SINGAPORE – March 13, 2025 – HTX Ventures, the investment arm of the global digital asset exchange HTX, has released a new research report spotlighting DeepSeek’s innovative advancements in artificial intelligence and its potential impact on the crypto industry. The report, titled “DeepSeek Ignites AI’s ‘iPhone Moment’ as Agent Tokens Integrate into Real-World Crypto,” examines how DeepSeek’s application of pure reinforcement learning (RL) is revolutionizing AI’s capabilities and minimizing costs, thereby reshaping the landscape of crypto-tech development.
DeepSeek’s Technological Leap
The research suggests that DeepSeek’s emergence marks a pivotal moment much like the advent of the iPhone. The report emphasizes that DeepSeek’s breakthrough technology enhances AI’s reasoning capabilities and substantially lowers expenses. This positions AI as a more efficient tool for real-world applications, particularly within the AI Agent sector, potentially driving significant advancements over the next few years.
The Rise of AI Agents
The report details the evolving AI Agents ecosystem, which currently encompasses four key sectors:
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AI Agent Frameworks: These provide the basic infrastructure for AI Agents, making it easier to develop and deploy AI applications. The Eliza project is cited for its technical innovations and sustainable business model.
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AI Launchpads: Serving as hybrid incubators and trading platforms, these launchpads lower the entry barriers for AI Agent projects, supporting their launch, funding, and promotion.
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AI Agent Meme Coins: Blending AI and meme culture, these coins have the potential for rapid capital accumulation. Examples include BULLY from the Virtual ecosystem, and TAOCAT and LLM from the Bittensor ecosystem.
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AI Agent Applications: This sector focuses on real-world implementation and commercialization, including automated trading, asset management, and market analysis. Representative projects include GRIFFAIN, NEUR, and BUZZ, which are poised to become some of the most promising segments.
The report further highlights the importance of expertise and resilience for AI Agent teams. Additionally, it stresses that product usability is pivotal for user adoption and broad acceptance in the crypto market.
2025: A Maturing Market
The report posits that as the AI Agents market matures, the focus will shift from hype and pedigree to demonstrable value based on data and revenue. The success of the projects will hinge on their ability to achieve sustainable profitability and address user needs through innovation. The report highlights areas to watch, including:
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Multi-Agent Systems and DeFAI (Decentralized Finance + AI): These showcase the immense potential of AI for sophisticated financial automation, suggesting long-term growth.
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Core Framework Updates: Ongoing development of frameworks like Eliza and ARC could lead to new business models.
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New Infrastructure Projects: Tailored AI models, data layers, and computing infrastructure are foundational for the next generation of AI Agents.
HTX Ventures, a key player in the investment space, has consistently aligned its strategy with market trends. From backing DeepSeek to supporting AI Agent tokens, HTX Ventures is positioning itself for the coming wave of innovation. According to the report, as AI and crypto converge, HTX Ventures remains committed to supporting further technical advancements and shaping the future of the industry.
