Demex Daily #316: Grayscale Adds AI and Solana DeFi Tokens to Q1 2025 Watchlist

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Grayscale has added several tokens to its Q1 2025 list of top 20 tokens, including AI platforms (Hyperliquid, Virtuals, Grass) and Solana-based DeFi apps (Ethena, Jupiter, Jito). These additions align with trends in decentralized AI, Solana ecosystem growth, and a more favorable U.S. regulatory environment. Grayscale continues to emphasize Ethereum scaling, tokenization, and decentralized physical infrastructure (DePIN), highlighting the competitive smart contract platform market. Additionally, the surge in DeFi apps on Solana and the growing role of AI agents in decentralized communities were noted as key industry developments.

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The ai16z project is exploring the idea of launching a dedicated AI-focused layer-1 blockchain, with its native token, $ai16z, serving as the primary currency. The platform would function as a launchpad for AI agents, utilizing a tokenomics model that incorporates agent token sales, liquidity pools, and incentives for node participation. Since its debut in October, $ai16z has rapidly grown in market value, managing an onchain liquidity pool and utilizing AI agents for investment decisions. The project anticipates that AI agents will become a key element in decentralized communities in the near future.