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Preface
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In the past two years, AI concepts have been everywhere, with large models and decentralized technologies intertwined, confusing many people. As a VC firm, we have reviewed hundreds of cross-sector projects and want to share some honest truths—including the real cycle of the AI industry, why AI cannot do without crypto, and what we value most and are most cautious about when evaluating projects.
Note: The content of this article is excerpted from the "AI + Bitcoin, the Next-Gen Revolution - BTC Vegas Side" held on April 28.