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AI agents have recently taken center stage in tech, not just crypto, as companies race to invest in software that can observe, reason, and act on its own. These systems, sometimes called autonomous agents, promise to transform day-to-day life – one day, they might plan our schedules, shop online for us, or even build software without our direct help.
A key spark came with ChatGPT, which turned advanced AI from a futuristic idea into a widely used tool, demonstrating that these models could learn and adapt in real time. As developers recognized that AI could do more than answer text prompts — such as handling tasks like managing calendars or coding — AI agents moved into the spotlight.
Though still in the early stages, the potential of these systems continues to be recognized. That being said, AI agents can be tricky to grasp initially. In this article, we’ll clearly define them, how agents differ from regular “bots” or “workflows,” before outlining the synergies they have with blockchains. Let’s begin!
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