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Memecoins, those digital jokes often lacking real added value, are in full decline. As their market share crumbles, AI-focused cryptos attract investors in search of innovations. The wave of AI agents promises to reshape the crypto market in 2025, but this technological thrill may not last forever.
When memecoins grow weary in the face of AI
After losing $40 billion in one month, memecoins, once the kings of speculative bubbles, today cede their throne to a new generation of cryptos: AI agent tokens. According to Haseeb Qureshi, a partner at Dragonfly Capital, this migration marks a shift “from financial nihilism to unbridled optimism“.
And rightly so, the potential of these new tools far exceeds silly memes. By 2025, these AI agents should dominate, offering services such as market predictions or real-time analyses.
The proof? Trading volumes speak for themselves. In 24 hours, memecoins recorded a drop of 21.5%, while AI cryptos saw their trading rise by nearly 8%. And this is just the beginning of a series of innovations promised by tools like Aixbt, already capable of compiling complex data.
But Qureshi remains cautious:
“These agents are easily manipulated and can say anything, sometimes to the detriment of their own credibility.“
Key facts:
- The memecoin market has lost 17.7% of its market capitalization over 30 days;
- AI tokens, though promising, also show declines (-1.66% over the same period);
- Weekly performance: Virtuals (+57.3%), Bittensor (+10.6%), and Theta Network (+6.11%).
However, Qureshi warns: the fascination with AI agents could fade as quickly as it appeared, by 2026.
The crypto market in the age of AI agents
By 2025, the crypto sector will enter an era of major transformations, driven by ultra-connected AI agents. These agents, far more than just tools, could become true digital influencers.
“AI agents replace human influencers; they never sleep, remain consistent and cost less“, notes Qureshi, with a hint of irony.
But the picture isn’t all rosy. If these agents become mainstream, they could also become a fertile ground for automated scams. Imagine sophisticated scambots capable of deceiving even the savviest investors.
This doesn’t stop some optimists from seeing AI as a lever to reduce costs and make crypto applications more accessible. “Ultimately, developing a blockchain application could cost as little as $10,000, thus revolutionizing the ecosystem,” predicts Qureshi.
This technological explosion is, however, subject to controversy. Some, like Bitwise CEO Hunter Horsley, compare this revolution to the emergence of companies in the 19th century. Others, more skeptical, fear a rapid disenchantment.
Paradoxically, it is this relentless quest for novelty that fuels the appeal of AI cryptos.
In summary, while memecoins fade away, AI cryptos are experiencing a meteoric rise. With a growth of 208% in 2024, they captivate investors, promising to redefine the rules of the crypto game. But the future, as always, remains uncertain.
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La révolution blockchain et crypto est en marche ! Et le jour où les impacts se feront ressentir sur l’économie la plus vulnérable de ce Monde, contre toute espérance, je dirai que j’y étais pour quelque chose
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