The momentum of artificial intelligence (AI) is gaining traction in the cryptocurrency space, with several projects aligning their fundamentals with this technology.
Since decentralization is a core tenet of the crypto industry, numerous projects have emerged to capitalize on this synergy while blending in AI technology, providing renewed investment opportunities.
Binance Research, through the Fundamentals of Decentralized AI report for February 2025, has identified key initiatives for investors seeking decentralized AI projects that should be on their radar.
Picks for you
The selection is based on these projects’ strong technological foundations and their potential impact on the convergence of AI and blockchain.
Bittensor (TAO)
Bittensor (TAO) provides a decentralized platform for exchanging machine learning models and computational resources. Since launching its mainnet, “Kusanagi,” in 2021 and transitioning to its blockchain, “Nakamoto,” in 2023, it has fostered collaboration and innovation in AI through blockchain technology.
Binance selected Bittensor for its ability to enhance AI model accessibility and incentivize development.
According to the research, Bittensor’s ability to enable decentralized AI model development makes it a go-to project for reducing reliance on big tech and promoting a more distributed, democratized AI ecosystem.
As of press time, TAO was trading at $359.47, having plunged over 16% in the last 24 hours. However, on the weekly chart, the token is up a modest 1.5%.
AIOZ Network (AIOZ)
AIOZ Network (AIOZ) aims to decentralize AI infrastructure by integrating compute, storage, and algorithms within a blockchain-based Content Delivery Network (CDN).
By distributing resources across global nodes, AIOZ enhances AI training and real-time processing, positioning itself as a comprehensive Web3 AI solution. Binance recognized AIOZ for addressing AI’s infrastructure needs in a decentralized manner.
Regarding price movement, AIOZ has experienced volatility that is in line with the general cryptocurrency market. As of press time, it was trading at $0.3357, down 15% in 24 hours. On the weekly timeframe, the cryptocurrency has plunged over 20%.
Render (RENDER)
Binance sees Render (RENDER) as a key enabler of AI model training through distributed computing.
Originally designed for GPU-based rendering, Render now supports AI computing by enabling users to rent out idle GPU power for AI model training.
According to the research report, the Proof of Render (PoR) consensus mechanism ensures efficient allocation of GPU resources, making high-performance computing more accessible and cost-effective for AI developers.
Similarly, like other assets on the Binance Research list, RENDER is also being weighed down by the overall bearish market sentiment. The asset is valued at $3.53, a correction of almost 10% in the last 24 hours.
Arweave (AR)
Unlike traditional storage solutions, Binance acknowledged that Arweave (AR) provides one-time payment-based permanent data storage, ensuring data integrity. This feature is particularly valuable for decentralized AI research, where consistency and replicability of training data are critical.
Overall, Binance sees the project as having a bright future based on its unique approach to secure, permanent data storage, which is essential for AI.
While the fundamentals of AR remain strong, the asset’s price movement has yet to reflect this potential, as the token has struggled in recent months. At the time of reporting, Arweave was trading at $8.01, down 6% on the daily chart, while in the last seven days, the token has also lost 4%.
Filecoin (FIL)
Built on the Interplanetary File System (IPFS), Filecoin (FIL) incentivizes decentralized data storage with FIL tokens. Its unique consensus mechanisms, Proof-of-Spacetime (PoSt) and Proof-of-Replication (PoRep), ensure data availability and integrity, making it a key player in the DeAI ecosystem. Binance views Filecoin as a fundamental pillar in AI-driven data storage solutions.
FIL plunged over 6% at press time, trading at $3.02. In the past seven days, the token has also been in the red by almost 5%.
While getting an endorsement from Binance is significant for these projects, their overall growth will heavily rely on market sentiment. In particular, Bitcoin’s (BTC) price movements will likely dictate their performance.
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