Altman's World Project Boosts Crypto AI Sector, $TAO Up 4.54%
2min read Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI and creator of ChatGPT, has been working on a controversial crypto project for years. The project, known as World, aims to tokenize personal IDs using shiny metal globes called orbs. These orbs will use retinal scanning to produce an 'anonymous proof of human' World ID, addressing the vulnerability of current proof of identity systems. World plans to reward anyone who creates a World ID with tokens on the World Chain, and to meet the demand, they are building a factory in Texas. The initial wave of cities to receive coverage includes Atlanta, Austin, Los Angeles, Miami, Nashville, and San Francisco, with a second wave planned for Seattle, Orlando, San Diego, and Las Vegas.
Altman's World project is part of a larger wave of AI crypto initiatives that are gaining traction in the market. There are several types of AI tokens, including AI agents designed to produce analysis and market insights, tokenization projects using AI and blockchain for real-world implementation, and AI services and support incorporating AI with products and services. Currently, all these AI crypto projects are experiencing growth.
One notable AI agent meme coin is MIND of Pepe ($MIND), which combines the characteristics of a memecoin with a utility token. The project will launch the MIND AI agent on X in May, which will eventually deliver market insights and analysis to $MIND token holders. The $MIND tokenomics reveal that the MIND agent will control 25% of the available token supply and be able to plan and execute its own token launches exclusively for token holders, making it more than just a meme.
Another significant project is Bittensor ($TAO), which is pioneering a decentralized marketplace for machine learning models. By allowing developers to train and share AI models on a blockchain, Bittensor creates a collaborative ecosystem for artificial intelligence. The project leverages enormous resources and leaves space for innovation around how problems will be solved. Investors are excited about Bittensor's unique approach to AI and blockchain integration, with the $TAO token currently trading at $372, up 4.54% for the day and over 12% for the week.
Artificial Superintelligence Alliance ($FET) is a collaboration between Fetch.ai, SingularityNET, and Ocean Protocol, aiming to create a decentralized ecosystem for artificial general intelligence. Their modular blockchain supports AI coordination, autonomous agents, and cross-chain interoperability. The project produces an AI dev stack including ASI Data, ASI Compute, and ASI Zero, with future plans for an ASI Create launchpad for AI agents and applications. $FET is up 21% in the past week, and Altman’s World announcement is likely to further boost the token’s momentum.
Altman's World project sets the stage for significant gains in the crypto AI sector. The hype around these projects highlights the growing interest and potential in the rapidly expanding field of AI and blockchain integration. With Altman's ambitious goal of bringing World IDs to half of the US population in under a year, the impact on other crypto AI projects could be substantial.
