Crypto x AI, AI x Crypto: A Survey

The survey paper examines the intersection of AI and blockchain technologies, categorizing contributions into two domains: how AI can enhance crypto (crypto x AI) and how blockchain can benefit AI (AI x crypto). It systematizes existing research, highlights significant insights, and identifies open research questions, emphasizing that the integration of AI and crypto remains nascent with many misconceptions in the industry. This work is crucial for practitioners as it clarifies the current state of research and potential avenues for future exploration in leveraging these technologies together.