Quick Guide: What Is the Artificial Super Intelligence (ASI) System?

For most individuals immersed in Web3 and crypto, any mention of ‘Artificial Super Intelligence (ASI)’ would bring to mind the collective formed by three blockchain projects. However, ASI is actually a stage that artificial intelligence (AI) is projected to reach – a system that can think faster, better, and deeper than humans. It is also set to take AI agents to the next level of autonomy.

Let’s learn more about what ASI is and how it’ll potentially turbocharge Web3 and blockchain’s development.

What Can ASI Do?

Because ASI is essentially the future of AI, imagine a supercomputer that can swiftly take in and decipher large volumes of raw data without missing a beat. It can learn and adapt much quicker than any current AI agent and AI model, and integrate seamlessly with personal and enterprise software programs.

Crucially, ASI is theoretically able to replicate and surpass our capacity for creative and critical thinking, along with problem solving. In short, ASI is the ‘perfect’ version of AI.

Comparison: AGI vs ASI vs AI

Now that we’ve defined what ASI is, let’s see how it differs from AI and artificial general intelligence (AGI), as these similar looking acronyms appear interchangeable at first glance.

The state of AI, as of early-2025, provides a strong foundation for AGI and ASI. However, there are still gaps to bridge before bots, AI agents, and any other manifestations of AI can fully replicate and exceed our intellect.

How Will Web3 Benefit From ASI?

AI has been valuable to the development of Web3, even in its ‘infancy’. For example, smart contracts in blockchains and DApps enjoy more efficient auditing processes thanks to machine learning. Should ASI be successfully conceived in the near future, the full potential of Web3 can be realised much faster.

For instance, integrating an ASI program into a DAO’s infrastructure can remove human biases and make voting processes fairer and more efficient. Additionally, it can help prioritise proposals which are truly important for the DAO’s progress.

What Are the Current Projects in ASI?

As its name would suggest, the Artificial Superintelligence Alliance collective is the premier ASI project right now. Its native cryptocurrency even has the same initials. As of early-2025, the collective is made up of Fetch.ai, SingularityNET, and Ocean Protocol. It dubs itself as an open-sourced and independent AI R&D entity – an alternative to tech conglomerates.

aelf: Blazing the Trail for AI and Web3 Integration

aelf is a prime example of the integration between AI and Web3. This AI blockchain platform has successfully incorporated artificial intelligence capabilities throughout its entire ecosystem. Machine learning models optimise smart contract execution and gas usage, predict network congestion, and dynamically adjust resources for the highest performance possible.

Integrating AI not only improves aelf’s performance, it also provides a better user experience for individuals and developers. Creating a Web3 project? With aelf Playground, there’s no need to go through the hassle of coding your own smart contracts.

As we race towards a more evolved forms of AI, aelf’s potential increases by leaps and bounds — evident by its new aevatar Intelligence unveiling. The AI agent-as-a-service platform democratises AI agent building for the everyday user, with a no-code dashboard, and unlocks agent-to-agent communications with a multi-agent, multi-LLM framework.

What Are the Potential Risks of ASI?

As with AI in general, the biggest worry is that ASI might become self-aware and break free from human control. Because of its advanced intellect, it could gain access to weapons systems around the world and threaten humanity. Additionally, ASI could cause entire departments of a company to become redundant, resulting in mass unemployment.

In Closing

As of early-2025, ASI is still a hypothetical concept. However, the rapid development of AI is bringing it ever closer to reality. Although ASI holds much promise for humankind, guardrails need to be put in place to ensure it remains firmly within our control and that people have fair access to this life-changing technology.

As the next stage of the World Wide Web, Web3 is a natural beneficiary of ASI being realised. Blockchain projects like aelf and the Artificial Superintelligence Alliance are already integrating and championing AI, the best way to prepare for this quantum leap forward.

*Disclaimer: The information provided on this blog does not constitute investment advice, financial advice, trading advice, or any other form of professional advice. aelf makes no guarantees or warranties about the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of the information on this blog. You should not make any investment decisions based solely on the information provided on this blog. You should always consult with a qualified financial or legal advisor before making any investment decisions.

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Chain	URL	Explorer
AELF	https://aelf-test-node.aelf.io/	https://explorer-test.aelf.io/
tDVW	https://tdvw-test-node.aelf.io/	https://explorer-test-side02.aelf.io/

Feature	Description
Inheritance	ERC-404 inherits from the interfaces IERC-404, IERC721 Receiver, and IERC165, implementing functions specified in these interfaces, behaving as both ERC20 and ERC721.
Data Structures	Mappings track balances, allowances, approvals, and ownership of tokens. Double-ended queue stores ERC721 token IDs. Data for managing ownership and indices of ERC721 tokens.
Constructor	Initialises token name, symbol, decimals, and other necessary variables for ERC20 and ERC721 tokens.
Token Minting and Burning	_mintERC20 function for minting ERC20 tokens. _retrieveOrMintERC721 function for minting ERC721 tokens and retrieving from a bank. _withdrawAndStoreERC721 function for depositing ERC721 tokens into the bank.
Transfers	Functions for transferring ERC20 and ERC271 tokens between addresses. Distinguishes between token types based on ID. _transferERC20WithERC721 function handles transfers involving both types.
ERC20 and ERC721 Interactions	Approve function handles approvals for both token types. Functions like transferFrom, safeTransferFrom, and permit handle transfers and approvals.
EIP-2612 Support	Supports EIP-2612 permit functionality for ERC20 tokens.
Interface Compatibility	Implements necessary functions for ERC-404 and ERC165 interfaces, indicating compatibility with ERC20 and ERC721 standards.

Role	Max Number
BP	2N+1, N starts from 8 in 2022
Candidate node	5*(2N+1)
Voter	No limit

Benefits	Description
Makes smart contracts 'smarter'	AI-driven smart contracts can autonomously modify terms based on predefined conditions and real-time data input, ensuring that the contracts are not just automated but also intelligent and self-improving over time.
Levelled up data analysis	Data is the new oil, and AI is the machinery that refines it. It is possible for AI to reduce large-volume blockchain data analysis time by up to 90%.
Boosts security	Through machine learning models, AI can prevent frauds and detect security threats in real time. It can identify potential breaches, predict future threats, and adapt to evolving security measures.
Lowers carbon footprint	AI algorithms help optimise energy consumption in blockchain operations, given the flak drawn by activities like Bitcoin mining.

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