Daniel Shapiro joins to break down why AI and crypto may be destined to converge — from agent payments and identity to privacy, data markets, and the next big investable primitive.

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Timestamps:

(00:00) Introduction

(04:17) Can AI Be Crypto’s Lifeline?

(02:43) AI-Native Payments

(06:35) Agents as the New Target Customer

(10:54) Agent Trading and Security Concerns

(13:00) Consumer vs Enterprise

(16:14) DAS Promo

(17:03) Will Crypto and AI Merge?

(21:40) Tokens in the AI x Crypto Stack

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Disclaimer: Nothing said on The Breakdown is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Host and guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.