# Bad Influence story: Crucible: AI guard con game pays testnet NEAR for successful cons

Active · 1 article · 1 source · First reported 11-08 12:30. Times are ET.
Story page: https://badinfluence.news/story/78c003ef-3b18-46b2-967e-62fed403b605

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Latest update (11-08 12:30): Crucible is an AI guard con game built on NEAR Cloud

Overview: A solo developer built Crucible, a game in which players try to con an AI guard in three messages, according to a post found in an X search for independent AI launches. The guard runs on NEAR AI Cloud. A successful con pays out 0.5 testnet NEAR from a capped contract.

Coverage timeline (newest first):
1. 11-08 12:30 · X search: indie AI launches (I built, solo founder) · [Crucible is an AI guard con game built on NEAR Cloud](https://badinfluence.news/items/s74it49qssfng35fn93ll7irq)
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