Franklin Templeton highlighted the potential of these agents, likening them to human influencers who launch brands, create music, and develop products. The firm sees significant economic opportunities in their ecosystems.
AI agents, or agentic AI, are advanced systems capable of autonomous decision-making and multi-step reasoning. While the technology is still developing, the report highlighted its promising applications in blockchain networks. Crypto AI agents, for example, can analyze data, make decisions, and perform actions with minimal human input.
The report fueled market excitement, leading to notable gains for several AI-related tokens. Virtuals Protocol’s token (VIRTUAL) jumped nearly 8%, briefly crossing $3 on January 15. Similarly, AI16z saw a 17.5% rise, trading at $1.35.
Other AI tokens also benefited. AIXBT skyrocketed by 28%, reaching $0.7, while the Artificial Superintelligence Alliance token rose 3.7% in 24 hours.
The buzz around AI agents extends beyond crypto. OpenAI’s Sam Altman expects them to enter the workforce by 2025, while Nvidia’s Jensen Huang called them a major leap for workplace evolution.
With interest growing, Franklin Templeton’s insights may fuel further developments in this emerging space.
