Review of 130 Crypto AI Projects Estimates $8.7 Million in Model Payments

An analysis covering 130 crypto-linked AI projects estimated $8.7 million in identifiable model payments over 30 days, with about 83% concentrated at Venice despite activity across many providers. The estimate covers Sept. 13 to Oct. 12, 2026, using data read Oct. 13–15. It excludes OpenRouter’s own business. Venice accounted for about $7.2 million of the total, leaving roughly $1.5 million across the other projects reviewed. Venice buys and burns $5 worth of its token for every $100 of API credits sold. About $359,800 in credit-related burns during the period implies approximately $7.2 million in credit sales.