Release2026-09-13

A project called Stonkfly simulates a full fly brain connectome. It processes Coinbase price data as visual input. The simulation proposes buy, sell or hold actions. A Coinbase AgentKit integration checks limits and places real spot orders. Positive portfolio results stimulate dopamine cells. Negative results stimulate aversive dopamine cells. A memory rule adjusts neural connections. Profitable trading has not been proven. Default runs use paper trading with public BTC-USDC data. Live trading requires a dedicated Coinbase portfolio and API key. Orders are capped at $10 with a $20 drawdown stop. The code is open-source under an MIT license.

What it unlocks

Running a fly-connectome simulation that can execute guarded crypto trades via Coinbase AgentKit.

  • 166,700 neurons
  • 25.6 million connections
  • 3,335 brightness inputs
  • 811 R8 color inputs

What you need to act on it

  • Python 3.11
  • C++17 compiler
  • macOS/Linux
  • 16 GB RAM recommended
  • Coinbase Advanced portfolio with at most 100 USDC
  • portfolio-scoped ECDSA API key with View + Trade permissions

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