The fusion of AI, blockchain, robotics, AR and VR makes 2025 a crucial year for technological innovation. Christian Thompson, Managing Director of the Sui Foundation, sees enormous opportunities as AI becomes more deeply integrated into blockchain technology.

AI and Blockchain

Speaking to Cointelegraph during the Consensus 2025 conference in Hong Kong, Thompson said he believes we are on the verge of a breakthrough:

“AI, robotics, AR, VR and blockchain together form a unique combination that manages digital property rights in a completely new way.”

The first signs of this are already visible, and this development will continue at a rapid pace.

Blockchain companies are experimenting intensively with AI to improve user experiences and operational efficiency. For example, Kite AI launched an AI-focused testnet on February 6, and a day earlier, the 0G Foundation announced an $88.88 million ecosystem fund to accelerate the development of AI-driven DeFi applications and autonomous agents, known as DeFAI agents.

Breakthrough in Payments and Regulation

In addition to technological innovations, Thompson expects blockchain payments to finally gain widespread acceptance. “Clear regulation will encourage developers to make great strides,” Thompson said. He predicts that this will give investors, including venture capitalists and private family offices, more confidence in the sector.

This will accelerate the long-awaited transition from Web2 to Web3. “Once regulation is in place, it will create a chain reaction of investment, experimentation and further technological advancements.” This could give the entire blockchain ecosystem a huge boost.

Politics and legislation remain an obstacle

At the same time, US politics on cryptocurrencies remains divided. Under the presidency of Donald Trump, policymakers and industry experts are pushing for new regulations to maintain US competitiveness. However, critics like Senator Elizabeth Warren are calling for stricter laws.

The balance between innovation and regulation will be a critical factor in 2025. If policymakers take the right actions, the integration of AI and blockchain can usher in an unprecedented period of growth. The combination of these technologies not only promises revolutionary applications, but could also fundamentally change the way we deal with digital property, finance and automation.

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Margharet Tess

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I have been active in the cryptocurrency world for over 6 years, during which I have written countless articles about this sector. What fascinates me most about cryptocurrencies is their technological aspect and the problems they aim to solve. In the past three years, I have ventured into app development and am currently working on a larger project called P2E Buzzer. Stay tuned for the surprise. 🙂 My previous experiences: Business2Community.com, TradingPlatforms.com

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