Pudgy Penguins launch console, Xerpa AI partners with Aro Network, Hacken receives intern applications, and other Web3 news

Ice Open Network (ION) has partnered with CoreNet Coin to enhance accessibility in the decentralized AI ecosystem for creators, offering exclusive AI tools and eliminating centralized barriers to access. (📰BlockchainReporter)
Xerpa AI has teamed up with Aro Network to expand the decentralized AI ecosystem, utilizing XerpaAI’s AI Growth Agent to enhance community growth and engagement while leveraging Web3 payment flows. (📰BlockchainReporter)
Hacken received over 1,600 applications for ten intern roles in blockchain security, reflecting Gen Z’s interest in cybersecurity and the growing diversity in the field, with nearly 50% of applicants being women. (📰BlockTelegraph)
Pudgy Penguins and Play Solana have launched the PSG1 handheld console, which incorporates a buy-and-burn mechanism for the PENGU token, aiming to enhance its scarcity and integrate blockchain utility into gaming. (📰AInvest)