Ever wondered what happens when artificial intelligence shakes hands with cryptocurrency? That's exactly the vibe at a recent webinar hosted by FS Insight, diving into "The Agentic Economy: Where Crypto Meets AI." Announced via a tweet from Virtuals Protocol, this event brought together some heavy hitters to unpack how AI agents are set to transform the digital world, including the wild realm of meme tokens.

What Went Down in the Webinar

The fireside chat featured Tom Couture, VP of Crypto Strategy at FS Insight; Tom Lee, the renowned Head of Research at Fundstrat; and Jansen Teng, Co-founder and CEO of Virtuals Protocol. They explored how AI and crypto are merging to create a new layer of economy where autonomous AI agents—think smart software that can act on its own, like booking flights or trading assets—handle transactions and value creation without middlemen.

One standout moment came from Tom Lee, who shared bullish predictions: Bitcoin could soar to $200K+ and Ethereum to $10K–$12K by year-end, fueled by AI, tokenization, and traditional finance (TradFi) blending in. This isn't just hype; it's tied to how AI agents reduce friction in digital commerce, potentially exploding what's called "agentic GDP."

Jansen Teng highlighted Virtuals Protocol's role in building the backbone for this agentic economy. Virtuals lets users create, manage, and monetize AI agents on the blockchain, particularly on the Base network. These agents can interoperate, deploy capital, and even generate custom content—like non-fungible tokens (NFTs) or, you guessed it, meme tokens.

Tying It Back to Meme Tokens

For those in the meme token space, this is huge. Virtuals Protocol has sparked a wave of AI-driven memes. Take $GOAT, for example, which pioneered the idea of AI agents issuing their own meme tokens. Then there's pairs like ANTI and PRO, representing opposing views on memes, or TIBBIR, an AI meme coin linked directly to Virtuals' ecosystem.

These aren't your average dog-themed coins. AI agents on Virtuals can analyze trends, create content, and even predict market moves, like election outcomes. It's reshaping the playground: from underperforming infra to a thriving sector where meme tokens backed by AI intelligence are hitting market caps over $500 million.

Projects like GAME by Virtuals mix meme fun with agent tech, while others use tokenization to give AI characters ownership and autonomy. As one article puts it, Virtuals is driving the shift toward AI agents in crypto, making meme tokens smarter and more sustainable.

Why This Matters for Blockchain Enthusiasts

If you're a blockchain practitioner eyeing the next big thing, the agentic economy could be it. Imagine AI agents handling DeFi trades, creating personalized memes, or even building entire ecosystems autonomously. Virtuals Protocol is positioning itself as the go-to platform, with its native $VIRTUAL token powering agent creation and operations.

The webinar, held on November 3, 2025, at 11 AM ET, is now over, but a replay should drop soon—keep an eye on FS Insight's event page for access. In the meantime, check out the original tweet thread from Virtuals Protocol on X for live reactions and more buzz.

This convergence isn't just tech talk; it's the future of value generation. Whether you're into meme tokens for the laughs or the gains, AI agents are adding a layer of intelligence that's hard to ignore. Stay tuned as this space evolves— who knows, your next favorite meme might be AI-generated.