[CARV to Introduce x402 Machine-to-Machine Payment Functionality, Season 3 Airdrop Extended to May 2026] The modular data layer CARV has announced a major upgrade to its AI Agentic Chain mainnet, named 'Shielded Mind,' which leverages zero-knowledge proof (ZK) technology to ensure privacy protection and data sovereignty. This upgrade introduces the 'Shielded Mind' runtime, a dual-layer architecture, and front-running resistance features, enabling AI Beings to make autonomous decisions in a privacy-preserving environment while safeguarding user data. At the same time, CARV's social chain payment tool, Cashie, is advancing its 2.0 version update, which includes the introduction of x402 machine-to-machine payment functionality and the integration of multiple technologies such as the ERC-8004 architecture and ERC-4337 smart accounts. Additionally, CARV has adjusted the Season 3 airdrop timeline to May 10, 2026, extending the eligibility period to May 10, 2025, through April 10, 2026, and increasing the airdrop allocation ratio to 4%. Community participation in the Cashie tool and CARV activities will be key factors in obtaining the airdrop. Previously, it was reported that Binance will launch perpetual contracts for YALAUSDT and CARVUSDT.