AI + Blockchain: The Key to Unlocking Global Adoption?

Today at the Consensus 2025 conference, Dr. Nicolas Kokkalis – the mastermind behind the Pi Network – delivered an important speech at 11:05 AM EDT, titled:

"AI + Blockchain Infra to Unleash Mainstream Adoption

3 Highlights from the Speech:

🔹 AI and Blockchain are not separate but complementary

Dr. Kokkalis emphasized that: AI cannot develop fairly without the transparency and decentralization provided by Blockchain. While Blockchain faces scalability and user experience challenges, AI can address these issues through automation and optimization.

🔹 Pi Network – a practical experiment for this combination

He also shared the vision of Pi Network – a user-friendly blockchain that millions are mining and using through their phones. Pi is not just a Blockchain project, but also an ecosystem where AI can help users interact more easily and securely.

🔹 Mainstream adoption – no longer a distant concept

According to Dr. Kokkalis, the combination of AI and Blockchain will break down technical and psychological barriers for everyday users, thereby opening up opportunities for billions to access Web3 applications in the future.

Perspective

✨ With his experience leading Pi Network, Nicolas Kokkalis is not just talking about theory; he is realizing his vision by building the most user-friendly ecosystem possible. If AI helps people access technology more easily, then Blockchain will protect their digital asset rights.