Hyperliquid founder Jeff Yan emphasized the critical role of the cryptocurrency industry in preparing for an AI-dominated future during an interview on the When Shift Happens channel. Yan argued that before AI surpasses human intelligence, it is essential to develop a financial system that AI can access. He noted that the current traditional financial systems are inadequate for integrating code and value, making AI integration impossible. Yan stressed the importance of creating a programmable and open financial system owned by humans. Hyperliquid is part of this collective effort, aiming to provide a well-constructed, autonomous, and permissionless financial infrastructure for the AI era.