February 19, 2025
Blockwind.News Editor-in-Chief Tsering Namgyal spoke to Norris, COO of Balance.Fun, an AI-powered Web3 infrastructure forum.
Q: Balance.Fun is described as an AI-driven Web3 infrastructure platform. Can you break down how it works and which industries you aim to disrupt?
A: Balance.Fun (or simply Balance) is an interactive entertainment protocol that merges AI and Web3 with the goal of making AI agents a core component of the Web3 ecosystem. While many still view AI as just chatbots, we envision AI agents with real personalities, learning capabilities, and economic value. These agents can accompany, assist, and even participate in the Web3 economy.
Our AI agents go beyond traditional NPCs or virtual assistants. They are designed to operate across multiple verticals, including gaming, social interactions, productivity, and even Web3 trading and community management. Through our Fans Protocol, users can invest in, train, and trade AI agents, transforming them from mere tools into evolving, profitable digital assets.
We are focused not only on the gaming sector but also on AI-powered interactive experiences, decentralized AI services, and Web3 asset management. Balance allows AI agents to evolve alongside users, creating a more dynamic and valuable ecosystem.
Q: You recently announced that sales of Balance Key Nodes have surpassed $80 million. What’s driving this growth, and what’s the pace of adoption?
A: Yes, the growth has been incredible. Several key factors contributed to this momentum:
First, the synergy between AI and Web3 presents massive potential. The market is eager for a truly integrated AI agent ecosystem, and Balance delivers exactly that. Our AI agents are not just technological innovations but also seamlessly fit into Web3’s economic framework.
Second, the demand for Key Nodes has been fueled by both institutional investors and retail users. We have attracted top-tier investors such as a16z, Galaxy Interactive, and Animoca Brands, while also engaging a significant number of individual Web3 users who believe in our long-term vision.
Finally, Key Nodes are more than just staking nodes. They represent a decentralized revenue-sharing ecosystem where holders benefit from multiple streams of income, including AI agent interactions and Fans Protocol incentives. Since early 2024, demand for Key Nodes has been rising steadily, and as the AI + Web3 landscape matures, market adoption continues to grow.
Q: What role do Key Nodes play in your ecosystem?
A: Key Nodes are the backbone of the Balance ecosystem, serving three critical functions:
Governance Mechanism – Node holders participate in platform decision-making, from refining AI agent economic models to adjusting reward distribution, ensuring fairness and transparency.
Revenue Sharing – Key Nodes offer access to AI-driven economic rewards, including revenue from AI interactions and Fans Protocol distributions.
Decentralized AI Infrastructure – As AI agents evolve, Key Nodes may play a crucial role in AI computing and decentralized storage, enhancing both interaction quality and network stability.
Q: Can you explain $EPT token staking in simple terms? How does it work?
A: Absolutely. Staking $EPT is more than just earning passive rewards; it is about actively contributing to the Balance ecosystem.
Supporting AI Agent Growth – Staked $EPT can be used to train and enhance AI agents, integrating them into the Fans Protocol for long-term earnings.
Boosting Governance Influence – Holding Key Nodes and staking $EPT increases governance power, allowing users to shape platform policies.
Providing Resources for Developers – Developers can stake $EPT to access AI training resources, making AI agents smarter and more personalized.
Staking is not just a reward mechanism. It allows users to engage deeply with the AI agent ecosystem. As new features roll out, there will be even more utility and incentives for staking $EPT.
Q: How does Balance.Fun reshape digital engagement through AI agents and decentralized systems?
A: At Balance, we are pushing the boundaries of AI by transforming agents from basic tools into intelligent digital companions. By integrating AI with Web3, we ensure that users not only interact with these agents but also own and benefit from them.
Unlike traditional AI, our AI agents are fully user-owned digital assets, with their entire progression and history recorded on-chain. This guarantees authenticity, traceability, and true asset ownership.
Their functionality extends beyond gaming, seamlessly adapting to various platforms. Whether engaging with users on social media or assisting with Web3 asset management, these AI agents evolve based on real interactions, making them more than just static NPCs.
A key differentiator is our revenue-sharing model powered by the Fans Protocol. Users can invest in, train, and trade AI agents, turning them into valuable digital assets that generate long-term rewards.
By combining blockchain transparency, cross-platform adaptability, and player-driven economics, Balance is creating a decentralized AI ecosystem where AI agents are more than just sidekicks—they are integral, evolving participants in the digital world.
Q: You mentioned having both retail and institutional clients. Who are your key partners and investors, and what’s your ultimate vision?
A: Our ecosystem is supported by both top-tier institutions and the Web3 community.
Institutionally, we’ve secured investments from a16z, Galaxy Interactive, Animoca Brands, Amber Group, GSR, DWF Labs, Web3Port, and Aptos. We’re also partnering with NVIDIA as part of the NVIDIA Inception program, exploring AI agent computing and scalability solutions.
On the retail side, our Key Nodes initiative has attracted a strong base of Web3 investors looking for long-term opportunities in decentralized AI.
Our endgame is clear: We want AI agents to become a central part of the Web3 landscape—companions that can assist, interact, and even create value for their owners. AI agents shouldn’t just be static NPCs; they should evolve into digital beings that accompany users, support them, and contribute to an entirely new AI-powered Web3 economy. Balance is making that vision a reality.
