HTX and AINFT Collaborate to Build New Web3 AI Gateway, Offering Free Access to Leading AI Models and a Prize Pool of 40,000 USDT | Use the Bitcoin

PANAMA CITY, February 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — As global artificial intelligence capabilities continue to evolve and Web3 infrastructure matures, AI and the crypto ecosystems are entering a new phase of seamless integration. Co-operative recently teamed up with AINFT to co-host a special AI Challenge campaign with a combined prize pool of 40,000 USDT. This innovative event invites users around the world to experience a new generation of Web3-native AI access.

AINFT: Web3 gateway to AI

AINFT positions itself as a Web3-native AI gateway designed to provide permissionless, seamless access to leading large language models (LLMs). Users can log in directly by signing via a TronLink wallet, eliminating the need for email registration or KYC verification and enabling instant on-chain identity verification. The platform integrates top-level AI models including Claude Opus 4.5, ChatGPT-5.2 and Gemini 3 Pro, providing unified access for dialogue, reasoning and content creation across multiple scenarios.

To lower barriers to entry, AINFT is offering each new user a one-time allocation of one million free points, enabling instant access to premium AI models without any upfront payment. Once the free quota is used up, users can top up on demand using USDT, USDD, USD1, TRX or NFTs on the TRON network. The platform’s official TRC20 token, $NFToffers an additional 20% bonus in points when used for payment, and supports a flexible pay-as-you-go model with no subscription requirements.

40,000 USDT Prize Pool: Multiple rewards in the second season

The campaign runs until March 13 at 8:00 AM (UTC). After strong involvement in the first phase, Season 2 was launched with an initial prize pool of 4,000 USDT. The total prize pool of the campaign totals 40,000 USDT. To participate, users must log in official website of AINFTconnect their TronLink wallet, enter their HTX UID and wallet address via the designated formand complete both the AI ​​challenge tasks on AINFT and the trading tasks on HTX.

AINFT AI Challenge offers a prize pool of 13,000 USDT

Users who log into AINFT and participate in the challenge can compete for three separate prize pools.

1. Improved gift package: Unlocks gradually based on the number of valid connected wallets within the community. For season two, if the number of valid addresses reaches 5,000, rewards up to 7,000 USDT will be activated.
2. Early Bird Gift Package: Rewards the first 500 users each season to connect via TronLink and claim their first points. 25 users are selected per season and receive 20 USDT each.
3. Down payment Gift package: Users who complete a deposit of any amount during the period will automatically be entered into a lucky draw. Twenty winners will be selected to share 500 USDT.

Exclusive triple rewards for HTX users: share 27,000 USDT

Users who complete the registration form and provide their HTX UID and TronLink wallet address can unlock three exclusive incentives:

• Points bonus: 1 million points will be awarded to HTX users who access AINFT via the designated link and connect a TronLink wallet. [Join now >>]
• Welcome bonus: A 20 USDT bonus is available for users who participate in AINFT events and sign up for an HTX account during the campaign. Limited to the first 950 registered users.
• Trade reward: Users who complete HTX trading tasks (at least 100 USDT in spot volume or 500 USDT in futures volume) will receive an airdrop of 40 USDT. Limited to the first 200 qualified users.

Ecosystem Synergy: Practical Case of AI and Crypto

As a global trade show that has long focused on AI-related sectors and the discovery of innovative assets, HTX continues to support high-quality AI projects and promote collaboration between technology, traffic and users. As demand for AI computing increases and crypto payment systems mature, decentralized AI portals are expected to become the cornerstones of the next generation of Web3 infrastructure.

The collaboration between HTX and AINFT represents a forward-looking position within this trend. Looking ahead, HTX will continue to collaborate with high-quality ecosystem partners to build a more open, efficient and sustainable Web3 innovation network, providing global users with future-oriented digital capabilities and application experiences.

About HTX

Founded in 2013, HTX (formerly Huobi) has evolved from a virtual asset exchange into a comprehensive ecosystem of blockchain businesses spanning digital asset trading, financial derivatives, research, investment, incubation and other businesses.

As the leading gateway to Web3, HTX has global capabilities that enable it to provide users with secure and reliable services. HTX adheres to the growth strategy of ‘Global Expansion, Thriving Ecosystem, Prosperity Impact, Security and Compliance’ and is committed to providing high-quality services and values ​​to virtual asset enthusiasts around the world.

For more information about HTX, please visit https://www.htx.com/ or HTX square and continue following HTX X, TelegramAnd Disagreement.