CoinMarketCap's report released earlier this year sparked heated discussions in the industry, introducing the concept of "Agentic Web," a decentralized network dominated by AI agents, with projects like ai16z and Virtuals frequently trending. Meanwhile, a new term quickly entered the public eye: DeFAI, which stands for Decentralized Finance + Artificial Intelligence.

In simple terms, DeFAI is an innovative attempt to integrate AI technology into the DeFi ecosystem. It automates complex financial operations such as trade execution, risk management, and yield optimization through AI Agents, enhancing efficiency and lowering the barriers for ordinary users to enter DeFi. As the discussions on platform X suggest, "DeFi is the past, AI is the present, and DeFAI is the future," this trend is rapidly gaining momentum.

The surge in DeFAI is not without reason. From late 2024 to early 2025, several projects have been launched intensively, showcasing the diverse possibilities of combining AI and DeFi. To better understand this emerging sector, we will review the latest developments of several representative DeFAI projects in this article. Although the market leans towards weakness, they continue to build, demonstrating how they drive the industry forward through technological innovation.

1. The Hive

Project Introduction:

The Hive is a decentralized platform based on the Solana blockchain that simplifies and enhances DeFi operations by coordinating an interoperable network of AI agents. It provides users with token analysis, liquidity management, staking, and trading tools, all powered by AI to deliver real-time insights and automation. The project prioritizes user-friendly design, combining social media data (such as X posts) with on-chain analysis, and continuously optimizes its technical infrastructure for scalability.

Latest Developments:

• Token Analysis Agent Upgrade: In January, The Hive launched an upgraded token analysis agent, focusing on optimizing token liquidity pool (LP) management, including adding charting tools for visualizing token data, updating the token data user interface (UI), and enhancing the search API.
• Community-Inspired UI/UX Improvements: In mid-January, updates included automatic dollar conversion, interactive transfer tools, and collapsible sidebars, enhancing usability.
• Comprehensive Platform Enhancements: In February, a series of extensive updates were launched, covering multiple aspects of The Hive ecosystem, including token dashboard integration, liquidity and trading agents, staking pool UX, query and input improvements, and API limit increases.

Future Expectations:

While currently focused on Solana, The Hive may explore cross-chain integration as the demand for cross-chain interoperability in DeFi increases, further expanding its market coverage. Additionally, The Hive may further develop its AI agents to extend beyond current functionalities. Given its "modular network" positioning, The Hive may introduce more customized agents in the future to meet diverse user needs.

2. griffain

Project Introduction:

Griffain is an AI-driven platform based on Solana that provides users with trading automation, liquid staking, and data analysis services through autonomous agents. It has built a modular AI agent ecosystem, leveraging the advantages of AI and Solana to help users manage crypto assets more intelligently and efficiently.

Latest Developments:

• Agent DeepSeek: At the end of January, Griffain launched "Agent DeepSeek" as part of the "Agent Engine" suite, aligning with Griffain's broader AI-driven strategy, expanding its agent products from trading to data-driven insights.
• Agent Sniper Release and Upgrade: In mid to late February, Griffain launched "Agent Sniper," a tool designed for trading new tokens on Pump.fun (a popular token launch platform on Solana), with automation and precision features catering to traders looking to capitalize on early token trends.
• Griffain Virtual Validator Collaboration with Marinade Finance: In early March, Griffain launched a "virtual validator" for staking Solana (SOL), supported by Marinade Finance, a leading liquid staking protocol on Solana. "Virtual" means this is a staking service abstractly managed by the Griffain platform, allowing users to operate without directly interacting with Solana's native validators, but rather through Griffain's interface. The integration with Marinade Finance indicates that users can obtain liquid staking tokens (e.g., mSOL) for use in DeFi while earning staking rewards.

Future Expectations:

The "virtual validator" may mark the beginning of Griffain's entry into the broader DeFi space, with potential deep integrations with more Solana protocols (such as Jupiter and Raydium) to provide one-stop DeFi solutions, such as automated strategies combining staking and trading. By enhancing API capacity (e.g., optimizing the Agent Engine) and potential developer programs, Griffain may attract more developers to build third-party applications based on its platform in the future.

3. Cod3x

Project Introduction:

Cod3x, as a DeFAI platform, aims to lower the barriers for users to participate in blockchain financial activities by combining DeFi and AI technology, allowing ordinary users to efficiently and intelligently manage on-chain funds and trading operations without needing specialized programming skills. The platform is dedicated to providing a convenient, secure, and feature-rich environment, enabling users to create personalized AI agents to adapt to various financial scenarios, such as Degen trading, tax management, and DCA (Dollar-Cost Averaging) investment strategies, promoting the widespread application and deep integration of AI in the DeFi field.

Latest Developments:

• Collaboration with Hyperlane Team: On February 18, Cod3x collaborated with the Hyperlane team to launch $TONY on Solana. With the same market capitalization as tokens on other chains, $TONY reached a trading volume of $5 million in the first five minutes due to Solana's volatility.
• Cod3x Create V0.5: On February 21, Cod3x released Cod3x Create V0.5, featuring a new backend architecture, promptless interface, scheduling, and plugin system, laying the foundation for creating dynamic AI agents that can respond in real-time to trends and market conditions.
• Joining Activity Program: Cod3x has officially joined the Cookie3 Growth Partner Program and will participate in Cookie DAO's multi-airdrop Farming program. Cod3x's trading agents have gained richer data resources, allowing them to conduct in-depth market trend analysis using multidimensional data such as market attention and sentiment indicators provided on the CookieDAO platform, enabling precise execution of trading strategies to seize opportunities in a complex and volatile market environment.

Future Expectations:

With the continued robust development of the DeFAI sector, Cod3x is expected to achieve further breakthroughs in several key areas. On the technical side, the Big Tony V2 version will be released, continuously optimizing the functionality and performance of its AI agents. In terms of ecosystem development, Cod3x will collaborate with Sophon Intelligence Agency (S.I.A.) in March to launch the $1.5 million core project Sophon Spark, driving DeFi development through an AI-driven system that allows users to build customized AI agents without coding, funding, or technical skills. Additionally, by collaborating with the blockchain network Sophon, Cod3x has the potential to attract more developers and users to actively participate, leveraging its existing innovative features and expanding partnership network.

4. Hey Anon

Project Introduction:

Hey Anon, founded by renowned DeFi developer Daniele Sesta, is a project focused on AI-driven DeFi automation tools. Its core technology is based on TypeScript, utilizing conversational language to perform DeFi operations on the Telegram platform, combined with AI market insights to provide automated agent services for DeFi protocols. The project aims to significantly improve trading efficiency, reduce operational complexity, and support various DeFi operations and multi-chain operations, providing users with convenient and efficient services in a complex DeFi environment.

Latest Developments:

• Hey Anon Build 0.3: On March 1, HeyAnon Build 0.3 launched on Solana, allowing users to create Solana wallets or connect existing wallets within the HeyAnon application and execute swaps directly on the Solana network.
• Public Beta v0.1: Announced on February 1, the Public Beta v0.1 simplifies DeFi operations by executing swaps, cross-chain asset bridging, and managing DeFi strategies. Users only need to issue commands and specify the protocol to use, and the platform handles the rest. The platform is currently accessible via heyanon.ai, and this is an early version, with frequent updates planned to add features and protocol support.
• Integration with Bubblemaps: On March 1, Hey Anon integrated the blockchain data visualization platform Bubblemaps, bringing token distribution, holder analysis, and decentralized metrics directly into Hey Anon.
• Launch of CowSwap: The decentralized trading protocol CowSwap is now live on HeyAnon, providing MEV-protected swaps and limit orders for Base, Arbitrum, Gnosis, and the Ethereum mainnet.

Future Expectations:

Although Hey Anon has only been established for 11 weeks and is still in the testing phase, its current v0.3 version supports multiple chains and even offers more features than any other DeFAI project. Hey Anon is now live on Solana and will establish deeper partnerships with more blockchains and DeFi projects, continuously expanding the range of public chains and application scenarios it supports.

5. Orbit

Project Introduction:

Orbit is an AI-driven DeFi assistant platform designed to simplify user operations on the blockchain through automation tools and smart contract management. The platform's features cover various aspects, including cross-chain betting and asset bridging, staking and yield strategy optimization, lending protocol integration, and comprehensive portfolio management tools. Orbit currently supports over 100 blockchains and more than 200 DeFi protocols, providing seamless asset management and trading processes, lowering the usage threshold, and enhancing user experience.

Latest Developments:

• On-chain Automation Features: In July last year, Orbit launched on-chain automation features, allowing users to set conditions and automatically execute trades. This further optimized the trading experience for users and enhanced Orbit's capabilities in data-driven decision-making.
• Feature Expansion and Integration: On February 11, Orbit integrated the liquidity protocol KyberSwap, providing users with a fast and efficient swap experience. In May last year, Orbit integrated with the well-known trading tool DEX Screener, enabling its AI agents to detect emerging tokens in real-time, allocate funds, and optimize portfolios, offering users smarter investment tools. Additionally, the platform integrated market sentiment data from platform X, providing users with real-time market trends and insights.
• ORBIT V2.0: The biggest anticipation is the upcoming ORBIT V2.0, although the specific launch date has not been disclosed. Orbit V2.0 will adopt a hybrid interface, allowing users to continue executing operations on-chain while introducing a new paradigm for building things on-chain using AI agents. Users can utilize agent buttons to initiate multi-agent workflows to achieve more complex goals. Furthermore, Orbit V2.0 combines the use of AI agent wallets and delegated actions, providing more autonomy for agents that need to execute trades.

Future Expectations:

Compared to other solutions, Orbit's strength lies in its powerful integration capabilities. Orbit emphasizes cross-chain functionality and has currently integrated over 117 chains and 200 protocols, achieving seamless connections with multiple blockchains. In the future, Orbit will continue to expand the range of public chains it supports. Additionally, the release of Orbit V2.0 is highly anticipated, as it will support users in building complex on-chain applications, further enhancing the platform's efficiency and user experience.

6. Neur

Project Introduction:

Neur is an AI assistant designed specifically for the Solana ecosystem and is an open-source, full-stack application. It allows users to easily interact with DeFi protocols, NFTs, and other Solana services using natural language through an AI-supported conversational interface. Neur leverages advanced AI models such as Claude 3.5-Sonnet and GPT-4 to provide various features, including smart wallets, NFT management, and market trend tracking.

Latest Developments:

• Early Access Program (EAP): On January 1, Neur reported a user growth of 5,587 non-paying users on Solana in its first week, with 389 EAP users. The EAP fee is 1 SOL, and these users will receive lifetime access after the official launch.
• Integration of Privy Wallet: On January 22, Neur announced the activation of the Privy embedded wallet, allowing users to send assets from the embedded wallet with just a few clicks, enhancing the user asset interaction experience.
• Neur v0.3.4 Launched: On February 14, Neur updated to v0.3.4, adding prompt management, an enhanced user interface, integration with Cookie.fun, and fixing some data bugs.

Future Expectations:

Neur is currently in the early testing phase, with a focus on developing core infrastructure and agent functionalities while continuously optimizing platform features. Neur's roadmap indicates its goal to build scalable infrastructure and AI-driven crypto management automation, including developing more user-friendly login pages, chat interfaces, and streaming tool components for real-time blockchain interaction.

Additionally, Neur's next phase plans to build open-source tools for on-chain event parsing, aimed at attracting more contributors, especially developers interested in building and integration. By supporting the parsing of transaction data from various protocols, Neur lays the foundation for creating automation tools. In the future, Neur aims not only to create a useful tool but also to build a collaborative ecosystem where developers can co-build, share, and enhance on-chain automation.

Summary

The six DeFAI projects focused on in this article, from cross-chain intelligent management and automated strategies to natural language interaction, all demonstrate the disruptive potential of the "AI + DeFi" integration. These projects are leveraging the most innovative AI technologies to transform complex on-chain operations into financial tools that are "accessible to everyone."

From these cutting-edge projects, we can see that the current DeFAI ecosystem may undergo several key transitions: first, from automation to autonomy: existing AI agents largely rely on preset rules, while the next generation of models may incorporate reinforcement learning to achieve strategy evolution, as proposed by The Hive's "adaptive liquidity management"; second, from single-chain to full-chain AI agent networks: in the future, we may see a scenario where AI agents freely navigate multiple chains, allowing users to focus less on underlying protocols, as AI will automatically select the optimal execution; third, from tools to infrastructure: just as Neur is open-sourcing on-chain parsing tools and hopes to build a collaborative ecosystem, AI projects are shifting from closed services to ecological foundations, attracting more developers to participate in ecosystem building.

DeFAI is changing DeFi by making it smarter, simpler, and more accessible. Although the overall DeFAI projects are currently in a market downturn, with the continuous expansion of AI-driven DApps' application scenarios, the intelligent upgrade of DeFi is expected to undergo significant changes this summer.

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