Want the Crypto x AI alpha delivered straight to your inbox? Subscribe for free: https://onchainoutpost.com/subscribe   ------   Chain of Thought co-founder Teng shares his bold predictions for crypto x AI in 2025, including his belief the AI sector will hit 150B market cap while simultaneously 99% of AI agents will die out.   In this casual conversation, we dig into why the crypto AI sector could see explosive growth this year, explore the future of decentralized compute networks, and discuss why most current AI agents will fade away while truly useful ones survive. Teng offers insights on upcoming crypto AI protocols, the role of VCs versus fair launches, and why skepticism from industry veterans like Raoul Pal might actually be a healthy sign for the space.   ------ KEY LINKS   GUEST: Teng Yan - https://x.com/0xPrismatic Chain of Thought - https://x.com/cot_research   HOSTS: Outpost - https://x.com/outpost_ai Patrick McGimpsey - https://x.com/paddydotai   ------   TIMESTAMPS 00:00:00 - Intro 04:51 - Inside the Solana AI Hackathon 07:11 - The AI DeFi Convergence 10:49 - Market Cap Predictions 16:11 - New Protocol Launches 20:25 - Infrastructure & Development 25:33 - Fair Launch vs VC: The Future of Funding 31:14 - The Rise of Decentralized Compute 38:57 - Decentralized Training Breakthroughs 44:03 - The Great Agent Filter 50:10 - Looking Ahead to 2025   ------   Disclaimer: This information is provided by Outpost for general informational purposes only and may refer to products not available in your location. It does not constitute (i) investment advice or a recommendation to invest; (ii) an invitation or solicitation to buy, sell, or hold digital assets; or (iii) financial, legal, accounting, or tax advice. Digital assets, including stablecoins and NFTs, are highly volatile and carry significant risks. You should carefully assess your financial situation before deciding whether to trade or hold such assets. For advice specific to your circumstances, please consult your legal, tax, or investment adviser. All data and statistics are provided solely for general information. Outpost accepts no responsibility or liability for any errors or omissions in this information, nor for any use of or reliance upon it by others.