

Trends for 2025 (part 2): AI x Crypto - From Agents in Games & DePIN to Proof of Personhood and More
76 snips Dec 21, 2024
Carra Wu and Eddy Lazzarin from the A16z crypto team bring their expertise on the intersection of AI and crypto. They delve into futuristic concepts like AI agents with crypto wallets and the crucial role of proof of personhood in countering digital scams. The discussion highlights the evolution of AI from NPCs to fully autonomous agents, the rise of virtual influencers, and how decentralized networks can transform energy distribution. They explore the challenges of creating secure identification systems in a world increasingly influenced by AI.
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AI Power-Ups
- AI advancements are a series of power-ups, not just a race towards AGI.
- These power-ups enhance AI autonomy and capabilities in unexpected ways.
Crypto's Decentralizing Role
- Crypto acts as a decentralizing counterforce to AI's centralizing tendencies due to its resource demands.
- Crypto empowers broader access to resources, enabling AI agents to transact and gain agency through decentralized wallets.
AI Wallets and Agency
- AI agents need wallets to transition from NPCs and act with true agency, like transacting and owning assets.
- Crypto is the only financial system that treats AI agents as first-class citizens, enabling participation in markets.