The Delphi Podcast

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  • Travis Good: Machine Intelligence as a new world currency: facing down OpenAI with Ambient, a hyperscaled decentralized PoW-powered alternative

    Join Tom Shaughnessy as he hosts Travis Good, CEO and co-founder of Ambient, for a deep dive into the world's first useful proof-of-work blockchain powered by AI. Fresh out of stealth, Ambient reimagines the intersection of crypto and AI by creating a decentralized network where mining secures the chain through verified AI inference on a 600B+ parameter model.


    🎯 Key Highlights


    ▸ Ambient's vision for a decentralized currency representing a unit of machine intelligence

    ▸ How mining incentivizes global participation in a single model's continuous improvement

    ▸ The power of reasoning traces and synthetic data to create a "world's RL gym"

    ▸ Verified inference as the foundation for trustless AI composability

    ▸ The philosophical importance of open, decentralized AI vs. corporate controlled models

    ▸ How the economics of ambient create new possibilities for an AI-driven world

    ▸ Deep analysis of the geopolitical shifts in AI development with Chinese open source models


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    🧠 Follow the Alpha


    ▸ Tom's Twitter: @Shaughnessy119

    ▸ Travis's Twitter: @IridiumEagle

    ▸ Ambient's Twitter: @ambient_xyz



    🔗 Connect with Delphi


    🌐 Portal: https://delphidigital.io/

    🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/delphi_digital

    💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/delphi-digital



    🎧 Listen on


    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/62PR1RigLG2YN5Pelq6UY9?si=18ac7ccf36ab4753

    Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-delphi-podcast/id1438148082

    Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9Yy99ZlQIX9-PdG_xHj43Q



    Timestamps


    00:00 - Introduction to Ambient

    02:00 - The Vision: Currency for Machine Intelligence

    05:00 - Convergence of AI Models and Democratizing Access

    08:45 - Mining with GPUs to Improve the Network's Model

    11:30 - The Power of Reasoning Traces and Synthetic Data

    16:45 - Size Matters: High IQ Models and Fine-Tuning

    23:15 - Speed and Performance: Building on Solana's Foundation

    27:30 - Supporting Different Hardware Configurations

    34:20 - Network Governance and Model Upgrades

    38:00 - The Importance of Verified Inference

    43:40 - The Problems with Centralized AI Models

    53:00 - The Vision for an Ambient-Powered Economy

    59:30 - The Future of Open Source Models

    01:04:15 - Response to Leopold's "Situational Awareness"

    01:13:30 - Privacy and Transaction Design

    01:19:00 - Denominating Real Business in Ambient

    01:25:00 - The Path Forward for Decentralized AI



    Disclaimer


    This podcast is strictly informational and educational and is not investment advice or a solicitation to buy or sell any tokens or securities or to make any financial decisions. Do not trade or invest in any project, tokens, or securities based upon this podcast episode. The host and members at Delphi Ventures may personally own tokens or art that are mentioned on the podcast. Our current show features paid sponsorships which may be featured at the start, middle, and/or the end of the episode. These sponsorships are for informational purposes only and are not a solicitation to use any product, service or token.

    1 hr 32 min
  • Ben Fielding: Gensyn’s Polar Opposite Architecture vs AI Data Centers, Fueling an AI-Native Internet, Open vs. Closed Source AI and RL Swarm

    Join Tom Shaughnessy as he hosts Ben Fielding, co-founder of Gensyn Network, for an in-depth exploration of decentralized AI infrastructure and the future of machine learning. From Gensyn's evolution as a low-level infrastructure platform to its revolutionary approach with RL Swarm, the conversation covers transformative developments in distributed computing, model training, and the philosophical implications of AI development.


    🎯 Key Highlights


    ▸ Gensyn's approach to agnostic, low-level AI infrastructure designed to transcend trends

    ▸ Transition from vertical to horizontal scaling in AI computing systems

    ▸ The limitations of centralized hyperscaler data centers and how Gensyn provides an alternative

    ▸ Deep dive into RL Swarm: enabling peer-to-peer reinforcement learning at scale

    ▸ The philosophical importance of open, personalized AI models vs centralized systems

    ▸ Exploration of AI's future: parameter space, model communication, and verification

    ▸ Vision for how decentralized AI can democratize machine learning technology


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    🧠 Follow the Alpha


    ▸ Tom's Twitter: @shaughnessy119

    ▸ Ben's Twitter: @fenbielding


    🔗 Connect with Delphi


    🌐 Portal: https://delphidigital.io/

    🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/delphi_digital

    💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/delphi-digital


    🎧 Listen on


    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/62PR1RigLG2YN5Pelq6UY9?si=18ac7ccf36ab4753


    Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-delphi-podcast/id1438148082


    Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9Yy99ZlQIX9-PdG_xHj43Q


    Timestamps


    00:00 - Introduction to Gensyn Network

    01:29 - Building AI-Agnostic Infrastructure

    05:00 - Vertical vs Horizontal Scaling in AI

    10:50 - Limitations of Centralized Data Centers

    17:42 - Gensyn's Core Components and Vision

    20:45 - The Internet as Parameter Space

    28:00 - Execution, Communication, and Verification

    34:42 - RL Swarm: Decentralized Reinforcement Learning

    41:30 - Model Communication and Improvement

    48:46 - Testnet and Persistent Identity

    53:56 - Preserving Model Personalization

    59:42 - Open vs Closed Source Models

    01:05:30 - The Future of AI Development

    01:11:20 - Value Capture in AI and Final Thoughts


    Disclaimer


    This podcast is strictly informational and educational and is not investment advice or a solicitation to buy or sell any tokens or securities or to make any financial decisions. Do not trade or invest in any project, tokens, or securities based upon this podcast episode. The host and members at Delphi Ventures may personally own tokens or art that are mentioned on the podcast. Our current show features paid sponsorships which may be featured at the start, middle, and/or the end of the episode. These sponsorships are for informational purposes only and are not a solicitation to use any product, service or token.

    1 hr 19 min
  • Jeffrey "Jiho" Zirlin: Ronin Goes Permissionless

    Join Piers Kicks as he hosts Jeffrey "Jiho" Zirlin of Sky Mavis for an exploration of Ronin's evolution from Axie Infinity's scaling solution to becoming the premier gaming chain, now on the cusp of going permissionless with an impressive ecosystem of curated titles.


    🎯 Key Highlights


    ▸ Journey from Axie to Ronin infrastructure

    ▸ Analysis of curated publishing strategy

    ▸ Discussion of play-to-earn evolution

    ▸ Insights into game economy design

    ▸ Vision for permissionless future

    ▸ Perspective on traditional gaming integration


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    🧠 Follow the Alpha


    ▸ Piers's Twitter: @pierskicks

    ▸ Jeffrey's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffzirlin


    🔗 Connect with Delphi


    🌐 Portal: https://delphidigital.io/

    🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/delphi_digital

    💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/delphi-digital


    🎧 Listen on


    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/62PR1RigLG2YN5Pelq6UY9?si=18ac7ccf36ab4753

    Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-delphi-podcast/id1438148082

    Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9Yy99ZlQIX9-PdG_xHj43Q


    Timestamps


    00:00 - Introduction

    01:01 - Ronin History

    04:42 - Publishing Strategy

    08:24 - Ecosystem Growth

    11:20 - Market Timing

    14:47 - Community Building

    17:24 - Founder Selection

    22:26 - Infrastructure Vision

    26:12 - Token Innovation

    29:57 - Play-to-Earn Evolution

    34:18 - AI Integration

    39:27 - Future Vision

    42:16 - IP Integration

    46:36 - Builder Advice

    51:23 - Development Stories

    54:17 - Metaverse Outlook

    57:16 - Gaming Favorites

    59:44 - Book Recommendations


    Disclaimer


    This podcast is strictly informational and educational and is not investment advice or a solicitation to buy or sell any tokens or securities or to make any financial decisions. Do not trade or invest in any project, tokens, or securities based upon this podcast episode. The host and members at Delphi Ventures may personally own tokens or art that are mentioned on the podcast. Our current show features paid sponsorships which may be featured at the start, middle, and/or the end of the episode. These sponsorships are for informational purposes only and are not a solicitation to use any product, service or token.

    1 hr 4 min
  • Daryl Xu: Building B3, The Next Evolution in Crypto Gaming Infrastructure

    Join Piers Kicks as he hosts Daryl Xu, founder of B3, for an exploration of how they're building the optimized Layer 3 solution for gaming on Base, creating the homepage for on-chain gaming, and revolutionizing gaming infrastructure through innovative economic incentives.


    🎯 Key Highlights


    ▸ Evolution from Coinbase and Base to B3

    ▸ Deep dive into game chain strategy

    ▸ Analysis of B3 token utility and economics

    ▸ Discussion of regulatory impact on gaming

    ▸ Insights into developer incentives

    ▸ Vision for on-chain gaming infrastructure


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    🧠 Follow the Alpha


    ▸ Piers's Twitter: @pierskicks

    ▸ Daryl's Twitter: @darylX24


    🔗 Connect with Delphi

    🌐 Portal: https://delphidigital.io/

    🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/delphi_digital

    💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/delphi-digital


    🎧 Listen on

    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/62PR1RigLG2YN5Pelq6UY9?si=18ac7ccf36ab4753

    Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-delphi-podcast/id1438148082

    Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9Yy99ZlQIX9-PdG_xHj43Q


    Timestamps


    00:00 - Introduction

    01:09 - Career Background

    02:54 - Gaming Focus

    05:08 - Team Structure

    08:47 - Infrastructure Vision

    12:25 - Product Overview

    17:08 - Game Chain Strategy

    21:26 - Developer Relations

    26:12 - Token Economics

    31:38 - DAO Governance

    34:16 - Foundation Strategy

    42:12 - Regulation Impact

    48:27 - Building Philosophy

    54:46 - Market Outlook

    59:32 - Digital Experience

    01:03:09 - Book Recommendations


    Disclaimer


    This podcast is strictly informational and educational and is not investment advice or a solicitation to buy or sell any tokens or securities or to make any financial decisions. Do not trade or invest in any project, tokens, or securities based upon this podcast episode. The host and members at Delphi Ventures may personally own tokens or art that are mentioned on the podcast. Our current show features paid sponsorships which may be featured at the start, middle, and/or the end of the episode. These sponsorships are for informational purposes only and are not a solicitation to use any product, service or token.

    1 hr 6 min
  • Krish Jagirdar & Jordan Lejuwaan: Building RekTech, The Future of Interactive Entertainment

    Join Anil Lulla as he hosts Krish Jagirdar and Jordan Lejuwaan, co-founders of RekTech (formerly Internet Game), for an exploration of their vision to create the world's biggest game show, revolutionizing interactive entertainment through simple yet engaging games with significant prizes.

    🎯 Key Highlights

    ▸ Evolution from Internet Game to RekTech platform

    ▸ Deep dive into accessible gaming mechanics

    ▸ Analysis of crypto-native community building

    ▸ Discussion of brand partnerships and expansion

    ▸ Insights into game design philosophy

    ▸ Vision for future digital entertainment

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    🧠 Follow the Alpha

    ▸ Krish's Twitter: @CaesarREKTECH

    ▸ Jordan's Twitter: @lejuwaan_

    ▸ Anil's Twitter: @anildelphi

    🔗 Connect with Delphi

    🌐 Portal: https://delphidigital.io/

    🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/delphi_digital

    💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/delphi-digital

    🎧 Listen on

    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/62PR1RigLG2YN5Pelq6UY9?si=18ac7ccf36ab4753

    Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-delphi-podcast/id1438148082

    Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9Yy99ZlQIX9-PdG_xHj43Q

    Timestamps

    00:00 - Introduction

    01:18 - RekTech Overview

    03:55 - Market Positioning

    06:38 - Target Audience Discussion

    09:08 - Gaming Philosophy

    13:34 - Social Integration

    16:58 - Community Building

    23:12 - Partnership Strategy

    26:10 - Internet Game History

    31:12 - Evolution Story

    34:43 - Future Vision

    39:46 - Brand Partnerships

    42:29 - Growth Strategy

    48:27 - Building Philosophy

    54:15 - Final Thoughts

    Disclaimer

    This podcast is strictly informational and educational and is not investment advice or a solicitation to buy or sell any tokens or securities or to make any financial decisions. Do not trade or invest in any project, tokens, or securities based upon this podcast episode. The host and members at Delphi Ventures may personally own tokens or art that are mentioned on the podcast. Our current show features paid sponsorships which may be featured at the start, middle, and/or the end of the episode. These sponsorships are for informational purposes only and are not a solicitation to use any product, service or token.

    56 min
  • Jeffrey Emanuel: Viral Author of The Short Case for Nvidia Stock - cohosted by Pondering Durian

    Join Tom Shaughnessy and Pondering Durian as they host Jeff Emanuel, founder of Pastel Network and author of the viral "Short Case for NVIDIA Stock" thesis, for an exploration of AI infrastructure disruption, open-source model innovation, and the societal implications of accelerating AGI development.


    🎯 Key Highlights


    ▸ Analysis of DeepSeek's AI efficiency breakthrough

    ▸ Deep dive into model distillation and scaling

    ▸ Discussion of AI infrastructure competition

    ▸ Examination of app-layer value capture

    ▸ Insights into US vs China AI development

    ▸ Vision for AGI's societal impact


    💡 Want to stay updated with the latest in crypto & AI? Hit subscribe and the notification bell! 🔔


    🧠 Follow the Alpha


    ▸ Tom's Twitter: @shaughnessy119

    ▸ Pondering's Twitter: @ponderingdurian

    ▸ Jeff's Twitter: @doodlestein


    🔗 Connect with Delphi

    🌐 Portal: https://delphidigital.io/

    🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/delphi_digital

    💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/delphi-digital


    🎧 Listen on

    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/62PR1RigLG2YN5Pelq6UY9?si=18ac7ccf36ab4753

    Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-delphi-podcast/id1438148082

    Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9Yy99ZlQIX9-PdG_xHj43Q


    Timestamps


    00:00 - Introduction and NVIDIA Impact

    04:38 - DeepSeek Analysis

    11:18 - Model Efficiency Discussion

    15:06 - Distillation Deep Dive

    19:28 - App Layer Opportunities

    24:39 - Agent Development Impact

    29:16 - Model Quality Trade-offs

    34:49 - Software Moats

    43:33 - AGI Economic Impact

    51:05 - Bitcoin Discussion

    54:22 - AI Global Competition

    01:06:46 - Future Society Impact

    01:13:09 - Work and Dignity Discussion

    01:18:15 - Entrepreneurship Evolution


    Disclaimer


    This podcast is strictly informational and educational and is not investment advice or a solicitation to buy or sell any tokens or securities or to make any financial decisions. Do not trade or invest in any project, tokens, or securities based upon this podcast episode. The host and members at Delphi Ventures may personally own tokens or art that are mentioned on the podcast. Our current show features paid sponsorships which may be featured at the start, middle, and/or the end of the episode. These sponsorships are for informational purposes only and are not a solicitation to use any product, service or token.

    1 hr 24 min
  • Kam Punia: The $POWER of Web3 Mobile Gaming

    Join Piers Kicks as he hosts Kam Punia, founder of Pixion Games, for an in-depth exploration of building Web3 gaming experiences and the journey behind Fableborn. From Kam's extensive background at Konami and Yu-Gi-Oh! to Pixion's innovative approach to Web3 gaming, the conversation covers crucial developments in game design, community building, and the future of blockchain gaming.


    🎯 Key Highlights


    ▸ Evolution from Web2 to Web3 gaming development

    ▸ Deep dive into Fableborn's gameplay mechanics and design philosophy

    ▸ Analysis of LiveOps strategies for blockchain games

    ▸ Discussion of community building and player engagement

    ▸ Insights into scaling Web3 gaming economies

    ▸ Vision for the future of mobile blockchain gaming


    💡 Want to stay updated with the latest in crypto & AI? Hit subscribe and the notification bell! 🔔


    🧠 Follow the Alpha


    ▸ Piers's Twitter: @pierskicks

    ▸ Kam's Twitter: @kam_punia


    🔗 Connect with Delphi


    🌐 Portal: https://delphidigital.io/

    🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/delphi_digital

    💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/delphi-digital


    🎧 Listen on

    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/62PR1RigLG2YN5Pelq6UY9?si=18ac7ccf36ab4753

    Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-delphi-podcast/id1438148082

    Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9Yy99ZlQIX9-PdG_xHj43Q


    Timestamps

    00:00 - Introduction and Background

    04:21 - Building the Pixion Team

    07:42 - Fableborn Overview

    10:44 - Mobile Gaming Strategy

    12:28 - Web3 Integration Journey

    16:41 - Community Metrics and Growth

    19:50 - Community Building Approach

    22:22 - UX Challenges in Web3

    25:13 - Business Model Innovation

    28:08 - LiveOps Strategy

    33:20 - Economic Management

    39:20 - Future Plans and Ronin Integration

    45:17 - Key Learnings

    47:11 - Digital Experiences

    49:29 - Gaming Discussion


    Disclaimer

    This podcast is strictly informational and educational and is not investment advice or a solicitation to buy or sell any tokens or securities or to make any financial decisions. Do not trade or invest in any project, tokens, or securities based upon this podcast episode. The host and members at Delphi Ventures may personally own tokens or art that are mentioned on the podcast. Our current show features paid sponsorships which may be featured at the start, middle, and/or the end of the episode. These sponsorships are for informational purposes only and are not a solicitation to use any product, service or token.

    55 min
  • James Zhang: Bringing Emerging Markets Onchain With Jambo

    Join Piers Kicks as he welcomes back James Zhang, co-founder and CEO of JAMBO, for an exploration of how they're revolutionizing Web3 accessibility through mobile infrastructure. From selling over 700,000 phones across 100+ countries to ambitious plans for satellite launches, discover how JAMBO is building the "on-chain Apple" for emerging markets.


    🎯 Key Highlights


    ▸ Evolution of JAMBO's mobile-first Web3 strategy

    ▸ Deep dive into hardware infrastructure and distribution

    ▸ Analysis of emerging market crypto adoption

    ▸ Discussion of on-chain payment solutions

    ▸ Insights into token economics and ecosystem growth

    ▸ Vision for satellite connectivity and future expansion


    💡 Want to stay updated with the latest in crypto & AI? Hit subscribe and the notification bell! 🔔


    🧠 Follow the Alpha


    ▸ Piers's Twitter: @pierskicks

    ▸ JAMBO's Twitter: @JAMBOtechnology

    ▸ JAMBO's Page: www.jambo.technology


    🔗 Connect with Delphi


    🌐 Portal: https://delphidigital.io/

    🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/delphi_digital

    💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/delphi-digital


    🎧 Listen on

    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/62PR1RigLG2YN5Pelq6UY9?si=18ac7ccf36ab4753

    Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-delphi-podcast/id1438148082

    Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9Yy99ZlQIX9-PdG_xHj43Q


    Timestamps


    00:00 - Introduction and Background

    01:18 - JAMBO Overview

    02:49 - Ecosystem Growth Metrics

    04:34 - Mobile Hardware Strategy

    07:18 - Product Evolution

    10:44 - Market Distribution Strategy

    13:20 - Token Integration Plans

    16:15 - Global Market Analysis

    21:57 - Revenue Streams

    24:29 - Token Economics

    28:09 - Emerging Market Focus

    33:44 - Yield Generation Strategy

    38:10 - Future Vision and Satellite Program

    42:15 - Key Learnings

    44:41 - Digital Experience Reflections


    Disclaimer


    This podcast is strictly informational and educational and is not investment advice or a solicitation to buy or sell any tokens or securities or to make any financial decisions. Do not trade or invest in any project, tokens, or securities based upon this podcast episode. The host and members at Delphi Ventures may personally own tokens or art that are mentioned on the podcast. Our current show features paid sponsorships which may be featured at the start, middle, and/or the end of the episode. These sponsorships are for informational purposes only and are not a solicitation to use any product, service or token.

    48 min
  • Tin Nguyen: Gaming IP in the Age of AI

    Join Piers Kicks as he hosts Tin Nguyen, founder of Sipher, for a deep dive into the convergence of gaming, AI, and blockchain. From his unconventional journey starting in real estate development to building a 140-person gaming studio, Tin shares insights on creating immersive digital experiences and pioneering AI integration in gaming.


    🎯 Key Highlights


    ▸ Evolution from traditional business to Web3 gaming

    ▸ Deep dive into Sipher's gaming ecosystem and vision

    ▸ Analysis of AI integration in gaming experiences

    ▸ Discussion of blockchain gaming economics and token models

    ▸ Insights into managing live service games with AI

    ▸ Vision for the future of human-AI gaming interaction


    💡 Want to stay updated with the latest in crypto & AI? Hit subscribe and the notification bell! 🔔


    🧠 Follow the Alpha


    ▸ Piers's Twitter: @pierskicks

    ▸ Tin's Twitter: @AskTinNguyen


    🔗 Connect with Delphi


    🌐 Portal: https://delphidigital.io/

    🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/delphi_digital

    💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/delphi-digital


    🎧 Listen on


    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/62PR1RigLG2YN5Pelq6UY9?si=18ac7ccf36ab4753

    Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-delphi-podcast/id1438148082

    Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9Yy99ZlQIX9-PdG_xHj43Q


    Timestamps


    00:00 - Introduction and Background

    02:02 - Gaming Industry Transition

    04:01 - Sipher Vision and Game Design

    07:15 - Mobile Gaming Strategy

    11:35 - Platform Integration

    15:10 - AI Integration Journey

    18:56 - Gaming Development Tools

    23:33 - Future of AI in Gaming

    29:37 - Cryptocurrency Integration

    33:19 - Live Service Management

    39:20 - AGI Platform Vision

    46:16 - Economic Models

    49:31 - Long-term Vision

    54:28 - Building Through Market Cycles

    57:37 - Digital Experience Evolution

    01:04:07 - Gaming Influences


    Disclaimer


    This podcast is strictly informational and educational and is not investment advice or a solicitation to buy or sell any tokens or securities or to make any financial decisions. Do not trade or invest in any project, tokens, or securities based upon this podcast episode. The host and members at Delphi Ventures may personally own tokens or art that are mentioned on the podcast. Our current show features paid sponsorships which may be featured at the start, middle, and/or the end of the episode. These sponsorships are for informational purposes only and are not a solicitation to use any product, service or token.

    1 hr 9 min
  • Jansen Teng: Inside Virtuals’ Meteoric Rise, The Race to Billion-Dollar Crypto-AI Agents and life after AGI

    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 path toward an agentic economy.


    🎯 Key Highlights


    ▶ Origins and evolution of Virtuals platform

    ▶ Analysis of agent frameworks and autonomous capabilities

    ▶ Discussion of value capture in crypto AI projects

    ▶ Deep dive into decentralized infrastructure challenges

    ▶ Vision for agent coordination and business development

    ▶ Future outlook on AI-human interaction and cybernetics


    💡 Want to stay updated with the latest in crypto & AI? Hit subscribe and the notification bell! 🔔


    🧠 Follow the Alpha


    ▶ Tom's Twitter: @shaughnessy119

    ▶ Pondering Durian's Twitter: @ponderingdurian

    ▶ Jansen's Twitter: @ethermage



    🔗 Connect with Delphi


    🌐 Portal: https://delphidigital.io/

    🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/delphi_digital

    💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/delphi-digital



    🎧 Listen on


    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/62PR1RigLG2YN5Pelq6UY9?si=18ac7ccf36ab4753

    Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-delphi-podcast/id1438148082

    Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9Yy99ZlQIX9-PdG_xHj43Q



    Timestamps


    00:00 - Introduction and Background

    01:29 - Virtuals Origin Story

    07:42 - Agent Development Discussion

    13:00 - Vision for Agentic Economy

    22:51 - Framework Competition Analysis

    29:37 - Infrastructure Challenges

    36:20 - Agent Value Capture

    42:46 - Decentralized AI Stack

    54:00 - Team Analysis and Due Diligence

    01:00:10 - Future Risks and Opportunities

    01:05:44 - Agent Autonomy Vision

    01:09:43 - Future of Human-AI Interaction



    Disclaimer


    This podcast is strictly informational and educational and is not investment advice or a solicitation to buy or sell any tokens or securities or to make any financial decisions. Do not trade or invest in any project, tokens, or securities based upon this podcast episode. The host and members at Delphi Ventures may personally own tokens or art that are mentioned on the podcast. Our current show features paid sponsorships which may be featured at the start, middle, and/or the end of the episode. These sponsorships are for informational purposes only and are not a solicitation to use any product, service or token.

    1 hr 15 min

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