AI Platform Yupp Debuts with $33M Funding, Revolutionizes AI Model Evaluation with User Feedback and Crypto Rewards

June 13, 2025
AI Platform Yupp Debuts with $33M Funding, Revolutionizes AI Model Evaluation with User Feedback and Crypto Rewards
  • Yupp's unique approach encourages user feedback on AI responses, which helps improve the models through aggregated data.

  • The platform supports instant crypto payments using stablecoins on Base Ethernet L2 and Solana blockchains, alongside traditional payment methods like Stripe and PayPal.

  • Yupp has introduced the Yupp VIBE Score, a public leaderboard that ranks AI models based on user feedback across various performance metrics.

  • AI startup Yupp, officially named Ber Sarai Labs Inc., has launched its platform on June 13, 2025, after raising $33 million in a seed funding round led by a16z crypto.

  • Yupp aims to establish itself as the primary evaluation layer for AI, leveraging community input to provide reliable assessments.

  • A16z crypto's leaders believe that blockchain can enhance the trustworthiness of data used in AI model training and evaluations, benefiting both users and builders.

  • Co-founder Pankaj Gupta emphasized the critical role of human feedback in refining AI models and enhancing user experiences.

  • Yupp's launch comes at a time of increasing demand for effective AI solutions, as both businesses and consumers are relying more on AI technologies.

  • Users can earn credits for their feedback, which can be exchanged for cash in multiple currencies or used for services on the platform, making it a free resource for evaluations.

  • Utilizing blockchain technology, Yupp ensures transparency and integrity in the feedback data collected from users.

  • The funding round attracted notable investors including Google Chief Scientist Jeff Dean, Twitter co-founder Biz Stone, and Coinbase Ventures, highlighting strong interest in the venture.

  • The platform allows users to compare answers from over 500 AI models, including popular ones like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini.

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