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SlipShield is a reliability and settlement layer designed to make digital payments as predictable and verifiable as modern operations require. The project focuses on automating secure USDC-based settlements using Circle’s Arc platform, ensuring payments are executed, confirmed, and traceable without manual intervention. Today, many operational workflows rely on brittle payment steps, delayed confirmations, or manual follow-ups that introduce risk and slow execution. SlipShield removes this uncertainty by creating a clear, auditable payment flow where settlement status is immediately visible and reliable. By abstracting blockchain complexity behind a clean operational interface, SlipShield allows teams to move value with confidence while maintaining speed, compliance, and accountability. The result is fewer errors, faster reconciliation, and payments that simply work.

I keep getting errors so I am linking full version here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1S90ndpdA7Gj0O_z1kqtanRxzBIabqSsBioITjBYkQgo/edit?usp=sharing Trade Compliance Wizard (TCW) is an AI-powered compliance automation agent designed to modernize and unify global trade operations. Built on advanced reasoning models and enhanced with curated regulatory knowledge, TCW centralizes processes that typically require multiple systems, specialized staff, and extensive manual research. The agent interprets product descriptions, invoices, packing lists, and technical data to extract key attributes such as materials, intended use, performance features, and whether an item is a component, accessory, or standalone product. Using this information, TCW assigns accurate HTS classifications based on uploaded HTS chapters, explanatory notes, and pattern-based classification logic. It calculates duty and tariff obligations by combining base ad valorem rates with additional measures such as Section 301 China duties, producing a fully structured and auditable tariff summary. TCW integrates directly with the OFAC API to perform real-time sanctions screening. It analyzes names, aliases, addresses, dates of birth, and program codes, and merges these results with contextual knowledge about high-risk geographies and industries. The system assigns match levels (No Match, Possible Match, Likely Match) and provides clear escalation recommendations to prevent compliance failures.

SonicPay is an AI-driven B2B payment platform that transforms how companies settle international trades. Built on Circle and Arc infrastructure, it enables real-time, USDC-settled payments between verified business wallets. The system automates compliance checks like HS codes and OFAC screening, ensures transparent invoicing, and provides smart contract–based escrow for secure delivery. By combining blockchain settlement with AI verification, SonicPay eliminates the delays, errors, and fraud risks of traditional banking systems—bringing the speed and certainty of modern fintech to global trade.

QA Current is an AI powered email quality assurance agent built for anyone who needs to send important emails with confidence. From marketers managing large scale campaigns to professionals writing critical updates or individuals sending resumes and proposals, QA Current makes sure your email is polished, professional, and error free before you hit send. 📩 Paste your HTML or forward a test email for instant review 🔍 Check structure, formatting, links, and accessibility 📱 Validate mobile responsiveness and clarity ⚡ Get real time suggestions for improvement QA Current acts as your expert second set of eyes, reducing mistakes, saving review time, and improving communication quality for everyone. The result is more trust, stronger impact, and fewer regrets after pressing send.

In this hybrid hackathon powered by Arc and Circle, developers will build the next generation of Agentic economic applications using Circle’s Nanopayments infrastructure with settlement on Arc in USDC. For the first time, high-frequency, usage-based transactions between users, APIs, and AI agents can operate without gas overhead eroding margin. Arc provides stablecoin-native settlement with predictable, dollar-denominated USDC fees and deterministic, sub-second finality — enabling real-time coordination and economically viable per-action pricing at scale. 📅 April 20 – 26, 2026 • Apr 20 – 25 (Online): Submit projects by Apr 25. • Apr 25 (On-site Build – SF, CA): Teams refine projects. • Apr 26 (On-site Demos & Awards – SF, CA): Live pitches & winners announced. Get guidance from Arc and Circle experts through on-site support. 📍 On-site Venue (April 25-26): MindsDB SF AI Collective 3154 17th St, San Francisco, California, USA 🤝 Go solo or team up, it's your flow. 🏆 Compete for a $10,000 Prize Pool. 📍 Please note: If approved for the on-site experience, you’ll also have the opportunity to showcase your project live. Travel and accommodation will not be covered. 🧑🏻‍💻 Secure your spot now – sign up before the Kick-Off Stream!

Join our $1,000,000+ startup challenge series powered by Surge 📌 This announcement outlines the launch of a Global Human+AI Exchange — aligning universities, global cities, talent networks, and industry to accelerate human-centered AI innovation, technology transfer, and economic growth. 👉 Read more here ⏱️ 8 days to turn your idea, or existing product, into an investable demo. 📅 February 6 - 15, 2026 • Feb 6 - 14 (Online Phase) - Collaborate and build online with developers and AI innovators from around the world. All projects must be submitted by the end of the online phase on February 14th. 🕙 Doors open at 10:00 AM, first come, first served. • Feb 14 (On‑site Build Day) - Selected participants will be invited to an exclusive in‑person session to refine their projects and connect directly with mentors. • Feb 15 (On‑site Demos & Awards) - Live pitching sessions to a panel of judges and ecosystem partners, followed by the official winner announcement. 🌟 Get feedback from startup mentors and technical experts. 📍 On-site Venue (Feb 14–15): MindsDB SF AI Collective 3154 17th St, San Francisco, California, USA 📲 Real-time on-site updates (SF) For real-time announcements and information during the on-site portion (Feb 14–15), join the LabLab SF Chapter WhatsApp group: 👉 Join the WhatsApp group 🤝 Join solo or with a team. New founders and existing startups are welcome. 🏆 $1,000,000+ in credits, token prizes, perks and funding opportunity. 📍 On-site participation is by invitation only. Travel and accommodation expenses will not be covered. 🧑‍💻 Apply now to build, validate, and pitch with purpose.

In this hybrid hackathon powered by Arc, developers will build the next generation of agentic commerce systems using Arc with USDC. Explore a world where AI agents and web services can pay for APIs, data, compute, and content in dynamic, usage-based ways, while Arc provides stablecoin-native settlement with predictable USDC fees and deterministic, sub-second finality. This hackathon is supported by Google & Google DeepMind, with a dedicated challenge and $40,000 in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) credits awarded for the best use of Gemini models and Google AI Studio. 📅 January 9 – 24, 2026 • Jan 9 – 23 (Online Phase) – Collaborate and build online with developers and AI innovators from around the world. All projects must be submitted by the end of the online phase on January 23rd. • Jan 23 (On‑site Build Day – San Francisco, CA) – Selected participants will be invited to an exclusive in‑person session to refine their projects and connect directly with mentors. • Jan 24 (On‑site Demos & Awards – San Francisco, CA) – Live pitching sessions to a panel of judges and ecosystem partners, followed by the official winner announcement. Get guidance from Arc and Circle experts through on-site support. 📍 On-site Venue (Jan 23–24): MindsDB SF AI Collective 3154 17th St, San Francisco, California, USA 🤝 Go solo or team up, it's your flow. 🏆Compete for $50,000 in USDC & GCP Credits. 📍 On-site participation is by invitation only. Travel and accommodation expenses will not be covered. 🧑🏻‍💻 Secure your spot now - sign up before the Kick-Off Stream!

Leverage Orchestrate’s digital skills to design solutions that automate repetitive tasks, orchestrate workflows across tools, and empower employees to focus on high-value work. ⏳ Complete your project in just 48 hours and showcase your innovation. 🚀 Gain hands-on experience building with IBM watsonx Orchestrate. 💡 Develop practical AI agents that reshape the way teams and organizations operate. ⭐ Learn directly from experts who will support you throughout the event. 🤝 Team up or work independently to bring your vision to life. 💰 Prizes: $10,000 🧑🏻‍💻 Sign up before the Kick-Off Stream and start shaping the future with IBM watsonx Orchestrate!