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The Rise of DeFAI: The Fusion of AI and Decentralized Finance Leading a New Paradigm in Encryption Investment
DeFAI: Can the deep integration of AI and DeFi lead the new wave of AI Agents?
1. Overview of DeFAI
1.1 Definition of DeFi AI
DeFAI is the combination of AI and DeFi. Although AI-related concepts have gone through multiple rounds of hype, from AI computing power to AI Memes, from different technical architectures to different infrastructures, DeFAI is becoming a new breakthrough trend. Currently, DeFAI is mainly divided into three categories: AI abstraction, autonomous DeFi agents, and market analysis and forecasting.
1.2 The operating mechanism of DeFAI
The core of the DeFAI system is the large language model (LLM), which operates on multiple levels, from data collection to decision execution. Most models follow the workflow below:
Data Collection: Obtain on-chain data, off-chain data, and decentralized data sources.
Model Inference: Use techniques such as supervised learning, unsupervised learning, reinforcement learning, and natural language processing for analysis and prediction.
Decision Making: Utilize optimization engines and multi-agent systems collaboration to formulate the best strategies.
Custody and Operation: You can choose between centralized or decentralized custody methods and interact with on-chain protocols.
Interoperability: Interact with multiple Decentralized Finance protocols and platforms through API integration and decentralized messaging.
Wallet Management: Use MPC wallets or TEE technology to ensure transaction security and autonomy.
1.3 The relationship between DeFi and the concept of "intention"
The vision of DeFAI is similar to the "intention" concept proposed by Paradigm. DeFAI aims to enable users to manage their portfolios autonomously through AI agents and platforms, simplifying participation in the cryptocurrency market. This approach is akin to the "intention"-driven trading model, where users only need to focus on the outcomes without having to specify the exact execution path.
The future large-scale application of blockchain may integrate multiple concepts such as AI Agent, Solver, Intent-Centric, and DeFAI.
2. Overview of DeFAI Related Projects
There are currently multiple DeFi-related projects emerging in the market, including but not limited to:
3. The Development Direction of AI Agents
The current development of AI Agents faces two main directions: Game and Decentralized Finance.
3.1 Game Direction
M3 (Metaverse Makers) is a representative project in the Game direction. However, even in the Web2 market, there has not yet been a truly explosive AI game. The long development cycle of games may limit the rapid development of AI Game.
3.2 Decentralized Finance方向
Projects in the DeFi space are developing rapidly, with leading market capitalization including GRIFFAIN, ANON, OLAS, etc. GRIFFAIN and ANON together account for 37.29% of the overall market capitalization of DeFi.
4. Conclusion
The emergence of DeFAI aligns with the characteristics of strong financial scenarios in blockchain. Whether it is GameFAI or DeFAI, both exhibit tremendous market potential. The Game direction may continue the concept of the metaverse, realizing a self-evolving virtual world. The DeFi direction, on the other hand, needs to shift from emotional speculation to actual value orientation. The development of AI Agents should not solely rely on Meme speculation, but rather need to combine practical applications and value creation. The final outcome of market competition is worth looking forward to.