Review and sign transactions from a single secure screen with Ledger Flex™

Discover now

Up your Web3 game

Ledger Academy Quests

  • Test your knowledge
  • Earn POK NFTs
Play now See all quests

Intelligent NFTs (iNFTs)

May 20, 2025 | Updated May 20, 2025
Intelligent NFTs (iNFTs) are non-fungible tokens enhanced with the capabilities of artificial intelligence agents.

What Are Intelligent NFTs?

An intelligent non-fungible token (iNFT) is an advanced digital asset that combines blockchain-based NFT technology with artificial intelligence to create interactive, adaptive entities with human-like conversational abilities. These next-generation tokens incorporate AI agents that enable them to think, learn, and evolve through interactions.

Technically, iNFTs integrate large language models (such as GPT-3 or similar AI systems) into their smart contract architecture. This integration creates a digital asset that possesses both the uniqueness and ownership verification of an NFT and the interactive intelligence of an AI system.

Unlike first-generation NFTs that primarily function as static digital collectibles or representations of ownership, iNFTs can process information, engage in conversations, adapt to user preferences, and even create new content. They effectively serve as digital extensions of their owners, as they can learn from and reflect the holder’s preferences, personality traits, and interaction patterns over time.

How Do They Work?

At their core, iNFTs function through a sophisticated combination of blockchain technology and artificial intelligence. The NFT component provides verifiable ownership and uniqueness, while the AI layer enables interactive capabilities and adaptive learning.

The iNFT stores specialized metadata in its smart contract that defines its AI capabilities. This metadata may include neural network parameters, behavioral patterns, personality traits, knowledge bases, or other proprietary information that determines how the AI functions. Importantly, this intelligence layer evolves through every interaction and experience.

The capacity of iNFTs for continuous learning and evolution means they could potentially become more personalized, useful, and valuable over time. This dynamic nature makes them particularly suited for applications in virtual worlds, gaming environments, creative assistants, and digital companions.

AI Agents

An AI agent is an autonomous software program designed to perform complex tasks on a decentralized network with little to no human input.

Full definition

Merkle Tree

A Merkle tree is a way of organizing data to make it more secure and efficient to process.

Full definition

Bitcoin Dominance

Bitcoin dominance is the ratio between Bitcoin’s market cap and the market cap of the entire cryptocurrency market.

Full definition

Own your crypto future

Stay informed with security tips, updates, and exclusive offers from Ledger

Your email address will only be used to send you our newsletter, as well as updates and offers. You can unsubscribe at any time. Learn more

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.