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The next trillion-dollar market isn't AI OR crypto, it's the intersection of BOTH.

Projects like Wayfinder are already building the infrastructure where decentralized AI and tokenomics create entirely new value systems.

Who's paying attention? What's the Farcaster equivalent?

BD @ Spectra & Harvest | Former Socket, Balancer

AI needs crypto for 3 critical reasons:

• Decentralized compute (no single point of failure)
• Tokenized incentives (align contributors)
• Transparent governance (community-directed)

Meanwhile, crypto needs AI to solve its biggest UX challenges and create real utility beyond speculation.

The playbook for builders & investors:

1. Focus on projects solving real AI bottlenecks
2. Look for tokenomics that align all stakeholders
3. Prioritize teams with both AI & crypto expertise
4. Bet on infrastructure before applications

The window for early positioning is closing fast.

We're witnessing the birth of a new paradigm where AI systems own themselves, coordinate with humans through tokens, and create value autonomously.

This isn't just a trade, it's a fundamental shift in how technology creates and distributes value.

Are you building for it yet?

Early convergence plays to watch:

• AI agents with token incentives
• On-chain AI oracles
• Decentralized training data marketplaces
• Compute networks with native tokens

Smart money is quietly accumulating infrastructure tokens that serve the AI-crypto stack.