AI in Crypto Surges: Activity Nearly Doubles Amid AI Agent Revolution
Surge in AI Activity on Blockchains Signals a Shift in Web3 Dynamics
AI’s Rapid Growth in Decentralized Applications
Recent data from DappRadar reveals that engagement with artificial intelligence (AI) on blockchain platforms has seen a remarkable increase, nearly doubling since the beginning of the year. The analytics firm reports an 86% rise in AI-related on-chain activities in 2025, with approximately 4.5 million unique active wallets participating in AI-driven decentralized applications (DApps) daily.
AI Approaching Dominance in the Web3 Landscape
The surge in daily users has propelled the market share of AI applications from 9% at the year’s outset to 19%, positioning it just behind blockchain gaming, which holds a 20% share. DappRadar analyst Sara Gherghelas emphasized that this growth is not merely a trend but signifies a fundamental transformation in user interaction with decentralized platforms. She noted that AI agents are emerging as a new interface layer for blockchain interactions, whether through decentralized finance (DeFi) copilots, social agents, or autonomous gaming assistants.
In a previous prediction, DappRadar suggested that the use of AI agents—programs capable of autonomously executing blockchain transactions like trading—could soon surpass the gaming sector, which has historically dominated the DApp ecosystem.
Increased Investment in AI Agent Projects
According to Gherghelas, AI agent initiatives have attracted $1.39 billion in funding so far in 2025, marking a 9.4% increase from the previous year. While this figure still lags behind investments in major AI firms like OpenAI, it is noteworthy that funding for AI agents is now comparable to or even exceeds that of other Web3 sectors, including blockchain gaming.
Gherghelas pointed out that investors are increasingly viewing AI agents as a foundational element that could redefine user interactions with protocols, enhance navigation of DApps, and even automate personal finance strategies. She anticipates that 2025 may be the first year in which AI agents draw more investment than any other Web3 sector.
Global Expansion of AI DApp Users
Data collected by DappRadar between January and June indicates that a significant portion of AI DApp users are located in Europe, accounting for 26% of all recorded interactions. The largest group of users, at 33%, comes from regions that remain unspecified, often due to the use of VPNs or other anonymizing tools. Asia follows closely with nearly 22% of users, while North America contributes 15.8%.
Gherghelas remarked that the global distribution of users illustrates that AI agents are not confined to specific locales. She noted the diverse demand for AI applications, whether it involves a DeFi agent executing trades in Asia, a social agent representing users in Europe, or gaming companions engaging players in North America.
This article highlights the significant rise of AI in the blockchain space, showcasing its potential to reshape user interactions and attract substantial investment, while also emphasizing its global reach.
