Article source: Nancy
Author: Nancy, PANews
Following the hype around AI frameworks, DeFAI has also become a popular track among crypto AI agents. DeFAI projects are driving the transformation of the DeFi ecosystem's crypto-financial interaction experience towards intelligence and automation by enhancing asset management efficiency, capital returns, and operational process optimization, thereby improving the trading convenience and market efficiency for DeFi users.
This article compiles 13 popular DeFAI projects, among which only GRIFFAIN and Hey Anon have market caps exceeding $100 million, while most others are in the tens of millions. The scarcity of leading projects may indicate that participation in the DeFAI track remains relatively limited. However, the overall performance of DeFAI projects is still worth noting, with the 13 projects averaging a 445.6% increase in the past week, among which Hive, HotKeySwap, Bankr, and Hey Anon have significantly outperformed the average, showcasing strong capital interest.
GRIFFAIN (GRIFFAIN)
GRIFFAIN is a blockchain platform created by Solana core developer @tonyplasencia3, who was previously a developer for the Underdog and Blink projects on Solana. This is a platform that combines AI agents, allowing users to easily build and deploy custom AI agents to provide intelligent assistance for various tasks. GRIFFAIN's agent network has two types of agents: personal agents and special agents, currently operating on an invitation basis. Additionally, GRIFFAIN integrates a DEX, supporting token swaps, liquidity provision, and ecosystem growth, providing powerful solutions for users to efficiently trade and manage digital assets, aiming to make decentralized finance more efficient and user-friendly.
GMGN data shows that as of January 9, GRIFFAIN's market cap reached $390 million, having increased by 33.4% over the past 7 days.
Hey Anon (ANON)
Hey Anon is an AI-driven DeFi protocol that simplifies interactions, aggregates real-time project data, and executes complex operations through natural language processing. Recently, it launched Sonic and has received $20 million in support from DWF Labs for its AI Agent fund. Hey Anon's founder is DeFi developer Daniele Sesta, who created projects like Wonderland and AbracadabraMoney and launched the DEX WAGMI last year. PANews previously introduced its three core scenarios.
Data shows that as of January 9, ANON's market cap reached $136 million, having increased by 775.8% over the past 7 days.
ModeNetwork (MODE)
ModeNetwork is an Ethereum Layer 2 platform focused on creating a DeFi economy fully operated by AI agents. The official website shows that ModeNetwork's TVL has surpassed $500 million, with over 24 million transactions. Currently, 129 AI agents are operating on the Mode network, having completed over 1,670 DeFi transactions.
GMGN data shows that as of January 9, MODE's market cap is approximately $97.42 million, having decreased by about 14.5% over the past 7 days.
Hive (BUZZ)
Hive is a star project of the Solana AI hackathon, a modular and interoperable DeFi agent network that can coordinate complex operations on-chain, seamlessly integrating multiple DeFi functions (such as trading, staking, liquidity management, and sentiment analysis) into a unified platform driven by a natural language interface.
GMGN data shows that as of January 9, BUZZ's market cap is approximately $91.4 million, having increased by over 2713.4% since its launch on January 3.
neur.sh (NEUR)
Self-proclaimed as Solana's 'smart co-pilot', Neur is an open-source full-stack application combining large language models (LLM) and blockchain technology, enabling seamless interaction with DeFi protocols, NFTs, and more functionalities through intelligent interfaces, currently integrating with Jupiter, Pump.fun, and Magic Eden.
GMGN data shows that as of January 9, NEUR's market cap reached $47 million, having decreased by about 2.6% over the past 7 days.
ORBIT (GRIFT)
ORBIT is a DeFi assistant that supports natural language interactions, aiming to simplify on-chain operations, having integrated over 117 chains and nearly 200 protocols. The team behind ORBIT is the AI infrastructure protocol SphereOne, which has received support from Coinbase, Google, and Alliance DAO.
GMGN data shows that as of January 9, GRIFT's market cap exceeds $37 million, having increased by 92% over the past 7 days.
Polytrader (POLY)
Polytrader is an AI agent built on Virtuals specifically for predicting markets, providing actionable insights by analyzing social media, Polymarket data, and market sentiment.
GMGN data shows that as of January 9, POLY's market cap is approximately $17.2 million, having decreased by nearly 0.2% over the past 7 days.
Gekko AI (GEKKO)
Gekko AI is an AI agent created by the Virtuals protocol, designed to provide comprehensive automated trading solutions. Gekko AI is developed by the AI trading platform Axal, whose flagship product Autopilot allows users to create custom trading agents.
GMGN data shows that as of January 9, GEKKO's market cap is approximately $15 million, having decreased by nearly 27.8% over the past 7 days.
BankrCoin (BNKR)
BankrCoin is an AI-driven crypto asset management and trading assistant that helps users easily conduct crypto trading, manage wallets, and set limit orders by sending simple messages. At the same time, the platform seamlessly integrates with multiple platforms (such as Warpcast, X, Discord, and Telegram), making cryptocurrency trading and asset management more convenient and automated. According to the latest plan, BankrCoin will soon support token swaps, USDC usage, on-chain activity tracking, and more features.
GMGN data shows that as of January 9, BNKR's market cap exceeds $12.39 million, having increased by 870.8% over the past 7 days.
HotKeySwap (HOTKEY)
HotKeySwap is an AI-driven DeFi platform that offers a comprehensive set of DeFi tools, including an AI-driven DEX aggregator and analytical tools, cross-chain trading, aiming to enhance trading and asset management experiences.
GMGN data shows that as of January 9, HOTKEY's market cap is approximately $11.76 million, having increased by 1220.1% over the past 7 days.
ASYM (ASYM)
ASYM is an AI agent network aimed at generating profit by identifying high-return investment opportunities and allocating capital to these opportunities, with profits settled in $ASYM.
GMGN data shows that as of January 9, ASYM's market cap is approximately $11.2 million, having increased by 3.9% over the past 7 days.
Project Plutus (PPCOIN)
Project Plutus focuses on providing AI-driven smart trading and investment strategy optimization for DeFi users, aiming to help users trade and manage portfolios in complex markets through automated AI agents, enhancing trading efficiency and decision-making quality.
GMGN data shows that as of January 9, PPCOIN's market cap is approximately $8.67 million, having fallen by 29.6% over the past 7 days.
Cod3x (TONY)
Cod3x allows users to discover, build, and automate on-chain financial strategies, providing no-code building tools to create automated DeFi strategy agents. Cod3x is created by ByteMasons, which has deployed various protocols on platforms like Fantom and Optimism.
BigTony is the first autonomous trading agent inserted into Cod3x. GMGN data shows that as of January 9, TONY's market cap is approximately $7 million, having increased by 158.8% over the past 7 days.
