26 Dec 2025
Weekly Summary Letter
2025/12/26 Monthly Founder's Letter
As we approach the end of another dynamic year in the world of decentralized trust, I want to start with a heartfelt thank you for your unwavering support. Whether you're staking $NUM, engaging on X and Telegram, or simply holding through the ups and downs of the market, your belief in our mission keeps us pushing forward.
This is Tammy, reflecting on December 2025—a period in which we've seen great traction in audio provenance, key partnerships, and community-driven wins that validate our role in building verifiable digital ecosystems.
Before we look back at our progress in December, I would like to share recent research aimed at bridging the gap between lab-based evaluations and real-world applications. Purdue University's new benchmark for deepfake detection tests data drawn from platforms like X (formerly Twitter), YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram. The study analyzed 232 images and 173 videos under challenging conditions—such as heavy compression and re-encoding—and revealed significant shortcomings in many academic, government, and commercial detectors when faced with the distribution shifts common on social media.
This research underscores the ongoing arms race in deepfake technology, urging security teams to prioritize resilient, frequently updated systems to safeguard against evolving threats. To me, the crucial question is: as AI becomes more involved in our daily business decisions, the accountability challenge becomes greater than ever. Imagine a million-dollar contract is reviewed and marked as “approved” by AI—who is responsible for this decision? The AI, or the human behind it? How can we clarify accountability if something goes wrong? These real-world challenges highlight the urgent need for Numbers Protocol as use cases expand. I would also like to hear from you regarding specific business cases where you see a need for introducing Numbers Protocol.
This month, we focused heavily on expanding our tools for voice and audio provenance, recognizing the growing threat of deepfakes. In the last week alone, we emphasized how audio clips need robust evidence trails—including source, timestamps, and integrity checks—to ensure they're human-generated and unaltered. We detailed integrations like uploading audio for on-chain registration via ERC-7053, parsing transcripts, and creating verifiable archives for AMAs, podcasts, and calls. A standout example was the AMA provenance page, complete with a free POAP mint to boost community engagement.
Looking back at the full month, we hosted an X Space on "warm AI" and a panel with AAJA on media ethics, while team interviews offered perspectives on bear market resilience and AI-native workflows.
One very crucial update: After extensive discussions with the team and our long-term community, we have made a strategic move to enhance the integrity and sustainability of the NUM token ecosystem. Our new Exchange Policy was unveiled on December 9, 2025, shifting from aggressive market expansion to selective partnerships that prioritize high-quality exchanges. This policy underscores our commitment to regulatory compliance, transparency, and security. By focusing on exchanges with strong security protocols rather than sheer volume, we aim to mitigate risks and build long-term community trust.
As we head into 2026, I'm optimistic about scaling our provenance infrastructure and delivering more tools that empower creators. Your feedback is invaluable—keep sharing on X and Telegram.
As usual at weekends, the team will respond a little more slowly while taking some rest. Our moderators will keep supporting you, and the team will be well prepared for the new week.
Happy Holidays & Best regards,
Tammy