# Why VCs Want Decentralized AI

*Author: Bankless*
*Published: Jul 11, 2024*
*Source: https://www.bankless.com/fr/read/why-vcs-want-decentralized-ai*

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ANALYSIS

  
  
    
   
Why VCs Want Decentralized AI

  
  
   
     
     Bankless Author: 
     
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       Arjun Chand](https://x.com/arjunnchand)
     
    
 

[![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/e4/b7/e4b77544-5a37-4f0b-8824-8440aa348476/content/images/2024/07/image---2024-07-11T165037.356.png)](https://www.bankless.com/why-vcs-still-want-decentralized-ai)**The evidence of VC interest in crypto x AI is undeniable.** Just last week, Sentient announced a massive *seed* round of [$85 million](https://x.com/sentient_agi/status/1808136737257918916). This round included investments from heavyweights like Peter Thiel's Founders Fund, Pantera Capital, and Framework Ventures.

While both AI and crypto have garnered significant attention, some might dismiss their union as a passing trend caught in Crypto Twitter echo chambers. But as more and more of these projects catch the eyes of top investors, it's growing more and more likely that these projects are onto something.

*Let’s break down why VCs are betting big on crypto and AI *👇

[Read the Full Analysis](https://www.bankless.com/why-vcs-still-want-decentralized-ai)
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