AI Tokens: 222% Growth in 2024! What about 2025?
The market for artificial intelligence (AI) related tokens is expanding rapidly and could reach a total market capitalization of 60 billion dollars by 2025, according to Gracy Chen, CEO of the crypto exchange platform Bitget. This forecast highlights the growing importance of AI agents in the cryptocurrency ecosystem and their potential to transform various aspects of decentralized finance (DeFi).
Crypto: Exponential Growth of AI Tokens
AI tokens, currently valued at around 15 billion dollars in market capitalization, have experienced rapid growth over the last quarter of 2024. A spectacular increase of 222%, primarily driven by the launch of new coins like Goatseus Maximus (GOAT) on the Solana blockchain. Solana is now the dominant blockchain for AI agents, representing 56.48% of the market with a capitalization of 8.44 billion dollars.
However, Gracy Chen warns that the technology is not yet mature enough for large-scale investments due to the need for human oversight. She recommends crypto investors prioritize tokens supported by practical solutions, such as those replacing a programmer or automating specific tasks.
Future Perspectives
Industry leaders expect AI agents to play a more significant role within decentralized communities by 2025. J.D. Seraphine, CEO of the Web3 AI developer Raiinmaker, predicts that artificial intelligence agents will transform Web3, with crypto trading as an early use case. By the end of 2025, it is estimated that 1 million AI agents will populate blockchain networks, generating millions of dollars in on-chain activities each week.
However, Vitalik Buterin proposes to slow down AI development by limiting computing resources, giving humanity time to better understand and manage potential risks associated with this technology.
Despite impressive growth, the market capitalization of AI tokens is still expected to be lower than that of memecoins, which are expected to experience a new phase of growth this year. Nevertheless, the rise of AI tokens represents a significant opportunity for crypto investors and could redefine the future of decentralized finance.
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