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Are you lost in the agentic nanosphere?

Are you lost in the agentic nanosphere?

AI Agents guide.

Cookie3
January 14, 2025 • Reading Time: 7 minutes

AI agents are no longer a fringe curiosity; they’re the main character in the Web3 story of 2025. Whether they’re running DeFi strategies, trading autonomously, or meme-ing their way to fame, AI agents are dominating conversations, communities, and innovation.

The pace of growth is dizzying, and we get it, it’s hard to keep up. That’s why we’re here. With Cookie3’s KOL Intelligence and Cookie.fun, we’re giving you the tools to navigate the chaos, understand the trends, and take action.

Let’s break it down: why are AI agents the hottest narrative right now, and how can you stay ahead of the curve?

On the menu today:

Why AI Agents Are the Hottest Narrative of 2025
The Emergence of DeFAI
How to Stay on Top of It All
AI Agents: What’s Next?

Why AI Agents Are the Hottest Narrative of 2025

1. The Origin Story: 2024 Set the Stage

It all started last year with trailblazers like @truth_terminal grabbing everyone’s attention. In just a few months, AI agents went from niche curiosities to becoming integral to the Web3 ecosystem. Highlights included:

@virtuals_io introducing agent tokenization.
@aixbt_agent and @dolos_diary delivering bite-sized, actionable insights.
@blockrotbot streaming Minecraft content as an autonomous Twitch streamer.

The turning point? When AI agents stopped just talking and started doing.

2. AI Agents Are Doing It All

Here’s why they’re more than just a passing trend:

Autonomous Trading Agents: Bots like @BigTonyXBT and @boltrade_ai autonomously trade on platforms like HyperliquidX, backed by machine learning models. No human interference, just data-driven decisions.
Agent Swarms & Collaborations: Agents are teaming up, pooling their capabilities to solve complex tasks. @joinFXN and @virtuals_io are pioneering agent-to-agent communication protocols.
Gamified Agents: Projects like @ARCAgents and @realisworlds are bringing agents into games, allowing them to learn, grow, and even compete in Flappy Bird-style tournaments.
Agents infrastructure: cookie.fun powers agents with onchain data, enabling smarter decision-making and adaptive learning.

If you’re interested in reading more about cookie.fun’s intelligence infrastructure API for the agentic economy, check out their API documentation.

The Emergence of DeFAI

Decentralized Finance (DeFi) has experienced a paradigm shift with the integration of AI, giving rise to DeFAI (where AI meets DeFi). This convergence is reshaping onchain finance through automation and intelligent decision-making.

1. Why DEFAI Matters

The crypto market is unpredictable, but DEFAI is showing resilience. Even during market downturns, projects in this space have been outperforming. Recent examples include:

@orbitcryptoai: With integrations across 117+ chains and features like unified token balances and automated onchain tasks, Orbit is becoming the “Finance Assistant for AI Agents.”
@HeyAnonai: With its Gemma research assistant and AUTOMATE framework, HeyAnon is enabling smarter DeFi interactions and attracting top-tier partnerships across L1s and L2s.
@griffaindotcom: A general purpose abstraction layer that simplifies complex onchain tasks.

These projects are not just surviving, they’re thriving.

2. DEFAI in Action: Key Use Cases

DEFAI is reshaping how we think about onchain finance. Here are some of the standout use cases:

OnChain Automations
Imagine setting up a task like:
“Swap $5k worth of USDC for SOL every hour until SOL hits $25.”
Platforms like @orbitcryptoai make this a reality, automating trades and actions across multiple chains.
Unified Payments
DEFAI tools like Orbit allow AI agents to manage payments seamlessly, pooling token balances across chains and automating transfers. This is agent-to-agent commerce at its finest.
Smart Trading Agents
Autonomous trading agents, like @BigTonyXBT, leverage DEFAI protocols to execute trades based on real-time market data. These agents can optimize yields, lend liquidity, and more, all without human intervention.
Data-Driven Insights
cookied.fun is empowering DEFAI agents with high-quality data to inform decisions. From tracking token performance to analyzing market sentiment, data is fueling smarter actions.

How to Stay on Top of It All

The AI agent ecosystem is massive, and growing. But how do you separate hype from substance? How do you track the right players, narratives, and opportunities? This is where Cookie3 steps in.

Here’s how you can stay ahead:

1. Track Narratives with KOL Intelligence

KOL Intelligence lets you track the hottest narratives and the key players driving them. For example, searching “AI agents” will reveal:

What’s buzzing: review the most mentioned accounts and tokens to see what’s dominating the conversation..

A deep dive into KOLs by tier to find the real heavy-hitters. We've got four quadrants to show you who’s reaching, and who’s just… there.

The Performance Matrix helps you gauge KOLs by their reach (impressions) and engagement rates. Use it to shortlist and then start outreach.

On that note we’re launching KOL Intelligence beta next week ( more details at the end of the newsletter) ? Want to secure your spot on the waitlist?

DM @mtazk on tg with the secret phrase “mostkolsuckevenin2025” and join the waitlist.

Curious to learn more about KOL intelligence? Watch the video below, created by Jax!

Cookie.fun aggregates data on agents, tokens, and narratives, so you can:

See which agents are gaining traction.
Analyze performance trends across ecosystems like Virtuals or ai16z.
Dive into metrics like token holder growth, price action, and engagement rates.

If you’re interested in reading more about cookie.fun’s intelligence infrastructure API for the agentic economy, check out their API documentation.

AI Agents: What’s Next?

2025 will be the year AI agents evolve into specialized powerhouses. We’re already seeing:

3D Models and Voice Modules: Making agents more engaging and lifelike for gaming, AR/VR, and streaming.
Swarm Intelligence: Agents teaming up to complete complex tasks, from trading to creative collaboration.
Agent Commerce: Protocols like @virtuals_io enabling seamless agent-to-agent transactions.

The possibilities are endless, and the question isn’t whether AI agents will be important, it’s how you’ll use them to your advantage.

What’s Next: KOL Intelligence Beta Access Launch

Ready to dominate the AI agent space? We’ve got you covered. Next week, we’re launching KOL Intelligence Beta Access.

With KOL Intelligence, you’ll be able to:

Track top narratives like “AI Agents” and see who’s driving the conversation.
Analyze KOL performance with detailed metrics.
Make smarter decisions backed by data.

If you’re as impatient as we are