a16z founder Ben Horowitz: Cryptocurrency is the native currency of AI, supporting trust and transparency in the AI economy Ben Horowitz stated that cryptocurrency is the native currency of artificial intelligence, born on the internet and globally applicable. For AI to truly reach its potential, it requires not only a ledger for funds but also a ledger for truth. Cryptographic technology can support trust and transparency in the AI economy. AI is a new type of computer, while crypto is a new type of network. Together, they complement each other and drive the development of the future economy.