# Сопутствующие статьи по теме Technology

Новостной центр HTX предлагает последние статьи и углубленный анализ по "Technology", охватывающие рыночные тренды, новости проектов, развитие технологий и политику регулирования в криптоиндустрии.

The Darkness Before Dawn: Crypto in 2026 = The Internet in 2002

"DeFi Cheetah argues that the current despair in crypto, marked by high-profile departures like Kyle Samani's shift to AI, is deceptive. The industry is at a critical inflection point, witnessing a rise of "fintech wrappers"—products from traditional finance (like bank-issued stablecoins or tokenized assets) that merely leverage blockchain for efficient settlement while retaining the old, rent-seeking intermediary structures. These wrappers, comparable to "Western Union with private keys," fail to capture value on-chain and fragment liquidity, representing an IT upgrade rather than true crypto innovation. Drawing a parallel to the dot-com bust of 2002, the author contends that just as early internet companies were merely "newspaper wrappers," today's fintech wrappers are placing old finance onto new rails. The real revolution will be built by those who embrace crypto's native properties: a global state instead of siloed databases, atomic composability instead of API integrations, and permissionless liquidity instead of walled gardens. The consensus view that blockchains are merely asset ledgers is where alpha is not found. The current downturn is a filter. The true builders who remain will focus on constructing what cannot exist on private servers, leveraging trustless coordination, permissionless access, and composability to solve problems legacy systems cannot. The work of building the sovereign internet is just beginning."

marsbit02/10 11:42

The Darkness Before Dawn: Crypto in 2026 = The Internet in 2002

marsbit02/10 11:42

Crypto.com Spends $70 Million to Acquire AI.com, ERC-8004 Boosts AI Agent Infrastructure

Crypto.com CEO Kris Marszalek has acquired the domain AI.com for $70 million, marking the largest domain purchase in history and signaling a strategic shift from serving human users to building infrastructure for AI agents. This move aligns with the emerging vision of Decentralized AI Finance (DeFAI), where autonomous AI agents—not humans—become primary financial users. Central to this transition is the ERC-8004 protocol, which enables AI agents to have verifiable on-chain identities and reputation systems. This allows AI to operate independently with its own wallet and credentials, rather than acting merely as a human-controlled tool. Crypto.com aims to position AI.com as a gateway for AI agents to access efficient, programmable financial services. Key challenges addressed include payments—where stablecoins offer 24/7 instant settlement suited to AI’s speed—and identity, where decentralized identifiers (DIDs) and zero-knowledge proofs enable trust without central intermediaries. This shift reflects a broader industry transition toward “Agentic Finance,” where AI-driven transactions could dominate market liquidity. If successful, Crypto.com may redefine crypto exchange competition by capturing the emerging AI-agent economy, potentially marginalizing traditional human-focused platforms. The $70 million investment is a bet on this future, where AI agents drive financial activity through semantic understanding and algorithmic execution.

marsbit02/09 08:50

Crypto.com Spends $70 Million to Acquire AI.com, ERC-8004 Boosts AI Agent Infrastructure

marsbit02/09 08:50

Dialogue with a16z Co-founder: AI, Entrepreneurship, Fairness, and 'American Opportunity'

In a podcast interview, a16z co-founder Ben Horowitz discusses the transformative impact of AI, the state of entrepreneurship, and societal challenges. He believes AI is rapidly reshaping the economy and startup landscape, with significant industry changes expected within 12-24 months due to existing internet infrastructure enabling fast deployment. The biggest risk to progress is not technology but policy, particularly overregulation that could hinder innovation. Horowitz argues that while AI may increase inequality through a "Kobe Bryant effect"—amplifying returns for top performers—it also democratizes access to tools like education, legal advice, and mentorship via smartphones. He emphasizes that absolute fairness is less critical than ensuring opportunities for upward mobility, citing historical examples where automation created new jobs despite displacing old ones. On entrepreneurship, he explains how a16z differentiated itself by focusing on serving founders' needs—providing knowledge, networks, and confidence—rather than traditional VC prestige. He also shares insights from management icon Andy Grove, stressing the psychological challenges of leadership, such as making tough decisions like reorganizations. Horowitz highlights AI's potential in fields like software development (boosting productivity) and creative industries (enabling new art forms), and discusses a16z's collaboration with the Las Vegas Police Department to deploy AI-driven public safety solutions, reducing crime and improving efficiency. He concludes by reflecting on the importance of mentorship, recalling how an early career opportunity changed his life.

比推02/05 21:47

Dialogue with a16z Co-founder: AI, Entrepreneurship, Fairness, and 'American Opportunity'

比推02/05 21:47

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