By 2025, we think that we’ll see a major shift where Agentic Layer 1s (L1s) reach valuations of $100 billion. Similar to the boom we saw with L1s during the 2020-21 cycle.
These new Agentic L1s will be powered by fully autonomous agents (AI Agent). They will be capable of managing over $100 million in Total Value Locked (TVL). This will transform the entire landscape of decentralized finance and beyond.
AI Agents to Fuel DeFi’s $200B Surge and Simplify Web3
As AI technology continues to evolve, decentralized finance (DeFi) will soar past its previous high of $200 billion TVL. This time, the secret sauce will be artificial intelligence agents, capable of automating trading, lending, and liquidity provision.
The current AI trend mirrors DeFi’s 2020-21 boom pic.twitter.com/GHIyb0VQrb
— Messari (@MessariCrypto) December 31, 2024
Think of it as having a digital assistant managing your DeFi investments 24/7 without needing constant supervision. These AI-driven systems will handle complex tasks, making DeFi not just more accessible but also more scalable.
🔥VIRTUAL PROTOCOL ECOSYSTEM GOES PARABOLIC 🔥@virtuals_io has officially stormed into the TOP 100 projects by marketcap!
Built on #BASE, it’s revolutionizing the game with co-owned #AI agents designed to generate massive revenue. 🌟
With a $4.5B ecosystem cap, 45+ agents… pic.twitter.com/5GNzH3uiil
— HC – Capital (@hc_capital) December 27, 2024
On top of that, conversational agents will become the norm for user acquisition. When was the last time you needed help online? In the coming years, AI agents will be your go-to solution, guiding new users through decentralized platforms. Web3 will onboard millions of Web2 developers and users through these intuitive, AI-powered agents, simplifying the entry process into the blockchain ecosystem.
Virtuals Protocol and AI16zDAO to Lead AI Agent Revolution
By the end of 2025, two key players—Virtuals Protocol and AI16zDAO—will dominate the Agentic L1 scene. These platforms will provide the infrastructure for autonomous AI agents to flourish. The pace of technological advancement in embodied AI will also pick up speed. With fully physical AI agents becoming a reality. It won’t just be digital avatars. We’ll soon see AI agents with real-world applications. It’s like robots working alongside humans in everyday tasks.
It’s been exactly a year since we started building Virtuals. Since our new platform launch on 16th October on @base, we have:
– 220k holders of agent coins (holders below $10 USD are excluded)
– Powering $2B in market cap of agents
– $60M USD in protocol revenue, ~$300M…— Virtuals Protocol (@virtuals_io) December 31, 2024
In the venture capital world, AI-driven Crypto VCs will take center stage. These autonomous systems will manage investments. And, they won’t be shy about hiring human analysts for additional expertise. The goal? Streamline decision-making and cut through the noise.
DeAI and AI-Powered Games to Define 2025
The first half of 2025 will be marked by DeAI, or decentralized AI, with a heavy focus on building out the infrastructure needed to support these autonomous agents. Here is an example:
Introducing Oasis: the first playable AI-generated game.
We partnered with @DecartAI to build a real-time, interactive world model that runs >10x faster on Sohu. We’re open-sourcing the model architecture, weights, and research.
Here’s how it works (and a demo you can play!): pic.twitter.com/X39vkx3WID
— Etched (@Etched) October 31, 2024
Additionally, immersive games powered by AI NPCs (non-player characters) will emerge, offering truly dynamic gaming experiences.
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