Top AI crypto coins have continued their uptrend and are outperforming Bitcoin and other tokens this year as the artificial intelligence boom gains momentum and as top companies like OpenAI and Anthropic launch their initial public offerings (IPOs).
Anthropic filed its IPO papers on Monday, a few days after it completed its fundraising that valued it at $900 billion. Its filings came shortly after OpenAI made its submissions to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
These IPOs, as we have seen with space stocks, will likely lead to more gains among AI cryptocurrencies and stocks. This article looks at some of the best AI crypto coins to buy as the hype continues.
Near Protocol (NEAR)
Near Protocol token has already jumped by over 200% from its lowest point this year, making it one of the best performers. This surge continued today, Tuesday, after Anthropic launched its IPO papers.
Near Protocol has numerous moving parts. For example, it is a top layer-1 platform that enables users to build decentralized applications (dApps) in areas like decentralized finance (DeFi) and gaming.
It is also runs Near.com, which makes it possible for people to trade multi-asset coins in a confidential way. Most importantly, it runs Near AI, a platform that runs an AI agent marketplace, where anyone can buy and run them.
This platform also runs IronClaw, an AI agent that connects to tools and runs critical workflows. Near AI Cloud is a decentralized artificial intelligence infrastructure platform.
Venice Token ($VVV)
Venice Token is another top AI token to consider ahead of the OpenAI and Anthropic IPOs. It has already jumped by over 1,500% from its December lows, a surge that has turned it into a top-100 cryptocurrency.
Venice AI is a unique player in the AI platform that makes it possible for people to search on most models like Grok, Claude, and ChatGPT confidentially. It uses a freemium model, where users can do some queries for free and pay for others.
Venice users pay in US dollars, with the company using part of the fees to burn the $VVV tokens. It has already burned about 42% of all the tokens in circulation, a trend that will accelerate in the future.
At the same time, $VVV holders can earn double-digit returns through staking, further making it attractive.
Akash Network (AKT)
The ongoing AI hype has led to a surge in demand for computing data. This growth has led to the substantial gains across the data center industry, with the top beneficiaries being companies like Nvidia (NVDA), AMD, and Dell.
Akash Network is a top player in the industry that leverages the concept of decentralization. Unlike CoreWeave and Nebius that run massive data centers, Akash Network uses a decentralization approach. It makes it possible for people to lease their idle space and earn a return.
Data on its website shows that it is generating over $7,700 a day as the number of active leases has jumped to 762. This growth will likely continue in the coming years as demand for computing power jumps.
Other top AI crypto coins to buy
There are other good AI coins to buy ahead of these IPOs. For example, Worldcoin and Humanity Protocol will be useful to safeguard the integrity of networks in the era of AI agents. Worldcoin is also associated with Sam Altman, the creator and CEO of OpenAI, which may lead to more hype. The other top AI coins to consider are Bittensor and Render.
