Why are AI agents crucial in Crypto Assets?

The original title: Why AI Agents Matter

Original author: Jun

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Translated by: Daisy, Mars Finance

Yes, they are everywhere. But why are AI agents important for cryptocurrencies?

Everyone is talking about AI agents and the changes they may bring to cryptocurrencies. Much of the discussion sounds like typical bull market hype - more about pumping up prices than predicting the future. And, to be honest, much of it is indeed just that. But behind all the noise, there are indeed some real changes happening.

Some may say, do we already have AI agents? Well, yes and no. AI agents have indeed existed in some form, but mostly as robots scattered across DeFi: MEV robots, Telegram bots, game bots, etc.

Robots are essentially automated. You write a script, set specific parameters, and the robot executes functions based on these parameters when certain conditions are met. They are mainly used for automating repetitive tasks. However, robots are limited by the rules and parameters set by their creators.

The agency, on the other hand, is different. They use large language models (LLMs) and have higher intelligence. They can understand the context, learn from data and interactions, evolve and adapt gradually, and can autonomously perform tasks. This is a kind of autonomy-driven automation - almost like a glimpse into consciousness.

To truly understand why they are now called AI agents, let’s take a look at their origin story: Truth Terminal.

An account (Truth Terminal) on Twitter interacts with Marc Andreessen, the founder of a16z.

Marc Andreessen publicly sent 50K dollars in funding to Truth Terminal as an experiment on the potential of agency.

The Truth Terminal has independently decided to adopt a memecoin called $GOAT launched on Solana by pump.fun.

This decision was made without any human intervention. From that moment on, it began to spread the ‘Gospel of Goatse’.

This is the key difference between robots and agents: the truth terminal acts autonomously, demonstrating apparent intelligence and intent.

The success of Truth Terminal provides a basis for others to follow.As Him Gajria says, this marks the creation of a new category in the field of cryptocurrency - the fusion of reward mechanism (cryptocurrency), AI (deep technology) and humor (memes). Some have begun to say that we may be entering the era of Web4:

Web1: Read-only. People can consume information on the Internet.

Web2: readable and writable. People can contribute content, greatly expanding the Internet.

Web3: Read and write ownership. Cryptocurrency and blockchain introduce executable ownership of contributions.

Web4: Can read and write with self-awareness. AI agents take over the network, autonomously interacting with the world and each other.

In this world, the role of developers will shift from creating products to training agents to help them grow, add functionality, and enable them to interact with a broader environment. These agents will be responsible for the rest of the work, potentially unlocking a whole new economy - the AI Agent Economy.

But what does this mean for real users and their daily activities?

Every day, we interact with LLMs like ChatGPT to make our lives easier and more efficient. But these interactions are limited to chatbot-style interfaces. AI agents further enhance this experience, transforming mechanical interactions into human-like experiences on every application. Imagine carrying an AI agent with you, helping you navigate complex tasks on-chain and online.

Let’s see how these agents change the interactions between people and the two areas they spend most of their time on - on-chain and online.

AI Agent on the blockchain

The world on the chain is developing rapidly, complex and changeable, often feeling like the wild west. AI agents can simplify these contents in the following ways:

Explain application - An agent can provide you with a detailed, friendly human explanation of the application you are using for the first time.

Execute trades - The agent can interpret your intentions, convert them into trades, and execute them on the chain.

Market analysis - Investors can use personal agents, such as fundamental analyst AI, to monitor market conditions, evaluate sentiment, and provide actionable insights. Just like a personal ai-xbt.

There are countless examples, but the key point is that anything that requires you to manually execute and make decisions today can be automated, outsourced, or at least assisted by AI agents. Things that used to require your attention and cognition will now be handled by agents, allowing you to focus on what truly matters.

AI Agent Online

The concept of digital personalities is not new. The world’s first digital supermodel, Shudu Gram, attracted the fashion world with its surreal appearance, while experiments like Kizuna AI have also built huge fan bases on YouTube.

Now, we see the repetition of this routine in the field of encryption. However, AI agents bring a new dimension to this concept, as they can operate autonomously and operate in the field of encryption.

Taking Dolos, the bully, as an example. Initially, it was an account on Twitter that posted sharp remarks. After organically growing, Dolos later expanded to TikTok, where some videos attracted over a million views. Operating in the orbit of the cryptocurrency space, Dolos can receive rewards from fans or engage in transactions, thereby driving its social presence.

Similarly, proxies like aixbt have dominated discussions on Twitter, zerebro produces AI-generated rap music and appears on the cover of the Brave browser, while Truth Terminal maintains a strong presence in people’s minds through insightful tweets.

Companies may pay these agents to promote products, just as they treat human influencers. In turn, the agents themselves can also sponsor media and leverage their intelligence and capital to enhance their social circles.

AI agents may be ubiquitous on every platform, becoming an important part of social media. They will not only interact with humans, but also communicate with each other.

Imagine the cooperation between agencies, such as Dolos and zerebro, releasing music albums together. With blockchain supporting tips, payments, and other interactions, the possibilities are endless.

Summary

The rise of AI agents may be a significant moment in how we interact with the blockchain and online world. While it is difficult to say if they will fundamentally change everything, it is not difficult to see this possibility.

The potential of AI agents is real, so ignoring them is unwise. The best approach is to stay curious - to experiment, explore, and stay open-minded. Those who do so will adapt; those who do not may be phased out.