SINGAPORE, March 13, 2025 – HTX Ventures has released a new research report titled “DeepSeek Ignites AI’s ‘iPhone Moment’ as Agent Tokens Integrate into Real-World Crypto.” The report analyzes how DeepSeek’s unique reliance on pure reinforcement learning (RL) is transforming the intersection of artificial intelligence and the cryptocurrency sector.
DeepSeek’s Innovation
The report outlines DeepSeek’s emergence as a potential game-changer. The company’s technology leverages pure reinforcement learning (RL) to boost AI reasoning capabilities while minimizing operational costs. This advancement positions AI as a more effective partner for real-world applications, fundamentally altering the “AI Agent” sector. This progress could revitalize the Agent field and reshape the industry landscape.
HTX Ventures’ research compares DeepSeek’s impact to the “iPhone Moment” in AI. Much like the debut of the iPhone revolutionized the smartphone market, DeepSeek’s technology is poised to lead the next phase of crypto-tech development.
The AI Agents Ecosystem
The report breaks down the AI Agents ecosystem into these four sectors:
- AI Agent Frameworks: These frameworks serve as the core infrastructure, streamlining development and accelerating AI’s application. The report highlights Eliza for its technical innovations.
- AI Launchpads: Serving as hybrid incubators and trading platforms, these lower the barriers to entry for AI Agent projects, speeding up launch, funding, and promotion.
- AI Agent Meme Coins: These coins blend AI and meme culture for rapid capital accumulation. Examples given are BULLY from the Virtual ecosystem and TAOCAT and LLM from the Bittensor ecosystem.
- AI Agent Applications: Applications focusing on real-world implementation, including automated trading, asset management, market analysis, and cross-chain interaction. GRIFFAIN, NEUR, and BUZZ are listed as representative projects. Applications are expected to become the most promising segment in the sector.
HTX Ventures’ report emphasizes the importance of deep expertise and resilience for AI Agent teams. Moreover, product usability will play a crucial role in driving user adoption within the crypto market.
Maturation and Future Directions
As the AI Agents market matures, the focus is shifting from narratives to value driven by data and revenue. The success of projects will be based on sustainable profitability that meets user needs through innovation.
Areas meriting future attention include:
- Multi-Agent Systems and DeFAI (Decentralized Finance + AI): These sectors exhibit AI’s potential for complex decision-making and financial automation, signaling long-term growth.
- Core Framework Updates: Monitoring the evolution of critical frameworks like Eliza and ARC, as upgrades could launch new applications.
- New Infrastructure Projects: AI models, data layers, and computing infrastructure built for the crypto ecosystem will be crucial for the next-gen AI Agent ecosystem.
HTX Ventures is aligning its strategy with market trends, investing in the convergence of AI and blockchain technologies. As the technologies converge, HTX Ventures is committed to driving further technical advancements.
Learn more by reading the full report.
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