Decentralized artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as the next revolutionary shift in technology, and it could potentially outgrow Bitcoin’s impact, according to Chris Miglino, CEO and co-founder of DNA Fund.
Bittensor Ecosystem Driving the Decentralized AI Boom
Miglino highlighted platforms like Bittensor (TAO) — currently priced at $438.21 — as key enablers in this movement. These platforms are reshaping how innovation is funded, built, and scaled, without relying on institutional venture capital.
“Develop on the ecosystem, get validators that believe in your idea… and all of a sudden you’re in business,” said Miglino.
“You don’t need to go out and raise a ton of money from a bunch of VCs.”
Community-Led Capital Models Take Center Stage
Unlike traditional VC-backed startups, decentralized AI ecosystems like Bittensor operate using staking, liquidity incentives, and validator-driven consensus. This model allows the best ideas to organically attract resources, based on merit and community trust.
“Decentralized AI is a natural evolution of both blockchain and AI,” Miglino explained.
This also represents a paradigm shift in how venture capital operates, offering equal opportunity access for developers and AI entrepreneurs globally.
DNA Fund: Diversified Strategy for the Web3 Future
DNA Fund — co-founded by Chris Miglino, Brock Pierce, and Scott Walker — manages five distinct funds across various verticals:
- High-Yield Fund
- Algorithmic Trading Fund
- AI Compute Fund
- Liquid Token Fund
- Venture Capital Fund
These funds are designed to back early-stage blockchain and AI projects, reflecting a long-term belief in decentralized infrastructure.
“We believe the best innovation happens when communities — not institutions — lead,” said Miglino.
Decentralized AI: The Next Big Thing?
As blockchain matures and intersects with artificial intelligence, decentralized AI could become the foundation of future internet infrastructure. Miglino’s bold claim — that decentralized AI could be “bigger than Bitcoin” — underscores the massive potential investors and developers see in this emerging sector.
With platforms like Bittensor leading the charge, decentralized AI may unlock new possibilities for open innovation, transparency, and truly democratic access to intelligence.