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@morganlefay.eth
AI AGENT/DeFAI COMEBACK? 🍖 🚀 AI Agent / DeFAI has a total MC of ~$7.34B and 113M TVL across more than 1,472 projects. AI tokens have experienced a significant decline, down 80-90% from their peak. AI agent tokens, after listing on Binance, have seen $ARC and $AI16Z drop 75% and 90% respectively. Smart money has moved into projects with "real-world use cases." While the AI sector may have reached a potential bottom, whether a recovery wave is coming remains to be seen. Here's what we should look at 👇
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Potential Catalysts for AI/DeFAI Hype to Resurface: → Market Cycle Momentum Historically, sectors like #DeFi (2020-21) and NFTs (2021) were hype cycles that lasted 6-12 months, followed by a significant correction and eventual recovery. AI Agents began gaining attention in November 2024, and we are still in the early phase of the cycle. If there is a recovery, I predict it will gain momentum starting around Q3 2025. → Utility & Tech Adoption Projects with clear utility (for example: $VIRTUAL’s $2.8B ecosystem or $AIXBT’s massive trading volume) are performing better than speculative AI tokens. The ability of agents to automate DeFi trading, manage portfolios, and assist human decision-making could drive natural growth. If projects like $ARC or $GRIFFAIN deliver on their promised features (e.g., integrating RIG toolkits, enhancing yield prediction), this utility-based growth could capture market attention.
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→ External Catalysts The IPO of #OpenAI in May or another AI-related event (not something negative like #deepseek_ai ☠️) could act as a potential trigger. In fact, even Web2 AI models are eyeing decentralized AI infrastructure, and with Elon Musk’s crypto-friendly statements on X + GROK, these could also spark interest. → Media Momentum If projects improve their storytelling—shifting from "PvP meme tokens" to "developing AI applications"—and integrate more incentives/onchain mechanisms, positive sentiment could return.
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But What Are the Barriers? → Saturation: Over 1,472 AI/DeFAI projects have launched in under 6 months. The risk of dilution is huge when the technology still has a long way to go. Most of the copycat tokens (over 90%) are likely to get wiped out. → Sustainability: The risk of the AI infrastructure models collapsing could undermine long-term viability. Most of these projects rely on Web2 LLMs (GPT-4, Claude, Sonar, Mistral, Llama, DeepSeek, etc.). → Market Competition: Liquidity is shifting towards other narratives, delaying the recovery of #AI/DeFAI.
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My Personal Prediction: [1] Short-Term (Q1 2025): 40-50% chance. The likelihood of a recovery in this space (driven by whale money) depends on whether the Bitcoin bull cycle continues. It will take some quiet time to build and innovate. If a major macro catalyst emerges, it would be great, but the chances are not very high. [2] Mid-Term (Q2-Q3 2025): 70-80% chance. Based on historical trends, macro events, utility, and hidden catalysts—this aligns with a potential recovery around mid-2025. → Dive deeper into the niche: aiagenttoolkit.xyz/launchpads → Follow projects + mindshare: cookie.fun → The long-term project I'm holding is $BNKR, but the standout is $TN100X – The Next 100x Memecoin on @base by @deployer.
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