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Asia to Lead AI and Blockchain Fusion, Says Animoca Brands Cofounder

Animoca Brands cofounder Yat Siu believes Asia is poised to lead the integration of artificial intelligence and blockchain technology, contrasting this with a perceived polarization in the West. He argues that blockchain is essential for empowering AI with autonomous transactional capabilities, enabling AI agents to conduct commerce and even social interactions. Siu points to the potential for blockchain-based payments to bypass traditional intermediaries like credit card companies, offering a more efficient and cost-effective alternative for the burgeoning number of AI agents. AI

IMPACT Suggests AI agents will drive demand for low-fee blockchain transactions, potentially disrupting traditional payment systems.

RANK_REASON Opinion piece from a company cofounder about future technology trends.

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Asia to Lead AI and Blockchain Fusion, Says Animoca Brands Cofounder

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Angelica Ang ·

    Animoca Brands cofounder Yat Siu argues Asia will fuse AI and the blockchain before the West does

    “In Asia, we don’t have this problem since we’re much more comfortable with money.”