SapienGamified, a startup focused on utilizing cryptocurrency to create a decentralized network of human data labelers, has successfully raised $10.5 million in seed funding. The funding round was led by Variant Fund. The Sapien network has expanded its reach to 70 countries and is experiencing a growth rate of 50% month-over-month, aided by partnerships with on-chain entities such as Worldcoin and Yield Guild. The announcement of the funding was met with positive reactions from the community, highlighting the potential of blockchain technology to address real-world challenges in AI data labeling.