PANews reported on April 18 that, according to CoinDesk, Ethereum co-founder Joseph Lubin (CEO of Consensys) stated that artificial intelligence (AI) will be a key inflection point for the next stage of the crypto industry, but if computing power and infrastructure are controlled by a few large technology companies, it could bring systemic risks.

Lubin pointed out that in the future, AI agents can autonomously execute transactions, collaborate, and verify on blockchain networks, becoming the foundation of the "machine economy." Encryption technology and decentralized systems will ensure transparency and accountability mechanisms, enabling machines to supervise each other.

At the product level, MetaMask is evolving into a "new type of digital bank with user self-control". In the future, AI agents can manage assets and execute transactions on behalf of users, forming a "personal financial operating system".

Regarding the ecosystem, Lubin anticipates an increase in corporate chains, but emphasizes that asset issuance should still prioritize the Ethereum mainnet to ensure security and long-term reliability. Stablecoins are seen as a transitional form, gradually moving towards a more decentralized crypto-native currency system in the future.