DeFAI Projects Are Exploring the Integration of AI into DeFi

CoinMarketCap released a report at the beginning of this year, which caused heated discussions in the industry. The report proposed the concept of "Agentic Web"

CoinMarketCap released a report at the beginning of this year, which caused heated discussions in the industry. The report proposed the concept of "Agentic Web", a decentralized network dominated by AI agents. Projects such as ai16z and Virtuals frequently appeared on hot searches. At the same time, a new term quickly entered the public eye: DeFAI, which stands for Decentralized Finance + Artificial Intelligence.

Simply put, DeFAI is an innovative attempt to integrate AI technology into the DeFi ecosystem. It automates complex financial operations such as transaction execution, risk management, and yield optimization through intelligent agents (AI Agents), which not only improves efficiency but also lowers the threshold for ordinary users to enter DeFi. As the hot discussion on the X platform said, "DeFi is the past, AI is the present, and DeFAI is the future", this trend is fermenting rapidly.

The DeFAI craze is not groundless. From the end of 2024 to the beginning of 2025, multiple projects were released intensively, demonstrating the diverse possibilities of combining AI with DeFi. In order to better understand this emerging sector, we will review the latest progress of several representative DeFAI projects in this article. Although the market is weak, they are still building, and see how they can drive the industry forward through technological innovation.

The Hive

Project Introduction:

The Hive is a decentralized platform based on the Solana blockchain that simplifies and improves DeFi operations by coordinating an interoperable network of AI agents. It provides users with token analysis, liquidity management, staking, and trading tools, all driven by AI to provide real-time insights and automation. The project prioritizes user-friendly design, combines social media data (e.g. X post) with on-chain analysis, and continuously optimizes its technical infrastructure for scalability.

Latest Developments:

In the past quarter, The Hive has made significant progress in several key areas. The project has completed the integration of new AI models, significantly enhancing the capabilities of its agents. For instance, agents can now extract information from various sources, including X posts, and use it for on-chain analysis, rendering its market analysis more comprehensive. Moreover, The Hive has made substantial advancements in technical infrastructure to accommodate the increasing demand for its services.

Future expectations:

Although currently focused on Solana, as the demand for cross-chain interoperability in DeFi increases, The Hive may explore cross-chain integration to further expand its market coverage. In addition, The Hive may further develop its AI agent so that it is not limited to its current functions. Considering its "modular network" positioning, The Hive may launch more customized agents in the future to meet the needs of different users.

2. Griffain

Project Introduction:

Griffain is an AI-driven platform based on Solana that provides users with transaction automation, liquidity staking, and data analysis services through autonomous agents. It has created a modular AI agent ecosystem, the core of which is to use the advantages of AI and Solana to help users manage Crypto assets more intelligently and efficiently.

Latest Developments:

Since its launch in December 2024, Griffain has made rapid progress in developing its core technology and expanding its services. The platform has successfully integrated advanced AI models and optimized its agent system to perform more complex financial tasks. In addition, Griffain has forged partnerships with key Solana protocols, laying the foundation for deeper integration in the future.

Future expectations:

"Virtual validators" may be the starting point for Griffain to enter the broader DeFi field. In the future, it may be deeply integrated with more Solana protocols (such as Jupiter and Raydium) to provide one-stop DeFi solutions, such as automated strategies that combine staking and trading. By increasing API capacity (such as Agent Engine optimization) and potential developer programs, Griffain may attract more developers to build third-party applications based on its platform in the future.

3. Cod3x

Project Introduction:

As a DeFAI platform, Cod3x aims to lower the threshold for users to participate in blockchain financial activities by combining DeFi and AI technologies, so that ordinary users can easily use AI agents to perform efficient and intelligent on-chain fund management and trading operations without professional programming skills. The platform is committed to providing a convenient, secure and feature-rich environment, allowing users to create personalized AI agents to adapt to different financial scenarios, such as Degen transactions, tax management, DCA (regular fixed amount investment) investment strategies, etc., to promote the widespread application and deep integration of AI in the DeFi field.

Latest Developments:

In the past quarter, Cod3x has been busy developing its flagship product, Big Tony, which is a cutting-edge AI agent designed specifically for the crypto sphere. This agent is capable of understanding various crypto vernaculars and executing tasks accordingly. It can process information from diverse sources, including X, blogs, and on-chain data, to provide users with a comprehensive view of