a16z-backed DATA shifts to Sui blockchain in $30 million deal, focusing on AI training data

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The startup backed by Andreessen Horowitz is shutting down its own blockchain. It is moving its operations to the Sui network as part of a $30 million investment. The company is narrowing its business focus to AI training data. The article describes this change as a rethink of its blockchain strategy.

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