Updated on January 16, 2025

Explosive new crypto sector: AI agents

Explosive new crypto sector: AI agents

AI has made a massive leap forward over the past year. Just think about how ChatGPT has become a staple in our daily lives. But this is only the beginning.

Last week, Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, made a groundbreaking statement: “We now know how to build AGI.” AGI, or Artificial General Intelligence, refers to AI capable of performing anything humans can do—and more. The potential to revolutionize technology and reshape our society is enormous.

At CES Las Vegas, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang shared insights into the next big steps for AI. According to him, we’re on the verge of the rise of Agentic AI: digital agents designed to perform specific tasks, such as customer service, coding, or even investing. Beyond that lies Physical AI, encompassing robots and autonomous vehicles that bridge the gap between the digital and physical worlds.

The development of AI agents is accelerating rapidly. Major tech companies like Google, Microsoft, and Meta are investing billions in this technology.

The crypto industry is also seeing explosive growth in this space. In just a few weeks, the market value has surged to nearly $17 billion. Beyond the hype, there are significant innovations underway, focusing not only on individual agents but also on the infrastructure that enables their development.

At Novelist, we’re closely monitoring these trends. As soon as the right moment arrives, we’ll let you know if and how we decide to invest in this sector.

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