Artificial intelligence continues to grow rapidly, becoming the fastest-growing category in Web3 and surpassing crypto gaming in funding.
Growth of AI Agents Funding
AI agents raised $1.39 billion in the first half of 2025, more than triple the $380 million raised by crypto gaming in the same period.
Data on AI Implementation in Web3
Since November 2024, over 17,000 autonomous agents have been launched on Virtuals Protocol. These agents automate activities across DeFi, gaming, and social platforms, with an average of over 85 deployments per day.
Regional Activity and Investor Interest
AI dapp usage is led by Europe (26%), followed by Asia (22%) and North America (16%). Investor interest has remained steady throughout the year, with AI agent funding up 9.4% compared to total 2024 levels.
The AI agent market continues to grow in popularity, surpassing the gaming industry in funding levels, highlighting the rising interest in this direction in Web3.
