DeepSeek’s Emergence: AI-Powered Innovation Triggers Industry Transformation
In Q4 2024, the market saw a surge in top-tier AI Agents projects backed by Launchpads, driving a wave of asset issuance and quickly attracting capital and users. However, as the ICO rush began to subside, the hype in the AI Agents space had run its course. The market now urgently needed a catalyst to reignite growth.
DeepSeek's breakthrough technology leverages pure reinforcement learning (RL) to enhance AI's reasoning capabilities while significantly reducing costs. This advancement positions AI as a more effective partner for real-world applications, transforming the AI Agent sector. This progress could breathe new life into the Agent field and reshape the industry landscape.
The research report heralds DeepSeek’s debut as the "iPhone Moment" of the AI sector. Much like how the iPhone revolutionized the smartphone market, DeepSeek’s innovative technology is poised to lead a new era of crypto-tech development over the next few years.
The Unique Value and Accelerating Growth of AI Agents
The AI Agents ecosystem consists of four main sectors:
The report emphasizes that deep expertise and resilience are vital for the success of AI Agent teams. Teams like Virtual, SEKOIA, ai16z, and Swarm have proven this through their perseverance and dedication. Additionally, product usability is a critical factor in driving user adoption and widespread acceptance in the crypto market.
2025: The Maturation of Crypto Combining with Agents, Where Revenue and User Adoption Drive Value
As the AI Agents market matures, it’s transitioning from a narrative-driven phase to one where value is based on data and revenue. The success of AI Agent projects will no longer be dictated by hype or the founding team's pedigree but by their ability to achieve sustainable profitability and address real user needs through innovation.
Directions that deserve future attention:
As a leading investment institution, HTX Ventures has consistently aligned its strategy with market trends. From backing DeepSeek to supporting AI Agents tokens, HTX Ventures sees tremendous potential in the synergy between AI and blockchain technologies, investing and positioning itself for the next wave of innovation. As AI and crypto technology converge, more opportunities and challenges knock. HTX Ventures is committed to driving further technical advancements, helping shape the future of the industry.
Read the full report here:https://square.htx.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/deepseek-triggers-ais-iphone-moment-accelerating-ai-agents-into-real-crypto-use-4.pdf
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