AI, Crypto, and Humans Walk into a Web… | Opinion

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The web has always been like that one friend who can never decide if they want to be helpful or just cause chaos. First, we had the PC web where we had to search for stuff ourselves – I know, what a chore, right? – with Google making a fortune off our clicks and ads. Keyword search? Oh, so 2000s.

  • The agentic web is like giving the reins to robots and hoping they don’t crash the car – no more clicking, just autonomous agents doing their thing. But hey, we need a new trust layer because humans can’t just trust random algorithms! 🤖💸
  • Enter crypto: It’s like a digital bouncer that checks if the data is legit before letting it into the party. 🛡️🍾
  • The web is now a place where robots and humans don’t just show up; they work together. And crypto makes sure nobody sneaks in without paying the cover charge. 💼💰

The mobile web shook things up like a dance party. Suddenly, algorithms are figuring out what you like before you even know what you want (thanks, Facebook). Instead of searching, content is now served straight to your feed like a hungry waiter. You’re still the customer, but it’s all about engagement: dwell time, conversions, and retention. Clicks? Pfft. That’s so last season.

Now, we’re facing a new dawn: the agentic web. Here, machines are calling the shots, and the human touch is basically a suggestion. Instead of clicking, agents will observe, decide, and get things done. So, what’s the big question? In a world run by machines, who do they trust? Not just anyone, my friend. 😅

Likes, engagement metrics, and mysterious recommendation engines can’t run this show. We need trust – a way to verify who’s behind the curtain pulling the strings. 🕵️‍♀️

That’s where crypto steps in like a superhero in a digital cape. Blockchains didn’t just revolutionize how we do money – now they’re turning information into something you can stake, price, and trade. It’s like Wall Street but for your data. 🏦

The web’s business model is flipping faster than a pancake at brunch – from attention-driven clickbait to intelligence-based, trust-filled economic ecosystems. 📉💡

The Changing Commercial Structure of the Web

Back in the old days of the PC web, information was like a library: static, predictable, and boring. You’d go to Yahoo, search for something, and the page rank was king. The business model? Simple: search ads. Keywords and clicks made someone a lot of money. Probably in a very cold, very corporate office. 😏

Then the mobile web kicked the door in. Everyone with a smartphone was suddenly a content creator. Recommender algorithms decided you didn’t need to search, they’d just throw stuff at you and see what sticks. Time spent became the new currency – congratulations, you’re a product. Enjoy! 🎯📱

Now? It’s time for the agentic web, where machines take over. Forget scrolling – agents will process data and make decisions for us. Instead of having to search, we’ll have agents that act on pre-trained knowledge. The web is no longer a passive archive, it’s like a brain with a billion synapses firing. 🧠

But here’s the kicker: for this to work, we need a trust layer. No one wants a rogue robot making decisions in the dark. It’s like a bad robot apocalypse movie. That’s where decentralized crypto comes in. 🌍🔒

Crypto: The Bridge Between Humans and AI

In the agentic web, decision-making is all about having the right incentives. Crypto gives humans and agents the tools to play nice together. It’s like putting a GPS in the car to stop the machines from getting lost. 🗺️

As the web transforms from a human-readable book to an agent-friendly text, AI will summarize, recommend, and make purchases for us. But someone needs to make sure these bots aren’t spending all our money on unnecessary snacks. 🍟

Enter crypto: it ensures that the data is legit, verified, and in the right hands. It’s like giving the web a wallet and saying, “Here, pay up if you want to be trusted.” 🤑💳

From static pages (PC web) to personalized feeds (mobile web) to an agent-driven knowledge powerhouse (agentic web), crypto becomes the new currency of truth. 🏆

So, what’s next? Information is now capital. It’s staked, traded, and sold like stocks on the market. Welcome to the web where AI, humans, and crypto all converge into one crazy, verifiable ecosystem of knowledge and trust. 🤝💼

Billy Luedtke

Billy Luedtke is a blockchain legend. He’s been at the forefront since Bitcoin was just a twinkle in a nerd’s eye. From EY to ConsenSys, he’s helped shape the Ethereum world and been part of some serious blockchain wizardry. These days, he’s launching Intuition, the blockchain that makes data not just valuable, but also verifiable and monetizable. Watch out, the future’s coming, and Billy’s in the driver’s seat. 🚗💨

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2025-11-25 12:09