Vitalik Buterin, the founder of Ethereum, recently explored the potential convergence of artificial intelligence (AI) and the cryptocurrency industry. He linked the relationship between AI and crypto to elements of a video game, envisioning AI as players within this space. Notably, trading bots engaged in arbitrage on decentralized exchanges exemplify this concept. Buterin also highlighted the potential for AI-driven players in prediction markets, enhancing liquidity.
Additionally, Buterin proposed that AI could serve as an interface for crypto users, aiding in understanding the crypto landscape. He cited MetaMask as an example, using AI-based software to warn users about potential interactions with malicious websites or dapps. However, he acknowledged the associated risks, emphasizing the susceptibility of open-source wallets with AI to exploitation by malicious actors.
Furthermore, Buterin delved into the challenges of employing AI as the governing rules of a crypto "game," such as AI judges or contributors to subjective decisions in smart contracts and DAOs. Despite acknowledging these hurdles, Buterin expressed curiosity and encouragement for exploring constructive use cases of AI across different domains to evaluate their scalability.
