Analyst Jamie Coutts predicts that artificial intelligence (AI) could skyrocket the valuation of smart contract platforms to a staggering $15-$25 trillion by 2030.
AI’s Role in Smart Contract Growth
Coutts believes AI will increase the demand for on-chain verification and authentication services. Human-directed or autonomous AI agents could use smart contract platforms to exchange value, fueling significant growth.
By incorporating an “AI growth factor” of 10% annually starting in 2026, Coutts estimates that AI agents could comprise over 40% of daily active users by 2030. This would generate substantial transaction fees for blockchain assets.
Potential for Tremendous Growth
Even if Coutts’ prediction is only partially accurate, the combined market capitalization of smart contract platforms could still witness significant growth. He estimates a potential 4x to 5x increase from current levels.
Current Market Cap
As of writing, the total market cap of top layer-1 crypto projects stands at $1.88 trillion, according to CoinGecko.
