Holoworld AI is a Web3 AI and 3D entertainment social network built on blockchain and founded in January 2024 by Tong Pow and Hongzi Mao. ^[1][2]

Overview

Holoworld is a decentralized AI character marketplace and social platform where users can create intelligent AI bots with a few clicks. Behind Holoworld AI is the company Hologram Labs, an SF-based startup backed by investors such as Polychain Capital and Linkin Park’s Mike Shinoda. ^[3][4]

Holoworld AI integrates entertainment, education, and the creator economy within a social platform. It offers a range of features including the creation of 3D AI characters, AI chat companionship, and a marketplace for trading AI agents, wearables, and other in-world assets. ^[1][4]

At Holoworld, we’re changing the game in AI interaction. Our focus? Empowering you to create 3D virtual companions that are far more than just generic avatars - Introducing Holoworld AI blog^[4]

Holoworld is also integrated on top of Hologram V1, a suite of Vtubing and avatar apps that bring AI avatars to life in meetings, games, or any video platform. ^[4]

On April 22, 2024, Holoworld AI announced its partnership with Bitcoin Frogs to allow its users to create their own AI frogs. Holoworld AI also partnered with Rivalz Network on April 17, 2024, to explore their AI Data Layer for personal data licensing. ^[5][6]

Hologram Labs

Established in 2021 by Tong Pow, Hologram Labs stands at the forefront of next-generation Artificial Intelligence (AI) social technology providers, collaborating with brands, online communities, and content creators to create distinct digital identities in the form of digital avatars. The company raised $6.5 million 7 months before its launch. ^[4]

Holoworld has received support from well-known investors and institutions such as Polychain, Linkin Park, the Founder of BRC20 Domo, the Co-Founder of BitMEX Arthur Hayes, a VP of Engineering at OpenAI, and more. ^[4]

Hologram’s existing customers include companies like Arbitrum, BNBChain, L’Oreal, Bilibili, Pudgy Penguins, Milady Makers, Anata NFT, Deadfellaz, Cool Cats, and Nifty Island. ^[4]

Holoworld Core Technologies

Hologram Mocap

Leveraging in-house computer vision ML models and SDKs, this technology excels in real-time motion capture using advanced computer vision methods. Optimized for the web and operating at 60 FPS, it delivers real-time ARKit-compatible mixed shapes through various mediums like camera video, video, or images. Its performance, particularly in accuracy and FPS of mixed shapes, aligns with the standards set by Apple ARKit on iOS. ^[4]

Holo3D

Grounded in stable diffusion, Holo3D relies on a generation algorithm that encompasses ControlNET positioning perception texture and mesh generation. It furnishes fully equipped skeletal resources with limitless variations suitable for games, text, or images. The platform’s internal repository boasts approximately 150,000 2D + 3D resources tailored for the Web3/NFT field. ^[4]

HoloAnimate

This technology serves as a motion transfer framework, constructed on the Thin-Plate Spline Motion Model (TPS) with end-to-end unsupervised learning. It possesses the capability to animate any 2D portrait based on input videos or audio, achieving precise lip-syncing. ^[4]

HoloGPT

A finely tuned ultra-realistic character response model, HoloGPT encompasses multiple use cases, including NSFW and Web3 data. ^[4]