AI agents are gaining traction, especially in the cryptocurrency sector, where they automate tasks like portfolio management and blockchain interactions. In 2024, the AI agent market reached $5 billion and is projected to grow to $47 billion by 2030. Solana currently leads this sector with over 56% market share, driven by projects like Truth Terminal and Virtuals Protocol.
Recently, Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) shared a controversial opinion: he believes that not every AI agent needs its own token and that tokens should only be launched after achieving large-scale adoption. According to him, utility should take precedence over speculation—an approach echoed by industry figures like Vitalik Buterin.
This debate raises key questions about the future of AI agents: should they always be tied to a token, or should their functionality be prioritized before tokenization? The challenge lies in balancing innovation, adoption, and sustainability in the blockchain ecosystem.
