AI Agents May Surpass Human Users in Blockchain Networks

According to Foresight News, a report by Decrypt highlights that the number of AI agents in blockchain networks may soon exceed human users, signaling a transformation in the cryptocurrency industry. Evan, head of the Monad ecosystem, suggests that the future could see a billion AI agents on-chain rather than a billion human users. He argues that while cryptocurrencies are not user-friendly for humans, AI agents do not face these challenges. Haseeb Qureshi, managing partner at Dragonfly Capital, notes that the widespread adoption of AI cloud computing has lowered the development threshold, allowing developers to launch on-chain applications with just $10,000. This could potentially lead to an "on-chain renaissance." However, this trend raises ethical concerns regarding identity verification and digital trust. Qureshi mentions that many so-called "AI agents" are currently more like chatbots with tokens rather than truly autonomous agents. Additionally, research released last year by Delphi Labs indicates that the integration of AI and cryptocurrency can offer better solutions for developers and users, potentially preventing monopolization by big tech companies and governments. Projects like Wayfinder have already developed features that enable AI agents to autonomously interact with blockchains, while protocols such as Virtuals Protocol are incorporating AI functionalities into gaming characters, driving industry change. Despite these advancements, philosopher and software engineer Yuk Hui believes that AI agents will not completely replace humans but will coexist with them, helping humans transcend the boundaries of self-awareness.