Integration difficulties: Experts at The Block’s conference in Prague highlighted challenges facing cryptocurrency and AI integration. Rob Hadick of Dragonfly criticized projects for weakening robust off-chain systems when moving to on-chain models. This skepticism underpins the ongoing debate about effectively merging the two technologies.

Centralized dominance: While AI enhances development in cryptocurrency, panelists highlighted the challenges of disrupting centralized giants like OpenAI and Microsoft. David Pakman of CoinFund emphasized the potential for AI to accelerate processes, but also acknowledged the stronghold these companies have, making competition formidable.

Promising potential: Discussions centered on AI agents that function autonomously, with Hadick cautioning of HIGH risks akin to the cryptocurrency gaming boom. Pakman suggested cryptocurrency might offer crucial payment infrastructure for these AI agents, indicating a promising intersection if challenges are effectively managed.