Surrey University’s Blockchain and Metaverse Academy Unveils AI-Powered Vision for the Future of Web 3.0

The Surrey Academy for Blockchain and Metaverse Applications (SABMA), a pioneering institution within the University of Surrey, proudly announces the release of its groundbreaking report: “Web 3.0 Protocol-as-Platform: Vision and Framework for Decentralized Agentic Super Intelligence.”

This report, led by Professor Yu Xiong, Director of SABMA, presents a bold vision for the convergence of Web 3.0 and artificial intelligence (AI). It addresses pressing challenges in blockchain technology—fragmentation, scalability, governance inefficiencies, and privacy concerns—and introduces an innovative Protocol-as-Platform (PaaP) framework to foster a more intelligent, decentralized, and secure internet ecosystem.

Key Insights from the Report

• AI-Driven Smart Contracts: The report introduces autonomous AI agents capable of self-execution, adaptation, and optimization, reducing human intervention and enhancing efficiency in decentralized applications.
• Cross-Chain Interoperability: A unified protocol layer is proposed to seamlessly integrate multiple blockchain networks, ensuring fluid asset transfers and data exchange across ecosystems.
• Privacy-Preserving Mechanisms: The report highlights Zero-Knowledge Proofs (ZKPs) and advanced cryptographic tools as crucial for enhancing user privacy and transaction security in decentralized environments.
• Dynamic Governance Models: It advocates for AI-driven decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) to improve governance efficiency, automate decision-making, and create transparent, adaptive, and secure decentralized systems.

Professor Yu Xiong commented: “With this report, we aim to define the next evolution of decentralized technologies. By integrating AI and designing modular, privacy-focused infrastructures, we are shifting Web 3.0 away from speculative trading and towards a sustainable, user-centric digital economy. Our framework will help build intelligent, scalable, and secure blockchain ecosystems for the future.”

SABMA’s Next Steps: Building a Global Web 3.0 and AI Ecosystem

Building on this research, SABMA is committed to expanding partnerships and driving real-world implementation of this framework.

• Welcoming Global Research Partners – SABMA invites universities, research institutions, and academics worldwide to collaborate on exploring the next frontiers of AI-powered decentralization and its societal impact.
• Engaging Industrial Partners – Companies that share our vision and seek to adopt this AI-integrated Web 3.0 framework are welcome to join our growing innovation ecosystem to develop and deploy real-world applications.
• Real-World Adoption Already Underway – Several leading technology firms and blockchain companies have already begun this framework and are actively collaborating with the SABMA research team to integrate its principles into their decentralized systems.
• Educational Initiatives and Talent Development – SABMA will launch specialized courses, workshops, and training programs to develop the next generation of blockchain and AI experts, bridging the knowledge gap between Web 2.0 and Web 3.0.
• High-Profile Conferences and Industry Engagement – The Academy will host global conferences, industry panels, and strategic roundtables, bringing together thought leaders from technology, finance, and academia to shape the future of decentralized intelligence.

The SABMA Innovation Network

With a strong foundation in academic research and industry collaboration, SABMA continues to explore AI-powered Web 3.0 advancements. Its work is relevant to:

• Academic researchers exploring AI, blockchain, and decentralized governance
• Startups and enterprises seeking to build AI-driven Web 3.0 applications
• Investors and ecosystem partners looking to support next-generation decentralized technologies

This framework is already being adopted by forward-thinking companies that recognize the need for AI-driven, privacy-centric, and interoperable blockchain ecosystems. By collaborating with SABMA, partners can leverage our cutting-edge research and expertise to build intelligent and scalable decentralized systems.

About SABMA

The Surrey Academy for Blockchain and Metaverse Applications (SABMA) is a research and educational institution within the Surrey Business School, University of Surrey. It is dedicated to advancing blockchain, AI, and metaverse applications through academic research, industry collaborations, and workforce development.

For more details and to access the full report, users can visit:

GitHub Repository: Web 3.0 Protocol-as-Platform