I ran into Maria from my local bakery almost in tears the other day. She’d invested a large part of her savings into TRUMP Coin, thinking she’d get rich overnight. Instead, she got wiped out. 764,000 wallets "underwater", they say. But numbers alone can’t possibly capture the full narrative, can they? They don’t show the sleepless nights and dashed hopes. They disguise the pure terror of seeing your hard-earned savings evaporate, all thanks to a meme. It got me wondering, isn’t there a better way? A better route to harness all the potential of crypto without the gut-wrenching chance of gambling on a meme? I think there might be.

Real-World Utility Versus Empty Hype

Essentially, meme coins are the crypto world’s Beanie Babies – temporary, bratty, worthless, and reliant on trends. They offer nothing tangible, no real-world application. They're a gamble, plain and simple. And like any roll of the dice, a few people win, but many, many more people are the losers. We need to think critically because if we don’t, crypto could be headed toward an incredibly dark future. A casino where only the house wins?

Enter Unstaked ($UNSD), an AI crypto project. Now, I know what you're thinking: "AI? Another buzzword?" But hear me out. Unstaked is not using AI as a marketing buzzword. Together they’re developing a terrific AI ecosystem. Central to this ecosystem are these autonomous agents that cultivate online communities, automate expansion plans, and provide 24/7 network support on popular platforms like Telegram, X and Discord. That's utility.

David Versus Goliath, With a Twist

Think of Maria again. Imagine her using an AI agent to manage her bakery’s social media presence. This would free her up to focus on what she’s most passionate about – baking the best bread around. Now, just picture if that same small business in an underserved community could use these AI tools to compete more effectively against the larger corporate goliaths. That's the potential of Unstaked.

It’s a great David versus Goliath story, but it’s more than just taking on the new meme coin Goliaths. It’s not just about helping the little guy, though — it’s about better equipping that little guy to go out and succeed in an increasingly dynamic and changing environment. It is a matter of repurposing the tremendous power of crypto to further social impact.

Proof Of Intelligence Is Rewarding Productivity

Unstaked’s "Proof of Intelligence" framework aims to reward the performance and impact of AI agents. This is more than just waving a flag and crossing your fingers. It's about incentivizing productivity and real engagement. It’s about creating a healthy, sustainable ecosystem where value is earned, rather than a get rich quick gambling parlor.

  • Meme Coins: Hype-driven, speculative, no real-world utility.
  • $UNSD: Utility-driven, AI-powered, focused on real-world applications.

The presale numbers are impressive. More than $4 million raised with more than $1 million raised in the first 24 hours. And the anticipated 2,240% increase in value ahead of going public is definitely attention-grabbing, for sure. What makes me most optimistic about these efforts overall is there is some potential for real-world impact.

Don't Get Me Wrong, There Are Risks

I’m not suggesting Unstaked is the next sure-fire success. Crypto is inherently risky. Never go into an investment that is more than you can afford to lose. And do your own research. Always. Yet this is exactly what I’m saying, the Unstaked represents a greatly improved approach to crypto. It’s a more thoughtful approach — one that emphasizes real-world use, social value and innovation over hype and speculation.

Ethereum (ETH) is on the mend, no doubt about it. Its massive size could put a damper on all those exponential gains we all secretly wish for. Unstaked, by contrast, is a much younger project that possesses greater potential upside.

A Moral Imperative for Change

Perhaps, just perhaps, Unstaked is the cure we’ve all been waiting for to this awful meme coin craze. Perhaps this is that flax project which could help us all turn crypto in a more responsible, better direction. Perhaps this is the project that will finally free the Marias of the universe.

I’m not advising against investing in Unstaked. I'm telling you to think. Consider what type of crypto ecosystem you want to be a part of. Imagine if we harnessed the power of AI to promote equitable social impact. Reflect on all of the Marias of this world who should have a fair shot. And then, do your homework and make up your own mind. It’s more than just creating profit; it’s creating the future. And that, my friends, is an investment we can all get behind.