Crypto's missed potential and AI's justification dilemma

By PulseAugur Editorial · [1 sources] · 2026-08-12 11:47

The author reflects on the potential of cryptocurrency as a means of monetizing code, suggesting that a lack of widespread adoption may lead to future regret. They then pivot to the current landscape of AI spending, where corporate CTOs are pressured to justify investments through productivity gains. This justification could lead to arguments about monopoly capital or the durability paradox as AI agents promise increased revenue and reduced costs. AI

IMPACT AI spending is being scrutinized for productivity gains, potentially leading to market consolidation or pricing shifts.

RANK_REASON The item is an opinion piece reflecting on past technological trends and current business justifications for AI spending.

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Crypto's missed potential and AI's justification dilemma

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Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · Paxil · 2026-08-12 11:47

It might’ve worked had the mass public bought in to crypto (the monetization of code). We’re going to look back in 5 years with regret. Back to the bubble: corp

It might’ve worked had the mass public bought in to crypto (the monetization of code). We’re going to look back in 5 years with regret. Back to the bubble: corporate CTOs have to justify # AI spending via productivity. You can cut an analyst or two but at some point the agents wi…

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It might’ve worked had the mass public bought in to crypto (the monetization of code). We’re going to look back in 5 years with regret. Back to the bubble: corp

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