Reverie by Daniel Cawrey • 0 implied HN points • 19 Dec 25
- The AI-crypto hype cycle collapsed, but because both AI and crypto keep advancing, the sector is likely to come back in a new and stranger wave.
- Very cheap token launches and low onchain fees mean AI agents could be paid small amounts of crypto to perform tasks like trading or giving financial advice, creating real demand for tokens.
- Tokenization can unlock new markets (real‑world assets, ads, prediction markets), but coupling that with AI agents could lead to unpredictable, highly volatile market behavior and new systemic risks.