$LPT Livepeer is a decentralized video streaming network built on Ethereum, providing developers with real-time media layer solutions to enhance video streaming reliability and reduce costs by up to 50 times. The network has roles for coordinators and delegators, requiring LPT tokens for participation. Tokens are used to incentivize participants and ensure the network operates efficiently and securely. I have always been very optimistic about this cryptocurrency.
1. Industry Consensus and Popularity:
AI + Crypto has been unanimously recognized by top institutions such as a16z, Messari, Blockworks, etc., as a core trend for 2025.
In 2024, the financing amount in this field (over $213 million in Q3) and the number of financing rounds (a year-on-year increase of 138%) are both showing explosive growth. Capital enthusiasm is at an unprecedented high, with top crypto VCs making a high-profile entrance and increasing their investment efforts.
2. Core Investment Institutions:
Active players: a16z (Crypto & CSX Accelerator), Binance Labs, Coinbase Ventures, Delphi Digital/Ventures, Pantera Capital, Hack VC, Polychain Capital, Grayscale (launching special trust funds).
Diverse strategies: direct investments, incubator programs (e.g., a16z CSX, Binance MVB), establishing special funds (e.g., Pantera, Grayscale AI Fund), joint accelerators (e.g., Delphi Lab + NEAR).
Key investment tracks:
Decentralized AI Infrastructure: (most favored by capital)
Computing Power/GPU: decentralized GPU networks (io.net), GPU tokenization/financialization platforms (Exabits, GAIB), AI cloud platforms (Hyperbolic), modular AI blockchains/operating systems (0G Labs, Ritual).
Data: decentralized data networks (Vana, Grass), AI data blockchains (OpenLedger).
Networks/Protocols: decentralized AI networks (OpenGradient, Pond, Sahara AI, Allora), L1 designed specifically for AI Agents (Talus Network).
AI Application Layer:
AI Agents & Payments: AI Agent development infrastructure (Axal, Theoriq), AI Agent dedicated payment systems (Skyfire, Payman).
AI Creation and Consumption: AI content creation platforms (NFPrompt), AI robot platforms (MyShell), AI knowledge platforms (QnA3.AI), AI virtual human platforms (Balance.fun/EPAL), AI image generation (imgnAI).
Personal AI/Data Sovereignty: decentralized personal AI networks (PIN.AI).
I have been paying attention to LPT recently and have noticed a continuous influx of funds; those who followed this wave were also able to enjoy a good return 🔥🔥🔥
