AltLayer has officially launched Rumour.app: a platform that turns market “whispers” into verifiable, tradable signals.
Here are the key points:
Every rumour — whether a token listing, governance move or protocol announcement — gets recorded and timestamped on-chain.
Users submit rumours, validators stake reputation (not just money) to verify, and the data becomes structured and tradable.
The pre-launch campaign already includes major events like Korea Blockchain Week and Token 2049, with a prize pool of US$40,000 to bootstrap participation.
From on-chain metrics, AltLayer is positioned as a modular rollup infrastructure provider. Rumour.app leverages that base to deliver an “information-layer” rather than just a data feed.
Why this matters
In my trading and crypto-watching experience:
Market moves often follow narratives before fundamentals show up. Having a system that lets you capture that phase gives an edge.
Many “signal” tools focus on price, volume, alerts. Rumour.app goes upstream — it looks at what people believe will happen, and gives you a track-record.
For protocols, community projects, and traders alike, being plugged into early narrative shifts can mean faster adaptation.
The combination of on-chain verification + community reputation means the “noise” gets cleaned into “signal”.
My take
I’m excited about Rumour.app because it bridges the gap between raw chatter and structured insight. I’ll be testing it out soon: submitting early rumours, watching how credibility ratings evolve, and seeing how that maps into market behaviour. If you’re serious about narrative timing (not just FOMO), this is worth checking.