With the rapid development of technology, artificial intelligence (AI) and Web3 are gradually changing the rules of the game in global finance. From intelligent transactions to blockchain-driven decentralized finance (DeFi), the intersection of these two fields is redefining our economic future. Behind this wave of technology, the involvement of politicians and public issues has added a new dimension to this revolution.
The core values of AI and Web3: innovation and fairness
The application of AI has long penetrated into the financial field, helping investors analyze market trends and optimize investment portfolios through algorithms. At the same time, Web3 takes blockchain as its core, advocates decentralization and transparency, and gives personal assets more autonomy through smart contracts and non-fungible tokens (NFTs). These technologies provide new possibilities for solving the problems of inefficiency and information asymmetry in the traditional financial system.
However, innovative technologies do not exist in isolation, and their future is often closely tied to policies, market sentiment, and public opinion dynamics. Recent events have shown that this combination of technology and political power can have far-reaching consequences.
Trump and his family’s cryptocurrency experiments
On January 18, 2025, US President-elect Donald Trump announced the issuance of a meme coin called $TRUMP. The price of this token soared rapidly after its launch, and its market value once reached billions of dollars, attracting great attention from the market. However, data shows that 80% of the tokens are held by entities related to the Trump Group, which has raised questions about conflicts of interest.
Soon after, Melania Trump also launched her own token $MELANIA on January 19. This move not only raised questions about the family's economic interests, but also caused fluctuations in the price of $TRUMP coins, further stirring market sentiment.
It is reported that Trump had clearly expressed his support for the development of cryptocurrencies during his campaign and planned to issue an executive order to relax the regulation of cryptocurrencies after taking office. He also proposed the idea of establishing a strategic reserve of Bitcoin, which could significantly affect the cryptocurrency market landscape in the United States and around the world.
The game between centralization and decentralization
The Trump family's move to launch tokens is not only a marketing campaign, but also a reality test of the concept of decentralization. The core value of Web3 lies in decentralization, but these two tokens are questioned as products of centralization because they are closely related to personal and family interests. Analysts point out that this may blur the line between the role of the government and commercial interests, and may even use President Trump's international influence for profit. This poses new challenges to the healthy development of the Web3 ecosystem.
At the same time, this incident has also intensified the debate on whether decentralization can be truly achieved. The original intention of blockchain technology is to reduce dependence on a single power, but when large-scale political forces intervene, whether technology can resist the erosion of power has become an open question.
The Future of AI and Web3
Despite the challenges, the combination of AI and Web3 is still driving change in the financial sector. For example, AI is helping investors improve trading efficiency through automated tools, while Web3 opens up new possibilities for decentralized asset management. In the future, as policies become clearer and the market matures, technological innovation will further unleash potential and promote the formation of a fairer and more efficient financial ecosystem.
At the same time, events like the Trump family's case remind us that the application and development of technology is inseparable from the game of power and capital. How to ensure the fairness and transparency of technology while maintaining innovation vitality will be a question that needs to be pondered in the future.
