AI Boom to Boost Ethereum, Solana, and NEAR

Real Vision analyst Jamie Coutts predicts that Bitcoin and certain altcoins will thrive as artificial intelligence (AI) gains traction.

AI’s Need for Money

Coutts believes AI requires a monetary system, and Bitcoin is a strong contender. However, stablecoins and tokens from smart contract platforms like Ethereum, Solana, and NEAR are also well-suited.

AI’s Impact on Crypto

Coutts suggests that AI could significantly boost the crypto market, potentially increasing the layer-1 crypto sector’s market cap to $25 trillion by 2030. AI’s demand for on-chain verification and authentication services will drive growth.

AI Agents and Smart Contracts

AI agents, whether human-directed or autonomous, could utilize smart contract platforms for value exchange, accelerating growth. By 2030, AI agents could account for over 40% of daily active users, leading to substantial valuations for blockchain assets that benefit from transaction fees.