Making an exciting leap in the digital world, the Solana Foundation announces its daring move - blending artificial intelligence (AI) with the Solana blockchain. The foundation reveals the integration of AI using a ChatGPT plugin, a brainchild of Solana Labs, making Solana the first blockchain to accomplish such a feat.
This remarkable plugin, accessible for download on GitHub, is a testament to how AI could simplify the comprehension of Solana data and protocols and offer insights into Solana's computing infrastructure and DeFi projects. The merger opens a plethora of features for users, including:
- Purchasing non-fungible tokens (NFTs)
- Transferring tokens
- Scrutinizing transactions
- Interpreting public account data
- Seeking NFT collections according to their floor prices on the Solana blockchain
These fascinating offerings promise to amplify user experience, creating a smooth sail through various blockchain-related activities within the Solana network.
According to Solana Co-Founder, Anatoly Yakovenko, developers creating consumer-oriented apps need to embrace this evolution. He emphasized, "Every developer building consumer-oriented apps should be thinking about how their app is going to be interacted with through an AI model because this is a new paradigm for telling computers what to do.”
Adding fuel to the flame of this revolutionary convergence of Solana blockchain and AI, the Solana Foundation is inflating its grants funding, scaling up from $1 million to a generous $10 million. With a solid 50 applications already in the bag, the interest in this novel blend is palpable.
Moreover, Solana has rolled out a specially curated 3-month accelerator program for university students. This unique initiative is intended to provide robust support, mentorship, and resources to students keen on exploring the juncture of blockchain and AI. Among the numerous projects and contributors, one noticeable outcome is the development of an 'ask Solana U chatbot.'
The Solana ecosystem is also making headway by incorporating AI in numerous other projects. For instance:
- Hivemapper launched AI Trainers in mid-April 2023 to expedite its AI's ability to convert real-world imagery into digital maps brimming with essential details like speed limits, warning signs, and other street-related information. Consequently, contributors have initiated 5.7 million AI training reviews with 500,000 objects achieving consensus.
- Context has designed AI-powered chatbots centered on Solana and over 30 Solana ecosystem projects.
- The MarginFi team unveiled the Omni chatbot to answer questions about Solana and a spectrum of Solana-based projects, including Meteora, Jupiter, Tensor, Mango Markets, Zeta, Kamino, Lido, Orca, and many more.
