Take a look at 70 Crypto-AI projects, These “virtual intelligent agents” that can autonomously learn, adapt, and execute tasks within a decentralized blockchain network.

Unlike simple AI assistants, are envisioned to become independent entities capable of making economic decisions, managing assets, and even participating in governance. The report identifies six major tracks within this ecosystem: AI Agent Infrastructure, Launchpads, Memes, DeFI, TEE Verifiable Agents, and Applications.

Key Themes and Concepts:

• Definition of an AI Agent:Not just simple AI assistants, but rather “virtual intelligent agents” capable of self-learning and autonomous task execution on a blockchain network.
• They are “independent entities that can operate freely within a decentralized blockchain network” without constant human instruction.
• They can manage assets, execute contracts, and make decisions, functioning as “virtual residents” within the blockchain ecosystem.
• The text emphasizes their ability to “think independently like humans and even complete complex tasks without any human intervention.”

1. Market Size and Growth:

• The AI Agent track has reached a significant market capitalization, with the article citing “$13.3 billion” total market cap and over “$11 billion” within the 70 projects they analyzed.
• Massive interest in the space is driven by “enormous technical potential” and “vast market demand,” combining AI capabilities with the decentralized nature of blockchain.
• Messari predicts “by the end of 2025, 90% of on-chain transactions will no longer be initiated by real humans” but by AI agents.

1. Driving Forces Behind the Shift:

• Eliminating Human Error: AI agents can process large amounts of data faster and more accurately than humans, reducing errors in contract execution and other tasks.
• Small Payments and High-Frequency Trading: AI agents enable more frequent and efficient on-chain transactions. The decreasing transaction costs on L1/L2 platforms like Solana and Base are facilitating AI-driven trading.
• Invisible Infrastructure: Users are increasingly willing to delegate tasks to AI agents, embracing automation, particularly in decentralized finance.

1. “DEFAI (AI applications in decentralized finance) refers to the integration of artificial intelligence technology with the decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem, aiming to achieve smarter automated trading, asset management, and risk control.”

• TEE Verifiable Agents: Utilizes Trusted Execution Environments (TEE) to create secure and verifiable environments for AI Agents (e.g., $Pha, $METAV, $SPORE, $Focai). This ensures the autonomy and security of AI agents in sensitive operations.

1. Examples of AI Agent Functionality:

• Autonomous trading bots: AI agents that automatically buy and sell assets on blockchain based on market data and pre-programmed strategies.
• Portfolio management: AI Agents can optimize investment portfolios based on real-time market conditions.
• Smart contract execution: AI agents can autonomously trigger smart contract functions based on external data feeds.
• Social media interaction: AI Agents that engage with users on Twitter, Telegram, and Discord.
• Creative AI: Generating AI art, music, and video content, as well as generating memes and other forms of content.
• Game agents: AI agents playing and interacting within virtual gaming worlds.

1. Future Outlook and Challenges:

• AI Agents are expected to become increasingly autonomous and intelligent, potentially evolving into “economic agents” with independent decision-making capabilities.
• Challenges include:
• Deep integration of diverse technologies
• Data privacy and security concerns, especially with sensitive financial information
• Lack of regulatory clarity and policies specific to AI Agents
• Market education on how these technologies work and what they mean for users

• The integration of AI and blockchain may disrupt traditional business models and redefine the relationship between humans and machines.