AI’s Bitcoin Revolution

In a future driven by AI, Bitcoin’s role is changing. Eric Wall from the Starknet Foundation discussed AI and cryptocurrency at Token 2049. As industries move towards AGI, Wall explored the impact of machine intelligence surpassing human capabilities. He compared AI’s growth to chimps understanding human intelligence. AI’s quality depends on its input data—bad data leads to bad results.

Wall sees significant changes for cryptocurrencies, predicting a shift in investment interest toward AI. He noted that AI’s progress might draw investor attention away from blockchain projects. Cryptocurrencies could still be crucial in a world influenced by AGI, especially Bitcoin, as a decentralized currency during global instability. However, Bitcoin needs scalability improvements to remain viable.

Wall’s concerns include AI-driven supercomputers’ energy demands, which could surpass Bitcoin mining operations. He believes proof-of-stake cryptocurrencies might dominate due to their lower energy needs. Wall also raised security risks for Bitcoin mining with advancing technologies like drone swarms. He discussed the potential for AI and blockchain to manage superintelligence but stressed the need for technological breakthroughs.

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