the support of the community, investors, and collaborators, emphasizing that leadership is only as strong as the team behind it, and issued this call to action to the community:“Learn, educate, join teams, and work on your craft alongside the trenches.”With a bold vision for the future and a series of groundbreaking innovations, Entangle is poised to lead the Web3 revolution.