Industry leaders gathered at The Convergence Summit to explore the intersections of traditional finance (TradFi), decentralized finance (DeFi), artificial intelligence (AI), and blockchain technology. YZi Labs posted on X.
The discussion highlighted the growing trend of tokenizing real-world assets, with over $30 billion already on-chain, including private credit and commodities. The panelists predicted that this figure could rise to trillions in the future.
AI's role in blockchain was also a focal point, particularly in trading and identity verification. AI is being used to analyze the vast amounts of data on-chain, enhancing wealth management strategies. The technology is expected to evolve to the point where AI agents will trade on behalf of users. Additionally, as generative AI makes it easier to create fake identities, the need for "proof of humanity" becomes crucial to ensure agents act securely for real users.
Two significant predictions emerged from the panel. Paul suggested that agent-driven trading could surpass human trading, with agents themselves becoming a new digital asset class. Meanwhile, Alex forecasted that within three years, there could be one billion agents operating on the BNB Chain, marking a shift towards an economy where humans set intentions and agents execute them.