Emre Yumlu 
The Ethereum Foundation has unveiled a new initiative that could shape the network’s long-term priorities. To accelerate artificial intelligence (AI) innovation on-chain, the foundation announced the launch of a full-time team named “dAI.”
Building the AI–Blockchain Connection
Led by Ethereum core developer Davide Crapis, the dAI team aims to foster AI-driven solutions within the Ethereum ecosystem while also attracting established AI companies from outside the blockchain space.
“Our goal is to create a bridge between blockchain organizations and AI companies,” Crapis explained, highlighting the team’s broader mission to bring two of the fastest-growing technologies closer together.
First Milestone: ERC-8004 Proposal
In the short term, dAI will concentrate on advancing ERC-8004, a proposed standard designed to allow AI agents to seamlessly discover, verify, and interact with one another on Ethereum. Although still in its early stages, the standard is expected to be presented at the upcoming Devconnect conference in Buenos Aires this November.
A Vision for Decentralized AI
According to Crapis, Ethereum’s investment in AI is critical for ensuring that the technology evolves sustainably. The vision is to prevent AI infrastructure from being dominated by a handful of major corporations, instead leveraging Ethereum to provide a decentralized foundation.
“Until now, Ethereum’s infrastructure has been largely finance-focused. Moving forward, it should also serve as a strong base for artificial intelligence,” Crapis emphasized.
Strategic Partnerships on the Horizon
The Ethereum Foundation also revealed that the dAI team has already begun forming research collaborations with leading Silicon Valley companies. While the details remain under wraps, more information is expected to be released in the coming months.
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