# Neurolanche X Labs

## What is Neurolanche X Labs?

Neurolanche X Labs, established in 2021, is a company specializing in web3 research. Founded by two computer scientists and a psychologist, Neurolanche X Labs initially focused on using Artificial Intelligence for the early diagnosis of diseases like Alzheimer's, dementia, and Parkinson's. Affected by the global pandemic post-Covid-19, the company shifted its research to VR technology. Among its projects in this area is a VR-based metaverse project called Neuroverse, aimed at transforming medical laboratories into virtual environments and making high-equipment-demand activities like biology and chemistry labs accessible in education through VR support. Another goal is to address the limitations of web2 applications like Google Meet and Zoom in a VR context.

Since the last quarter of 2022, Neurolanche X Labs has embarked on various initiatives to support the ecosystem on Polkadot and Astar Network. Among these initiatives is the creation of the world's first WASM NFT collection within the Astar Network ecosystem, known as the Neurolauncher NFT collection. This collection, comprising 500 rare pieces, is tied to a dApp staking program on Astar Network, where over 286 million ASTR (valued at over 46 million dollars) has been staked. In September, our team developed and launched Astar Strike, a browser-based FPS game leveraging the Polkadot infrastructure. Astar Strike is designed to cultivate an NFT culture within Polkadot while creating a sociable environment for stakers, dApp users, and NFT communities on the Astar Network. With the introduction of the Ethereum layer2 zkEVM network, jointly developed by Astar Network and Polygon, Astar Strike evolved into ZkStrike. This new version aims to bridge web3 users with web2 users and gamers, targeting a seamless transition to a blockchain-supported rich in-game economy through account abstraction.

Before transitioning to projects that showcase Neurolanche X Labs' core vision, it's crucial to highlight the strategic steps the company has taken to foster community building, bridge the gap between blockchain and web2 users, and address user challenges in the metaverse. Recognizing the importance of establishing a strong foundation, Neurolanche X Labs strategically launched the Neurolauncher NFT collection and the Astar Strike (now evolved into ZkStrike) game project. These initiatives were not mere additions to the blockchain ecosystem but were carefully designed to engage and expand the user base, ensuring a seamless integration of web2 and web3 communities. This approach demonstrates Neurolanche X Labs' commitment to not only solving technical challenges but also to creating an inclusive and vibrant community. By prioritizing these steps, Neurolanche X Labs sets the stage for its upcoming AI project, further advancing its mission to revolutionize both the blockchain space and the metaverse with innovative solutions that address real-world problems.

Originally established for research in health and education, Neurolanche X Labs has made a name in GameFi, NFT, and Metaverse sectors with its seven diverse projects. Driven by the academic prowess in AI and challenges in Metaverse areas, the team initiated the Firolauss project. Started in October, Firolauss aims to address user engagement issues in Metaverse projects and teach emotions to AI for creating digital avatars. Neurolanche X Labs, with a rich data repository, aims to push the boundaries of AI through Firolauss, targeting developers and academics. The project, slated for launch in March, aspires to make waves across various sectors from military to healthcare and gaming, striving to develop the world's first AI application capable of understanding behaviors and emotions simultaneously.
