Ambient, a new AI-infused blockchain, raised $7.2 million in seed funding from a16z and Delphi Digital, announced on March 31, 2025. Co-founder Travis Good claims it’s “designed to replace Bitcoin” by integrating AI models directly into its proof-of-work system. Unlike rivals like Bittensor, Ambient promises a decentralized competitor to OpenAI, with miners already buzzing about its potential. The launch has ignited speculation about blockchain’s next evolution.
