Opinion: DeepSeek's low-cost AI development approach may become an important catalyst for blockchain development

ChainCatcher news, according to IBTimes, the founder of game studio Dizzaract, Ilman Shazhaev, stated in an interview that DeepSeek's low-cost AI development approach is "encouraging" and could become an important catalyst for blockchain development. He pointed out, "If high-performance AI models can be obtained at low cost, more decentralized systems will be able to utilize them at various levels."

Shazhaev believes that DeepSeek's open weight design and two-stage reinforcement learning training method signify a true shift in AI development philosophy. He predicts that this model will have a significant impact on blockchain gaming, particularly in promoting smarter in-game economies.

Although OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has accused DeepSeek of secretly using data from American AI giants to train its AI assistant, Shazhaev believes that a shift is occurring, especially among developers in the field of cryptocurrency and AI integration. He stated that budget constraints have always been a barrier in blockchain development, making models like the DeepSeek chatbot an attractive option.

The AI model launched by DeepSeek in January of this year caused a stir in the tech industry, leading to a decline in related tech stocks and AI token prices. U.S. President Trump subsequently issued a statement calling for American tech companies to "wake up" and learn from this AI technology that does not require billions of dollars in development costs.