AI agents and token-driven business growth reshape digital business
May 13, 2026
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by Hania Humayun
for CryptoPolitan

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AI Overview
After three decades of ad-driven internet monetization, platforms are shifting toward token-based models where tokens—tiny data units used by AI to interpret and generate content—become central to value capture. At its sixth annual TikTok World conference, TikTok revealed major changes that hint at AI-driven monetization and token strategies, a move that could accelerate crypto adoption, creator monetization, DeFi integration and token-based fundraising across DEX and CEX ecosystems.
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For three decades, internet companies made money by encouraging consumers to visit their websites and click on advertisements. A different approach is now taking control, one based on tokens, which are tiny pieces of data used by AI systems to interpret and generate content. TikTok revealed big changes at its sixth annual TikTok World conference,...

