The first quarter of 2025 saw a surge in crypto venture capital funding, reaching $4.8 billion across 446 deals, signifying renewed confidence in blockchain and digital assets.
AI ventures globally attracted $59.6 billion in Q1 2025, dominating venture funding, with a preference for infrastructure-focused solutions.
The report analyzes VC funding trends in Real-World Assets (RWA) and AI projects within the crypto ecosystem, highlighting the evolving dynamics of the market.
RWA tokenization is gaining traction, with a projected CAGR of 53% from 2025 to 2033 and increasing institutional engagement, aiming to bridge traditional finance with decentralized finance.
AI in crypto is focused on trading algorithms, decentralized infrastructure, security enhancement, DeFi optimization, NFT valuation, and automation, reflecting a diverse range of applications receiving funding.
While AI dominates global venture funding, RWA is a key growth area within crypto, offering to tokenize tangible assets and bridge financial systems.
The interplay between RWA and AI in the crypto space presents potential synergies, with AI enhancing processes in RWA tokenization and blockchain providing a secure framework for AI models.
Expert perspectives highlight the strategic importance of both RWA and AI in crypto investments, emphasizing the need for scalable and regulation-ready technologies to address real-world challenges.
Future outlook anticipates continued growth in RWA and AI funding within crypto, driven by institutional adoption, regulatory clarity, and increasing integration between technologies.
Investors are expected to prioritize projects with strong fundamentals and value propositions, focusing on real-world applications and selective investment strategies.