We are proud to announce that we have secured $2 million USD in our pre-seed led by Jsquare, and Stream AI will be rebranded as MinionLab!

Wait, so what is MinionLab?

Imagine having a tireless team of AI-powered assistants scouring the internet on your behalf. That’s exactly what MinionLab provides — a decentralized network of “Minions” that run on your own devices. These autonomous action AI agents use a customized browser runtime to mimic human-like browsing, allowing them to gather real-time data from across the web.

Once deployed, your Minions automatically accept tasks assigned by the ecosystem, execute them, and let you earn passively. They can navigate websites, fill out forms, and extract information just as a human would — only much faster and more efficiently.

“We’ve evolved far beyond our original scope as StreamAI,” explains the MinionLab team. “Our rebrand to MinionLab more accurately reflects our mission of deploying autonomous AI agents that democratize data collection — while rewarding the community that drives this network.”

Why the Rebrand?

From Data Streams to Autonomous Data Mining StreamAI’s original focus on decentralized data streaming was just the beginning. As our capabilities expanded, it became clear we needed a brand that reflects our shift toward intelligent, user-driven AI agents capable of dynamic web exploration and large-scale data processing.

A Name that Embodies Our Core Mission “MinionLab” spotlights the autonomous “Minions” at the heart of our ecosystem — tiny, tireless AI workers that collectively bridge the gap between skyrocketing AI data needs and the constraints of centralized solutions. It’s a name that conveys collaborative innovation, underlining how countless small agents can achieve big results.

A Unified Identity for the Community By consolidating everything under the MinionLab banner, we aim to simplify onboarding and foster a more vibrant, engaged community. The new identity provides clarity and focus, making it easier for both newcomers and existing members to understand, adopt, and help drive the project forward.

A $2 Million Step Forward, Led by Jsquare

MinionLab has successfully secured $2 million in pre-seed funding, with Jsquare and Capital6 Eagle leading the round.

This strategic investment will empower MinionLab to scale its network of AI-driven “Minions,” extending their presence to more devices and regions. The initiative aligns with the vision of creating a decentralized, user-powered data-mining ecosystem poised to redefine global data dynamics..

“MinionLab’s community and user-centric approach to AI data industry is at the perfect intersection with Web3,” says Joanna, founding partner of Jsquare. “Their vision has the potential to redefine how data is gathered and shared on a global scale, and we’re excited to support them on this journey.”

Pioneering Early-Stage Investments to Drive Web3 Mass Adoption, Jsquare is dedicated to early-stage innovation, with a particular emphasis on AI and transformative technologies. Notably, Jsquare was among the earliest investors in Pudgy Penguins, Render, CookieDao, Gensyn, Zetachain, Metis, and many other prominent projects that lead the trend in space.

How the Funds Will Be Used

• Expanding the Minion Network MinionLab will roll out more Minions to a wider base of users, ensuring broader coverage and more diverse data collection.
• Advancing AI Modules The team will develop specialized modules to tackle tasks like multi-step website navigation, advanced data extraction, and other complex use cases.
• Growing the Ecosystem By partnering with AI startups, research institutions, and established businesses, MinionLab aims to build a robust platform that benefits everyone — users, developers, and enterprise clients alike.

This funding marks a significant milestone for MinionLab as it continues to push decentralized AI forward, ensuring that the community — not just a select few — helps fuel the next wave of innovation.

The Mechanics: How MinionLab Works

1. Minions, Explained

Minions are autonomous AI agents that run on user devices — whether it’s a desktop PC, laptop, mobile phone, or browser extension. Each Minion leverages a customized browser runtime to explore websites in a human-like manner, carrying out data-mining, automation tasks, and AI-driven interactions. This approach flips traditional scraping on its head: instead of adversarial methods that rely on proxy networks and are frequently blocked by websites, Minions function as legitimate browsers, preserving user privacy and respecting website guidelines.

2. Real-Time, Resilient Data Collection

MinionLab’s decentralized architecture distributes work across thousands (eventually millions) of Minions globally. By tapping into diverse devices and locations, the network captures real-time, geographically varied data — something centralized crawlers or adversarial scrapers often struggle to achieve. This broad, resilient collection method not only reduces the risk of IP bans but also unlocks higher-value data, particularly in regions where typical proxy-based solutions fail.

3. Rewards for Participation

By installing the MinionLab software, device owners (Minion Owners) earn $MINION tokens in return for running Minions on their hardware. Your device’s idle resources — compute, network bandwidth, and storage — are utilized to carry out data-mining tasks. The more tasks your Minions successfully complete, the greater your token rewards. This performance-based reward model ensures that both casual users and those contributing more powerful hardware can benefit from actively fueling a user-driven AI ecosystem.

“We’re not just sharing bandwidth; we’re enabling AI-powered agents that actually see and interpret the web the way humans do — only it’s automated and incentivized,” the community director LJ points out.

Charting the Future of Decentralized AI

1. Specialized Data for Smarter AI

MinionLab is already providing highly specialized datasets to YCombinator-backed startups and major tech companies — forming relationships that will drive our long-term growth. By gathering targeted, real-time information from niche communities and industry-specific websites, our Minions help AI developers train models on data that’s both current and relevant. This approach means less time spent sifting through outdated or irrelevant content, and more time spent advancing next-generation AI solutions that benefit users and businesses alike.

MinionLab will be the first agentic network to collect 1) real-time data, 2) operational data, and 3) contextual data. More on this later.

2. Strengthening Decentralized AI Networks

We believe real progress in AI comes from collaboration, not centralization. By distributing data-mining tasks across a global network of Minion Owners, we build a resilient system where everyone — developers, researchers, and everyday users — shares in both the workload and the rewards. This decentralized approach reduces single points of failure, broadens the scope of available data, and provides fair compensation for those who fuel the network’s growth.

3. Beyond Basic Web3 Bots

Chatbots and trading bots are just the beginning. MinionLab envisions AI agents that handle a wide range of Web3 tasks — such as navigating decentralized marketplaces, tracking on-chain events, or even automating governance decisions. Our goal is to push the boundaries of what’s possible on the internet, empowering users with advanced AI-driven tools that do more than merely chat or trade — they actively expand opportunities and solutions across the Web3 landscape.

Join the MinionLab Movement

• Website: https://www.minionlab.ai/
• Discord: https://discord.gg/minionlab
• Telegram: https://t.me/MinionLab
• Twitter (X): https://x.com/MinionLabAI
• Documentation: https://docs.minionlab.ai/

Adopt Your Minion Today!

Get ready for our new epoch — your gateway to double referral rewards and exclusive early access to upcoming features. By joining MinionLab now, you’ll start earning points that will set you up for future opportunities when token rewards go live. Don’t miss your chance to help shape the future of decentralized AI — join early and become a key part of our growing community!

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