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a16z-backed DATA to retire its blockchain, move to Sui with $30 million investment

CoinDesk reports that a16z-backed startup DATA is retiring its own blockchain and moving to Sui with a $30 million investment. The report says the startup is narrowing its focus to AI training data.

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What the sources claim

DATA is retiring its own blockchain and moving to Sui with a $30 million investment.

“retiring its own blockchain and moving to Sui with a $30 million investment”
CoinDesk
DATA is narrowing its focus to AI training data.

“as it narrows its focus to AI training data”
CoinDesk

Sources

CoinDesk newswire 2026-10-21 15:22 UTC
How a16z-backed DATA is rethinking its blockchain strategy after $30 million Sui deal

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