On August 19th, the Metis community hosted an AMA with Daniel Kwak, CCO of Metis and Head of Marketing for LazAI. The session shed light on Metis’ ecosystem direction, the LazAI testnet launch, and what lies ahead for Hyperion and Andromeda.
Key Highlights
1. Metis Beyond “Just Another L2”
Daniel emphasised that Metis isn’t positioning itself as another scaling solution, but as an innovation hub. From ZKM pushing zero-knowledge advancements to GOAT Network in Bitcoin L2 and LazAI pioneering AI x blockchain, Metis is focused on building the next step solutions.
Takeaway: Metis differentiates by innovating across new frontiers, not just competing in the L2 race.
2. Growth Drivers: Hyperion + LazAI
Hyperion and LazAI were highlighted as the flagship pillars driving ecosystem growth. Together, they bring AI, data, and agent economies on-chain, expanding the AI+blockchain market rather than merely entering it.
Other initiatives, like the Korean baseball partnership and upcoming collaborations with official organisations and companies, signal broader adoption beyond traditional Web3 circles.
3. Andromeda + Hyperion Synergy
Both networks serve different markets, but value flows back into the same ecosystem. Success on one side naturally draws attention and activity across both.
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Andromeda: battle-tested, decentralised sequencer, soon advancing to Stage 1.
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Hyperion: AI-native layer, powering LazAI and new innovations.
Framing: “One doing well brings attention to the whole ecosystem.”
4. HyperHack Extension & LazAI Testnet Launch
The HypeHack extension was designed to give projects more time to polish and integrate with LazChain and Alith framework. With $30,000 in special tracks, teams now have room to refine their builds and leverage LazAI’s innovations.
Big news during the AMA:
The LazAI Testnet is LIVE! → Blog Post
5. DATs, iDAOs, and Playability
Daniel dove into the Data Anchoring Token (DAT) and iDAO concepts:
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DATs package dynamic data + interactions into assets, creating new forms of value.
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Companion DAT was showcased as an interactive agent that grows with user engagement — turning interactions into value.
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iDAOs allow agents to carry governance and data rights into composable solutions.
Example scenario: AI agents from logistics companies can interconnect to form a full logistics network, monetising each piece of the value chain.
Playability was also emphasised: LazAI isn’t just about points or airdrops. User interaction itself generates value, creating a sustainable internal economic flywheel.
6. Community Questions & Insights
The community raised sharp questions around adoption, regulation, emotional connection, and high-performance use cases. Key responses included:
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Regulations: Modular iDAOs make LazAI adaptable to varying rules.
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Emotional connection: Interaction and growth of agents builds attachment, like caring for a digital companion.
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Performance: Hyperion can handle high-frequency use cases like gaming and DeFi bots without congestion.
Closing Notes
Daniel closed with a key phrase: “More Playability.”
Instead of one-way value transfers (e.g., airdrops), LazAI is building a self-sustaining economy where fun and engagement create the value that fuels the ecosystem.
A big thank you to Daniel and the Metis community for an insightful session. Stay tuned for more AMAs — and don’t forget to explore the LazAI Testnet and secure your whitelist spot at LazPad.fun.