AI x crypto will be the biggest sector in the space. And I'm not talking about grifty projects rebranding as AI. I'm talking about legit AI startups building on web3 rails. But why would they choose crypto over going the traditional route? 1. Less regulatory headaches, especially with the U.S. now more pro-crypto 2. Many talented developers don't have the Silicon Valley connections to raise capital, launching a token is a quick and efficient way to go to market - liquid funds can invest later 3. Easier to align incentives (buybacks/burns/airdrops/token grants) 4. Token price acts as a marketing device for the project (price action creates awareness for the underlying product, contributing to user growth). In the sea of AI Right now, there is a huge opportunity to go deep into the AI weeds and see what's being built. My team is meeting 10+ AI startups a week, and I plan to accelerate that (the easiest way to vet a project is speaking to the founder/devs directly - team is the most important constituent of success, not a fancy whitepaper). I'll share my findings over time as I discover hidden gems (if you aren't already, make sure you're following me @milesdeutscher).