The most detailed and circulating rumor regarding Rumor.app powered by AltLayer centers on the upcoming launch of a dedicated native token separate from AltLayer's existing $ALT token and a revolutionary feature called Verifiable Signal Grading designed to combat crypto market misinformation.
The Detailed Rumor:
Native Rumor Token ($RUM): While AltLayer's $ALT token is confirmed to power the broader ecosystem (staking, governance, etc.)a new, second token, potentially named RUM is strongly rumored to be launched specifically for the Rumor.app platform. This token would be the primary medium of exchange and reward within the app itself.
Rumored Utility:
Tipping & Rewards:$RUM would be used to reward users for sharing and verifying high-value, accurate rumors alpha.
Prediction Market Collateral: It would be the primary collateral for the app's prediction trading contracts that allow users to bet on the truth of a rumor before it becomes confirmed news.
Exclusive Access:Holding $RUM (or staking $ALT for $RUM rewards) would grant access to a Tier 1 Signal Feed, featuring high-volume, institution-linked rumors before they hit the general feed.
The Verifiable Signal Grading Feature: This is rumored to be the app's key differentiator and its compliance safeguard.
Mechanism: When a new rumor is posted (e.g., Major Exchange X will list Token Y next week), the platform doesn't just rely on upvotes. It uses a multi-layered system:
1. AI Scrutiny:An AI agent (potentially leveraging AltLayer's AVS technology) checks the rumor against on-chain data, social media sentiment spikes, and official (but often overlooked) project disclosures.
2. Community Staking: Users must stake $RUM or $ALT tokens against the rumor's validity (True or False). A higher collateralized pool signals greater community conviction.
3. Real World Verification (The Leak): Once the underlying event (e.g., the exchange listing) is confirmed, the system automatically grades the initial rumor.
Rumored Outcome: Users who staked on the correctly verified outcome receive the staked tokens of the losers, plus a reward in newly minted $RUM. This feature is intended to create a constantly updated Reliability Score for every user, which regulators could view as an active, decentralized mechanism against misinformation, making the platform more compliant.
Integration with HyperliquidPerpetuals:The rumor suggests deep integration with a perpetuals DEX like Hyperliquid (already confirmed to be a partner), allowing users to seamlessly transition from staking on a rumor to opening a leveraged long/short position on the underlying token, all from within the mobile app.
