Charles Hoskinson, the founder of the Cardano blockchain, has stirred up the crypto community with a provocative tweet about the expanding role of artificial intelligence. On his official X account, Hoskinson launched a poll asking his followers whether he should set up a crypto-themed OnlyFans for an AI version of himself engaging in outrageous activities. This unusual idea elicited a variety of reactions from the Cardano community.

In his tweet, Hoskinson remarked on how the rapid spread of artificial intelligence is “blurring reality from fantasy.” He presented his followers with four options in the poll: "yes" (19%), "super yes" (16.1%), "yes, but Caddle Daddy" (29.2%), and "no" (35.6%). So far, 3,554 users have participated in the poll, and the tweet has garnered 59,000 views.

Additionally, Hoskinson linked to a YouTube short featuring Aitana Lopez, an AI-generated social media influencer with pink hair, who reportedly earns $11,000 a month. Created by a Spanish advertising agency using artificial intelligence and Photoshop, Aitana has a significant following of 181,000 on Instagram. Her content, which includes daily posts and travel updates, is meticulously planned by a team of creators. The revenue she generates comes from brand advertisements, particularly from companies that cannot afford large-scale campaigns.

Hoskinson’s tweet and the ensuing poll have sparked widespread interest and conversation within the Cardano community. This follows his earlier concerns about AI's potential misuse in the crypto space. In December 2023, Hoskinson warned about the increasing sophistication of AI, predicting that scammers would use it to create convincing deepfakes to defraud crypto holders. He highlighted these concerns after encountering a deepfake video of himself promoting a fake ADA giveaway, emphasizing the difficulty of distinguishing real content from AI-generated fabrications in the future.

Hoskinson's latest musings on AI and its intersection with the crypto world reflect both the innovative potential and the ethical dilemmas posed by advancing technologies. As AI continues to evolve, the implications for blockchain and digital assets will undoubtedly remain a critical area of discussion and development.