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Gold up, oil down, Bitcoin flexes: What should we expect next?

Gold up, oil down, Bitcoin flexes: What should we expect next?

Global risk sentiment, which often serves as a barometer for investor confidence, has been notably muted. On Monday, US stock markets took a hit, breaking a multi-session winning streak that had given some hope of sustained optimism.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped by 0.24 per cent, the S&P 500 dropped 0.64 per cent, and the Nasdaq fell 0.74 per cent, all closing in the red. This downturn came despite encouraging data showing stronger-than-anticipated US services activity and reassuring words from US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessant about forthcoming trade deals.

It’s a puzzling scenario—positive economic signals clashing with a market that seems reluctant to embrace them. To me, this suggests that investors might be wrestling with deeper uncertainties, perhaps questioning whether these bright spots can hold up against broader economic or geopolitical headwinds.

Diving into the bond market, US Treasury yields painted a different picture, trending upward across the curve, though the pace of increase slowed compared to the previous Friday’s surge. The 10-year US Treasury yield rose by 3.5 basis points to settle at 4.343 per cent, while the 2-year yield nudged up by 0.8 basis points to 3.832 per cent.

Rising yields often reflect a shift in investor behaviour—selling off bonds, possibly in anticipation of higher inflation or interest rates down the road. Given the positive services data, one might expect this to signal confidence in economic growth. But the disconnect with the stock market’s decline is striking.

It’s as if the bond market sees a robust future that equity investors aren’t yet buying into. Could this be a sign of skepticism about the longevity of the recovery, or are there other forces—like lingering trade tensions or Federal Reserve policy expectations—clouding the picture? I suspect it’s a bit of both, with markets caught in a tug-of-war between optimism and caution.

Meanwhile, the US Dollar Index (DXY) took a modest dip, falling 0.20 per cent and weakening against most G10 currencies. This softening of the dollar caught my attention, especially when paired with the dramatic strengthening of the Taiwanese Dollar (TWD). The USD/TWD pair tumbled from 31.0 to 30.10, even hitting an intra-day low of around 29.60.

This wasn’t just a random fluctuation—market chatter points to speculation that Taiwan might be allowing its currency to appreciate as part of a trade deal with the US. If true, this could be a strategic move to bolster economic ties, but it also highlights how sensitive currency markets are to geopolitical rumours and policy shifts.

The dollar’s broader weakness might tie back to the Federal Reserve’s stance or the market’s reaction to trade uncertainties, though I’d need to dig deeper into recent Fed statements to pin that down. For now, it’s a reminder that forex markets are rarely quiet when global stakes are high.

Turning to commodities, the story gets even more intriguing. Gold prices jumped 2.9 per cent, a move I see as a classic flight to safety amid a weaker dollar and persistent trade uncertainty. Investors often flock to gold when confidence wavers, and this uptick fits that pattern. On the flip side, Brent crude oil slid 1.7 per cent, continuing its downward trend after OPEC+ agreed over the weekend to ramp up output. The contrast here is stark—gold shining as a safe haven while oil stumbles under supply pressures.

It’s a dynamic that underscores the uneven currents running through the commodity space, with macroeconomic signals and sector-specific decisions pulling in different directions. Asian equity indices mirrored this uncertainty with mixed results in early trading, and US equity index futures hint at a lower opening for US stocks, suggesting that Monday’s cautious mood isn’t dissipating anytime soon.

Now, let’s shift gears to the cryptocurrency market, where things get particularly fascinating. Bitcoin has been a standout performer, even as traditional markets faltered. According to recent insights from VanEck, Bitcoin posted a 13 per cent gain in April, a sharp contrast to the broader market selloff.

This resilience was especially evident during the week ending April 6, when former President Trump’s announcement of new tariff measures sent shockwaves through global markets. While equities and gold took a hit, Bitcoin climbed from US$81,500 to over US$84,500 by week’s end.

For a moment, it looked like Bitcoin might be breaking free from its usual dance with US equities—a phenomenon analysts call decoupling. The 30-day moving average correlation between Bitcoin and the S&P 500 dipped below 0.25 in early April, fueling hopes that it could carve out a path as an independent asset, perhaps even a hedge against global instability.

But that independence didn’t stick. By the end of April, the correlation rebounded to around 0.55, and Bitcoin fell back into step with equity markets. Still, its 13 per cent gain outpaced the Nasdaq Composite’s one per cent decline and the S&P 500’s modest uptick, marking it as a relative winner.

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What’s driving this? Part of it might be institutional moves like Strategy’s—formerly MicroStrategy—recent acquisition of 1,895 Bitcoin for US$180 million, wrapping up a US$21 billion equity offering program launched in October. With their holdings now at roughly 555,500 Bitcoin, valued at US$52.4 billion per their latest SEC filing, Strategy’s commitment signals strong corporate faith in Bitcoin’s long-term value.

This kind of institutional backing could be stabilising Bitcoin’s floor, even as its correlation with stocks waxes and wanes. To me, it’s a sign that Bitcoin is maturing—its volatility has reportedly hit a 563-day low, per CoinTelegraph—yet it’s still searching for its identity in the financial ecosystem.

Ethereum, however, tells a different story, one tinged with struggle. Its dominance in smart contract fees has taken a significant hit as users drift to rival networks, likely drawn by lower costs and faster transactions. This migration isn’t just a blip—it’s a challenge to Ethereum’s core promise as the backbone of decentralised applications. Vitalik Buterin, Ethereum’s co-founder, has openly acknowledged the network’s past fixation on complexity, admitting that adjustments are overdue.

His comments hint at a “slimming down” effort, a tacit concession that the grand vision of Ethereum as a “world computer” might be more aspirational than practical. There’s talk of swapping out the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) for RISC-V, which some see as a technical upgrade but others—like me—view as an admission that the layer2 Rollup-Centric strategy has faltered.

While competitors like Solana scoop up users with simpler designs and flashy marketing (think MEME coins), Ethereum is bogged down managing a sprawling web of layer2 solutions. Interoperability among hundreds of L2s sounds ambitious, but in practice, it’s a headache—one that’s driving developers and users away. Buterin’s pivot feels less like a bold reimagining and more like a desperate bid to keep Ethereum relevant.

I can’t help but wonder if this is a case of cutting losses rather than charting a new course. Solana’s gains highlight what Ethereum’s losing: agility and accessibility. Still, Ethereum’s entrenched community and developer base give it a fighting chance—if it can streamline without alienating its core.

Stepping back, the market wrap reveals a world in flux. Global risk sentiment is tepid, with US stocks faltering despite economic green shoots.

Treasury yields are climbing, hinting at growth expectations, yet the dollar’s dip and the TWD’s surge point to trade-driven undercurrents. Commodities split the difference—gold up, oil down—while Bitcoin flexes its muscle but can’t quite break free from equities. Ethereum, meanwhile, grapples with an identity crisis that could reshape its future.

I see this as a moment of reckoning for markets: optimism is there, but it’s fragile, tempered by uncertainties that no trade deal or data point can fully dispel. Investors would do well to watch these threads closely—because in this environment, the next twist is never far off.

 

Source: https://e27.co/gold-up-oil-down-bitcoin-flexes-what-should-we-expect-next-20250506/

Anndy Lian is an early blockchain adopter and experienced serial entrepreneur who is known for his work in the government sector. He is a best selling book author- “NFT: From Zero to Hero” and “Blockchain Revolution 2030”.

Currently, he is appointed as the Chief Digital Advisor at Mongolia Productivity Organization, championing national digitization. Prior to his current appointments, he was the Chairman of BigONE Exchange, a global top 30 ranked crypto spot exchange and was also the Advisory Board Member for Hyundai DAC, the blockchain arm of South Korea’s largest car manufacturer Hyundai Motor Group. Lian played a pivotal role as the Blockchain Advisor for Asian Productivity Organisation (APO), an intergovernmental organization committed to improving productivity in the Asia-Pacific region.

An avid supporter of incubating start-ups, Anndy has also been a private investor for the past eight years. With a growth investment mindset, Anndy strategically demonstrates this in the companies he chooses to be involved with. He believes that what he is doing through blockchain technology currently will revolutionise and redefine traditional businesses. He also believes that the blockchain industry has to be “redecentralised”.

www.anndy.com
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Top 100 B2B Thought Leaders, Analysts & Influencers You Should Work With In 2025 (APAC)

Top 100 B2B Thought Leaders, Analysts & Influencers You Should Work With In 2025 (APAC)

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Top 100 B2B Thought Leaders, Analysts & Influencers You Should Work With In 2025 (APAC)

Thought Leader (Ranking) Thought Leader Profile & Portfolio Top Ranking Thinkers360 Leaderboards
Steve Nouri
AI4Diversity
Contact Steve Nouri		 NFT, Generative AI, RPA
Kalilur Rahman
Contact Kalilur Rahman		 Agile, Big Data, Analytics
Prof M Nazri Muhd
MyFinB & Vector Scorecard (Asia-Pac) Group| Centre for AI Innovation (CE.A.I)
Contact Prof M Nazri Muhd		 AI, Digital Transformation, Predictive Analytics
Alvin Foo
Chain Valley Capital
Contact Alvin Foo
Arpita (Mukherjee) Pamnani
Axis Bank
Professor M.S. Rao, Ph.D.
MSR Leadership Consultants India
Contact Professor M.S. Rao, Ph.D.		 Business Strategy, Leadership, Entrepreneurship
Harjeet Khanduja
Reliance Jio
Contact Harjeet Khanduja		 Recruiting, HR, Culture
Dr. Mehmet Yildiz
Digitalmehmet
Contact Dr. Mehmet Yildiz		 Design Thinking, Mental Health, Health and Safety
Ravit Jain
The Ravit Show
Contact Ravit Jain		 Generative AI, Analytics, AI
Jane Anderson CSP
Jane Anderson Consulting
Contact Jane Anderson CSP		 Sales, Personal Branding, Social
Vidusha Nathavitharana
Luminary Learning Solutions Private Limited
Contact Vidusha Nathavitharana		 Management, Health and Wellness, COVID19
Kashyap Kompella
RPA2AI Research
Contact Kashyap Kompella		 RPA, AI, Cloud
Amenallah Reghimi
RegASK™
Contact Amenallah Reghimi		 FinTech, Procurement, AI
Anndy Lian
Mongolian Productivity Organization
Contact Anndy Lian		 Blockchain, Digital Disruption, Business Strategy
Ashley Galina Dudarenok
ChoZan
Contact Ashley Galina Dudarenok		 Marketing, Digital Disruption, Business Strategy
Praveen Singh
CyberPWN Technologies
Contact Praveen Singh		 National Security, Privacy, Cybersecurity
Dr. Sunil Kumar Vuppala
Ericsson
Contact Dr. Sunil Kumar Vuppala		 Emerging Technology, IoT, HealthTech
Samiran Ghosh
unblox Solutions
Contact Samiran Ghosh		 Cryptocurrency, Emerging Technology, Blockchain
Arthur Carmazzi
Directive Communication International (Asia) PTE LTD
Contact Arthur Carmazzi		 Culture, Mental Health, Change Management
Prof. Marek Kowalkiewicz
QUT (Queensland University of Technology)
Contact Prof. Marek Kowalkiewicz		 Robotics, Generative AI, AI
Robin Tommy
Tata Consultancy Services
Contact Robin Tommy		 AR/VR, EdTech, Sustainability
Gokul Alex
KPMG India
Contact Gokul Alex		 Open Innovation, Blockchain, Quantum Computing
Dr Mark van Rijmenam
The Digital Speaker
Contact Dr Mark van Rijmenam		 Metaverse, Blockchain, NFT
Sanghamitra Dhar
Contact Sanghamitra Dhar		 NFT, SportsTech, Metaverse
Dr. Mazlan Abbas
FAVORIOT
Contact Dr. Mazlan Abbas		 IoT, Innovation, Smart Cities
Dr Stacey Ashley
Stacey Ashley
Contact Dr Stacey Ashley		 Change Management, Coaching, Management
Roger Smith
Care MIT
Contact Roger Smith		 Education, IT Operations, Security
Prof.(Dr.) Sanjay Rout
Innovation Solution Lab
Contact Prof.(Dr.) Sanjay Rout		 Open Innovation, Mergers and Acquisitions, PropTech
Keith Keller
Global Social Media Coaching
Contact Keith Keller		 Social, Marketing
Pradeepta Mishra
Data Safeguard Inc.
Contact Pradeepta Mishra		 Predictive Analytics, Analytics, Construction
Adv (Dr.) Prashant Mali [MSc, LLB, LLM, Ph.D.]
Cyber Law Consulting (Advocates & Atorneys)
Contact Adv (Dr.) Prashant Mali [MSc, LLB, LLM, Ph.D.]		 Legal and IP, Privacy, International Relations
Luke Jamieson
www.LukeJamieson.live
Contact Luke Jamieson		 Design, Future of Work, SportsTech
EUR ING. Ts. Sukor Zainal CEng FIMarEST CMarEng
EFTECH ENERGY SOLUTIONS
Contact EUR ING. Ts. Sukor Zainal CEng FIMarEST CMarEng		 Engineering, Data Center, Project Management
Sameer Paradkar
NTT Data
Contact Sameer Paradkar		 Data Center, Design Thinking, Open Innovation
Avdhesh Kumbhar
Global Business Hub
Contact Avdhesh Kumbhar		 Startups, Sales, Public Relations
Friska Wirya
Fresh by Friska
Contact Friska Wirya		 Change Management, Personal Branding, Careers
Marie-Claire Ross
Trustologie
Contact Marie-Claire Ross		 Health and Safety, Management, IT Leadership
Aarron Spinley
Field Bell Institute
Contact Aarron Spinley		 Marketing, Customer Experience, Lean Startup
Steve Tunstall
Contact Steve Tunstall
Apoorv Durga, Ph.D.
Real Story Group
Contact Apoorv Durga, Ph.D.		 Marketing, Customer Experience, Digital Transformation
Richard Turrin
Contact Richard Turrin		 FinTech, Construction, Blockchain
Rahul Sasi
CloudSEK
Contact Rahul Sasi		 Risk Management, Cybersecurity, Big Data
Aditya Khullar
Adani Digital Labs
Contact Aditya Khullar		 Privacy, Risk Management, Cybersecurity
Navin Manaswi
WoWExp
Contact Navin Manaswi		 AR/VR, Retail, Startups
Sally Foley-Lewis
Sally Foley-Lewis
Contact Sally Foley-Lewis		 Coaching, Management, Leadership
Chirag Kapadia
TACTPRO CONSULTING PRIVATE LIMITED
Contact Chirag Kapadia		 PropTech, InsurTech, Finance
Vishal Bhandari
Software Solutions
Contact Vishal Bhandari		 Design, IT Operations, IT Strategy
DV Abhang,C.P.M.,CPSM
Ram Ratna Group
Contact DV Abhang,C.P.M.,CPSM		 Procurement, Supply Chain, ERP
Ratan Jyoti
Ujjivan Small Finance Bank
Contact Ratan Jyoti		 Privacy, Blockchain, Cybersecurity
Siobhán (Shiv-awn) McHale
DuluxGroup
Contact Siobhán (Shiv-awn) McHale		 HR, Future of Work, Culture
Mayur Joshi
Riskpro Management Consulting Private Limited
Contact Mayur Joshi		 Risk Management, EdTech, SportsTech
Sandeep Nath
RENEWALism
Contact Sandeep Nath		 Mental Health, Health and Wellness, Future of Work
Dr Ram Kumar G, PhD
Volvo Group
Contact Dr Ram Kumar G, PhD		 Risk Management, Privacy, Cybersecurity
Khairul Anwar
DT LEADERSHIP
Contact Khairul Anwar		 PropTech, Design Thinking, Open Innovation
Chenthil Eswaran
Aspire Systems (India) Pvt. Ltd
Contact Chenthil Eswaran		 PropTech, ERP, CRM
Dr. Ken Ip
Asia MarTech Society
Contact Dr. Ken Ip		 Big Data, Generative AI, AI
SHARAT CHANDRA
EmpowerEdge Ventures
Contact SHARAT CHANDRA		 GovTech, Blockchain, FinTech
Chris Luxford
The ASPIRE! Group, LLC
Contact Chris Luxford		 Sales, Customer Experience, Leadership
Rajesh Dhuddu
PwC
Contact Rajesh Dhuddu		 Blockchain, Telecom, Cryptocurrency
Yaroth Chhay
ACLEDA Bank Plc.
Contact Yaroth Chhay		 Security, Recruiting, Privacy
Monica Jasuja
Contact Monica Jasuja		 Product Management, FinTech, Finance
Adj. Professor Jason Lau
Crypto.com
Contact Adj. Professor Jason Lau		 Privacy, Cryptocurrency, FinTech
Santhakumaran Atmalingam ACXS
CX Expert Asia
Contact Santhakumaran Atmalingam ACXS		 Customer Loyalty, Design Thinking, Healthcare
Adjunct Professor Dr Louise Mahler CSP
Federation University Australia
Contact Adjunct Professor Dr Louise Mahler CSP		 Personal Branding, Sales, Diversity and Inclusion
Bobby Varanasi
Matryzel Consulting, Inc
Contact Bobby Varanasi		 Future of Work, Quantum Computing, Digital Disruption
Vijay Raghunathan
Fluffy Muffins
Contact Vijay Raghunathan		 Digital Twins, Agentic AI, Generative AI
Biren Parekh
CRISIL Limited
Contact Biren Parekh		 FinTech, Project Management, EdTech
Murad Salman Mirza
Multiple Global Publications
Contact Murad Salman Mirza		 HR, Culture, Agile
Anish Lalchandani (He/Him)
Anish Lalchandani		 HR, Future of Work, Leadership
Nivarti Jayaram
Societe Generale Global Solution Centre
Contact Nivarti Jayaram		 Agile, DevOps, Culture
Bhavana BP
LET ME LISTEN
Contact Bhavana BP		 Recruiting, Education, Mental Health
Aditya Mukherjee
Synchrony
Contact Aditya Mukherjee		 Risk Management, Cybersecurity, Predictive Analytics
Donald Allen
dacybersecurity.com
Contact Donald Allen		 Marketing, Cybersecurity, EdTech
Gihan Perera
Contact Gihan Perera		 Digital Disruption, Change Management, Leadership
Puteri Sofia Amirnuddin
Taylor’s University
Contact Puteri Sofia Amirnuddin		 EdTech, Education, AR/VR
Danielle Stein Fairhurst
Plum Solutions
Contact Danielle Stein Fairhurst		 Analytics, Management
Sameer Dhanrajani
AIQRATE advisory & cosulting
Contact Sameer Dhanrajani		 Analytics, AI, Business Strategy
Neeraja Ganesh
Freelancer
Contact Neeraja Ganesh		 Engineering, Education, Diversity and Inclusion
Govardhana Miriyala Kannaiah
Contact Govardhana Miriyala Kannaiah		 Cloud, Startups, Digital Transformation
Gerardus Blokdyk
Contact Gerardus Blokdyk		 FinTech, Innovation
Sandeep Raut
Going Digital
Contact Sandeep Raut		 Big Data, SportsTech, Analytics
Gordon Donovan
SAP
Contact Gordon Donovan		 Procurement, Supply Chain, Finance
Prabhu Pathak
Contact Prabhu Pathak		 Entrepreneurship, Management
Rejo Francis
Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited
Contact Rejo Francis		 COVID19, Digital Disruption, Business Continuity
Saurabh Gupta
Frogo
Contact Saurabh Gupta		 Big Data, Product Management, Mental Health
Irshad Saifi
Contact Irshad Saifi		 Project Management, Cybersecurity
Y Lakshmi Prasad (AI, ML, GenAI, LLM)
Brane Enterprises Ltd
Contact Y Lakshmi Prasad (AI, ML, GenAI, LLM)		 Analytics, Predictive Analytics, HealthTech
Akanksha Sharma
STL – Sterlite Technologies Limited
Contact Akanksha Sharma		 CSR, Ecosystems, Sustainability
Venkatesh Rajamani
tryScrum
Contact Venkatesh Rajamani		 Agile, Design, Careers
Alan Mihalic SCCISP CISM CISSP ISSAP ISSMP
IoT Security Institute
Contact Alan Mihalic SCCISP CISM CISSP ISSAP ISSMP		 Smart Cities, IoT, Security
Shaweta Berry
Mahanadaya Universal Consultancy Private Limited
Contact Shaweta Berry		 IoT, CSR, Public Relations
Shilpa Dureja Puri Shilpa Dureja Puri Marketing, Digital Transformation, Leadership
Rajashree Rao
Techutzpah
Contact Rajashree Rao		 5G, Drones, IoT
Lidija Stankovikj
Krea University
Contact Lidija Stankovikj		 Renewable Energy, Culture, Predictive Analytics
Arvind Sharma
Contact Arvind Sharma
Mark Cameron
W3.Digital		 5G, Telecom, Emerging Technology
Geetha Ramamoorthi
KBR, Inc.		 Product Management, Diversity and Inclusion, Digital Twins
Heather Hansen
Global Speech Academy Pte Ltd
Contact Heather Hansen		 Diversity and Inclusion, International Relations, Culture
TUSHAR DEOCHAKKE
Contact TUSHAR DEOCHAKKE		 SportsTech, Culture, Management
Gill Walker
Opsis
Contact Gill Walker		 CRM, Data Center, ERP

 

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Anndy Lian is an early blockchain adopter and experienced serial entrepreneur who is known for his work in the government sector. He is a best selling book author- “NFT: From Zero to Hero” and “Blockchain Revolution 2030”.

Currently, he is appointed as the Chief Digital Advisor at Mongolia Productivity Organization, championing national digitization. Prior to his current appointments, he was the Chairman of BigONE Exchange, a global top 30 ranked crypto spot exchange and was also the Advisory Board Member for Hyundai DAC, the blockchain arm of South Korea’s largest car manufacturer Hyundai Motor Group. Lian played a pivotal role as the Blockchain Advisor for Asian Productivity Organisation (APO), an intergovernmental organization committed to improving productivity in the Asia-Pacific region.

An avid supporter of incubating start-ups, Anndy has also been a private investor for the past eight years. With a growth investment mindset, Anndy strategically demonstrates this in the companies he chooses to be involved with. He believes that what he is doing through blockchain technology currently will revolutionise and redefine traditional businesses. He also believes that the blockchain industry has to be “redecentralised”.

www.anndy.com
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Binance’s CZ Sparks Debate: Should AI Projects Be Built on Layer 1 or Layer 2 Blockchains?

Binance’s CZ Sparks Debate: Should AI Projects Be Built on Layer 1 or Layer 2 Blockchains?

The broader discussion aligns with industry trends, where AI and blockchain convergence is becoming a focal point for developers and investors alike.

Where Should AI Live? CZ Fuels L1 vs. L2 Discussion

In a recent post on X (Twitter), CZ highlighted that the core purpose of such projects is not to develop a superior blockchain. Instead, it is to use blockchain technology to support AI economics.

He noted that while L1 provides greater sovereignty and decentralization, it also demands more effort in maintaining nodes and validators. In contrast, L2 networks offer convenience by leveraging existing ecosystems like Ethereum’s decentralized exchanges (DEXs), perpetual contracts, and tools without significant value leakage to the base layer.

“L1 vs L2…Does it matter if a new AI project is an L1 or an L2?… Is L1 cooler than L2 or the reverse? Old topic, but wondering if sentiment has changed or not,” CZ posed, welcoming conversation.

Crypto analyst Hitesh Malviya argues that L1 blockchain is the superior choice. The analyst advocates this network for projects seeking to establish their own consensus mechanisms, optimize performance, and reduce validator costs.

However, he also warns that despite extensive fundraising and user acquisition efforts, many L1 projects still experience retention drops of 70-90% after token generation events (TGE).

“…even if you retain users, you would only see one category or niche capturing the maximum traction onchain. So if the destination is already known—retention drop, higher user acquisition costs, and niche-specific demand capture—then why not build an app chain using an L2 stack,” Hitesh suggested.

Given these challenges, he suggests that building an AI-focused blockchain as an L2 app chain is a more practical approach. This would allow for faster development, marketing, and scalability.

Meanwhile, Walter from the BNB Chain Business Development team supports L2. He emphasized its accessibility to existing tools and infrastructure. His comment also hints at speculation regarding CZ’s possible attendance at an upcoming Crypto Summit at the White House.

AI & Blockchain: The Layer 1, Layer 2, and Layer 3 Debate

Investor and blockchain advisor Anndy Lian adds another dimension to the debate. In a subsequent comment on X, he argued that AI is most effectively deployed at Layer-3 (L3). He explains that while implementing AI on L1 is theoretically possible, it is impractical due to security and resource constraints.

“AI can be implemented on blockchain Layers 1, 2, or 3… In practice, Layer 3 is where AI is most effectively and frequently utilized, leveraging the blockchain’s strengths while accommodating AI’s computational needs,” Lian explained.

On L2, the blockchain advisor noted that AI can optimize scalability. However, AI is most frequently utilized in L3, enabling a diverse range of AI-powered applications while leveraging blockchain’s strengths.

Meanwhile, CZ discusses AI’s placement in the blockchain ecosystem amid growing interest in AI-integrated L2 networks. In June 2024, Binance Labs (now YZI Labs) invested in Zircuit, an AI-enhanced L2 network that utilizes zero-knowledge rollups to improve security.

This investment signals Binance’s strategic focus on AI-blockchain integration, potentially influencing CZ’s latest inquiry.

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has also been actively discussing L1 and L2 scaling solutions. Last month, Buterin outlined a roadmap for scaling Ethereum’s L1 and L2 protocols in 2025. However, he also recently cautioned that certain L2 networks will likely fail due to weak economic models and poor execution.

These statements further fuel the debate on whether AI projects should build their sovereign chains or integrate with existing ecosystems.

Nevertheless, CZ’s timing in raising this question may suggest he is gauging market sentiment for a new AI blockchain initiative. Given Binance’s investment in AI-driven L2 solutions and the increasing interest in modular blockchain architectures, he could be testing the waters for future ventures.

The trade-offs between sovereignty, scalability, and accessibility will shape the future of AI-blockchain integration. This could make it essential for developers and investors to weigh their options carefully.

 

 

Source: https://beincrypto.com/ai-layer1-vs-layer2-cz-debate/

Anndy Lian is an early blockchain adopter and experienced serial entrepreneur who is known for his work in the government sector. He is a best selling book author- “NFT: From Zero to Hero” and “Blockchain Revolution 2030”.

Currently, he is appointed as the Chief Digital Advisor at Mongolia Productivity Organization, championing national digitization. Prior to his current appointments, he was the Chairman of BigONE Exchange, a global top 30 ranked crypto spot exchange and was also the Advisory Board Member for Hyundai DAC, the blockchain arm of South Korea’s largest car manufacturer Hyundai Motor Group. Lian played a pivotal role as the Blockchain Advisor for Asian Productivity Organisation (APO), an intergovernmental organization committed to improving productivity in the Asia-Pacific region.

An avid supporter of incubating start-ups, Anndy has also been a private investor for the past eight years. With a growth investment mindset, Anndy strategically demonstrates this in the companies he chooses to be involved with. He believes that what he is doing through blockchain technology currently will revolutionise and redefine traditional businesses. He also believes that the blockchain industry has to be “redecentralised”.

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