Bankless: What is the catalyst to reignite the AI x Crypto market?

Original title: Top Catalysts for the Top AI Tokens

Original author: Arjun Chand, Bankless

Original translation: TechFlow

AI tokens have dominated the market over the past year, with many seeing this as a fusion cycle between AI and cryptocurrency. However, in recent months, AI tokens have shown a downward trend, with many tokens falling 25%-50% from local highs.

Nevertheless, this is not necessarily a cause for concern. In a crypto bull market, pullbacks are normal and contribute to long-term performance. This article explores the future development of top AI and crypto projects and their catalysts that could reignite the market.

Render x Apple

At this year's WWDC conference, Apple released Apple Intelligence, its new suite of AI features for all devices. It’s no surprise that every major tech company is jumping on the AI bandwagon. What really stood out was the demonstration of OctaneX, a 3D design software powered by the Render Network, on the latest iPad Pro.

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OctaneX can use the decentralized GPUs of the Render Network. Millions of Apple users now have access to unprecedented rendering power. Imagine creating Hollywood-level CGI on an iPad - that's what Render and Apple are making possible.

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The integration with Apple is a big win for Render. It’s validation of Render’s technology and vision. Apple is basically saying, “Hey, this Render Network stuff is legit!” This could attract a whole host of developers and creators to the platform, further boosting the network.

With the new Apple software coming to market later this year, this could be a big catalyst for Render as it would unlock a massive new user base for the network. And, more importantly, more users using OctaneX means more demand for Render’s services, boosting the value of the RNDR token. We’ve already seen a post-press price increase that could be a sign of things to come, so keep an eye on Render.

Subnet Tokens on Bittensor

One of the main criticisms of Bittensor is that currently only a small group of validators decide how TAO rewards are distributed between subnets. The BIT1 proposal, also known as the Dynamic TAO, addresses this issue.

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Dynamic TAO is one of the most anticipated proposals in Bittensor's history, second only to the launch of subnets last year. It brings fundamental changes to the network:

· Empowering TAO Holders:Currently, only a small number of validators decide how TAO rewards are allocated to subnets. This is not fair or efficient as it can be influenced by the bias of a small number of entities. Dynamic TAO changes this by allowing all TAO holders to participate in reward distribution. Imagine a network where everyone can influence the allocation of AI resources - this is the future Bittensor is committed to building.

· Dynamic Market for Subnets:With a dynamic TAO, each subnet will have its own token, the value of which will be determined in the open market. This incentivizes subnets to perform well and provide valuable AI services. No more useless subnets - only the most efficient ones will grow. This also adds a speculative element to the Bittensor ecosystem, gamifying network participation for TAO holders and injecting market forces into the growth of each subnet.

The dynamic TAO is currently in testing and is expected to be fully launched soon. The introduction of crypto incentives at the subnet level could be a significant catalyst for Bittensor. This is a major step forward for Bittensor, giving token holders and subnets a real say in shaping the future of decentralized AI.

User-Owned AI on NEAR

Forget the meme of the NVIDIA founder touching the arm of the NEAR founder, NEAR recently announced the next phase of its roadmap: making NEAR the home for user-owned AI.

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This is not just hype. The NEAR Foundation is taking real action. They are setting up a dedicated research lab (NEAR.AI), attracting top AI talent to develop AI and crypto applications, and setting up an incubator and investment division focused on AI projects.

They are also building the infrastructure that developers use to build user-driven AI applications, such as data collection tools, reward creators, and monetization tools, while bringing crypto values to AI.

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NEAR's focus on "user-owned AI" could be an important catalyst for the project's future development. The team believes that their existing user base, developer ecosystem, and funding can make them a leader in user-owned AI.

Conclusion

While the recent market correction may be frustrating to some, the AI and crypto space remains vibrant. Take a look at these three projects: Render, Bittensor, and NEAR. Each project is solving its own unique problems, and as they gradually implement their respective roadmaps, the future will become more exciting.

And these are just a few examples. There’s already an interesting ecosystem of projects emerging at this intersection, all of which are developing valuable products.

Plus, there are external factors to consider: OpenAI could have a breakthrough at any moment; Nvidia’s revenues are soaring. Every time a major player makes a move in AI, it sets off a ripple effect throughout the field.

The question isn’t if AI and crypto will become important, but how big. While no one can predict the future with certainty, one thing is certain: it’s going to be very interesting.

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