In recent years, the intersection of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology and the blockchain universe has become increasingly evident. While AI is rapidly evolving in areas such as data analysis, automation and content generation, blockchain provides the foundation of security and decentralization that enables new ways of monetizing and sharing computing resources.
By 2025, several AI token projects promise to reshape sectors such as DeFi, cloud computing, Big Data analytics, and even P2P interactions.
Below, we present seven of these projects that are worth your attention, either because they present unique solutions, because they are in a growth phase or because they have aroused great interest from investors, renewing the list that we presented in2024.
Keep an eye out as they could capitalize on the growing popularity of AI and blockchain, bringing interesting opportunities to the crypto market.
1. NEAR Protocol (NEAR)
NEAR Protocol goes beyond a simple token. It provides a high-throughput smart contract platform aimed at making life easier for developers looking to build complex dApps.
In this context, AI emerges as a tool to optimize code, manage data lakes and support applications that require large computational capacity.
Possible use of AI: NEAR can serve as a foundation for AI projects that seek scalability and low transaction fees, allowing new products — from games to marketplaces — to remain efficient and accessible.
2025 Potential: As more companies leverage AI integrated with dApps, NEAR could emerge as a trusted platform. With a growing community and strong partnerships, it's a name to watch.
2. Bittensor (TAO)
Bittensor (TAO) focuses on pooling AI resources into a distributed network, where each participant can contribute machine learning models and receive rewards in TAO. It is a concept of co-creation of algorithms, aiming to democratize access to advanced AI.
Differentiator: Instead of relying on centralized servers, Bittensor incentivizes each node to offer processing power or data, making a peer-to-peer computing marketplace possible.
Intersection with DePIN: Projects like TAO also speak to the idea of DePIN (Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks), as those who provide infrastructure (servers or GPUs) connect directly to the blockchain to receive incentives.
3. Virtual Protocol (VIRTUAL)
With the growth of the metaverse and applications that combine AR/VR with AI, Virtuals Protocol (VIRTUAL) emerges as an initiative to facilitate the creation of immersive and interactive environments on blockchain. Imagine integrating AI algorithms that manage intelligent NPCs (non-player characters) or content recommendation systems in virtual worlds.
Practical application: From event spaces to AAA blockchain games, where AI controls the behavior of the environment. The VIRTUAL token would function as an internal currency to purchase upgrades, items or pay for computing services.
Why 2025 is crucial: Many of these VR/AR projects are still in their early stages. If they move forward, VR could capture some of the hype and gain value.
4. Artificial Superintelligence Alliance (FET)
The FET (acronym for “Artificial Superintelligence Alliance” or popularly known in AI token listings) invests in the idea of interconnecting large amounts of data, APIs and learning models in a globally accessible network. The proposal is to allow applications and robots (physical or virtual) to access intelligent tasks in an automated way.
Use cases: Logistics systems, process automation, real-time data analysis. If a developer wants to build a trading bot, for example, they can hire AI “blocks” in the FET ecosystem.
Benefits: Blockchain security ensures that every transaction or AI collaboration is auditable, preventing fraud or misuse.
5. DeXe (DEXE)
DeXe was born with the idea of creating a social trading platform, allowing users to follow other traders’ strategies, but it expanded its vision to include automation via AI. In this way, it would be possible to “mirror” portfolios that use intelligent algorithms to invest in DeFi, NFTs or emerging tokens.
AI Integration: Advanced models can monitor the market 24/7, reacting to opportunities or risks. The DEXE token acts as a kind of “portal” to access premium tools, in addition to being able to participate in governance.
Hype in 2025: With the growing complexity of the crypto market, anyone who offers simple and reliable automation can gain many followers.
6. Grass (GRASS)
Grass (GRASS) focuses on collecting and processing large volumes of data for use in artificial intelligence. Its network uses distributed nodes to store, classify, and make available databases. Any developer or company can access this data via smart contract, paying with the GRASS token.
Why it’s promising: Quality data is the “fuel” of AI. Having a decentralized, transparent and global repository can solve centralization problems or high data center costs.
DePIN Connection: Like Bittensor, Grass can fit into a Decentralized Physical Infrastructure model, as the network rewards those who offer storage or computing space.
7. Turbo (TURBO)
Turbo (TURBO) combines a touch of irreverence (like meme coins) with the idea of exploring AI functionalities aimed at digital content. Although it does not have the same foundation as more robust projects, it is worth following the “community effect” and possible integrations with creation or gaming platforms.
High risk, high reward: While some meme coins go from zero to top in weeks, others fall as quickly as they rise. TURBO may benefit from the hype, but it requires extra caution.
Focus on AI Tools: There are promises of AI bots that help users generate images, texts or even videos, all integrated with the TURBO token for payment.
Why Keep an Eye on AI Tokens in 2025?
In addition to the growth of the crypto market itself, AI is attracting interest because it offers disruptive solutions in almost every sector of the economy. When we combine AI with blockchain, functionalities such as:
Distributed computing: Eliminate single points of failure and reduce processing costs.
Democratic access: Developers can create machine learning models without needing cloud giants.
Data ownership: Consumers and creators can control and monetize information while ensuring privacy.
Cross-chain applications: AI tokens can act as bridges between different ecosystems, from DeFi to metaverses.
By 2025, we are likely to see a race to create “smart applications” on blockchain. The interest of institutional funds and the search for infrastructure solutions (DePIN) only reinforce the potential for growth for tokens like the ones presented in this article.
However, as always, each project carries its own risks — whether due to competition, technical complexity, or the intrinsic volatility of the crypto market. Conducting detailed research, monitoring partnerships, development roadmaps, and the health of the communities involved is essential for anyone looking to invest in AI tokens.
The promise of combining artificial intelligence with decentralization could be the next big technological leap, and projects that can deliver truly useful products can reward their participants. Therefore, keeping an eye on these seven names (and others that may emerge) could be a good strategy for those who want to capture the potential for expansion of this convergence between AI and blockchain in the coming years.
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