When does 2025 DeFAI Summer come? How does the plot go?

Author of the article: leo_escobar_

Article compilation: Block unicorn

1. Introduction

Artificial intelligence agents have been a buzz in the crypto space lately, attracting widespread attention from early adopters to major investors. The excitement brought by these technologies is no less than that of the DeFi summer of 2020-2021. (Thanks to @MessariCrypto for providing the data below)

It’s not just hype – new experiments, novel research and innovative applications of AI agents are emerging every day, from automated trading bots to real-time market analysis tools. This surge in interest is very similar to the early days of DeFi, when no one wanted to miss out on what could become the next big thing in crypto.

From Terminal of Truth (@truth_terminal) to Zerebro (@0xzerebro) and Virtuals (@virtuals_io), to ai16z (@ai16zdao), aixbt (@aixbt_agent) and so on (too many to list), we see One exciting idea after another emerges, all harnessing the powerful potential of AI agents.

Now, there’s a new term trending: “DeFAI.” If you are reading this article, you probably already know which two words it is made from. Yes, that’s right – it’s a fusion of DeFi and AI. Just hearing those words - it feels awesome, right? !

2. Current status of DeFAI

In this article, I want to talk about the concept currently known as “DeFAI” and share some of my thoughts on how it might develop in the future.

If we look at the DeFAI projects currently under development, I would divide them into the following categories:

• Tools (or interfaces) that make DeFi more user-friendly
• AI agents focused on analytics, such as market analysis and forecasting
• AI agents that automate DeFi activities (such as transaction automation)

Well, let's list some of the main items in each category:

1. Tools (interfaces) that make DeFi more user-friendly

- ANON (@HeyAnonai)

HeyAnon is a DeFAI protocol developed by @danielesesta (yes, WAGMI) that aims to simplify DeFi interactions and consolidate key information related to the project. Through conversational AI combined with real-time data, HeyAnon allows users to manage DeFi operations, track project updates, and understand trends on different platforms. It leverages natural language processing technology to parse user instructions, perform complex DeFi tasks, and provide near real-time insights.

How it works is explained in the video below.

The Hey Anon team is also developing a new product: a TypeScript-based framework called Automate. Once development is complete, you can expect any protocol to be seamlessly integrated into a secure, predictable, AI-driven multi-chain DeFi environment.

- Griffin (@griffaindotcom)

Griffin allows users to create and manage AI agents that can perform various on-chain operations such as token exchange, liquidity provision, etc. Its functionality is somewhat similar to HeyAnon, but is primarily based on and runs within the Solana ecosystem.

**2. AI agents focused on analysis, such as market analysis and

forecasting**

- aixbt by Virtuals (@aixbt_agent)

aixbt by Virtuals is like your crypto world partner, using artificial intelligence to sniff out market trends and provide you with in-depth insights into what’s hot in the crypto world. Its core is to extract valuable data from tedious and complex information to help you decide when to buy or sell. Additionally, holding aixbt tokens allows you to join their VIP club and enjoy additional benefits, voting rights, and a smooth trading experience in their ecosystem.

He (or maybe she) posted something like this.

- Rei(@unit00x0)

Rei dives deep into DeFi, uncovering trends and tracking the flow of smart money. At its core, it provides you with an edge through intelligent analysis of blockchain data and helps you gain insight into the underlying dynamics of the crypto market. With Rei, you can gain insights to guide your next big decision in the blockchain world.

**3. AI agents that automate DeFi activities (such as transaction

automation)**

- ASYM(@ASYM41b07)

ASYM is a project where artificial intelligence agents focus on mining memes for the best investment opportunities and automatically mobilize capital to maximize returns. These agents use the public data and computational intelligence of the blockchain to respond quickly to market trends, with all profits being funneled back into $ASYM tokens for continued growth. It's like having a team of savvy traders working around the clock to help you grow your investments in the wild world of Meme coins.

ASYM is primarily led by @mungimmungimungi - I've had the opportunity to speak with him personally and trust me, he's pretty awesome! For more details, check out his article.

- Kosher Capital (@KosherCapital)

Kosher Capital is a platform where users can launch funds managed entirely by AI agents. The “Digital Gold Fund” is a prime example, managed by @RabbiSchlomo_Ai in $cbBTC and runs completely automatically without human intervention. AI agents like @RabbiSchlomo_Ai make all investment decisions independently, rebalancing only when the fund committee deems it absolutely necessary.

3. My Thoughts and 2025 DeFAI Summer Bull Market Prediction

We are in exciting times for DeFAI. The combination of DeFi and AI is more than just hype—it will rapidly change the way we handle finances. DeFi has grown steadily over the past few years and remains one of the industries with huge growth potential (I’m waiting for @AndreCronjeTech to come back). If technologies like Trusted Execution Environments (TEE) or even AGI end up being part of this transformation, I see an even bigger explosion. It feels like the proverbial “DeFi summer” of growth back then, even if it’s not marked on the calendar.

AI agents are honing their skills in handling complex financial tasks. They stand on the shoulders of years of DeFi innovation and may be secured through TEE technology in the future, creating a new level of trust and reliability. As these systems continue to improve, more people—from experienced traders to new users attracted through streamlined interfaces—will come on board. Better natural language processing, real-time analytics, and automated trading bots will break down barriers to entry and make DeFi more accessible and efficient.

Interoperability is another game-changer. The DeFAI project will not operate in isolation. They will seamlessly integrate, share insights and collaborate. Imagine an AI agent leveraging real-time market data and analytics from aixbt

• feeding these insights directly into automated trading strategies. When user-friendly tools, analytics-driven AI agents, and automated bots come together, the synergy can be magical—attracting greater investment and igniting community momentum.

Moreover, we cannot ignore the potential of AGI. While it’s still far out of reach, its eventual arrival could take decision-making, predictive analytics, and automated strategies to a whole new level.

At the heart of it all is a community of forward thinkers and doers. People like @danielesesta are not only pushing the boundaries of technology while remaining open and transparent. This combination of tenacity and vision sets the stage for smart, AI-driven solutions to truly flourish.

In short, my 2025 DeFAI bull thesis is built on a confluence of technological readiness, continued DeFi development, future security innovations like TEEs, and the enticing prospects of AGI. Artificial intelligence is being woven into the fabric of DeFi, and we stand on the edge of entering a transformative era in the crypto world.

Buckle up – this DeFAI summer might be the most exciting “summer” yet.