AI agents need a way to find and pay for the services their tasks require Incubated by Vertical, @vAPI_Network brings both into one flow with Call, using per-request USDC payments on @base Watch the walkthrough

Helping projects reach the people who will use their products is central to Vertical’s next phase We are building an ecosystem that supports founders from development through distribution, with Gateway giving projects a direct way to reach our community @MarkTbuilds goes deeper into the structure behind this direction, the role of $VERTAI and what needs to be in place before its relaunch Watch the video below ⚡

Before the next token raise, a team should be able to show what the previous funding helped it learn about demand For products using token incentives to attract users, that means tracking what happens after a campaign ends: ◻️ How many users return when promotional rewards stop? ◻️ How many become paying customers? ◻️ Does the revenue they generate cover the incentives and the cost of serving them? These results should shape the next funding plan Strong retention can support a case for expanding distribution Users leaving after rewards end calls for a closer look at the product before increasing acquisition spending Founders should define these tests before allocating the budget, then report the results alongside the milestones delivered At Vertical Labs, we see this as an essential part of preparing teams for their next stage of growth

AI agents are becoming customers in a potential trillion-dollar market @MarkTbuilds explains why they need fast, low-cost payments @vAPI_Network is building infrastructure for service discovery, USDC payments and work verification Watch the full video 👇

Vertical AMA Recap⚡️ ◻️ Vertical Ecosystem Vertical will operate through Vertical Labs, Vertical Ventures, and the Vertical Foundation, each with a dedicated purpose Ventures will invest in early-stage Web3 startups, Labs will provide development, advisory, marketing, and operational services, while the Foundation will manage the Gateway and focus on growing the Vertical community. ◻️ Gateway V3 Becomes Open and Permissionless The Gateway is being rebuilt from the ground up to allow projects worldwide to run pre-launch and post-launch campaigns, rather than limiting access to Vertical-backed projects Existing V2 stakers will automatically migrate to V3 with their staking position and loyalty weight preserved ◻️ A New Distribution Model Built Around DeFi Users The Gateway is being positioned as an alternative to relying solely on KOLs for token distribution, giving projects direct access to proven DeFi users who already stake, participate in campaigns, and interact with Web3 products Longer-term $VERTAI stakers will retain broader exposure to Gateway campaigns, while campaign participants can earn additional rewards through their activity ◻️ Gateway Revenue Projects will be able to run campaigns for free, with premium features generating revenue for the Gateway The current model being evaluated directs 80% of premium feature fees and airdrop claim fees toward $VERTAI buybacks and burns, creating a flywheel where a larger community attracts more projects, more campaigns generate more fees, and more fees support token value accrual ◻️ $VERTAI Relaunch The new $VERTAI token will launch through the Vertical Foundation, with the existing token migrating through a burn-and-mint mechanism The team is finalizing the structure and is exploring additional rewards for long-term and loyal holders, with further details to be announced before migration ◻️ Vertical Ventures Expands Vertical Ventures is in advanced conversations with investors and has brought in a dedicated team member with VC experience to lead the entity Meanwhile, vAPI continues to serve as the first major example of the Vertical Labs model, with its upcoming Gateway campaign and Mac’s first public live demonstration at Agentic Zero in San Francisco marking the next steps

Join us tomorrow for the bi-weekly Vertical AMA ⚡️ We’ll discuss Vertical’s updated roadmap and showcase our new website AMA starts at 15:00 UTC. Set a reminder!