Crypto.com Founder Makes Record-Breaking Bet on AI with $70 Million Domain Purchase
In a move that's sending shockwaves through the tech world, Crypto.com founder Kris Marszalek has splashed out $70 million on the domain name AI.com, according to reports. The transaction is believed to be the single largest domain purchase in history, although some experts have questioned whether it could be topped by even bigger deals.
The new company, AI.com, promises to revolutionize the field of artificial intelligence with a platform that allows users to generate their own private AI agents. These digital assistants will supposedly be able to perform tasks such as sending messages, building projects, trading stocks, and even updating dating profiles - all while operating in a secure environment protected by user-specific encryption keys.
Marszalek has hailed the move as "a fundamental shift" in AI's evolution, predicting that a decentralized network of billions of self-improving agents will soon become a reality. He believes this could accelerate the development of advanced artificial general intelligence (AGI) and unlock unprecedented levels of agentic capability.
The CEO is confident that his company can replicate its success with Crypto.com - which was built from scratch in 2016 and has since grown to become one of the world's largest crypto exchanges, boasting over 150 million retail users. Marszalek seems undaunted by the challenge ahead, stating bluntly: "We will make this [AI.com] work one way or another."
The AI.com platform is set to launch on Sunday, with a Super Bowl commercial serving as its marketing hook. It remains to be seen whether the company can live up to its ambitious vision, but one thing is clear: Marszalek has made a significant bet on the future of artificial intelligence - and it's worth watching to see how this story unfolds.
In a move that's sending shockwaves through the tech world, Crypto.com founder Kris Marszalek has splashed out $70 million on the domain name AI.com, according to reports. The transaction is believed to be the single largest domain purchase in history, although some experts have questioned whether it could be topped by even bigger deals.
The new company, AI.com, promises to revolutionize the field of artificial intelligence with a platform that allows users to generate their own private AI agents. These digital assistants will supposedly be able to perform tasks such as sending messages, building projects, trading stocks, and even updating dating profiles - all while operating in a secure environment protected by user-specific encryption keys.
Marszalek has hailed the move as "a fundamental shift" in AI's evolution, predicting that a decentralized network of billions of self-improving agents will soon become a reality. He believes this could accelerate the development of advanced artificial general intelligence (AGI) and unlock unprecedented levels of agentic capability.
The CEO is confident that his company can replicate its success with Crypto.com - which was built from scratch in 2016 and has since grown to become one of the world's largest crypto exchanges, boasting over 150 million retail users. Marszalek seems undaunted by the challenge ahead, stating bluntly: "We will make this [AI.com] work one way or another."
The AI.com platform is set to launch on Sunday, with a Super Bowl commercial serving as its marketing hook. It remains to be seen whether the company can live up to its ambitious vision, but one thing is clear: Marszalek has made a significant bet on the future of artificial intelligence - and it's worth watching to see how this story unfolds.
Kris Marszalek is literally trying to buy his way into the AI revolution lol! $70 million for the domain name AI.com? That's crazy talk! I mean, I love the idea of having private AI agents doing my bidding (just think about it, a personal assistant that updates ur dating profile 4 u 
) but can they actually make this work?
. Marszalek seems confident, but I'm more like "let's see about that" 
. The Super Bowl commercial is a great marketing move tho!
. The fact that he's predicting AGI and agentic capability? That's some next-level thinking 
. I'm curious to see how this plays out, especially with the Super Bowl commercial marketing hook 
. Will it work? Only time will tell, but it's definitely going to be interesting 
.
So, Kris Marszalek thinks he's some kinda genius for buying AI.com for $70 mil 
? Like, what's next? Buying the moon and calling it a Tuesday? 
I mean, I'm all for innovation and stuff, but "decentralized network of billions of self-improving agents" sounds like something outta a sci-fi movie 
. And who knows if this whole AI thing will even work out? He's got 70 mil riding on it, so... 
good luck with that, Kris! 
It sounds like just another bunch of hype to me. And a Super Bowl commercial as marketing hook? Please, that's not innovation, that's just trying to get clicks on Twitter 
but seriously is Kris Marszalek really sure about this decentralized network of self-improving agents 
it sounds like sci-fi stuff to me 
and what about the security aspect? how are these digital assistants gonna stay safe from hackers 
and what's up with the Super Bowl commercial? is that gonna be a game-changer 
Not impressed. I've got my doubts about this whole decentralized network of self-improving agents - sounds like a recipe for chaos 
and he's putting his money where his mouth is, so to speak. Decentralized networks of self-improving agents, yeah that sounds like some sci-fi stuff 
. So, I'm curious, will AI.com be the next big thing? Will they actually create this decentralized network of AI agents? Only time will tell 
.
. lets see how this whole thing plays out 
. But let me ask you, do we really know what AI.com is capable of? 
It seems to promise some pretty wild things – generating private AI agents that can do everything from sending messages to updating dating profiles 
. I'm not sure if it's all hype or if Marszalek has a real shot at making this thing work 
. and what's with all these promises about generating private AI agents that can do everything from messaging to updating dating profiles? 
. gotta keep an eye on how this plays out 
