AI crypto refers to a category of blockchain-based tokens and projects that integrate artificial intelligence into their core function, ranging from decentralized machine learning networks to AI-powered trading agents and data marketplaces. Rather than describing a single technology, “AI crypto” is an umbrella term covering any project where AI and blockchain infrastructure work together, either by using AI to improve blockchain operations or by using blockchain to decentralize and monetize AI systems. The sector’s combined market capitalization sits at roughly $18–28 billion in 2026, driven by rising demand for cheaper, decentralized alternatives to centralized AI computing.

• AI crypto describes tokens and platforms combining…