Solana has become the go-to blockchain for AI-powered assistants, better known as AI agents, with 70% built on this blockchain, per a recent study by Franklin Templeton. The large-scale adoption of the Solana blockchain may be attributed to its ability to process large volumes of transactions with speed without huge transaction fees.
These AI agents will enable autonomous task execution and interaction with digital systems, enhancing efficiency and scaling operations in various industries.
Prominent AI Projects Leveraging Solana
Several groundbreaking AI-driven projects are making their mark within this network. A notable example is the Truth Terminal project, which gained viral attention in mid-2024 after it launched a chatbot promoting the fictional “Goatse Gospel” religion.
Further bringing this project into the spotlight was a significant Bitcoin donation from Marc Andreessen, a high-profile venture capitalist. Truth Terminal’s growing influence further propelled Solana to become the blockchain of choice for building AI agents.
This project also helped boost the popularity of Goatseus Maximus. This meme coin saw a massive surge in market value, reaching a $1.22 billion market cap by November 2024 and a $338 million market cap by December 2024.
This example reflects how the Solana blockchain has become integral to the success of emerging, innovative AI agents in the crypto world. Zerebro is another project leveraging this blockchain.
Zerebro generates AI-driven music and NFTs, allowing creators to engage with the platform using Solana’s low transaction fees. The open-source ZerPy framework has also been pivotal in customizing AI agents.
Another platform running on this blockchain is ARC. It enables high-performance AI agents to assist users with rule-based decision-making. As they enhance user experience, it is no surprise that these virtual assistants are gaining popularity in various sectors.
AI Coins on Solana: A Growing Market
The rise of Solana-based AI tokens has been swift, with several coins recording remarkable price growth. The market cap of AI tokens recently surged by 14.5%, demonstrating the increasing interest in these projects.
Zerebro has already attracted a dedicated following, while projects like Dolos Diary are gaining traction on social media platforms like TikTok, further contributing to the growth of the Solana ecosystem.
Griffain and ai16z are two other projects gaining attention. These initiatives are focused on deploying AI-enhanced technologies and opening up new profitable avenues in the crypto sector.
In January 2025, Binance introduced perpetual contracts for several Solana-based tokens, including GRIFFAIN and ai16z, highlighting the growing market interest in these projects. While the market cap for AI tokens currently stands at $3.95 billion, accounting for only 0.11% of the total crypto market cap, their exponential growth since inception indicates a promising future for Solana-powered AI projects.
With platforms like Zerebro pushing boundaries in music and NFTs and Dolos Diary gaining millions of views on TikTok, the Solana blockchain remains a key player in AI.
MoonPay Acquires Helio
MoonPay, a large global crypto onramp, has acquired Helio, a Solana-based payment processor. The $175 million acquisition puts MoonPay in an excellent position to capitalize on the progress in decentralized payment solutions using Helio’s technology.
Helio currently supports over 6,000 merchants and tens of millions of customer transactions. MoonPay’s acquisition of Helio will enable the company to tap into Helio’s expertise and further accelerate the adoption of decentralized payments.
The acquisition aligns with MoonPay’s vision of making crypto payments more scalable, affordable, and decentralized.
Solana Ecosystem Expands
The rise of AI agents and Solana-based payment solutions illustrates how the blockchain can meet divergent needs across different industries. AI-powered tools are still nascent, yet the success of AI coins and tokenized projects on Solana indicates a growing demand for decentralized, AI-driven solutions.
Many analysts predict that Trump’s resumption of office as the new US president next Tuesday will cause a further surge in crypto use. He is expected to deliver on his promise of implementing pro-crypto regulations.
The rise in traditional payment and credit card fees will also increase the use of crypto as payment solutions.
