The energy that can be felt today in the blockchain and crypto world is palpable, especially when it comes to artificial intelligence (AI). More and more companies in the sector are taking decisive steps towards the integration of these two technologies, no longer as simple experiments, but as central strategies for the future.
The meeting between AI and blockchain seems almost natural: on one side, AI generates new possibilities and an abundance of data; on the other, blockchain ensures scarcity, trust, and value. Together, they create an innovative and reliable system.
During a recent session dedicated to AI and crypto, three key points emerged that outline the future of this convergence:
- Open systems and models will prevail over closed ones.
- Identity verification, privacy, and resistance to censorship will be fundamental in a world populated by AI agents.
- The financial infrastructures of the blockchain will be the natural choice to coordinate and manage the transactions of AI agents.
In this context, two giants of Web3 like Blockchain.com and Tether are paving the way, each with a well-defined strategy.
Blockchain.com launches June, the AI assistant that puts privacy first
Founded in 2011, Blockchain.com has gained the trust of over 90 million wallets in more than 190 countries, facilitating transactions for over 1 trillion dollars. On August 12, 2025, the company launched June, an AI assistant designed to protect the privacy of crypto users, which will be progressively integrated into the app’s wallets in the coming months. The message is clear: Your Data, Your AI.
June is not a generic chatbot, but a tailored tool for those operating in the crypto world, with features that go far beyond a simple search bar:
- Real-time market analysis to support informed trading decisions.
- Analysis of transactions to identify trends, risks, and unusual activities in wallets.
- Support for developers working on smart contracts and blockchain integrations.
All this takes place in the secure environment of Blockchain.com, without the need to connect external tools or share sensitive data with third parties. Conversations are not stored, and no personal data is used to train AI models.
According to Blockchain.com, June represents much more than just a feature: it is a way to strengthen the relationship with its user base, offering an AI that is always available and specialized in the crypto sector.
As stated by Nic Cary, Co-Founder & Vice Chairman of Blockchain.com:
“We have always believed that technology should empower individuals, not exploit them. With June, we bring to the world of AI the principles that have guided the growth of crypto: privacy, ownership, and decentralization.”
An interesting detail: June personally wrote the blog post announcing its debut, further emphasizing the innovative nature of the initiative.
Tether: decentralized AI infrastructure for the new digital economy
If Blockchain.com focuses on user experience, Tether – the company behind USDT, the most used stablecoin in the world – adopts a completely different approach. Tether focuses on infrastructure, developing solutions that allow AI to operate in a decentralized and native way on the blockchain.
The first step was the launch of the AI SDK on Bare JavaScript runtime, which allows execution on any device: smartphones, laptops, servers, and even IoT devices. From here, Tether AI was born, a completely decentralized AI runtime that allows AI agents to operate peer-to-peer, without relying on centralized servers or APIs that could be controlled or censored.
Another fundamental feature is the ability to make native crypto payments. Thanks to the Wallet Development Kit di Tether, AI agents can transact directly in USDT or bitcoin, without human intervention. This opens up new scenarios of machine-to-machine commerce: from autonomous agents in supply chains paying each other to exchange data, to IoT devices automatically purchasing bandwidth or computing resources.
The combination of decentralization and native payments makes Tether AI a potential foundational infrastructure for the autonomous digital economy.
Two different strategies for the same revolution
Although both companies are focusing on AI, their strategies are profoundly different. Blockchain.com targets the end user directly, with an AI assistant that makes the crypto experience smarter, faster, and safer. Tether, on the other hand, builds the foundations: its decentralized runtime and payment integration are designed for developers and innovators who want to create native AI systems on blockchain.
Both companies leverage their strengths: Blockchain.com has a vast user base and a recognized brand in the retail sector, while Tether has unparalleled liquidity thanks to USDT and is keen to expand the use of the stablecoin in new transactional areas.
Why AI is crucial for the future of Web3
The initiatives of Blockchain.com and Tether mark the transition of AI in Web3 from simple experimentation to central strategy. For users, this means smarter and more personalized tools to manage assets, seize opportunities, and automate complex tasks. For developers, it means accessing decentralized AI infrastructures capable of managing identity, governance, and transactions without relying on central authorities.
During the Pantera session, it became clear that we are approaching natively AI Web3 ecosystems, where intelligenza artificiale will not just be an addition, but an integral part of how systems think, act, and manage value.
The challenges on the horizon for Blockchain.com and Tether
The path towards integration between AI and blockchain is not without obstacles. Blockchain.com will have to keep the promise of privacy, avoiding the temptation to monetize aggregated user data, to maintain the trust it has earned.
Tether, on the other hand, will need to incentivize adoption by developers: building the tools is just the first step, but it will be crucial to attract an active and motivated community to create meaningful applications on its decentralized AI infrastructure.
The convergence between AI and crypto: just the beginning
The merger between AI and blockchain is not a passing trend. AI allows for the generation and use of information, blockchain protects it, verifies it, and allows for secure exchange. Together, they open new perspectives for finance, governance, and commerce.
Blockchain.com and Tether demonstrate that there is no single way to enter this space: some start from the end user and others from the infrastructures. Both are contributing to defining the rules and opportunities of the new era of decentralized AI.
If 2024 was the year when AI in Web3 became a central theme, 2025 is the year it becomes a reality. And, judging by the buzz in the sector, this is just the beginning.
