In the context of the current market downturn, the DeFAI (decentralized financial artificial intelligence) track has shown unique vitality and attracted the attention of many investors and developers.

DeFAI has improved the intelligence and automation level of the DeFi (decentralized finance) ecosystem by introducing artificial intelligence agents. These agents can optimize asset management, increase fund yields, and simplify operational processes, thereby improving user experience. Recently, several DeFAI projects have performed well in the market, demonstrating the potential of this track.

1. GRIFFAIN: As a leading project in the field of Abstraction Layer, GRIFFAIN focuses on providing users with a simplified DeFi interactive experience. Its functions include cross-chain operations, automated transactions, and asset management. As of January 9, 2025, GRIFFAIN's market value has reached US$390 million, with a 33.4% increase in the past 7 days.

1. Hey Anon: Hey Anon, led by well-known developer Daniele Sesta, is committed to building a universal intelligent layer that can handle multi-step transactions, governance tasks and data analysis. Its recently launched Gemma assistant and AUTOMATE framework further enhance the functionality of the platform. Hey Anon's market value has exceeded $100 million, showing strong growth momentum.

2. Orbit: Orbit provides unified display and cross-chain transfer functions by integrating multi-chain USDC balances. Its Data Hooks function allows users to set up automated tasks and on-chain transactions, which improves the convenience of operation. Orbit integrates more than 100 chains and more than 200 protocols, and aims to become a financial assistant that serves billions of AI agents.

   Challenges and opportunities of the DeFAI track

Although the DeFAI track shows great potential, it still faces some challenges:

1. Insufficient research function: Compared with professional analysis tools, the research capabilities of some DeFAI platforms still need to be improved.

2. Token identification problem: Some platforms cannot automatically identify tokens, and users need to manually enter addresses, which increases the complexity of operations.

3. Lack of high-quality DeFi integration: Some platforms do not cover mainstream protocols or lack key data such as total locked volume (TVL) and yield.

4. Poor user experience: The interface is complex and not user-friendly enough, which may confuse novice users. However, with the advancement of technology and the maturity of the market, these problems are expected to be solved. Investors should pay attention to projects with technical strength and practical landing capabilities, and make arrangements in advance to cope with the rebound of the future market.

The rise of DeFAI has injected new vitality into decentralized finance. By introducing artificial intelligence agents, DeFi operations will become more simplified and attract a wider user base. Although there are still deficiencies in technology and user experience, as the market matures further, DeFAI is expected to stand out in the future market.