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206: Decentralizing AI and IT: Dominic Williams Explains the Vision Behind Internet Computer Protocol (ICP)
In this episode of Web3 with Sam Kamani, I chat with Dominic Williams, founder of the DFINITY Foundation and visionary behind ICP (Internet Computer Protocol).
We dive deep into:
The challenges and opportunities of creating a world computer with blockchain.
How ICP is enabling AI to run on-chain, transforming industries like law, healthcare, and enterprise.
Why decentralization, security, and scalability are critical for the future of Web3.
Dominic’s journey from gaming to blockchain innovation and the lessons he learned along the way.
Whether you’re a developer, investor, or Web3 enthusiast, this conversation sheds light on the next frontier of blockchain and decentralized computing.
Key Timestamps
[00:00:00] Introduction: Sam introduces Dominic Williams and ICP’s mission to build the world computer.
[00:01:00] Dominic’s Background: From gaming to blockchain—how creating an MMO game led Dominic to crypto.
[00:03:00] What is ICP?: The vision of the Internet Computer Protocol as a decentralized world computer.
[00:06:00] Why Build ICP?: Dominic explains how ICP differs from other blockchains and its focus on scaling and hosting advanced applications.
[00:08:00] The Challenges of Blockchain: Tackling scalability, efficiency, and security to enable truly decentralized computing.
[00:11:00] Running AI On-Chain:
The technical hurdles of hosting large language models.
Why running AI on-chain ensures security, resilience, and trust.
[00:18:00] The Future of AI and Blockchain: Real-world use cases like AI-assisted legal services and enterprise applications.
[00:27:00] The Problem with Crypto Fragmentation: Why Web3 is so disjointed and how financial incentives shape the industry.
[00:35:00] Lessons from Vaporware: The pitfalls of hype-driven projects and why ICP’s focus on R&D sets it apart.
[00:43:00] What’s Next for ICP?:
Enabling users to build applications simply by talking to AI.
Scaling ICP for mass adoption.
[00:46:00] The Ask: Dominic invites talented engineers and AI researchers to join DFINITY and work on the next frontier of blockchain and AI.
Connect
https://internetcomputer.org/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/dfinity/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/thedwilliams/
https://x.com/dfinity
https://x.com/dominic_w
Disclaimer
Nothing mentioned in this podcast is investment advice and please do your own research. Finally, it would mean a lot if you can leave a review of this podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and share this podcast with a friend.
Be a guest on the podcast or contact us - https://www.web3pod.xyz/
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By Sam KamaniIn this episode of Web3 with Sam Kamani, I chat with Dominic Williams, founder of the DFINITY Foundation and visionary behind ICP (Internet Computer Protocol).
We dive deep into:
The challenges and opportunities of creating a world computer with blockchain.
How ICP is enabling AI to run on-chain, transforming industries like law, healthcare, and enterprise.
Why decentralization, security, and scalability are critical for the future of Web3.
Dominic’s journey from gaming to blockchain innovation and the lessons he learned along the way.
Whether you’re a developer, investor, or Web3 enthusiast, this conversation sheds light on the next frontier of blockchain and decentralized computing.
Key Timestamps
[00:00:00] Introduction: Sam introduces Dominic Williams and ICP’s mission to build the world computer.
[00:01:00] Dominic’s Background: From gaming to blockchain—how creating an MMO game led Dominic to crypto.
[00:03:00] What is ICP?: The vision of the Internet Computer Protocol as a decentralized world computer.
[00:06:00] Why Build ICP?: Dominic explains how ICP differs from other blockchains and its focus on scaling and hosting advanced applications.
[00:08:00] The Challenges of Blockchain: Tackling scalability, efficiency, and security to enable truly decentralized computing.
[00:11:00] Running AI On-Chain:
The technical hurdles of hosting large language models.
Why running AI on-chain ensures security, resilience, and trust.
[00:18:00] The Future of AI and Blockchain: Real-world use cases like AI-assisted legal services and enterprise applications.
[00:27:00] The Problem with Crypto Fragmentation: Why Web3 is so disjointed and how financial incentives shape the industry.
[00:35:00] Lessons from Vaporware: The pitfalls of hype-driven projects and why ICP’s focus on R&D sets it apart.
[00:43:00] What’s Next for ICP?:
Enabling users to build applications simply by talking to AI.
Scaling ICP for mass adoption.
[00:46:00] The Ask: Dominic invites talented engineers and AI researchers to join DFINITY and work on the next frontier of blockchain and AI.
Connect
https://internetcomputer.org/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/dfinity/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/thedwilliams/
https://x.com/dfinity
https://x.com/dominic_w
Disclaimer
Nothing mentioned in this podcast is investment advice and please do your own research. Finally, it would mean a lot if you can leave a review of this podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and share this podcast with a friend.
Be a guest on the podcast or contact us - https://www.web3pod.xyz/