AI is rapidly gaining ground in the blockchain world, with user activity and funding hitting new highs in 2025. According to a report by DappRadar, AI-related on-chain activity has surged 86% since January, with 4.5 million daily users engaging with AI-powered decentralised apps.

AI DApps have grown their market share to 19%, just behind blockchain gaming's 20%. DappRadar analyst Sara Gherghelas said the rise of AI agents reflects more than hype, calling it a structural shift in how users interact with Web3 platforms.

From DeFi copilots to gaming bots, AI agents are emerging as a new layer for on-chain interaction.

Investor interest is growing as well. AI agent projects have already raised$1.39 billion this year-9.4% more than in 2024. Gherghelas noted that funding for AI agents now rivals or exceeds other Web3 verticals, including blockchain gaming.

User growth is global, with most AI DApp interactions coming from Europe (26%), followed by Asia (22%) and North America (15.8%). A significant 33% of activity comes from anonymous or unspecified sources. Analysts believe AI agents are becoming essential to the decentralised ecosystem worldwide.