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Compared to the bell curve distribution typically followed by technology applications, the proportion of "pioneer adopters" of crypto AI is unusually high. This article is based on the article "Survey Finds Crypto AI Adoption Still in Early Stages" by Yuqian Lim, research analyst at Coingecko, and was compiled, compiled and contributed by Techflow. (Synopsis: Ghibli, AGI, Vibe-coding, film generation: Sort out this year's top 10 AI application trends) (Background added: First AI-driven NFT "Jackson Sharkz" Free minting, royalty trading, AI identity credentials) What is the popularity of crypto AI applications in 2025? In a survey conducted this year, 59.3% of crypto industry participants (nearly three-fifths) considered themselves the "first adopters" of crypto AI. Another 34.7% of participants classified themselves as "mainstream users" of crypto AI applications, while the remaining 6.1% were the least willing "skeptics" to adopt crypto AI. Compared to the bell-shaped curve distribution typically followed by technology applications, the proportion of "pioneer adopters" of crypto AI is unusually high. This phenomenon may be related to the self-selection bias of the participants' own interest in crypto AI, but it also reflects the fact that the application of crypto AI is still dominated by technology enthusiasts and has not yet been truly mainstreamed in the crypto industry. Of these "pioneer adopters," 26.6 percent of participants defined themselves as "innovators" (i.e., tech enthusiasts who are keen to chase new technology narratives), while 32.7 percent identified themselves as "early adopters" who are trend-sensitive. The greater share of "early adopters" may reflect a recent change in industry perception that the crypto industry is increasingly viewing crypto AI as a key area with potential, not just a hot spot for hype. Meanwhile, 22.8% of crypto industry participants classify themselves as an "early majority" of crypto AI applications, almost double the 11.9% who define themselves as a "late majority." This suggests that the main challenge for crypto AI today is how to drive adoption by the pragmatic and more risk-averse mainstream population. To appeal to the "early majority" user base, crypto AI projects may need to clearly demonstrate their ability to solve real-world problems or create value for users. In the end, only 6.1 percent of participants classified themselves as "Laggards" who were skeptical and resistant to change, a percentage that matched the tail end of a typical bell curve distribution. These "laggards" may include realists who are only interested in monetizing crypto AI, AI critics, and cautious users waiting for the technology to become more mature. More crypto novices polarize their attitudes towards crypto AI applications Notably, among participants who went through the market cycle for the first time, 31.5% defined themselves as "innovators" in crypto AI applications, while 7.4% considered themselves "laggards". Both percentages are higher than participants who go through the second market cycle (19.9% are "innovators" and 4.3% are "laggards") and experienced users (participants in the third and above market cycles, 24.4% are "innovators" and 5.3% are "laggards"). This suggests that crypto newbies may have a stronger and more polarized view of the crypto AI narrative, especially since some new users may have entered the crypto space as a result of the recent crypto AI boom. On the other hand, the distribution of crypto AI application attitudes between participants and experienced users who went through the second market cycle is similar. The only difference is that participants in the second market cycle make up a slightly higher percentage of the "early majority" group, while veteran users make up a higher percentage of the "innovators" group. Crypto AI Adoption Curve 2025 The crypto market's interest or attitude towards crypto AI is distributed as follows: Methodology This study is based on the anonymous CoinGecko Crypto x AI Survey, which was conducted from February 20 to March 10, 2025, and collected feedback from 2,632 crypto industry participants. The survey results are for informational purposes only. Among respondents, 51% defined themselves as crypto investors who primarily hold long-term assets, 26% as traders who primarily hold short-term assets, 10% as developers working on construction, and 13% as spectators. In terms of participants' qualifications in the crypto space, 53% are newcomers to the market cycle for the first time (0 to 3 years), 34% are users who go through the market cycle for the second time (4 to 7 years), and the rest are experienced users with 8 years or more experience. Geographically, 93% of respondents are from Europe, Asia, North America and Africa, with the rest in Oceania or South America. This study is for illustrative and informational purposes only and does not constitute any financial advice. When investing in any crypto or financial asset, be sure to do your own research and proceed with caution. If you cite the insights from this study, we hope you will thank you for providing a link to this CoinGecko article, which will help us continue to provide you with valuable data-driven content. Related stories Ghibli, AGI, Vibe-coding, film generation... 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