While running AI models, it can also mine crypto—thanks to this narrative, PEARL has surged nearly 10x in four months. Pearl aims to let GPUs mine crypto while performing AI inference, earning it the nickname 'AI version of Bitcoin.' Institutions like Dragonfly have publicly expressed optimism, and both Coinbase and Kraken have included it in their token listing roadmaps. However, miners might not actually be working on AI tasks, and the token isn’t yet tied to any AI business. Plus, the annual new issuance, based on current prices, has already surpassed its market cap.