In this episode of the 0G podcast, Jax Dwyer sits down with Crypto Fede, Developer Relations at Mode, to explore the intersection of DeFi and AI. They dive into how Mode is building the AI agent economy, the potential for AI to enhance DeFi user experiences, and why crypto is the perfect foundation for autonomous financial systems.

Fede shares insights on Mode’s AI accelerator, the evolution of DeFAI (DeFi + AI), and how AI agents could reshape financial decision-making, from liquidity provision to automated investment strategies. They also discuss the challenges of security, agent-to-agent communication, and what’s still missing in the crypto AI space.

Tune in for a deep dive into the future of AI-driven DeFi.

📌 Chapters:

00:00 – Welcome to 0G: Introducing Crypto Fede & Mode

01:29 – Why Crypto & AI Are a Perfect Match

02:00 – What is Mode? From DeFi to AI-Powered Finance

04:28 – The Role of AI in DeFi: Smarter Trading, UX, and Automation

07:06 – What is DeFAI? How Agents Enhance On-Chain Finance

09:14 – Are AI Agents Just ChatGPT Wrappers? A Skeptic's Perspective

12:59 – The AI Agent Economy: How Agents Will Trade & Invest Autonomously

15:13 – Will AI Agents Operate Independently?

17:32 – Mode’s AI Accelerator: Incubating the Future of AI x Crypto

21:03 – The Future of Content in an AI-Driven World

24:27 – What Does a Developer Relations Role Actually Do?

32:42 – What’s Missing in the Crypto AI Space? Opportunities for Builders

35:18 – Upcoming Mode Milestones & AI Agent Innovations

37:29 – Where to Follow Crypto Fede & Learn More

About 0G:

0G (ZeroGravity) is the first decentralized AI operating system, designed to bring AI onchain at an unprecedented scale. By enabling nearly infinite scalability for decentralized AI, 0G ensures trustless, verifiable, and high-performance data storage solutions for AI models. Their architecture supports 50 Gbps data throughput, positioning 0G as a leader in the decentralized AI space, with partnerships across Web3’s top ecosystems including Polygon, Arbitrum, and more.

0G’s infrastructure not only boosts performance and scalability but also dramatically lowers costs, making it ideal for onchain AI applications, DeFi protocols, gaming, and beyond. This episode is essential for anyone passionate about the future of AI, blockchain, and decentralized technologies reshaping the digital landscape.

Connect with 0G:

Website: https://0g.ai/

Twitter: https://x.com/0G_labs

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/0g-labs

Connect with Today’s Guest:

Website: mode.network

Twitter: x.com/fedesarquis

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