Former Ethereum core developer Eric Connor argues that the network could be the foundation of a global ethical AI revolution.
According to Conner, blockchain networks have “big opportunities” to emerge as decentralized partners in addressing growing concerns about artificial intelligence platforms.
He shared his opinion x (formerly Twitter) said on April 15 that the protocol’s biggest mainstream moment is waiting on the wings with AI.
Former Ethereum developer Connor shifts focus to ethical AI after a leadership rift
Connor, who recently left the Ethereum community in January to focus on AI, announced his departure from the community, citing issues of leadership within the Ethereum Foundation (EF).
Connor shared his decision on X days after Ethereum co-founder Vitalic Butalin revealed ongoing leadership changes within the foundation. He too announcement His plan focuses on the intersection of cryptography and artificial intelligence. Connor has revealed that he is beginning this new journey with Freisa AI.
While artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming every aspect of modern life, Connor claims he is currently plagued by issues such as opaque “black box” models, centralized data control and widespread privacy concerns. These issues say they open the doors of Ethereum and take on pivotal features.
According to Conner, blockchain networks provide a robust framework for ethical AI by combining verifiable smart contracts with transparency, large-scale technology monopolies, incentive alignment via token economy, and transparency through integrated micropayment systems.
In particular, smart contracts can solve the “black box” problem of AI by providing a verifiable log of how the model is trained and what data it relies on.
Still, Connor warned that key players in AI could resist openness. He noted that they benefited from secrets and control. However, he noted that Ethereum offers alternative solutions as a demand for transparency, fairness and security in AI.
“Ethereum already embodies the value of openness, collaboration and minimizing trust. It really needs ethical and accountable AI,” he said.
By investing in tools, research, and real-world applications, blockchain can give AI developers a compelling reason to adopt decentralized infrastructure. Connor added that mainstream adoption can be promoted far beyond finance.
Other tech leaders share their vision. Vungle co-founder Zain Jaffer previously said Crypto’s next major frontier is decentralizing artificial intelligence.
Ethereum appears as a launchpad for agent AI and autonomous on-chain innovation
Ethereum is also becoming a hub for agent AI. This is a new class of autonomous software agents that can learn from decision-making, data, and adapt to new environments.
recently Ethereum Blog Post notes that these AI agents are increasingly finding homes on the blockchain with transparent data access, secure digital assets ownership, and seamless interaction with smart contracts.
In this post I highlighted three notable projects. Luna is an autonomous virtual influencer who controls his own chain wallet. AIXBT, an AI agent that provides crypto market analysis. and Bott, a decentralized, autonomous artist who creates NFTs guided by community votes.
Additionally, platforms like Bankr and Heyanon simplify user interaction with the blockchain by enabling wallet management and transactions via conversational interface cryptography using simple chat commands.
If successful, Ethereum could be the driving force behind the adoption of ethical AI. Networks extend their impact far beyond finance.
