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The Trump MEME Coin Drains the Crypto Market, Is it a Good Opportunity for DeFI Bargain Hunting?
Original Author: jinglingcookies, Researcher at monad xyz
Original Translation: zhouzhou, BlockBeats
Editor's Note: This article introduces multiple DeFAI (Decentralized Finance combined with Artificial Intelligence) projects, focusing on how different AI agents simplify DeFi operations, execute trades, provide market analysis, and other functions. The author showcases the characteristics of these projects, token utilities, market performance, and their potential in the decentralized finance field. DeFAI is still in its early stages and faces many challenges such as a lack of strong token value accrual and intense competition. Lastly, the author encourages AI developers to collaborate with the crypto field to drive technological advancement together.
The following is the original content (rearranged for better readability):
If you've experienced the AI agent craze in the past month, you must have heard of the term "DeFAI" and heard many people pronounce it in different ways. But who cares about pronunciation when the price is skyrocketing?
The term DeFAI was coined by danielesesta (founder of HeyAnonai, more on this later) who launched Wonderland TIME during the 2021 DeFi summer. Simply put, DeFAI = DeFi + AI, meaning DeFi protocols combined with AI, simplifying the complex processes of using DeFi (making DeFi accessible even to our grandmothers).
Everyone was talking about TRUMP yesterday. If you still don't know what that is, unfortunately, you're probably ngmi. But the key point is, yesterday's TRUMP craze caused numerous other AI token prices to plummet as many people exited their AI positions to go all in on TRUMP.
This provided us with a potential opportunity to enter at a more favorable price. This is also the reason I wrote this article, to introduce you to 50 DeFAI projects for you to choose which you believe will be the projects of the future in DeFi—Making DeFi Great Again (MDGA—yes, I know, that name is terrible).
Notes:
Most of these projects are from CoinGecko's DeFAI category. Thanks to the outstanding users for providing the resources.
Displayed price changes are rounded to the nearest whole number.
All data is taken from January 19 to 20, 2025.
AIXBT | aixbt Agent | Market Analysis Agent
Introduction: An AI agent that provides actionable insights and identifies market narratives.
Features:
Shares insights about project fundamentals, such as DAU (Daily Active Users), revenue, upcoming project updates, etc.
Interacts with users on Twitter, responds to questions through it (though not guaranteed).
If a user queries through the aixbt terminal, a response is guaranteed (wallet must hold at least 600,000 AIXBT).
Can mint a token (CHAOS) through SimulacrumAI and change its avatar (Quantum Cats gifted by udiWertheimer's TaprootWizards).
Recent Developments:
Ranks first in kaitoai’s CT Leaderboard.
Has a 31.11% market share in the AI agent market.
Token Utility:
Access exclusive market insights provided by aixbt through the terminal.
Participate in governance voting.
Price Changes:
7 Days: +56%
30 Days: 180%
Market Cap: $6.17 Billion
Other similar agents include: tri sigma
ASYM41b07: Specializes in capturing token bonding dynamics.
AcolytAI: Provides more nuanced analysis.
sperg ai: Technical, fundamental, and sentiment analysis.
kwantxbt: Technical analysis.
AIXBT's Market Share in the AI Agent Space
GRIFFAIN | griffaindotcom | Abstract Platform
Introduction: Intent-based endpoint that simplifies on-chain transaction complexity.
Features
Personal Agent: Created by the user, can be given specific instructions and authorize a wallet to perform on-chain operations.
For example: swap 100 USDC for SOL.
Professional Agent: Created by Griffain, with specific practical functions, such as token sniping.
Token Utility
According to the documentation, most transactions on Griffain are paid in SOL.
It is currently unclear how the GRIFFAIN token will be used.
Notes
Backed by Solana Labs, Griffain has sparked a lot of discussion on Twitter.
Price Change
7 Days: +24.7%
30 Days: +6.6%
Market Cap: $4.56 Billion
Other similar agents include
HeyElsaAI
HieroTerminal
StrawberryAI 5
ProjectPlutus
blormmy
hyperflyai on HyperliquidX
PAAL | PaalMind | Agents-as-a-Service (AaaS)
Introduction: A platform providing agents for various purposes.
Features, offering a range of robots:
Paal Bot: A question-answering robot.
Enterprise Agent: An agent for automating processes.
Autonomous Trading Agent: A self-executing trading agent used for trade execution.
Token Utility
Shared revenue with PAAL holders.
Access to advanced features.
Price Changes
7 Days: -9.5%
30 Days: +70.9%
Market Cap: $3.12 Billion
Other similar agents include: GT Protocol
ANON | HeyAnonai | Abstract Platform
Introduction: DeFi abstraction layer—conducting DeFi operations through conversational language (via a Telegram bot) combined with AI-driven market insights.
Features
Offers various DeFi operations such as swapping, lending, cross-chain, etc.
Gemma: Research agent that gathers alpha information and market narratives from platforms like Twitter, Telegram, etc.
AUTOMATE: TypeScript framework enabling DeFi protocols to integrate with Hey Anon, providing abstraction layer functionality to users.
Supports multiple chains including Arbitrum, Base, and will eventually support Solana—enabling the building of cross-chain DeFi abstractions.
To learn more about HeyAnonai's features, check out this thread.
Progress
The launch of Hey Anon sparked a massive buzz, heralding the start of a new category, DeFAI.
Token Utility
Access AI agent services.
Token distribution through a grant program.
Governance Token: Holders can guide protocol development.
Price Changes
7 Days: +47.4%
14 Days: +143.8% (yet to reach 30 Days)
Market Cap: $2.18 Billion
GRIFT | orbitcryptoai | Abstract Platform
Introduction: A platform that seamlessly connects DeFi interaction and alpha resources.
Features
Seamless DeFi execution, such as yield seeking.
Alpha information retrieval through tracking Twitter accounts.
Task scheduling, e.g., automatically swapping to SOL when a certain condition is met.
Token Utility
Exclusive access to advanced features.
Revenue sharing.
Notes
Currently one of the most well-equipped terminals.
Orbit is developed by sphereone with the support of alliancedao.
Price Change
7 Days: +86.9%
30 Days: +442.3%
Market Cap: $1.14 billion
SPEC | Spectral Labs | Trading Agent
Introduction: Perpetual contract trading agent
Features
Users can create an agent (similar to pumpdotfun) and provide wallet access for trading
The agent has an interactive brain that can display its thought process
By purchasing agent tokens, users can interact to influence the agent's decisions
Token Utility
Users need to hold SPEC to create an agent
Participate in governance and influence the agent
NOTE: Since users have to buy agent tokens first, there is significant friction in agent interaction (I prefer the mechanism of orbitcryptoai), leading to many redundant agents, making the platform appear chaotic
Price Change
7 Days: -1.4%
30 Days: -25.2%
Market Cap: $1.02 billion
MODE | modenetwork | Abstract Platform
Introduction: AI-driven Layer 2 platform.
Features
Mode AI Terminal: Execute DeFi operations through natural language.
AI Agent Marketplace: Access agents with various on-chain capabilities.
Data Layer: Analyze market data, train agents to perform better under volatility.
Development Stats
1,684 agents.
4,066 transactions completed.
Funds Managed: $304,000.
Token Utility
Provide early access to new features and advanced functionalities.
Price Changes
7 days: +10.6%
30 days: +24%
Market Cap: $1.02 billion
DRV | derivexyz | Trading Agent
Introduction: Full-stack AI-driven trading platform.
Features
Research: Access news, trends, and market data from MessariCrypto.
Execution: Translate market insights (e.g., bullish/bearish) into actionable trades, one-click execution.
Portfolio Management: Custom interface through prompts.
Token Utility
Not explicitly mentioned but may be used for prompt and execution fees.
Notes
If you wish to try Derive Pro, you can join the waitlist here.
Price Changes
No price change data available yet as the token recently launched.
Market Cap: $91 million
Other similar agents include: loomlayai
Introduction: On-chain execution platform based on a honeycomb architecture.
Features
On-chain DeFi Execution: Execute DeFi operations entirely within the terminal through natural language prompts, such as swaps, liquidity provision, staking, etc.
Portfolio Agent: Assist in identifying yield opportunities for users' idle assets.
EMP | EmpyrealSDK | Launchpad
Introduction: An agent that launches and executes on-chain operations through social media.
Features
Execute on-chain operations by interacting with social media platforms (Twitter, Farcaster, Reddit, etc.) comments.
Validator network used to validate messages before execution.
Token Utility: Share revenue with EMP stakers.
Development Status: Kudai IO leverages SimulacrumAI with support from Empyreal.
Notes
Having a private command option, similar to a private chatbox, would be nice.
Having a sidebar extension to provide prompts while users browse tweets would be more convenient.
Price Change
7 Days: +15.9%
30 Days: +0.4%
Market Cap: $80 million
Other similar agents include: bankrbot
ALPHA | AlphaArc4k | Launchpad
Introduction: Data-driven analytics agent based on-chain.
Features
Alpha Studio: Allows users to build agents that can analyze complex databases and generate actionable insights.
AI Agent Hub: Access a list of agents created by others.
Note: Similar to aixbt, but more focused on on-chain analytics.
Price Change
7 Days: +95.3%
14 Days: +34.4%
Market Cap: $38 million
OLAS | autonolas | Launch Platform
Introduction: Agent launch platform.
Features
One of the earliest agent frameworks to launch.
Users can create their own agents using the provided framework.
Token Utility: OLAS staking is required when creating an AI agent.
Price Change
7 Days: -4.3%
30 Days: -33%
Market Cap: $43 million
Other similar agents include: LayerAIorg
GATSBY | gatsbyfi | DeFI Infrastructure
Introduction: On-chain data-driven analytics agent.
Features
Explorer: View transactions made by wallets.
Execution: Backtest trading strategies.
Ideal for professional/experienced traders. Trading execution conditions can be more creative (based on real-time blockchain information).
Price Change
7 Days: -12.8%
30 Days: +321.8%
Market Cap: $40 million
SNAI | swarmnode | Launch Platform
Introduction: Deploy serverless AI agents.
Features
Serverless: Deploy agents to the cloud without managing servers.
Pay-per-Use: The agent can run at a specific time, and the creator only pays for its active time, increasing cost-effectiveness.
SwarmNode: Orchestrates cooperation among agents.
Notes
You can create agent clusters for niche domains, then coordinate sharing information to find alpha.
Price Change
7 Days: -30.3%
30 Days: -51.6%
Market Cap: $38 million
NEUR | neur sh | Abstract Platform
Introduction: Solana's smart co-pilot.
Features
Smart Agent System: Obtain Web3 native insights through natural language prompts.
Seamless On-chain Execution: Swapping, token minting, NFT transactions, etc.
Token Use Cases
Open-source development contributions.
Community-driven project.
Developer rewards and bounties.
Technical infrastructure improvements.
Notes
Provides highly comprehensive answers.
Execution speed is extremely fast.
Price Change
7 Days: -34.5%
14 Days: -3.4%
Market Cap: $28 million
STRDY | SturdyFinance | DeFi Optimization
Introduction: AI-optimized lending yield.
Features: Sturdy identifies various yields in the lending market through AI.
Token Use
Governance token.
Price Change
7 Days: -14%
30 Days: -34.9%
Market Cap: $25 million
PROMPT | AIWayfinder | Abstract Platform
Introduction: Simplifying DeFi interactions.
Functionality: Creators can create "shells" on Wayfinder, which contain instructions to perform certain DeFi operations, such as exchanging 100 USDC for SOL and depositing it into sanctumso. Users can simply click to execute these operations without manually going through each step.
Token Utility:
PROMPT is not yet live but will have the following utilities:
Staking to create "shells".
Used to pay for accessing "shells".
MOZ | Mozaic Fi | DeFi Optimization
Introduction: AI-optimized cross-chain yield and liquidity strategies.
Functionality: As one of the earliest AI-driven yield protocols, Mozaic identifies optimal yields and regularly adjusts positions.
Token Utility: Governance token.
MONK | monk agent | Trading Agent
Introduction: Research and trading assistant.
Functionality:
Built by the Fere AI team, focusing on multi-agent intelligence (Fere Pro, Market Pulse Agent, Investment Agent).
24/7 market analysis and trading.
Monk can provide data-driven market insights on cue.
MOBY | mobyagent | Market Analysis Agent
Introduction: AI co-pilot supported by assetdash, whalewatchalert, griffaindotcom.
Functionality: Provides insights into assets with significant whale activity.
Other similar agents include: Gekko Agent
T3AI | trustInWeb3 | DeFi Optimization
Introduction: AI agent focused on lending.
Features: Non-collateralized lending, automated risk management.
CATG | boltrade ai | Trading Agent
Introduction: Data-driven trading agent.
Features: Trade based on insights on Boltrade DEX, provide extensive metric viewing capabilities.
ConsoleKit by BrahmaFi | DeFAI Infrastructure
Introduction: Wallet access control for AI agents.
Features: Establish boundaries for on-chain operations AI agents can perform, protect users from malicious or spoofed agent behavior.
slate ceo | Abstract Platform
Introduction: Intent-based DeFi execution.
Features: Cross-chain DeFi execution, terminal detailed explanation of DeFi execution paths.
vainguard ai | DeFAI Infrastructure
Introduction: Autonomous trading agent.
Features: Initially providing human-like autonomous trading. "Will become financial managers of their own as they start to own their own finance.
Summary: Review of 25 DeFAI Protocols
Early Stage: Many mentioned projects are still in the testing phase.
Transaction Agent Performance: More time is still needed to validate whether the transaction agent can perform well.
Automated DeFi Execution: Excellent, as it abstracts complexity.
DeFAI Moat Problem: It is challenging to establish a competitive barrier in the DeFAI space, as many projects share similarities.
Token Value Accumulation Issue: Most tokens lack strong value accumulation, and some do not even have a clear use case.
Some terminals take a long time to respond to user prompts, which may be due to either blockchain issues or suboptimal data retrieval by the agent.
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Mixin has launched USTD-margined perpetual contracts, bringing derivative trading into the chat scene.
The privacy-focused crypto wallet Mixin announced today the launch of its U-based perpetual contract (a derivative priced in USDT). Unlike traditional exchanges, Mixin has taken a new approach by "liberating" derivative trading from isolated matching engines and embedding it into the instant messaging environment.
Users can directly open positions within the app with leverage of up to 200x, while sharing positions, discussing strategies, and copy trading within private communities. Trading, social interaction, and asset management are integrated into the same interface.
Based on its non-custodial architecture, Mixin has eliminated friction from the traditional onboarding process, allowing users to participate in perpetual contract trading without identity verification.
The trading process has been streamlined into five steps:
· Choose the trading asset
· Select long or short
· Input position size and leverage
· Confirm order details
· Confirm and open the position
The interface provides real-time visualization of price, position, and profit and loss (PnL), allowing users to complete trades without switching between multiple modules.
Mixin has directly integrated social features into the derivative trading environment. Users can create private trading communities and interact around real-time positions:
· End-to-end encrypted private groups supporting up to 1024 members
· End-to-end encrypted voice communication
· One-click position sharing
· One-click trade copying
On the execution side, Mixin aggregates liquidity from multiple sources and accesses decentralized protocol and external market liquidity through a unified trading interface.
By combining social interaction with trade execution, Mixin enables users to collaborate, share, and execute trading strategies instantly within the same environment.
Mixin has also introduced a referral incentive system based on trading behavior:
· Users can join with an invite code
· Up to 60% of trading fees as referral rewards
· Incentive mechanism designed for long-term, sustainable earnings
This model aims to drive user-driven network expansion and organic growth.
Mixin's derivative transactions are built on top of its existing self-custody wallet infrastructure, with core features including:
· Separation of transaction account and asset storage
· User full control over assets
· Platform does not custody user funds
· Built-in privacy mechanisms to reduce data exposure
The system aims to strike a balance between transaction efficiency, asset security, and privacy protection.
Against the background of perpetual contracts becoming a mainstream trading tool, Mixin is exploring a different development direction by lowering barriers, enhancing social and privacy attributes.
The platform does not only view transactions as execution actions but positions them as a networked activity: transactions have social attributes, strategies can be shared, and relationships between individuals also become part of the financial system.
Mixin's design is based on a user-initiated, user-controlled model. The platform neither custodies assets nor executes transactions on behalf of users.
This model aligns with a statement issued by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on April 13, 2026, titled "Staff Statement on Whether Partial User Interface Used in Preparing Cryptocurrency Securities Transactions May Require Broker-Dealer Registration."
The statement indicates that, under the premise where transactions are entirely initiated and controlled by users, non-custodial service providers that offer neutral interfaces may not need to register as broker-dealers or exchanges.
Mixin is a decentralized, self-custodial privacy wallet designed to provide secure and efficient digital asset management services.
Its core capabilities include:
· Aggregation: integrating multi-chain assets and routing between different transaction paths to simplify user operations
· High liquidity access: connecting to various liquidity sources, including decentralized protocols and external markets
· Decentralization: achieving full user control over assets without relying on custodial intermediaries
· Privacy protection: safeguarding assets and data through MPC, CryptoNote, and end-to-end encrypted communication
Mixin has been in operation for over 8 years, supporting over 40 blockchains and more than 10,000 assets, with a global user base exceeding 10 million and an on-chain self-custodied asset scale of over $1 billion.
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