Why ‘The Next Generation Of On-Chain Will Be Shaped By AI’, According To WalletConnect’s Pedro Gomes
The integration of AI agents into blockchain technology will significantly influence the next generation of on-chain ecosystems, according to Pedro Gomes, Founder of WalletConnect.
Speaking with Benzinga, Gomes described a future where intelligent software agents autonomously navigate decentralized applications (dApps), manage digital portfolios and even participate in governance.
Gomes highlighted the transformative potential of AI in the crypto space, particularly through AI agents as autonomous entities that can interact with dApps, execute transactions and make decisions based on real-time data.
“The next generation of the onchain ecosystem will undoubtedly be shaped by AI,” he stated, emphasizing their role in enhancing efficiency and user experience.
He explained that AI agents could manage portfolios, optimize trades, and handle governance tasks like proposing protocol upgrades or adjusting gas fees dynamically.
“An AI agent could interact with DeFi protocols to manage investments, or with NFT marketplaces to predict and suggest assets,” …