Avalanche Treasury Co. CEO Bart Smith has warned that AI agents could strain Layer 1 block space as automated financial activity moves onchain and traditional markets adopt longer trading hours. AI agents could test available block space The Block reported…
Smith expects traditional financial markets to shift to 24/5 trading by mid-2027, requiring new blockchain infrastructure.
AI agents' rapid growth could reshape blockchain adoption, emphasizing the need for scalable, isolated networks to handle increased demand.