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When Shift Happens Podcast

E112: Virtuals Co-Founder: How To Get Rich With Crypto AI Agents In 2025 (Without Getting Lucky)

Mar 14, 2025
Jansen Teng, co-founder and CEO of Virtuals Protocol, dives deep into the transformative world of AI in crypto. He explains how AI agents are reshaping the industry and paving the way for significant financial gain. Jansen shares insights on the importance of self-custody in crypto investing and highlights the emotional challenges entrepreneurs face in this volatile space. He emphasizes community engagement and the unique potential of AI, showcasing how innovation is key to thriving amidst market fluctuations and building autonomous economies.
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  • High-value AI agents distinguish themselves from commodity agents by solving specific, innovative problems rather than providing generic services.
  • Revenue generation in the crypto space is highly volatile, requiring agile business models to adapt to dramatic market fluctuations.

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Understanding High-Value AI Agents

The discussion highlights the significant difference between high-value AI agents and commodity agents. High-value agents solve specific problems in innovative ways, whereas commodity agents offer generic services that lack unique attributes or value. Successful examples, such as AI agents providing curated financial advice or unique insights into market trends, demonstrate how addressing real needs can drive popularity and adoption. The emphasis is placed on the necessity for agents to have distinct value propositions to thrive in a competitive landscape.

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