Incentivizing Innovation: Role of Liquid Tokens in Decentralized AI Networks | Crypto x AI Event
The Delphi Podcast
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Top experts debate the convergence of AI and crypto, exploring how decentralized technologies and incentive structures can drive AI innovation.
In this panel discussion hosted by Yan Liberman as part of our Crypto x AI virtual conference, industry leaders share insights on:
The decentralized AI stack from compute and data to applications
Leveraging crypto primitives to coordinate and incentivize key AI resources
Demand-side considerations and potential use cases for decentralized AI
The relationship between network utility, speculation, and value in AI tokens
Advantages of decentralized infrastructure and crypto-economic models for AI
Experiments with autonomous AI agents utilizing novel economic rails
Regulatory environment impact on DeAI network development
Current state of crypto AI ecosystem and future evolution
Panelists include:
Shayon Sengupta (Multicoin Capital)
Marc Weinstein (Mechanism Capital)
Anand Iyer (Canonical Crypto)
Ed Roman (Hack VC)
The wide-ranging discussion covers the frontier of decentralized AI from deep dives on decentralized computing resources to the long-term potential of AI agents exhibiting autonomous economic behavior. The panel explores the opportunities and challenges in harnessing crypto networks and incentive structures to enable open, decentralized AI systems and innovation.
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Crypto x AI Month is the largest virtual event dedicated to the intersection of crypto and AI, featuring 40+ top builders, investors, and practitioners. Over the course of three weeks, this event brings together panels, debates, and discussions with the brightest minds in the space, presented by Delphi Digital.
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Acknowledgments
00:52 Panel Introduction and Topic Overview
04:48 Understanding the Crypto AI Stack
07:05 Crypto and AI as Opposing Technologies
11:12 Data and Compute Infrastructure
15:32 Capital Formation and Market Dynamics
20:25 Token Design and Value Accrual
25:00 Current Liquid Market Landscape
31:46 Evolution of Attention vs Utility
35:28 AI Agent Market Development
41:59 Defining AI Agents and Their Capabilities
47:36 Discussion on GOAT and Autonomous Agents
52:40 Future Timeline and Closing Thoughts
Disclaimer
All statements and/or opinions expressed in this interview are the personal opinions and responsibility of the respective guests, who may personally hold material positions in companies or assets mentioned or discussed. The content does not necessarily reflect the opinion of Delphi Citadel Partners, LLC or its affiliates (collectively, “Delphi Ventures”), which makes no representations or warranties of any kind in connection with the contained subject matter. Delphi Ventures may hold investments in assets or protocols mentioned or discussed in this interview. This content is provided for informational purposes only and should not be misconstrued for investment advice or as a recommendation to purchase or sell any token or to use any protocol.
Although our guest this week is an Investment Partner of a registered investment adviser, nothing in this podcast should be considered an offer of Multicoin’s investment advisory services or should otherwise be confused for investment, tax, legal or other financial advice.
