[Crypto World] Recently, I came across an interesting industry analysis with the core idea that: blockchain networks are becoming an important force to counterbalance the centralized power of artificial intelligence.
Why is that? Because currently, AI is monopolized by a few major platforms, while crypto infrastructure offers an alternative path. This analysis highlights 11 emerging application scenarios, all exploring the intersection of blockchain and AI—
For example, creating an AI environment truly owned by users. Not confined within a platform, but where your data and training models belong to you. Another example is designing portable identities for AI agents, allowing intelligent entities to seamlessly move across different chains and applications. DePIN(Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks) decentralize computing power, breaking the monopoly of single service providers.
Another very interesting direction is on-chain micro-payments driving content economy. Imagine that every contribution and piece of data from creators can be rewarded instantly—this fine-grained, intermediary-free business model is currently impossible on closed platforms.
Ultimately, all these scenarios point to the same vision: building a more open, user-owned AI-driven internet with crypto infrastructure. Instead of being dominated in the future by a few big tech companies’ black-box systems. This direction is worth paying attention to.
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SolidityJester
· 01-21 10:29
Exactly, OpenAI should be worried
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DePIN is truly awesome, the democratization of computing power has long been overdue
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The core issue of data ownership, otherwise we'll always be the leeks of big corporations
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The concept of portable identity is a bit incredible, not sure what kind of tricks can be played if it really becomes a reality
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Micro-payments sound wonderful, but I'm afraid it will just become a new way to harvest leeks
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Feels like it's giving centralized entities a new lease on life, haha
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Is blockchain finally finding its use case now?
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Here we go again, every time they say they want to balance things, but what’s the reality?
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On-chain content economy is the most practical path, others are still castles in the air
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Wait, isn’t this just Web3’s dream repackaged?
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ShadowStaker
· 01-21 10:23
ngl, the "user-owned AI" pitch sounds nice on paper until you realize validator attrition and network topology issues make most of these chains barely functional... but yeah, decentralizing compute beats the openai monopoly any day
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LidoStakeAddict
· 01-21 10:23
Sounds good, but the real implementation depends on whether users are willing to pay for autonomy. Can it be achieved in reality?
I believe in DePIN; it's much more reliable than AI proxy portable identities.
The micro-payment economy sounds wonderful, but what about the transaction costs for small transfers? If gas fees aren't managed well, they could wipe out the profits.
It's the same old "blockchain savior" theory... a tired argument, but this time combining AI offers a new perspective.
Centralized AI is just a monopoly on the money game. I bet blockchain can win this round.
Honestly, it still depends on who can develop the technology and ecosystem first. Just theory isn't enough.
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ProposalDetective
· 01-21 10:15
Damn, this is what Web3 should be doing—truly breaking the black box of big tech's computing power.
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Another 11 scenarios. How many can actually be implemented this time? Still feels too idealistic.
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DePIN definitely has potential; it's much more reliable than just shouting slogans.
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We've been talking about data ownership for years. When will it finally stop being just a PPT?
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Haha, OpenAI should be scared, although it's still a long way off.
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Micro-payment models are interesting, but will gas fees push creators back to the starting point?
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Wait, isn't this about democratizing AI? Sounds good, but what about the reality?
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I don't quite understand the portable identity part. How exactly does cross-chain transfer work?
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Here we go again, every time it's an exciting direction, but in the end, it just turns into a dead end.
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Compared to pessimism about AI centralization, I'm more concerned about who truly has the ability to do this.
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FlashLoanLarry
· 01-21 10:10
nah the "user-owned AI" pitch hits different when you realize the opportunity cost of running your own infra vs just using openai lol... who's actually paying those basis points?
How does blockchain balance AI centralization? 11 Cross-innovation scenarios reveal the future direction of the Internet
[Crypto World] Recently, I came across an interesting industry analysis with the core idea that: blockchain networks are becoming an important force to counterbalance the centralized power of artificial intelligence.
Why is that? Because currently, AI is monopolized by a few major platforms, while crypto infrastructure offers an alternative path. This analysis highlights 11 emerging application scenarios, all exploring the intersection of blockchain and AI—
For example, creating an AI environment truly owned by users. Not confined within a platform, but where your data and training models belong to you. Another example is designing portable identities for AI agents, allowing intelligent entities to seamlessly move across different chains and applications. DePIN(Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks) decentralize computing power, breaking the monopoly of single service providers.
Another very interesting direction is on-chain micro-payments driving content economy. Imagine that every contribution and piece of data from creators can be rewarded instantly—this fine-grained, intermediary-free business model is currently impossible on closed platforms.
Ultimately, all these scenarios point to the same vision: building a more open, user-owned AI-driven internet with crypto infrastructure. Instead of being dominated in the future by a few big tech companies’ black-box systems. This direction is worth paying attention to.