The broader crypto market may be in steep decline, with major cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin (BTC +0.65%) and Ethereum (ETH +1.19%) down anywhere from 25% to 50% for the year.

But there’s one segment of the crypto market that’s holding up surprisingly well. A number of AI cryptos are up big for the year, with some of them already generating triple-digit gains for investors. So which of these cryptos with ties to artificial intelligence are worth buying right now?

Top AI crypto contenders

Given how volatile crypto can be, it’s best to stick to the highest-market-cap names. For most investors, the only AI cryptos realistically worth considering right now are NEAR Protocol (NEAR 1.95%), Bittensor (TAO +0.54%), and Render (RENDER +1.31%)….