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The Delphi Podcast

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Conversations with Crypto Gigabrains. Hosted by Tommy, Co-Founder and Founding Partner at Delphi Ventures
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Harry Dewhirst: What If the Physical World Had an API? — 375ai, DePIN, and Real-Time Data for AI

Join Can Gurel as he hosts Harry Dewhirst, co-founder and CEO of 375ai, to discuss their ambitious real-world application of DePIN. Learn how they're building a decentralized network of sensors to capture and monetize physical data at scale. 375ai: https://www.375.ai/ 🎯 Key Highlights ▸ Harry Dewhirst’s background in Web2/Web3 and his path to founding 375ai. ▸ How 375ai evolved from deploying third-party DePIN devices to building its own network, hardware, and token. ▸ Overview of 375ai’s edge ...

Jun 17, 20251 hr

TAOFU's Mikel & Mitch: Enabling Capital Formation for Subnets on Bittensors $10B+ Network

Join Tommy Shaughnessy as he hosts Mitch and Mikel, co-founders of Taofu and TPN, to discuss Taofu, a launchpad for Bittensor subnets. Learn about how they're democratizing subnet funding and their first subnet launch. Taofu: https://www.Taofu.xyz/ Taofu Funding Form: https://form.typeform.com/to/KmvNfUg5 🎯 Key Highlights ▸ Mitch and Mikel's journey from DeFi to discovering Bittensor and Tao ▸ Taofu's subnet launchpad: selling future emissions upfront to avoid selling pressure ▸ How Dynamic TAO...

May 27, 202543 min

David Choi & Conor Moore: USD.AI - Financing the Future of AI Infra

Join Jordan Yeakley as he hosts David Choi and Conor Moore from USD.AI to discuss their innovative synthetic dollar backed by AI and DeepEnd hardware assets. Learn about USD.AI's unique approach to on-chain infrastructure financing. USD.AI: https://usd.ai 🎯 Key Highlights ▸ David and Conor's journey from Deutsche Bank to creating USD.AI ▸ USD.AI's three-pillar structure: Caliber, modular underwriting, and QEV design ▸ How USD.AI enables debt financing for DeepEnd hardware operators ▸ The unique...

May 21, 202547 min

Logan Allen: Nockchain's Global Competition for Useful ZK Proof of Work Miners Kicks Off

Join Tommy Shaughnessy as he hosts Logan Allen, founder of Zorp and Nockchain, to discuss Nockchain, a new proof-of-work L1 blockchain. Learn about its ZK Powell consensus mechanism, where miners generate ZK proofs. Zorp: https://zorp.ioNockchain: https://nockchain.org 🎯 Key Highlights ▸ Logan Allen's journey to creating Nockchain. ▸ Nockchain's "ZK Proof of Work" (ZK Powell) and its "Dumbnet" initial phase. ▸ How block rewards will subsidize proving capacity to build a proof market. ▸ "Intents...

May 19, 202556 min

Cambria: The Degen MMO With $1M+ Seasonal Prize Pools

Join Piers Kicks as he hosts BEN.ZZZ, founder of Cambria, for an insightful conversation about building high-stakes, risk-to-earn MMOs inspired by Runescape. Cambria is pioneering unique game worlds like Duel Arena and Gold Rush, recently concluding a season with a $1.5 million prize pool. Cambria: https://cambria.gg 🎯 Key Highlights ▸ Ben's origins in the Runescape private server scene and the journey to founding Cambria. ▸ Cambria's "risk-to-earn" MMO model with massive on-chain stakes. ▸ Dee...

May 01, 202556 min

Sam Lehman: What the Reinforcement Learning Renaissance Means for Decentralized AI

Join Tommy Shaughnessy from Delphi Ventures as he hosts Sam Lehman, Principal at Symbolic Capital and AI researcher, for a deep dive into the Reinforcement Learning (RL) renaissance and its implications for decentralized AI. Sam recently authored a widely discussed post, "The World's RL Gym", exploring the evolution of AI scaling and the exciting potential of decentralized networks for training next-generation models. The World’s RL Gym: https://www.symbolic.capital/writing/the-worlds-rl-gym 🎯 ...

Apr 30, 20251 hr 8 min

Guilhem Chaumont: Following the Flow Into Crypto’s Next Growth Phase

Join Kevin Kelly from Delphi Digital as he hosts Guilhem Chaumont, CEO and co-founder of Flow Desks, for an insightful conversation about institutional-grade trading services in the crypto space. Flow Desks has established itself as a full-service digital asset trading and technology firm, pioneering a unique "market making as a service" approach. 🎯 Key Highlights ▸ How Flowdesk created "market making as a service" to serve crypto-native projects ▸ The growing importance of transparency, neutra...

Apr 16, 202550 min

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 g...

Apr 07, 20251 hr 31 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 infr...

Mar 31, 20251 hr 18 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 t...

Feb 10, 20251 hr 3 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 ▸ Vis...

Feb 07, 20251 hr 5 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 ...

Feb 06, 202555 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 c...

Jan 31, 20251 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 ...

Jan 29, 202555 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 ...

Jan 28, 202547 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 gami...

Jan 27, 20251 hr 8 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 capabilitie...

Jan 10, 20251 hr 15 min

Shaw: The Rise of ai16z’s Eliza—Crypto × AI Agents, a $2.5B Valuation, Trending Globally on GitHub

Join Tom Shaughnessy from Delphi Digital and Ejazz from 26 Crypto Capital as they host Shaw, founder of Eliza Labs and AI16Z, for an in-depth discussion on the evolution of AI agents and frameworks. The conversation explores Shaw's remarkable journey, the development of the Eliza framework, and his vision for decentralized AGI. The discussion covers crucial topics from agent development and tokenomics to the future of blockchain-based AI platforms. 🎯 Key Highlights ▶ Inside story of Eliza Labs'...

Jan 05, 20251 hr 18 min

Delphi's AI + DePIN Year Ahead 2025

Join Ceteris and the Delphi Research team for an in-depth exploration of AI and decentralized infrastructure heading into 2025. The discussion examines the evolution of AI capabilities, agent platforms, identity solutions, and the growing intersection of AI with crypto. The team analyzes emerging DePIN sectors including wireless networks, fixed bandwidth infrastructure, and the future of decentralized data networks. 🎯 Key Highlights ▶ Analysis of AI scaling laws and the future of model training...

Dec 23, 20241 hr 6 min

Delphi's DeFi Year Ahead 2025

Join Ceteris and the Delphi Research DeFi team for an in-depth analysis of decentralized finance trends heading into 2025. The discussion explores the evolution of consumer DeFi applications, examining innovative spending solutions, stablecoin developments, and emerging wallet infrastructure. The team unpacks major shifts in DEX architectures, privacy-preserving technologies, and the growing importance of front-end value capture in the DeFi ecosystem. 🎯 Key Highlights ▶ Analysis of consumer DeF...

Dec 19, 20241 hr 4 min

Delphi's Infrastructure Year Ahead 2025

Join Ceteris and the Delphi Research infrastructure team for an extensive analysis of blockchain architecture trends heading into 2025. The discussion delves into the evolution of high-throughput chains, examining Solana's influence on performance-focused architectures and the emergence of competitors like Sui and Monad. The team explores key developments across major ecosystems, from Ethereum's scaling efforts and BeamChain proposal to Bitcoin's ZK innovations and Solana's state compression ini...

Dec 18, 202452 min

Off The Grid: Inside Neill Blomkamp's Game World

Join Piers Kicks as he sits down with Neill Blomkamp, acclaimed filmmaker and co-founder of Gunzilla Games, to discuss his groundbreaking work on Off The Grid (OTG)—a visionary AAA Battle Royale game. In this captivating conversation, Neill shares insights into his transition from Hollywood to gaming, the creative process behind OTG’s cyberpunk universe, and how his cinematic storytelling expertise shapes immersive game design. The discussion also explores the challenges of blending film-like na...

Dec 13, 20241 hr 1 min

Gunzilla Games: Delivering On The Mainstream Promise

Join Piers Kicks as he sits down with Vlad Korolev, founder and CEO of Gunzilla Games, to discuss their groundbreaking Battle Royale title "Off The Grid." In this fascinating conversation, Vlad shares the journey from his early days in FinTech to creating one of gaming's most ambitious projects, backed by legendary filmmaker Neill Blomkamp. The discussion covers everything from the game's unique cyber-limb mechanics and console launch success to their innovative approach to blockchain integratio...

Dec 11, 20241 hr 13 min

Delphi's Markets Year Ahead 2025

Join Ceteris and the Delphi Research markets team for a comprehensive look into their predictions and analysis for 2025. The discussion covers the dramatic shifts in the crypto landscape throughout 2024, from the impact of Bitcoin ETFs to the rise of meme coins and Solana's remarkable performance. The team explores key themes including the return of market optimism post-election, the evolution of stablecoin adoption and credit markets, and animated debates about the future market dynamics betwee...

Dec 10, 20241 hr 10 min

Delphi's Gaming Year Ahead 2025

Join Piers Kicks and the Delphi Research team for an in-depth analysis of Web3 gaming's trajectory and what lies ahead in 2025. In this comprehensive discussion, the team unpacks the major developments of 2023-2024, from Off The Grid's groundbreaking console launch to the rise of mobile gaming successes like FableBorn. The conversation explores crucial market dynamics, including funding trends, ecosystem developments, and the evolving relationship between gaming projects and exchanges. The panel...

Dec 06, 20241 hr 20 min

ALMANAK: The Financial agent platform

Join José Maria Macedo as he dives deep with the Almanak team to explore how AI agents are revolutionizing DeFi and democratizing access to sophisticated trading strategies. 🎯 Key Highlights ▸ The evolution from trading bots to true AI agents with reasoning capabilities ▸ How Almanak's platform enables anyone to build, test, and deploy financial AI agents ▸ Why AI agents could democratize access to sophisticated trading strategies ▸ The intersection of privacy, strategy development, and agent a...

Dec 02, 20241 hr 1 min

Crypto x AI Agents: The Definitive Podcast with Ai16z, Virtuals, MyShell, NOUS, and CENTS

Join Shaw (Ai16z), Karan (Nous Research), Ethan (MyShell), Somewheresy (CENTS), EtherMage (Virtuals) and Delphi's Tom Shaughnessy for an unprecedented roundtable featuring the brightest minds in crypto AI agents, discussing the evolution of autonomous digital beings and the future of human-AI interaction. 🎯 Key Highlights: ▸ The explosive growth of AI agents on social media and their impact on Web3 ▸ How crypto tokenization drives agent development and community engagement ▸ The power of decent...

Nov 22, 20241 hr 43 min

Dylan Zhang: Crypto Native AI Models Behind the Future of AI Agents

Discover how AI is revolutionizing crypto as Yan Liberman sits down with Dylan Zhang, co-founder of Pond AI, to explore the intersection of AI and blockchain technology. Learn about graph neural networks, dynamic DeFi structures, and the future of decentralized AI infrastructure! 🎯 Key Highlights ▸How Graph Neural Networks (GNNs) differ from Large Language Models (LLMs) ▸The journey from single models to a decentralized model layer ▸Achieving 92% accuracy in detecting malicious behaviors ▸Revol...

Nov 18, 202448 min

OLAS: How Multi-Agent Systems Will Shape AI's Future | Crypto x AI Event

Join Pondering Durian as he explores the future of multi-agent systems with David Minarsch, co-founder of Valory AG and core contributor to OLAS. This deep dive covers: - Why autonomous agents will drive blockchain adoption before humans - The case for decentralized multi-agent systems over monolithic AI - How OLAS enables user-owned vs rented AI capabilities - The unique "Proof of Active Agent" mechanism for coordinating agent activity - Building open agent economies from DeFi to prediction mar...

Nov 01, 202448 min

Mira: Beyond Co-Pilots - Making AI Production-Ready | Crypto x AI Events

Join Anil Lulla (Delphi Digital) and Ninad Naik (Mira) as they explore how to move AI from co-pilot to autonomous systems through enhanced reliability. Key topics include: - Why current AI is limited to low-consequence tasks and human oversight - How Mira's decentralized verification network reduces error rates from 30% to sub-5% - Using crypto incentives to build trustworthy, autonomous AI systems - The journey from batch processing to real-time verification - Targeting education and medical se...

Oct 31, 202448 min
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