Hot Interactions Roundup | Catalyst Waitlist Applications Open; RocX Testnet Now Live (October 10)
- Key Takeaways: This article covers the fundraising updates and interaction tutorials for three early-stage blockchain projects (Catalyst, RocX, and SmartX), spanning the AI trading agent, proof-of-activity DeFi, and social trading sectors.
- Key Elements:
- Catalyst completed a $30 million seed round led by Sequoia Capital, positioning itself as an AI trading agent platform for retail investors.
- RocX is building a DeFi platform based on a Proof of Activity mechanism, with its testnet now live. Users can earn points by checking in and depositing test ETH.
- SmartX was selected for Season 4 of YZi Labs EASY Residency, receiving $500,000 in investment, positioning itself as a personalized social trading app.
- All three projects are in early stages, using waitlists or testnet interaction models to attract user participation.
Original | Odaily（@OdailyChina）
Author | Asher（@Asher_ 0210）
Catalyst: An AI Trading Agent Platform for Retail Investors
Project Overview
Founded in 2025, Catalyst is dedicated to building AI trading agents for retail investors. Users simply describe their investment ideas, macro views, or market judgments in natural language, and Catalyst's AI agents will: automatically research relevant information, construct optimal trading strategies, conduct historical backtesting, continuously monitor events and signals, and automatically execute trades upon user approval.
On October 8, Catalyst announced the completion of a $30 million seed round, led by Sequoia Capital, with participation from Jump Trading, PeakXV, Lux Capital, AntiFund, Coinbase, and Premji Invest.
Interaction Tutorial
Visit the project's official website (link: https://catalyst.app/), click "Join waitlist," and fill in your personal email and X account to complete the waitlist registration.
RocX: A DeFi Platform Powered by Proof of Activity
Project Overview
RocX is a DeFi platform powered by Proof of Activity (PoA), combining on-chain capital activity with verifiable user participation. Its core philosophy is "Every Web3 Activity Creates Value," integrating capital, contribution, and reputation into a single measurable value system.
On October 5, RocX announced on X that its testnet is now live.
Interaction Tutorial
STEP 1. Obtain Base testnet ETH (link: https://www.alchemy.com/faucets/base-sepolia).
STEP 2. Visit the project's official website (link: https://rocx-testnet.com/), click "Launch App," and connect your personal wallet.
STEP 3. Click "My Page" and link your personal X account.
STEP 4. Click "Explore" and click "Check in now" to perform daily check-ins, earning 100 points each time.
STEP 5. Click "DeFi" and deposit testnet ETH.
SmartX: A Personalized Social Trading App
Project Overview
SmartX is a personalized social trading app targeting Meme coins, perpetual contracts, stocks, and prediction markets. On August 25, YZi Labs officially announced the selected list for the fourth season of EASY Residency. A total of 24 early-stage companies were selected this season, each receiving $500,000 in investment, including SmartX.
On October 8, SmartX announced on X that the second round of its waitlist is now live.
Interaction Tutorial
STEP 1. Visit the project's official website (link: https://smartx.io/), click "Waitlist," then click "Start the test" and answer 6 questions.
STEP 2. After answering, enter your personal email and fill in the verification code to complete the waitlist application.
Ranking is determined by both join time and Boost. Inviting friends earns Boost, which helps improve your ranking; when Boost is equal, the earlier you join, the higher your ranking.
