What happens when AI replaces venture capitalists?

Tribute Labs’ new project, ADIN, introduces an AI-driven investment DAO that evaluates deals, votes on funding, and predicts startup valuations—all without human bias. But can an algorithm really spot the next unicorn?

This episode unpacks:

• AI vs. VCs – Can machine learning replace investor intuition?
• Blackbird’s Flynet launch – A blockchain-based restaurant loyalty network taking on Visa’s 3% transaction tax.
• Zora’s bold pivot – Every post is now a liquid token. A game-changer for creators or just speculation?
• Pump.fun’s next move – Launching their own AMM to dominate the meme economy.
• The end of ideology in crypto? – Why execution and distribution are now more important than theory.

Chapters:

00:00 – Intro & The VC Vending Machine

05:32 – ADIN: Can AI Replace VCs?

14:37 – Blackbird's Flynet: Restaurants vs. Visa

23:49 – Zora Goes Full DeFi: Every Post is a Token

36:15 – Pump.fun’s AMM: The Memecoin Casino Expands

42:41 – Ethereum Foundation's Communication and Ideological Debates

50:26 – Crypto’s New Business Model: Show Me the Money

55:57 – The Future of AI in Investing: Hype or Inevitable?

1:02:07 – Final Thoughts & What’s Next for Onchain Consumer Tech?

 

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