Emre Yumlu 
EigenLayer and Cartesi are hosting a hackathon to create a groundbreaking crypto application focused on AI and blockchain.
The Ethereum restaking protocol EigenLayer and the modular blockchain protocol Cartesi have joined forces to build a “killer app” that will revolutionize the crypto world and promote the widespread adoption of cryptocurrency.
Both platforms are calling on their core developers to create decentralized applications (DApps) that can attract more users in the evolving blockchain ecosystem.
The developers will organize an invite-only hackathon between February 10-18 to explore new use cases and work on prototype consumer DApps. This event will be a significant step for the future of blockchain innovation.
With the third edition of the Cartesi Experiment Week, Cartesi aims to expand the Web3 design space and “bring real-world computation on-chain.” Cartesi’s founder Erick de Moura stated:
“With EigenLayer, Cartesi’s Linux Co-Processor unlocks groundbreaking opportunities for developers. Experiment Week offers a unique opportunity to showcase practical applications and inspire new builders through this powerful collaboration.”
EigenLayer, the largest restaking protocol on Ethereum, is drawing attention with over $13.7 billion in total value locked (TVL) according to DefiLlama data.
Restaking Protocols TVL
The total value locked (TVL) in restaking protocols has shown significant growth. Ethereum-based restaking protocols, such as EigenLayer, are attracting large amounts of capital while increasing the security of blockchain networks and beginning to appeal to a broader user base.
This growth indicates that restaking protocols are strengthening their role in the crypto ecosystem, particularly with their ability to meet essential blockchain needs such as security and scalability.
Blockchain and Artificial Intelligence: Verifiable AI
The intersection of blockchain and artificial intelligence is increasingly attracting attention from industry experts as the next big use case in the crypto world.
The verifiability of blockchain-based AI has the potential to become “the next killer app for blockchain’s mass adoption.” Nader Dabit, Director of Developer Advocacy at EigenLayer, stated:
“AI is powerful, but verifiable AI is transformative. Here, the blockchain application isn’t the product; it’s the trust layer that makes AI reliable. This could reshape society’s interaction with technology. Would you trust it with your mortgage or medical results? The trust gap is the critical barrier.”
Dabit emphasized that logging significant AI decisions, such as loan approvals or medical diagnoses, on an immutable blockchain ledger can prove the authenticity of these outputs and have a “game-changing” impact on both the financial and healthcare sectors.
Innovation Shaping the Future of Crypto Trading in 2025
The year 2024 saw a surge of interest in artificial intelligence and AI-powered crypto projects. Despite the rise of AI-driven scams, this sector continued to grow, attracting the attention of venture capital firms.
AI-based crypto trading is expected to become a major market trend in 2025. As AI agents continue to develop, there is potential for AI bots to surpass human investors. Jawad Ashraf, co-founder and CEO of Vanar blockchain, shared his views on this:
“AI agents, working 24/7, will trade based on real-time data and may even be more efficient than human investors. KOLs, traders, and influencers will quickly be outpaced by these AI agents.”
The symbiotic relationship between AI and blockchain is set to create significant changes in the crypto ecosystem. Ashraf noted that this evolution will challenge our understanding of trust, control, and creativity, leading to a less human-centric crypto economy.
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