In the next 12 months, the wealth in the crypto world will not flow from retail investors (the inexperienced) to the big players, but from the impatient to the patient.
Changes in cryptocurrency users
The main users of cryptocurrency now are not ordinary humans, but AI and robots. By 2026, the counterpart may be AI agents. Because machines (such as AI and robots) require 7×24 hours of global trading (involving cloud computing power, data services, etc.), the timeliness of the traditional financial system (such as bank working hours, cross-border remittance duration) cannot meet their needs, so cryptocurrency becomes their choice.
Trading Scenarios and Technical Support
The trading amounts for AI agents can be very small (e.g., $0.0001). Traditional trading systems have excessive fees and can only be handled by smart contracts automatically. Meanwhile, on-chain wallets and identity signatures are the 'passports' for AI to participate in economic activities. Without them, AI is like an unregistered citizen, unable to secure rights, collateralize, or accumulate credit points.
Industry Layout and Products
Many developers are building the 'Artificial GDP (aGDP)' to enable collaboration between humans, AI, and machines in both digital and physical worlds. Three major products have emerged: Agent Collaboration Protocol (ACP), Task Scheduling Interface, and Machine Payment Network. Virtual currencies will become the 'blood' of the machine world.
Strategies for Ordinary People
Focus on public chains and payment protocols that support AI agents; wealth transfer rewards builders rather than gamblers. The next round of dividends will be in areas such as AI protocols built on-chain, robotic service networks, and decentralized computing power markets. BTC and ETH are not only digital gold but also a new language for machine civilization.
Industry Prospects
AI+Crypto is in its early stages; wealth belongs to those who understand and position themselves early. New opportunities in the digital economy can be found in this field.