"Combining AI and blockchain can enable payment and distribution innovation" [Eastpoint: Seoul 2025]

Artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain technology appear to be emerging as core infrastructure for commerce (distribution) services. There are views that introducing a blockchain-based payment system to advanced AI agents could enable innovation in the distribution industry.

On the 22nd at the Grand Hyatt Seoul in Yongsan-gu, Seoul, Chi Jang, co-founder of KiteAI; Jaemin Jin, co-founder of Magic Labs; Yan Lipat, founder of OpenMind; and Ryu Jung-hee, CEO of RealWorld, held a discussion under the theme 'Autonomous AI in the real world: decentralization and robotics.'

Session participants assessed that blockchain could fill AI's shortcomings.

First, co-founder Jaemin Jin said, "It is clear that AI has strengths in creative applications," while adding, "However, in areas where errors are not permissible, such as payments, the perfect output of blockchain is essential." He explained that while AI can perform automated activities in the distribution industry, complementary measures using blockchain, such as real-time data analysis and secure transactions, are necessary.

Furthermore, they saw that blockchain could offer a solution to AI models' data shortage. CEO Ryu Jung-hee emphasized, "AI operates based on probabilities, and therefore the more data there is, the better the performance," adding, "Data shortage problems can be solved through data sharing via blockchain and rewards for contributions."

Related real-world examples introduced included integration between KiteAI and Shopify; decentralized finance (DeFi) AI agents; and stablecoin (virtual assets pegged to fiat currency) payment infrastructure.