Tether's AI vision is reshaping the conversation about decentralisation and intelligence – just as projects like SUBBD bring artificial intelligence to the heart of the creator economy. Is this the beginning of a new 10x trend?

Artificial intelligence and blockchain are no longer moving on parallel tracks – they're converging at rapid speed.

"May the Code be with you."

It’s a tagline usually reserved for Star Wars fan edits, but as Paolo Ardoino, CEO of Tether, announced the company’s plans for a fully open-source AI runtime, the words took on a new meaning.

Speaking at BlockDown5 in Portugal on May 5, Ardoino unveiled a vision for a decentralized AI ecosystem, complete with a tokenized payment system and an emphasis on user privacy.

No API keys, no single points of failure, and hardware optimized for any device – Ardoino’s vision is a far cry from the centralized platforms that most AIs today are built upon.

Instead, he envisions a transparent network of AI modules, integrated with Tether’s Wallet Development Kit and enabling direct payments in both USDT and Bitcoin.

“We are creating an AI foundation, much like the one envisioned by Isaac Asimov in his Foundation series,” Ardoino stated.

This vision, he says, is driven by a belief that AI should empower individuals and communities, not corporations or governments.

And it's an interesting contrast to the way many in Web3 view big tech – usually with suspicion, if not hostility. But in the context of AI, it could be a valuable addition to the decentralized ecosystem that crypto users are already familiar with.

This move into AI also marks a natural progression for Tether, which has recently been expanding into new domains. Earlier this year, the company announced its own data services platform, designed to provide comprehensive market and economic insights to traders and investors.

And in April, Tether made headlines again with the launch of its Bitcoin mining operations, further signaling the company’s commitment to blockchain technology beyond stablecoin issuance.

With its latest venture into artificial intelligence, Tether is poised to play a key role in shaping the future of this rapidly evolving sector.

As the market heavyweight joins the fray, it gives fresh urgency to the search for promising AI-related cryptocurrencies. While the emergence of AI-native cryptos has quickly become a hot topic among investors, the question on everyone's mind is: which project will be the next to take off?

In the lively presale crypto community, one name in particular has been gaining significant buzz: SUBBD.

Rising From the Presale Scene: SUBBD and the Future of Content Creation

More than just another AI coin hitching onto the latest hype cycle, SUBBD is a comprehensive platform designed for the next generation of content creators and their fans. Having already raised over $333,000 in its presale and boasting a growing base of over 2000 creators who collectively command 250 million followers, SUBBD is rapidly carving out its space as the breakout crypto of 2025.

At the heart of SUBBD’s appeal is its unique fusion of advanced artificial intelligence and Web3 utility. The platform equips content creators with AI assistants that handle tasks such as editing, scheduling, live streaming, and community moderation.

This grants creators more time to focus on innovating and producing high-quality content, while fans benefit from consistent updates and optimal engagement opportunities.

For fans, this translates into better content and closer connections with their favorite creators, and for creators, it means they can expand their reach and engagement more rapidly. In an age where attention is the ultimate currency, SUBBD’s platform is designed to amplify it.

And with an emphasis on direct payments through its native token, SUBDD also minimizes the presence of third-party platforms, allowing creators and fans to interact in a decentralized and efficient ecosystem.

This is where SUBBD’s token, $SUBBD, comes into play. It acts as the key to an exclusive ecosystem where members can access premium content, participate in VIP staking programs, and unlock loyalty-based rewards. For early adopters, the platform offers a 20% annual percentage yield on staked $SUBBD tokens—an unusually high reward for a project still in its presale stage.

Now in the final stages of its presale, SUBBD has already sold out its first two presale stages and is poised for another price increase as it approaches the next milestone. Having sold over 160 million $SUBDD tokens so far and with a final presale goal of $4,000,000, the project is rapidly gaining traction.

The project’s Telegram group alone has seen rapid growth, now boasting over 10,000 members. With several crypto analysts and influencers beginning to highlight the project in their coverage, SUBBD is quickly emerging from the presale space and into the mainstream crypto conversation.

AI Utility and a Market Spanning Billion-Dollar Industries

Many meme coins or low-utility AI projects fizzle out after their initial hype cycle, but SUBBD enters the scene with clearly defined use cases and a target market worth $85 billion. As the line between