Join Tom Shaughnessy and Pondering Durian as they host Jansen Teng, CEO and co-founder of Virtuals, for an in-depth exploration of AI agents and the future of decentralized AI. From Virtuals' evolution as a gaming DAO to becoming the leading crypto AI platform, the conversation covers crucial developments in agent autonomy, tokenization, and the pa…

Join Tom Shaughnessy from Delphi Digital and Ejazz from 26 Crypto Capital as they host Shaw, founder of Eliza Labs and AI16Z, for an in-depth discussion on the evolution of AI agents and frameworks. The conversation explores Shaw's remarkable journey, the development of the Eliza framework, and his vision for decentralized AGI. The discussion cover…

Join Ceteris and the Delphi Research team for an in-depth exploration of AI and decentralized infrastructure heading into 2025. The discussion examines the evolution of AI capabilities, agent platforms, identity solutions, and the growing intersection of AI with crypto. The team analyzes emerging DePIN sectors including wireless networks, fixed ban…

Join Ceteris and the Delphi Research DeFi team for an in-depth analysis of decentralized finance trends heading into 2025. The discussion explores the evolution of consumer DeFi applications, examining innovative spending solutions, stablecoin developments, and emerging wallet infrastructure. The team unpacks major shifts in DEX architectures, priv…

Join Ceteris and the Delphi Research infrastructure team for an extensive analysis of blockchain architecture trends heading into 2025. The discussion delves into the evolution of high-throughput chains, examining Solana's influence on performance-focused architectures and the emergence of competitors like Sui and Monad. The team explores key devel…

Join Piers Kicks as he sits down with Neill Blomkamp, acclaimed filmmaker and co-founder of Gunzilla Games, to discuss his groundbreaking work on Off The Grid (OTG)—a visionary AAA Battle Royale game. In this captivating conversation, Neill shares insights into his transition from Hollywood to gaming, the creative process behind OTG’s cyberpunk uni…

Join Piers Kicks as he sits down with Vlad Korolev, founder and CEO of Gunzilla Games, to discuss their groundbreaking Battle Royale title "Off The Grid." In this fascinating conversation, Vlad shares the journey from his early days in FinTech to creating one of gaming's most ambitious projects, backed by legendary filmmaker Neill Blomkamp. The dis…

Join Ceteris and the Delphi Research markets team for a comprehensive look into their predictions and analysis for 2025. The discussion covers the dramatic shifts in the crypto landscape throughout 2024, from the impact of Bitcoin ETFs to the rise of meme coins and Solana's remarkable performance. The team explores key themes including the return o…

Join Piers Kicks and the Delphi Research team for an in-depth analysis of Web3 gaming's trajectory and what lies ahead in 2025. In this comprehensive discussion, the team unpacks the major developments of 2023-2024, from Off The Grid's groundbreaking console launch to the rise of mobile gaming successes like FableBorn. The conversation explores cru…

Join José Maria Macedo as he dives deep with the Almanak team to explore how AI agents are revolutionizing DeFi and democratizing access to sophisticated trading strategies. 🎯 Key Highlights ▸ The evolution from trading bots to true AI agents with reasoning capabilities ▸ How Almanak's platform enables anyone to build, test, and deploy financial AI…

Join Shaw (Ai16z), Karan (Nous Research), Ethan (MyShell), Somewheresy (CENTS), EtherMage (Virtuals) and Delphi's Tom Shaughnessy for an unprecedented roundtable featuring the brightest minds in crypto AI agents, discussing the evolution of autonomous digital beings and the future of human-AI interaction.🎯 Key Highlights:▸ The explosive growth of A…

Discover how AI is revolutionizing crypto as Yan Liberman sits down with Dylan Zhang, co-founder of Pond AI, to explore the intersection of AI and blockchain technology. Learn about graph neural networks, dynamic DeFi structures, and the future of decentralized AI infrastructure! 🎯 Key Highlights ▸How Graph Neural Networks (GNNs) differ from Large …

Join Pondering Durian as he explores the future of multi-agent systems with David Minarsch, co-founder of Valory AG and core contributor to OLAS. This deep dive covers: - Why autonomous agents will drive blockchain adoption before humans - The case for decentralized multi-agent systems over monolithic AI - How OLAS enables user-owned vs rented AI c…

Join Anil Lulla (Delphi Digital) and Ninad Naik (Mira) as they explore how to move AI from co-pilot to autonomous systems through enhanced reliability. Key topics include: - Why current AI is limited to low-consequence tasks and human oversight - How Mira's decentralized verification network reduces error rates from 30% to sub-5% - Using crypto inc…

Are Crypto AI tokens just vapourware? Join Jose Maria Macedo (Delphi) for this high-stakes debate with Kyle Samani (Multicoin Capital) and Emad Mostaque (Stability AI) to explore: - The current state of decentralized GPU marketplaces - The role of data DAOs and IP rights in AI development - Viability of decentralized training and inference - The fu…

Dive deep into IOnet, the world's largest decentralized AI compute network, with Pondering Durian (Delphi Digital) and Torrey Green, CEO of IOnet. This engaging discussion covers: - How IOnet is disrupting the $2.5 trillion cloud computing market - IOnet's unique "decentralized clustering" approach enabling global supercomputers - Growth strategies…

The Six Year Window: Making Money in the Exponential Age - A wide-ranging conversation between Kevin Kelly (Delphi Digital) and Raoul Pal exploring investment frameworks for an AI-driven future. In this thought-provoking discussion, macro investor Raoul Pal shares his thesis on why we have roughly six years until AI and other exponential technologi…

Welcome to Delphi’s Crypto x AI Demo Day, showcasing some of the innovative teams building at the intersection of crypto and AI. Watch exciting product demonstrations spanning payment rails, DeFi agents, smart contract security, and more. In the final week of Delphi's Crypto x AI Month, we turn the spotlight to builders who are actively developing …

In this thought-provoking discussion with Can Gurel (Delphi), the NEAR co-founders share insights on Illia's work co-authoring the groundbreaking "Attention is All You Need" paper that introduced transformers, their vision for user-owned AI and democratizing access to AI capabilities and more. Key insights include: - How NEAR's original focus on AI…

A discussion with Nick Emmons (Allora) and Himanshu Tyagi (Sentient) examining different approaches to coordinating AI development through decentralized networks. Allura focuses on coordinating multiple models to achieve specific objectives, while Sentient works on open-source model development and value attribution through cryptographic techniques…

Top experts debate the convergence of AI and crypto, exploring how decentralized technologies and incentive structures can drive AI innovation. In this panel discussion hosted by Yan Liberman as part of our Crypto x AI virtual conference, industry leaders share insights on: - The decentralized AI stack from compute and data to applications - Levera…

How will specialized AI agents collaborate to outperform general AI? - A deep dive into Theoriq's vision for decentralized agent collectives with founder Ron Bodkin, former Google Cloud CTO office lead. This in-depth conversation between Luke Saunders and Ron Bodkin explores: - Why specialized agent collectives may outperform general AI systems - T…

How is Grass Network unlocking real-time data access for AI? - Explore how a decentralized network of millions of nodes is transforming how AI models access and process internet-scale data. This in-depth conversation between Can Gurel (Delphi Ventures) and Andrej Radonjic (Wynd Labs) covers: - The unique challenges of ethical data collection for AI…

Why do AI agents need crypto for payments? - Leading builders explore how blockchain could become the default payment infrastructure for the emerging AI agent economy. This in-depth conversation between Can Gurel (Delphi) and industry experts features: - Craig DeWitt (Skyfire) - Don Gossen (Nevermind) - Yuga Cohler (Coinbase) Key topics include: - …

Can crypto unlock AI's full potential? Top investors debate the intersection of crypto and AI, exploring opportunities and challenges in decentralized AI development. This panel discussion, hosted by José Maria Macedo from Delphi Digital, features: - William Wolf (Arch Capital) - Jake Brukhman (CoinFund) - Casey Caruso (Topology) Key topics include…

Dive deep into the critical infrastructure layer powering the future of decentralized AI. Pondering Durian (Delphi) hosts a panel of leading experts building the next generation of decentralized compute, storage, and tooling: ►Greg Osuri, Founder of Akash, the world's first decentralized cloud platform ►Michael Heinrich, Co-Founder & CEO of Zero G …

Top experts debate the potential for open-source, community-driven AI to challenge tech giants and explore the unique advantages of decentralized approaches. Key topics include:►Feasibility of competitive open-source AI models►Advantages of decentralized training approaches►Challenges in compute resources and talent acquisition►The role of crypto i…

Join us for an in-depth panel discussion on BitTensor and its native token, TAO, featuring top analysts in the crypto and AI space. Michael Rinko from Delphi Digital hosts Nick Hotz (Tangent), Sami Kassab (OSS Capital), and Seth Bloomberg (Messari) as they dive into the intricacies of BitTensor's decentralized AI network. This comprehensive convers…

In this engaging debate for Crypto x AI Month, join Luke Saunders as he moderates a conversation on Verifiable Inference—a critical technology that ensures trustless AI by verifying the correctness of outputs without revealing internal workings. He is joined by leading founders from the crypto AI space, including Colin Gagich of Inference Labs, Rya…

Join Tommy Shaughnessy as he kicks off Crypto x AI Month by hosting Erik Voorhees, founder of Venice.ai, Satoshi Dice, and ShapeShift. In this thought-provoking discussion, they explore the intersection of AI and decentralized systems, delving into: ► The clash between centralized AI and decentralized alternatives ► The role of crypto in enabling o…

In this episode, Michael and Proph3t discuss the innovative concept of MetaDAO, focusing on the efficiency of prediction markets and their role in decision-making. They explore the skepticism surrounding market efficacy, the novel governance model of futarchy, and the challenges of building a new platform in the crypto space. The discussion also hi…

In this episode of the Delphi podcast, co-host José Maria Macedo speaks with Kain Warwick, co-founder of Synthetix and Infinex. They discuss Kain's journey in the crypto space, the evolution of Synthetix, and the challenges faced by decentralized finance (DeFi). The conversation delves into user experience innovations, the competition in the DeFi s…

In this conversation, Jason from Story Protocol discusses the innovative approach to intellectual property (IP) in the blockchain space. He explains how Story Protocol aims to create a decentralized ecosystem for IP licensing, allowing creators to monetize their work without the traditional barriers of legal complexities. The discussion covers the …

In this episode, host José Maria Macedo speaks with Illia Polosukhin, co-founder of NEAR and a key figure in AI development, about the launch of the Crypto X AI Accelerator. They discuss Illia's journey in AI, the significance of the Transformers paper, and the evolution of AI technologies. The conversation delves into the implications of AI on soc…

Legion aims to bring back ICOs and improve on the current market structure. The current market structure involves raising significant amounts of venture capital, running points programs or incentives, negotiating with centralized exchanges, and engaging with market makers. However, this system lacks community involvement and accountability, leading…

The conversation discusses the emergence of rollups on the Solana blockchain and explores different projects and their unique approaches. The main projects mentioned are Magic Block, SpiceNet, Zeta, Grass, and GetCode. Each project has its own specialization and use case, ranging from gaming to trading to data scraping. The conversation also touche…

TIG (The Innovation Game) is a decentralized science project designed to accelerate algorithmic innovation. It uses a coordination protocol and proof of work to discover the most efficient algorithms for scientific problems. The project originated in 2012 with the goal of addressing the lack of open development and funding for scientific research. …

Himanshu, a core contributor to Sentient, discusses the vision and mission of the project in this conversation. Sentient aims to create a decentralized alternative to centralized AI, where contributors are rewarded for their contributions and the AI economy is more participatory. The project recently raised $85 million in funding led by Peter Thiel…

This episode features a discussion between four AI experts. The conversation explores the advantages and disadvantages of both centralized and decentralized AI and delves into topics such as data concentration, market power, security, and the future of AI. We discuss the potential risks and benefits of each approach and highlight the importance of …

Berachain is an EVM-compatible L1 blockchain powered by Proof-of-Liquidity. Users earn the native token, BGT, by providing liquidity to applications on the chain. Join us as we speak to Berachain's cofounder on how the chain works, it's liquidity framework and the roadmap ahead!Smokey's Twitter: https://x.com/SmokeyTheBeraChapters00:00 Introduction…

Rossen Yardanov, a core contributor to Azuro protocol, discusses the challenges and potential of prediction markets in the crypto space. He explains why prediction markets haven't taken off in the past and how Azuro is addressing these issues. Azuro is focused on making passive liquidity work in prediction markets, allowing anyone to play the role …

The conversation explores the concept of attention as a driving force in the crypto market, particularly in the context of meme coins. It discusses how attention influences demand and behavior, and how it can be a valuable asset in itself. The conversation also touches on the importance of distribution and capturing attention in the success of cryp…

Eigenlayer is a protocol for decentralized trust, allowing anyone to build new crypto applications without worrying about the source of trust. It enables other protocols to inherit the security of Ethereum by staking ETH and running the Ethereum protocol correctly. Eigenlayer also introduces the concept of Actively Validated Services (AVS), which c…

In this episode of the Delphi podcast, the co-founders of Drift Protocol, Cindy Leow, along with Arthur Hayes and Kyle Samani, discuss the vision and development of Drift, as well as the future of DeFi. They highlight the importance of censorship resistance and access to financial markets for all individuals, regardless of their location. They also…

David Johnston discusses the Morpheus project, which aims to build a free future by providing individuals with their own personal AI. The project attracted significant interest and support through a fair launch, where users could stake their ETH and contribute to the project in exchange for tokens. The Morpheus network acts as a coordination platfo…

0G Labs is building the world's first modular AI chain that enables on-chain storage of training data, models, and the entire stack for crypto AI. Their DA layer provides high throughput and scalability, with a performance difference of 50,000 times better and 100 times cheaper than existing solutions. They aim to achieve Web2 parity on-chain for A…

GRASS (GetGrass.io) is a viral crypto AI project built on Solana that aims to scrape and validate internet data for AI training. The name 'GRASS' was chosen for its memeability and metaphors. The project addresses the scarcity of quality data and the control of web data by a few companies. It also tackles the unfairness of companies scraping data f…

Josh, the co-founder of Astria, discusses the journey from data availability layers to building a shared sequencer network. He explains the concept of shared sequencing and its advantages, such as amortizing the cost of engineering and providing a competitive experience for rollup developers. He also addresses the trade-offs and constraints of usin…

Integral is a financial operations and accounting platform for companies with Web3 assets. It simplifies financial workflows and provides real-time access to financial information. The platform saves businesses time and frustration by automating tasks such as bookkeeping, payroll, and payments. Integral enables companies to manage their crypto asse…

io.net is a distributed training and inference project built on Solana. They aim to solve the problem of the GPU shortage in the AI industry by building a decentralized network that connects underutilized GPUs from multiple sources. Ionet uses clustering technology to combine GPUs from different geographic locations, allowing for more efficient and…