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Technology experts continue to explore the potential of artificial intelligence in various business sectors. A recent report by the cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase suggests that the value potential of altcoins related to artificial intelligence might be exaggerated, with many lacking sustainable demand in the short and medium term, and their price increases being more hype-driven than based on actual usage.
Coinbase’s Report on AI Altcoins
The rise in popularity of generative AI has also become apparent in the sub-ecosystems of the cryptocurrency market in recent years. However, according to Coinbase’s research analyst David Han, the rapid development of artificial intelligence technology has raised concerns about the long-term sustainability of most AI altcoins.
According to Han, one of the most significant challenges faced by crypto-AI projects lies in the fundamental differences between the two technologies. Han notes that while cryptocurrency projects generally aim for decentralization, the current artificial intelligence world largely depends on centralized components and data sources. He also added that many projects in this field struggle to attract investors, leading to insufficient capital distribution in the crypto-AI ecosystem.
Coinbase’s report identifies two potential opportunities for the crypto-AI sector: enhancing Blockchain data for human-readable transactions and analyses, and decentralizing the predominantly centralized AI infrastructure. However, Han emphasizes that a decentralized AI future, as envisioned by many in the cryptocurrency industry, is not guaranteed, highlighting the general uncertainty surrounding the future of the AI industry.
Despite the cautious outlook, many artificial intelligence altcoins have recently outperformed Bitcoin (BTC) and major stocks like Nvidia and Microsoft. Coinbase attributes this to market sentiment driven by broader crypto market trends and supported by related AI news headlines.
While the crypto-AI narrative continues to strengthen due to ongoing positive trends in the cryptocurrency market and the AI sector’s superior performance, Coinbase suggests that achieving meaningful adoption will require more than just decentralizing AI components.
The Crypto-AI Narrative Gains Support from Vitalik Buterin
In addition to Coinbase’s observations, Ethereum‘s co-founder Vitalik Buterin recently expressed optimism about using artificial intelligence to fix errors in Blockchain networks. Buterin highlighted the potential of AI-powered audits to detect and correct problematic code in the Ethereum network, emphasizing its importance in reducing the “biggest technical risk” to the network.
As of March 8, AI altcoins have a total market value of $51.18 billion. These altcoins stand out for facilitating various AI-based projects, applications, and services, including decentralized AI marketplaces, AI-powered trading algorithms, and AI-driven decentralized autonomous organizations.
