Myriad, a next-generation prediction markets protocol, officially launched on BNB Chain, expanding its multichain presence after previous integrations on Abstract and Linea.
This move aims to tap into BNB’s vibrant ecosystem, potentially reaching over 200 million users, with a strong focus on Asia through upcoming Mandarin-language support and localized experiences.
Automated Markets: A new feature enabling fast-paced, continuous 5-minute price action markets with auto-resolution and short settlement cycles, designed for simplicity and high liquidity without lengthy waits.
Full support for EVM wallet sign-ins, native bridging between chains, and leaderboard activity that incorporates BNB Chain volume for rewarding top performers. Incoming BNB-specific markets for ecosystem tokens, communities, and events, further boosting engagement.
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Myriad’s co-founder and COO, Ilan Hazan, emphasized the user-centric vision: “This expansion represents both sides of what we’re building: deep technical flexibility and a global, user-first vision.”
The protocol is now live http://myriad.markets/bnb where users can immediately access these features. This deployment underscores the growing maturity of prediction markets in crypto, making them more accessible and dynamic for global traders.
Myriad taps BNB’s 200M+ users especially Asia with 5-min markets ? high-volume, retail-friendly betting on crypto, sports, events. Auto-resolution + short cycles attract scalpers; BNB’s low fees amplify ROI vs. Ethereum. Native bridging + token-specific markets deepen BNB DeFi moat.
1X Launches the NEO Home Robot
1X Technologies, a Palo Alto-based AI and robotics firm, opened pre-orders for NEO, hailed as the world’s first consumer-ready humanoid robot tailored for household use.
NEO is engineered to automate mundane chores and provide personalized assistance, turning sci-fi concepts into practical home helpers. At just 66 pounds, it’s lightweight and safe for family environments, with deliveries starting in the U.S. in 2026 and expanding globally by 2027.
Core features of NEO
Chores Automation handles tasks like folding laundry, organizing shelves, tidying spaces, emptying dishwashers, and serving drinks. Users can schedule chores via app or voice commands, or request real-time execution.
Learning and Assistance: Built-in AI for task learning; for unfamiliar jobs, an “Expert Mode” connects a 1X specialist via VR to guide NEO remotely, accelerating its adaptation. Bio-inspired with tendon-driven motors for gentle movements, soft 3D-polymer body pinch-proof, 22 degrees of freedom in hands for human-like dexterity, and integrated Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 5G for indoor/outdoor use.
Household Labor Shift: $20K humanoid automates chores ? early premium adopters free 5–10 hrs/week; subscription model tests “robot-as-service.”
AI-Robotics Milestone: Expert Mode + on-device learning accelerate real-world training data; 2026 deliveries pressure Tesla Optimus timeline.
Market Signal: $300B+ humanoid sector now has a priced, pre-orderable product ? VC and supply-chain race intensifies.
It features emotive “ear rings” for status indicators and doubles as a Bluetooth speaker. Battery life supports up to 4 hours, with auto-docking for charging. Pricing at $20,000 outright purchase with $200 deposit for pre-order or $499/month subscription 6-month minimum.
CEO Bernt Børnich described the milestone: “Humanoids were long a thing of sci-fi… today—with the launch of NEO—humanoid robots become a product.” Pre-orders are available at 1x.tech/neo, positioning NEO as a competitor to emerging rivals like Tesla’s Optimus in the $300 billion+ humanoid market.
This launch marks a pivotal shift toward consumer robotics, addressing labor shortages by creating “abundant physical labor” in homes, though early adopters should note its evolving autonomy.