Competitor in Agents

I’m always on the hunt for the next big AI agent launchpad after seeing how Virtuals rocketed from $300m to over $3.5B. Now I’m looking at EternalAI (EAI)—it’s got some standout tech, but almost no marketing traction. If they can spark even one successful agent, we might see significant upside.

Idea Snapshot

Ticker: EAI

Description: A direct competitor to Virtuals Protocol, sporting potentially better tech and multi-chain deployment, but lacking the buzz and user adoption so far.

Risk Level: Medium

Potential Upside: +700%

What Is EternalAI?

EternalAI positions itself as a more user-friendly, multi-chain version of Virtuals. You can deploy AI agents on Base, Bitcoin, Solana, and more without wrestling with complicated backend setups. They’ve also introduced “Agent Genomic Lab,” where you can merge different personality profiles to spawn entirely new agents—imagine breeding AI like Pokémon. They focus on the “longevity” of agents, as if giving your AI “immortality” on blockchain, but that hasn’t translated into successful real-world agents yet.

What’s holding them back?

They haven’t cracked the data puzzle. DeepSeek AI on Base provides some computational muscle, but it doesn’t solve the fundamental problem of connecting these agents to rich, specialized data sets. Meanwhile, Virtuals soared because of top-tier agent launches like AIXBT and SEKOIA, plus their frameworks like G.A.M.E. Without a breakout EAI agent, the ecosystem stays in the shadows. They basically need a big success story to catch up to Virtuals.

The Token Mechanics

EAI is the native currency fueling everything on EternalAI. When you interact with an agent—say, ask it questions or run calculations—you pay in EAI, which strengthens token demand. Node operators stake 25,000 EAI to power the network’s AI tasks; that keeps a chunk of the supply locked up, which can reduce selling pressure. Meanwhile, all these transactions generate usage fees that go right back into the ecosystem. If more agents launch and users need them, EAI’s demand climbs, and that typically puts upward pressure on price. On the flip side, node staking rewards can introduce consistent sell pressure if those operators want to cash out.

Price Predictions

In a conservative scenario, EAI lands a few mid-level agents valued around $50M each. That might bring EAI’s Fully Diluted Valuation to $1B ($1), roughly a 4× jump from its current $230M baseline.

In an optimistic scenario, they finally nail a high-profile agent or two that draws mainstream attention. Think big NFT or memecoin integrators, maybe a viral social-media collaboration. That pushes EAI closer to $2.5B FDV ($2.5), closer to 10× its current level.

I like to balance these into a potential +700% average upside. But everything hinges on whether they can deliver an actual agent that drives real volume.

Remember, though, they have an upcoming token unlock starting January 2025—roughly 137,000 EAI a day. At current prices, that’s only about 6% of average daily trading volume. If the token price skyrockets but volume doesn’t, that unlock could become a heavier load, potentially dragging on the price. On the other hand, if they do succeed in driving adoption, volume should expand enough to absorb those extra tokens.

Personally, I’m allocating 10% of my portfolio into EAI. Once it 3× from my entry price (roughly $0.65 per token), I plan to exit one-third of my position, recoup my initial investment, and let the rest ride. If EAI truly reaches unicorn status, that leftover chunk could be a major win—if not, at least I’ve safeguarded my principal.

Again, this is my approach. If you choose to dive in, be ready for the usual crypto volatility, plus the upcoming token unlock next year. And always—always—DYOR.

Disclaimer: This is not financial advice. I’m sharing my personal perspective, so please do your own research and stay safe out there.

FAQ

Q: How do I buy EAI?

Visit https://eternalai.org/eai. The token exists on multiple blockchains, so buying will depend on where you want it (if you do).

Q: What makes EAI different from Virtuals Protocol?

EAI prides itself on multi-chain launches (including Bitcoin), a friendlier “agent builder,” and unique features like “agent breeding.” Virtuals has bigger traction and devs have built data integrations, but EAI’s advantage lies in potential usability—if they land a breakout agent.

Q: Are daily token unlocks going to tank the price?

They’ll be releasing about $31k worth of tokens daily starting in Jan 2025. At current daily volumes of $500k, that’s around 6%. Manageable for now, but if there’s no growth in trading volume (and price goes up a lot), it could become more of a weight.

Q: Doesn’t EAI fix its data issues with DeepSeek AI on Base?

Not really. DeepSeek AI lowers costs and speeds things up, but these agents still need robust, high-quality datasets to become actually useful. Lack of data is still the main barrier to a “killer app.”

Q: Why consider EAI at all if Virtuals is so far ahead?

I see EAI as a hedge. They’ve got decent tech, simpler user experience, and a multi-chain advantage. If even one major AI agent explodes within EAI, the token’s valuation could skyrocket.

Final Note

My personal take is that EAI might be a slow burn. They need that hero agent to put them on the map. Until then, I’m keeping a close eye on their ecosystem and daily trading volumes to see if they actually pick up steam. And again, be aware of the risks—nothing is guaranteed in crypto, especially not in this fast-moving AI sector.