Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) has voiced his concerns regarding the profit-driven nature of artificial intelligence (AI) projects in the cryptocurrency industry. In a social media post, he criticized developers for prioritizing token launches over the actual utility of their AI agents. ‘Too many AI agent developers focus too much on their token and not enough on the agent’s usefulness,’ he wrote. ‘I recommend making a really good agent first. Only launch a token when there is product-market fit.’ CZ’s comments sparked debate within the crypto community, with some questioning the necessity of AI project tokens altogether. Several argued that securing funding through token sales is often necessary for research and development teams, while others emphasized the need to prioritize building viable products before seeking financial backing.