AI, blockchain convergence to bring ‘watershed moments’ in 2025

Convergence of Technologies to Bring Immense Opportunity in 2025, Says Sui Foundation MD

Convergence of Technologies

The managing director of the Sui Foundation, Christian Thompson, believes that a convergence of "disparate technologies" such as blockchain, robotics, AI, VR, and AR could bring immense opportunity in 2025.

AI and Blockchain Convergence

Thompson sees an opportunity in the mid-term with the convergence of AI agents integrated into blockchains. "The interesting thing with all of these technologies, you get AI, you get robotics, you get like things like AR, VR for gaming, you get blockchain, you get the ability to own your assets in a way," he said.

Watershed Moments

Thompson believes that as these technologies converge, we will experience watershed moments. "I think we’re peering over the edge as it relates to blockchain and AI. Other things will come next. I don’t think it’s very far off. I think it’s in this cycle," he added.

Blockchain Firms Integrating AI

Blockchain firms have already started integrating AI into blockchain to enhance user experiences and operational efficiency. Decentralized AI infrastructure provider Kite AI launched an AI-focused testnet on February 6. A day earlier, on February 5, the 0G Foundation launched an $88.88 million ecosystem fund to accelerate projects creating AI-powered decentralized finance (DeFi) applications and autonomous agents, known as DeFAI agents.

Regulatory Clarity and Investment

Thompson also sees this cycle bringing "payments actually start to get adopted in meaningful ways," thanks to regulatory and policy clarity spurring developers to enter the space. "On the investment side, the liquidity free-up will likely happen. You’ll see VCs and funds and private family offices coming in and feeling more confident to wade into the space. Once you get some regulatory clarity, you will open up a world of investment," Thompson said.

From Web2 to Web3

Thompson believes that once regulatory clarity is achieved, the shift from Web2 to Web3 will begin. "From that, you’ll get this shift from Web2 to Web3; they’ll begin to converge. Then you get all this experimentation, research, and development work, creating its own flywheel effect."

US Regulatory Overhaul

US lawmakers and industry leaders have been calling for a regulatory overhaul of the crypto sector under the Trump administration to ensure the nation maintains an edge over global competitors. Some crypto skeptics, such as US Senator Elizabeth Warren, continue to take a hardline toward the industry with calls for stricter crypto laws.

FAQs

Q: What technologies are converging and how will it bring opportunity?
A: The convergence of blockchain, robotics, AI, VR, and AR technologies will bring immense opportunity in 2025.

Q: How will AI and blockchain convergence impact the industry?
A: AI agents integrated into blockchains will enhance user experiences and operational efficiency.

Q: What is the significance of watershed moments in the technology convergence cycle?
A: Watershed moments will bring significant advancements in the technology convergence cycle, with AI and blockchain being the next major milestones.

Q: How will regulatory clarity impact the industry?
A: Regulatory clarity will bring about a shift from Web2 to Web3, attracting more investment and leading to a world of experimentation, research, and development.

Q: What is the role of the US in the global crypto landscape?
A: The US should implement a regulatory overhaul of the crypto sector to maintain its edge over global competitors.