Crypto's Latest Meta? AI Agent Tokens Like AI16z and Virtuals Skyrocket
New year, new narrative? AI-related coins are on fire right now, led by Virtuals and AI16z along with linked meme coins like Fartcoin.
AI agents, associated meme coins, and the protocols used to create these agents are among the top five best performing crypto assets of the day, according to CoinGecko. The recent surge is driving speculation that AI will be the latest “meta” for crypto traders to latch onto, though some traders and analysts aren’t yet convinced.
As a result, conversations have broken out across the industry about the role of artificial intelligence in the world of crypto. Some traders believe it's the start of the next crypto revolution, providing a fresh narrative to fuel potentially explosive gains—while others think it’s just another bubble waiting to pop.
Put simply, AI agents are models set out to perform specific tasks—such as Aixbt, which analyzes projects—or simply have a quirky personality that viewers enjoy. Some agents are tied to a crypto token, either as a way to fundraise or to promote and brand itself.