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ALMANAK: The Financial agent platform02 Dec 202401:01:16

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 autonomy

▸ Breaking down traditional barriers between alpha creators and capital


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


🧠 Follow the Alpha


▸ José's Twitter: https://x.com/zemariamacedo

▸ Michael's Twitter: https://x.com/MichaelAlmanak

▸ Lars's Twitter: https://x.com/0xLars_


🔗 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 - Introductions & Background

03:11 - What is Almanak?

06:16 - Defining True AI Agents

16:47 - Agent Development Lifecycle

29:08 - Target Users & Market

48:26 - Future of Financial Agents

56:03 - Token Economics & Launch Plans



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.

Crypto x AI Agents: The Definitive Podcast with Ai16z, Virtuals, MyShell, NOUS, and CENTS22 Nov 202401:43:05

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 decentralized model training versus centralized AI platforms ▸ Exploring agent autonomy and the path to AGI ▸ The intersection of AI agents with DeFi and social platforms 💡 Want to stay updated with the latest in crypto & AI? Hit subscribe and the notification bell! 🔔 🧠 Follow the Alpha: ▸ Shaw (ai16Z): @shawmakesmagic ▸ Karan (Nous Research): @karan4d ▸ Ethan Sun (MyShell): @ethan_myshell ▸ Somewheresy (CENTS): @somewheresy ▸ EtherMage (Virtuals): @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 Timestamps: 00:00 - Introductions and Team Backgrounds 04:29 - Most Innovative Agents Discussion 15:11 - Agent Architecture and Development 27:48 - Testing in Production vs Safety 39:10 - Future of Agent Capabilities 01:01:03 - Alignment and Human Integration 01:25:36 - Industry Predictions and Outlook 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.

Coordination Networks: How Models Collaborate On-Chain | Crypto x AI Event24 Oct 202400:47:33

A discussion with Nick Emmons (Allora) and Himanshu Tyagi (Sentient) examining different approaches to coordinating AI development through decentralized networks. Allura focuses on coordinating multiple models to achieve specific objectives, while Sentient works on open-source model development and value attribution through cryptographic techniques.


Key topics include:


- The evolution from Twitter bots to sophisticated AI agents in crypto

- Different approaches to model coordination and incentivization

- Technical deep-dive into Open Monetizable Loyal (OML) models

- Trust verification and cryptographic solutions for AI deployment

- The complementary roles of model aggregation and model development

- The intersection of crypto infrastructure and AI trustworthiness

- Future implications for decentralized AI development


The conversation explores the relationship between AI model development, cryptographic systems, and economic incentives, examining how different projects approach the challenges of building coordinated AI systems.


"I think crypto networks are fundamentally means of turning different nebulous resources into more kind of tangible digital commodities." — Nick Emmons, Allora


Watch more sessions from Crypto x AI Month here: https://delphidigital.io/crypto-ai


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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.


Crypto x AI Month is free and open to everyone thanks to the support from our sponsors:


https://olas.network/

https://venice.ai/

https://near.org/

https://mira.foundation/

https://www.theoriq.ai/


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Follow the Speakers:


- Michael Rinko on Twitter/X ► https://x.com/mrink0

- Nick Emmons on Twitter/X ► https://x.com/nick_emmons

- Himanshu Tyagi on Twitter/X ► https://x.com/hstyagi


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Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Acknowledgments

00:48 Discussion of AI Twitter Bots and Market Impact

04:28 The Role of Agents in Crypto Systems

06:54 Evolution of AI Agent Integration

11:46 Understanding Coordination Networks

14:21 Building Model Coordination Solutions

16:19 Initial Use Cases and Development Focus

22:28 Comparison with BitTensor Approach

25:06 Deep Dive into OML Technology

32:39 Trust and Verification in AI Systems

36:40 Objective-Centric AI Paradigm

39:07 Sentient's Complementary Approach

42:10 Current Constraints and Future Development

44:27 The Future of Crypto AI Integration

47:12 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 Research, which makes no representations or warranties of any kind in connection with the contained subject matter. 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.

DISRUPTORS: Demand Destruction and the Exponential Age With Raoul Pal03 Jun 202201:13:18

Our fourth DISRUPTORS guest, Raoul Pal, is the Co-founder and CEO of Real Vision & Global Macro Investor (GMI). Being a foremost thought leader within the global macro space, Raoul shares his outlook on the unprecedented conditions today through the lens of a sound macro framework.

What are the implications of money demand destruction? Are we heading into a recession? What does this all mean for crypto? Tune in to find out.

Show Notes:

(00:00:00) – Introduction.

(00:05:51) – Demand destruction.

(00:07:02) – The big picture.

(00:22:35) – The dollar wrecking ball.

(00:24:32) – Rising rates.

(00:27:30) – Putting it all together.

(00:36:24) – How does it play out for crypto?

(00:44:46) – Q&A.

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Disclosures: 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 Digital 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. Delphi’s transparency page can be viewed here.

My Pet Hooligan: Rebelling Against Zuck Corp with Disney-Style Characters01 Jun 202200:57:35
We sit down with Colin Brady (Chief Creative Officer) and Luke Paglia (Chief Operating Officer) from AMGI Studios, the team behind My Pet Hooligan, a desktop PvP video game that takes place in their proprietary Metaverse The Rabbit Hole. We discuss the cultural impact of strong IP, Hooligram technology, Pixar-level expressiveness in-game, and much more.

Show Notes:

(00:00:00) – Introduction.

(00:01:37) – The power of a global brand / strong IP.

(00:10:33) – Overview of AMGI Studios.

(00:16:30) – User generated content, immi, and Hooligrams.

(00:28:26) – Dive into My Pet Hooligan.

(00:46:17) – Roadmap and alpha release.

(00:52:54) – Closing thoughts.

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Disclosures: 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 Digital 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. Delphi’s transparency page can be viewed here.

Blake Robbins: How Crypto Will Change Gaming and The Creator Economy 27 May 202200:56:17

Blake Robbins is the Principal at Benchmark, an early stage VC firm focused on social, mobile, local, and cloud companies. We dive into all things crypto gaming, how crypto will change the creator economy, finding medium-native use cases, and much more.

Blake is a thought leader in the gaming and creator scene. He has helped to build 100 Thieves, one of the largest eSports brands in the world, and worked with top creators like MrBeast.

Show Notes:

(00:01:02) – Blake’s story.

(00:10:58) – The creator economy.

(00:18:00) – The state of crypto gaming.

(00:23:17) – Creating a metagame within games.

(00:28:35) – Player governance.

(00:32:27) – Crypto as a new canvas.

(00:38:21) – Exciting primitives and tooling.

(00:41:36) – Investing approach and philosophy.

(00:48:10) – Rapid fire questions.

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Disclosures: 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 Digital 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. Delphi’s transparency page can be viewed here.

Friktion: Building DeFi portfolios to Perform Across Market Cycles25 May 202201:04:11

In this episode, we sit down with Friktion Labs’ Co-founders, Uddhav Marwaha (CEO) and Alex Wlezien (CTO). Friktion is a full-stack portfolio and risk management platform for individuals, DAOs, and institutions built on Solana. We talk about portfolio construction strategies with Friktion’s Volts, DAO treasury management through Circuits, outlook on crypto derivatives, and much more.

Show Notes:

(00:00:28) – Guests’ backgrounds.

(00:03:30) – Introduction to Friktion and derivatives.

(00:10:26) – Friktion’s auction mechanism.

(00:17:06) – The options OTC market and AMMs.

(00:22:10) – Friktion Volts.

(00:27:34) – Circuits and portfolio construction.

(00:38:12) – Asset correlation in crypto.

(00:41:37) – Catalysts for structured products.

(00:53:16) – Friktion’s onboarding process.

(00:55:12) – The growth of crypto derivatives.

(01:02:02) – Conceptualizing Friktion’s token?

(01:04:14) – Closing.

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Disclosures: 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 Digital 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. Delphi’s transparency page can be viewed here.

Crypto Venture Capital Series Ep. 6: Ryan Zurrer of Dialectic AG | BONUS Episode21 May 202201:54:04

This is a bonus episode of our crypto venture capital series. Tommy Shaughnessy hosts Ryan Zurrer, Founder and Managing Director of Dialectic AG. We discuss being early to narratives, filtering potential investments, thoughts on the bear market, and much more.

Dialectic AG is a capital enterprise focused on delivering outlier returns via synergistic deployment of human and financial capital into alternative assets and compelling, globally diversified opportunities.

Show Notes:

(00:00:00) – Introduction.

(00:02:36) – How to be early / staying open minded.

(00:10:35) – Exciting new communities.

(00:19:52) – Thoughts on investment DAOs.

(00:30:32) – Sizing, portfolio construction, and filtering.

(00:45:21) – Giving valuable advice to teams.

(00:55:15) – Skepticism, first-mover advantage, and communities.

(01:08:06) – Thoughts on founders.

(01:16:52) – Twitter and crypto social.

(01:29:32) – Thoughts on NFTs.

(01:43:33) – Cycles and bear Market.

(01:55:25) – Closing.

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Disclosures: 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 Digital 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. Delphi’s transparency page can be viewed here.

BLOCKLORDS: A Medieval Grand Strategy Game That Puts Players in Control of Their Own Destiny17 May 202200:58:25

In this episode, we sit down with David Johansson, Founder and CEO of MetaKing Studios, the team behind BLOCKLORDS, a medieval grand strategy game where players shape its world and narrative. We dive into the core pillars of gameplay, breeding and battle mechanics, integrating seasons and dynasties, and much more.

Show Notes:

(00:00:00) – Introduction.

(00:01:44) – David’s background.

(00:16:24) – BLOCKLORDS origin.

(00:20:43) – Overview of BLOCKLORDS.

(00:29:02) – Game rollout.

(00:33:10) – Lords and civil war.

(00:36:08) – Game mechanics and king gameplay.

(00:45:59) – The dynasty system.

(00:52:42) – Breeding and seasons.

(00:55:48) – Upcoming events.

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Disclosures: 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 Digital 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. Delphi’s transparency page can be viewed here.

Lens Protocol: The User-Owned, Open Social Graph Enabling Composable Social Applications 06 May 202200:55:21

Stani Kulechov is the Founder of Aave and Lens Protocol, a composable and decentralized social graph that makes building Web3 social platforms easy. We discuss tokenizing online social relationships, giving online social ownership to the users, algorithm tweaking, and much more.

Show Notes:

(00:00:00) – Introduction.

(00:02:42) – What is Lens Protocol?

(00:09:16) – Web3 and social graphs.

(00:19:11) – What a decentralized social graph will unlock.

(00:33:13) – Web3 social business models.

(00:38:48) – Will Lens social graphs become more valuable than Web2 social graphs?

(00:42:57) – Apps building on top of Lens.

(00:47:43) – Lens’ success.

(00:50:53) – What keeps Stani going?

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Disclosures: 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 Digital 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. Delphi’s transparency page can be viewed here.

DISRUPTORS: Modular Blockchains for Sovereign Communities With Hacktivist Mustafa Al-Bassam03 May 202201:13:06

Most blockchains, as we know them, are monolithic in nature. Nodes take care of its three core functions; consensus, data availability, settlement and execution. In contrast, modular blockchains are fundamentally different – each layer of the stack specializes in one or many of its functions. Soon, anyone will be able to deploy their own blockchain.

Having co-founded Celestia, the world’s first modular blockchain network, our third DISRUPTORS guest, hacktivist Mustafa Al-Bassam shares his vision of sovereign communities and how he invented a clever hack to widely redistribute power.

Show Notes:

(00:00:00) – Introduction.

(00:02:13) – Hacktivism and power redistribution.

(00:07:20) – Bitcoin and blockchain scalability.

(00:25:27) – The rise of the modular blockchain.

(00:39:21) – Sovereignty in modularity.

(00:51:57) – Q&A.

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Disclosures: 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 Digital 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. Delphi’s transparency page can be viewed here.

Webaverse: Pioneering An Immersive, Open Source Metaverse Enabling Community-Built Worlds30 Apr 202201:27:08

In this episode, we sit down with Jin, Avaer, and Ahad from Webaverse, a fully open source and open license web metaverse. We discuss the ethos behind building on open standards, Upstreet, the MMO built on Webaverse, the NFT drop, and much more.

Show Notes:

(00:00:00) – Introduction.

(00:05:44) – What is Webaverse?

(00:09:22) – Building on web & open standards.

(00:16:05) – The Webaverse stack.

(00:28:29) – Upstreet and community world building.

(00:34:35) – How players, builders, and projects can get involved.

(00:44:18) – Technical roadmap and NFT drop.

(00:48:24) – Defining success / value capture.

(01:00:08) – Unlocking online 3D worlds.

(01:02:24) – Thoughts on the metaverse.

(01:11:20) – Rapid fire questions.

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Disclosures: 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 Digital 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. Delphi’s transparency page can be viewed here.

Andre Cronje: Out of the Crypto Badlands Into a Regulated Future 27 Apr 202201:21:33

In this episode we sit down with Andre Cronje, a renowned DeFi developer and the creator of Yearn. We talk about the reasons behind rallying for regulated crypto, leaving the crypto badlands, the Solidly launch on Fantom, and much more.

Show Notes:

(00:00:00) – Introduction.

(00:02:05) – Biggest regrets and looking back on Yearn.

(00:08:30) – A better path to decentralization.

(00:16:40) – Why create regulated crypto?

(00:28:06) – What regulated crypto could look like.

(00:40:27) – The path to regulation.

(01:03:00) – Andre, Fantom, and Solidly.

(01:22:24) – Closing.

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Disclosures: 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 Digital 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. Delphi’s transparency page can be viewed here.

Incentivizing Innovation: Role of Liquid Tokens in Decentralized AI Networks | Crypto x AI Event24 Oct 202400:54:18

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.


Watch more sessions from Crypto x AI Month here: https://delphidigital.io/crypto-ai


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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.


Crypto x AI Month is free and open to everyone thanks to the support from our sponsors:


https://olas.network/

https://venice.ai/

https://near.org/

https://mira.foundation/

https://www.theoriq.ai/


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Follow the Speakers:


- Yan Liberman on Twitter/X ► https://x.com/yanliberman

- Anand Iyer on Twitter/X ► https://x.com/ai

- Ed Roman on Twitter/X ► https://x.com/ed_roman

- Shayon Sengupta on Twitter/X ► https://x.com/shayonsengupta

- Marc Weinstein on Twitter/X ► https://x.com/warcmeinstein


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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.

MetaStreet: Establishing a Liquidity Base Layer for the NFT Credit Market25 Apr 202200:58:38

In this episode, we sit down with Conor Moore and David Choi from MetaStreet, a liquidity routing and scaling solution for peer-to-peer (P2P) NFT-collateralized loan platforms. We discuss the problems with scaling NFT lending, how MetaStreet vaults work, gamifying governance, and much more.

Show Notes:

(00:00:00) – Introduction.

(00:00:49) – Guests’ backgrounds / starting MetaStreet.

(00:08:46) – The state of NFT lending.

(00:12:23) – The underwriting process.

(00:22:02) – Will loans for floor assets be peer-to-pool?

(00:27:21) – Overview and vision of MetaStreet.

(00:36:42) – Lending of gaming assets.

(00:39:55) – MetaStreet’s governance.

(00:52:07) – MetaStreet’s roadmap / beta details.

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Disclosures: 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 Digital 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. Delphi’s transparency page can be viewed here.

The Evolution of AI in Gaming – Aaron McDonald & Brooks Brown15 Apr 202201:01:01

This panel was originally presented by Altered State Machine (ASM) during SXSW 2022.

Tom Shaughnessy hosts the discussion between masterminds Aaron McDonald (Co-founder of ASM) and Brooks Brown (Co-founder of NOR) on the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in gaming. They discuss the benefits of owning an AI, community governance within games, and normalizing NFTs and the financialization of games.

Show Notes:

(00:00:00) – Introduction.

(00:03:07) – AI’s role in gaming.

(00:13:44) – Overcoming the fear of AI.

(00:18:55) – Why own AI?

(00:21:32) – Community involvement in games.

(00:33:42) – Competing with large game companies.

(00:42:08) – Thoughts on governance in games.

(00:49:39) – The game developer’s POV.

(00:53:43) – NFTs and financialization of games.

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Disclosures: 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 Digital 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. Delphi’s transparency page can be viewed here.

Zeta Markets: The Premier Under-Collateralized DeFi Options and Futures Trading Platform Built on Solana13 Apr 202201:19:36

Tristan Frizza is Co-founder and CEO of Zeta Markets, an under-collateralized DeFi futures & options platform built on the Solana blockchain. We dive into Zeta’s under-collateralization mechanism, CeFi options versus DeFi options, the future of DeFi, and much more.

Show Notes:

(00:00:33) – Tristan’s background.

(00:08:29) – Why DeFi options protocols have failed to take off.

(00:19:12) – Zeta’s pricing and volatility calculations.

(00:23:56) – Undercollateralized positions and leveraged trading.

(00:29:14) – CeFi options vs. DeFi options.

(00:36:20) – Thoughts on structured products.

(00:43:25) – Pros and cons of DeFi and CeFi options.

(00:51:56) – The role of options outside of speculation.

(00:56:57) – Benefits of building on Solana.

(01:05:30) – The future of Zeta.

(01:09:16) – Rapid fire questions.

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Horizon Blockchain Games: How Building a Trading Card Game Led to Web3’s Smartest Wallet12 Apr 202200:59:16

Peter Kieltyka is Co-Founder of Horizon Blockchain Games, a Web3 product and infrastructure company focused on making Web3 fun, simple, and accessible for everyone. We talk about creating the Skyweaver trading card game, Sequence’s key differentiating features, the importance of ERC-1155 tokens in games, and much more.

Show Notes:

(00:00:00) – Introduction.

(00:05:22) – Overview of Horizon and Skyweaver.

(00:14:30) – Dive into Sequence, Niftyswap, and ERC1155s.

(00:33:15) – The roadmap for Horizon.

(00:41:52) – The biggest architectural obstacles in crypto.

(00:47:12) – Rapid fire questions.

(00:57:10) – Closing.

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Krause House DAO: Empowering Basketball Fans to Buy and Govern an NBA Team08 Apr 202200:42:18

Flex Chapman is the Co-founder of Krause House DAO, a community of basketball fanatics aiming to buy and operate an NBA team. We discuss the feasibility of buying an NBA team, the implications of a fan-governed team, Krause House’s operational structure, and much more.

Show Notes:

(00:00:00) – Introduction.

(00:02:19) – The inspiration for Krause House.

(00:05:57) – Buying an NBA team.

(00:13:40) – Structuring Krause House as a DAO

(00:21:21) – Governance within Krause House.

(00:34:37) – The future of Krause House.

(00:39:09) – Closing.

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Cryptoys: Collectible, Interactive, and Playable Digital Toys for the NFT Generation06 Apr 202200:53:41

Will Weinraub is the Co-founder and CEO of OnChain Studios, the team behind Cryptoys, collectible and playable digital toys for the NFT generation. We discuss the parallels between Cryptoys and Nintendo, the genesis collection launch, managing privacy on transferable AI, and much more.

Show Notes:

(00:00:00) – Introduction.

(00:02:26) – The story behind Cryptoys.

(00:08:15) – Overview of Cryptoys.

(00:19:59) – Kids, artificial intelligence, and data.

(00:25:00) – Building on Flow.

(00:30:51) – Potential IP partnerships.

(00:32:25) – Kids and digital immersion.

(00:37:49) – Rapid fire questions.

(00:51:34) – Closing.

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DISRUPTORS: Why DAOs? With Tracheopteryx04 Apr 202201:14:49

“The next Buddha may be a Sangha.”

DAOs are the next step in collective development, slated to transform life and work as we know it. We are now at the very beginning, and what we’ve seen is only the edge of the shadow.

Our second DISRUPTORS guest, Tracheopteryx, gives a new definition for DAOs, laying out their anatomy, and contextualizing their value. Being a core contributor at Yearn and Coordinape, Tracheopteryx sits right at the frontier of the most decentralized DAOs on the planet.

What are DAOs? How do they work? Why do they matter? Tune in to find out.

Show Notes:

(00:00:00) – Introduction.

(00:02:02) – Tracheopteryx and Yearn.

(00:09:20) – What are DAOs?

(00:16:06) – How do DAOs work?

(00:39:10) – Why DAOs?

(00:45:51) – Q&A

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Crypto Raiders: Creating an Anti-Fragile Game Economy with Skill-Based Gameplay25 Mar 202201:09:00

We sit down with Nicholas Kneuper (CEO) and Nat Eliason (DeFi and Tokenomics Advisor) of Crypto Raiders, an NFT-based dungeon crawler game on Polygon. We dive into earning passive income with MOBS, $RAIDER and $AURUM tokenomics, composability between Polygon games, and much more.

Show Notes:

(00:00:00) – Introduction.

(00:05:44) – Overview of Crypto Raiders.

(00:10:45) – Skill-based earning & tournament mechanics.

(00:14:53) – $RAIDER and $AURUM tokens.

(00:23:33) – The Crypto Raiders economy.

(00:32:23) – Unexpected challenges when building.

(00:36:38) – The Crypto Raiders community.

(00:45:22) – Balancing accessibility, token value, and the economy.

(00:49:37) – The Crypto Raiders roadmap.

(00:52:39) – Advice to builders.

(00:58:29) – MOBS mechanics and composability across games.

(01:06:16) – Closing.

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Web3 is a Shared Experience: Reka and Raz, Co-Founders of Agora23 Mar 202200:57:00

Closing out our Web3 series, we sit down with Reka and Raz, Co-Founders of Agora, a studio DAO building essentials for communities. We dive into community role management with Guild, connecting Web2 and Web3 communities, and much more!

Show Notes:

(00:00:00) – Introduction.

(00:03:46) – Overview of Agora and Guild.

(00:14:36) – Bridging Web3 and Web2. 

(00:19:32) – Thoughts on DAO tooling.

(00:30:06) – Community involvement in building.

(00:37:16) – Social graphs and privacy.

(00:42:12) – What’s missing from the Web3 stack?

(00:46:34) – The future of Agora and Guild.

(00:51:39) – Where are we in the adoption of Web3?

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Web3 is Frictionless Collaboration: Stepan Simkin, Co-Founder & CEO of Squads Protocol 22 Mar 202200:50:24

Continuing our Web3 series, we sit down with Stepan Simkin, Co-Founder and CEO of Squads Protocol, a collaborative infrastructure for Web3 native teams. We dive into how Squads facilitates collaboration, the state of DAOs on Solana, onboarding the next wave of users, and much more!

Show Notes:

(00:00:00) – Introduction.

(00:04:04) – How Squads manages governance.

(00:06:12) – Governance in Web3.

(00:07:56) – DAO tooling on Solana.

(00:13:21) – Squads onboarding process.

(00:16:37) – DAOs on Solana.

(00:25:16) – Interesting DAO tools.

(00:29:22) – Bringing in the next wave of users.

(00:39:16) – The future of governance.

(00:44:24) – Squads’ roadmap.

(00:48:24) – Closing.

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Theoriq AI: AI Agent Collectives | Crypto x AI Event23 Oct 202400:48:50

How will specialized AI agents collaborate to outperform general AI? - A deep dive into Theoriq's vision for decentralized agent collectives with founder Ron Bodkin, former Google Cloud CTO office lead.


This in-depth conversation between Luke Saunders and Ron Bodkin explores:


- Why specialized agent collectives may outperform general AI systems

- The technical foundations of agent collaboration and evaluation

- How Theoriq enables permissionless agent development and discovery

- The role of decentralization in ensuring safe and ethical AI development

- Future implications for autonomous AI systems and agent coordination

- Insights from Ron's experience at Google, Teradata, and Vector Institute


The discussion provides valuable perspective on how decentralized networks of specialized AI agents could provide an alternative to centralized AI development, with a focus on modular, community-driven innovation and proper governance structures.


Watch more sessions from Crypto x AI Month here: https://delphidigital.io/crypto-ai


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Chapters


00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Acknowledgments

00:52 Introduction of Ron Bodkin, Founder of Theoriq AI

01:17 Ron's Background in AI and Big Data

04:28 Ron's Experience at Google and AI Development

07:35 The Impact of Transformers and GPT-3 on AI

11:32 Defining AI Agents and Their Capabilities

15:31 The Concept of Agent Collectives

18:38 The Future of AI and AGI

25:00 Concerns About AI Safety and Development

28:23 Overview of Theoriq AI's Agent Base Layer

30:54 Evaluators in Theoriq's System

34:08 Permissionless Nature of Theoriq's Platform

36:14 Developer Experience and SDK for Theoriq

39:33 Optimizers and Agent Collectives

41:48 Future of Autonomous AI Agents

44:22 Discussion on Truth Terminal and AI Autonomy

47:34 Call to Action and Closing Remarks


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.

BreederDAO: The Metaverse Factory Producing Strategically-Aligned Assets at Scale 18 Mar 202200:40:35

In this episode, we sit down with Renz Chong, CEO of BreederDAO, an NFT asset factory for blockchain games. We discuss BreederDAO’s business model, $BREED tokenomics, critiques of the guild model, and much more!

Show Notes:

(00:00:00) – Introduction & Renz’s background.

(00:04:50) – BreederDAO’s business model & tooling.

(00:09:27) – Guild partnerships.

(00:12:19) – $BREED token.

(00:14:25) – BreederDAO’s competitive edge.

(00:18:58) – The team & DAO structure.

(00:22:27) – Critiques of the guild-model & guilds.

(00:26:25) – Thoughts on play-to-earn / play-and-earn.

(00:29:28) – Rapid fire questions.

(00:37:46) – BreederDAO’s roadmap & closing.

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Disclosures: 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 Digital 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. Delphi’s transparency page can be viewed here.

Web3 Is Reimagining the Architecture of Applications: Preethi Kasireddy, Founder of DappCamp16 Mar 202200:51:28

Our Web3 series continues with Preethi Kasireddy, Founder of DappCamp, a hands-on experience on how to architect, develop, and scale a Web3 app on Ethereum. We dive into the differences in Web2 and Web3 application architecture including decentralized storage, blockchain querying, L2 solutions and much more.

Show Notes:

(00:00:00) – Introduction.

(00:03:38) – Architecture of Web3 apps.

(00:18:38) – Thoughts the future of wallets.

(00:21:16) – Decentralized storage.

(00:28:31) – Querying the blockchain.

(00:33:47) – Aggregating fees for users.

(00:37:46) – L2 scaling solutions.

(00:42:23) – Cross-chain communication.

(00:45:01) – Closing questions.

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Disclosures: 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 Digital 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. Delphi’s transparency page can be viewed here.

Web3 Is the Logical Next Version of the Internet: Sahil Bloom, Investor and Co-Founder of The Room Where It Happens 16 Mar 202200:48:50

Our Web3 series continues with Sahil Bloom,  Investor and Co-Founder of The Room Where It Happens. We talk about investing in Web3, differentiating community governance and ownership, onboarding the next generation of users into crypto, and much more!

Show Notes:

(00:00:00) – Introduction and Sahil’s background.

(00:04:23) – XGamesDAO and governance.

(00:11:13) – Community ownership and Reddit.

(00:16:17) – Investing in Web3.

(00:32:17) – Sahil’s Web3 focus.

(00:37:32) – Industries ripe for disruption from tokenization.

(00:41:43) – Thoughts on NFTs.

(00:43:35) – What is Web3?

(00:44:51) – Thoughts on Web3 social and closing.

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Disclosures: 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 Digital 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. Delphi’s transparency page can be viewed here.

MetaMundo: The 3D NFT Marketplace for Building the Metaverse11 Mar 202200:41:29

In this episode, we sit down with Mark Studholme and Finn Hansen, Co-founders of MetaMundo, a project empowering 3D creators to shape the open metaverse. We discuss how NFT interoperability is technically achieved, MetaMundo’s 3D NFT marketplace, the functionality of MetaPortal NFTs, and much more!

Show Notes: 

(00:00:00) – Introduction.

(00:09:00) – Technical structure for NFT interoperability.

(00:16:20) – Monitoring and integrating upcoming virtual worlds. 

(00:17:38) – Marketplace on MetaMundo.

(00:19:26) – Going multi-chain. 

(00:21:02) – Launching MetaMundo. 

(00:24:22) – The functionality of MetaPortals. 

(00:26:15) – Rapid fire questions. 

(00:40:17) – Closing.

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Disclosures: 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 Digital 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. Delphi’s transparency page can be viewed here.

Web3 is the Dataverse: Danny Zuckerman, Founder of 3Box Labs & Ceramic Network09 Mar 202200:51:16

Our Web3 series continues with Danny Zuckerman, Co-founder of 3Box Labs. 3Box Labs has been building out Ceramic Network, an ecosystem for decentralized data storage and management. We cover data interoperability in Web3, how Ceramic enables data composability, and why the dataverse is the new metaverse.

Show Notes: 

(00:00:00) – Introduction and Danny’s background.

(00:03:20) – Distributed data and storage. 

(00:07:13) – What is Ceramic Network? 

(00:17:32) – Impact of composable data structures / Owning your own data. 

(00:28:43) – The business models of Web3 social. 

(00:35:19) – What is Web3? 

(00:42:11) – The trade-offs of using Ceramic Network.

(00:45:02) – The future of Ceramic Network. 

(00:48:33) – Closing.

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Disclosures: 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 Digital 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. Delphi’s transparency page can be viewed here.

Web3 is Cryptography for All: Dhadrien, Founder of Sismo Protocol08 Mar 202201:01:42

Our Web3 series continues with dhadrien, Founder of Sismo, a new NFT primitive for private attestations of on and off-chain data. We cover the evolution of the Web3 ethos, the purpose of Sismo and how it works, the future of Web3 identities and privacy, and more! 

Show Notes: 

(00:00:00) – Introduction.

(00:00:58) – dhadrien’s background.

(00:10:57) – How Web3 ethos has evolved over time.

(00:17:06) – What is Sismo?

(00:22:18) – Use cases of Sismo.

(00:26:46) – Preserving transparency and privacy.

(00:35:46) – What Web3 identity looks like. 

(00:39:34) – Web3 vs. Web2 identity. 

(00:49:50) – Data & business models in Web3 vs. Web2.

(00:56:16) – Closing.

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Celestia: The World’s First Modular Blockchain Network04 Mar 202201:16:06

In this episode, we sit down with John Adler, Co-founder of Celestia, the first modular consensus and data network to power scalable and secure Web3 applications. We discuss the rise of blockchain modularity, how Celestia solves the data availability problem, plans to bootstrap the Celestia ecosystem, and much more!

Show Notes: 

(00:00:00) – Introduction.

(00:00:46) – Defining Celestia and modular blockchains. 

(00:06:23) – Solving the data availability problem. 

(00:21:44) – Ethereum rollups vs. Celestia rollups. 

(00:28:27) – Why use Celestia? 

(00:39:14) – The importance of decentralization. 

(00:43:20) – The future of VMs / execution environments. 

(00:52:13) – Protecting rollups from spam/DDoS attacks. 

(00:58:39) – Disadvantages of modular blockchains.

(01:03:04) – Managing the load on full nodes. 

(01:11:15) – Cevmos.

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Disclosures: 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 Digital 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. Delphi’s transparency page can be viewed here.

Web3 is Socially Transparent: Michael McGuiness, Co-founder of gm.xyz02 Mar 202200:44:48

Next in our Web3 series, we host Michael McGuiness, Co-founder of gm.xyz, a crypto-native, decentralized, and user-owned social network. We dive into Web3 social networks, key features of gm.xyz, benefits of decentralization, and much more! Show Notes: 

(00:00:00) – Introduction.

(00:02:53) – Overview of gm.xyz. 

(00:14:43) – What is Web3? 

(00:21:59) – How Web2 social networks can integrate Web3 elements. 

(00:27:19) – Web3 social / Decentralizing gm.xyz. 

(00:37:07) – Rapid fire questions. 

(00:42:52) – Closing.

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Disclosures: 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 Digital 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. Delphi’s transparency page can be viewed here.

Web3 is an Opportunity for All Developers: Nader Dabit, Developer Relations Engineer at Edge & Node01 Mar 202200:57:24

Next in our Web3 series, we have Nader Dabit, a Developer Relations Engineer at The Graph and Edge & Node. Having spent 10 years in the traditional tech world, Nader brings the developers’ perspective of building in Web3 versus Web2. We discuss the “Web3-ification” of Web2 apps, identity management solutions, and much more! 

Show Notes: 

(00:00:00) – Introduction and Nader’s background.

(00:05:56) – Will Web2 embrace Web3?

(00:10:44) – Development in Web2 vs. Web3. 

(00:17:30) – Most significant user experiences in Web3. 

(00:21:43) – The development process in Web3. 

(00:35:56) – The Graph.

(00:38:02) – Dealing with Identity / Misconceptions about Web3. 

(00:42:51) – Maximalism in crypto. 

(00:46:38) – The future of wallets / Web3-ification and new paradigms. 

(00:54:07) – Closing.

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Matt West: The Scientist, Yearn Developer, and DeFi Degen Running For Congress27 Feb 202200:47:39

Matt West is a scientist, former Yearn developer, and now congressional candidate.  We discuss why he’s running for the U.S. House, thoughts on the state of crypto regulation, and how he intends to improve regulation surrounding blockchain crypto, and the economy of the future. 

Show Notes: 

(00:00:00) – Introduction and Matt’s background.

(00:02:46) – Matt’s journey in crypto. 

(00:11:08) – Having conversations about frontier tech.

(00:16:57) – What crypto enables for the masses.  

(00:21:08) – Crypto pain points that hinder adoption.

(00:29:20) – Matt’s playbook for crypto in congress.

(00:37:13) – Thoughts on DAOs. 

(00:41:30) – Closing. 

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Why do AI agents need crypto for payments? A panel with Nevermind, Skyfire & Coinbase | Crypto x AI Event22 Oct 202401:27:17

Why do AI agents need crypto for payments? - Leading builders explore how blockchain could become the default payment infrastructure for the emerging AI agent economy.


This in-depth conversation between Can Gurel (Delphi) and industry experts features:


- Craig DeWitt (Skyfire)

- Don Gossen (Nevermind)

- Yuga Cohler (Coinbase)


Key topics include:


- Why traditional payment rails are insufficient for AI agent transactions

- The emergence of agent-to-agent commerce and micropayments

- How crypto enables programmatic, instant, and global payments

- The evolution of shopping experiences in an AI-driven economy

- Different payment patterns between human-agent and agent-agent interactions

- Security and reliability considerations for autonomous AI payments


The discussion provides valuable insights into how crypto infrastructure could facilitate millions of AI agents transacting in real-time, and explores the technical and business challenges of building payment rails for the next generation of autonomous systems.


Watch more sessions from Crypto x AI Month here: https://delphidigital.io/crypto-ai


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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.


Crypto x AI Month is free and open to everyone thanks to the support from our sponsors:


https://olas.network/

https://venice.ai/

https://near.org/

https://mira.foundation/

https://www.theoriq.ai/


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Follow the Speakers:


- Can Gurel on Twitter/X ► https://x.com/cannngurel

- Don Gossen on Twitter/X ► https://x.com/dongossen

- Craig DeWitt on Twitter/X ► https://x.com/cryptocwby

- Yuga Cohler on Twitter/X ► https://x.com/yugacohler


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Chapters


00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Acknowledgments

00:52 Panel Introduction and Topic Overview

05:17 The Problem: Why Existing Payment Solutions Aren't Suitable for AI Agents

14:06 Regulatory Challenges and KYC for AI Agents

22:12 Authentication and Verifiability in AI Agent Transactions

26:00 Network Effects and First Mover Advantage in AI Payments

38:29 Biggest Opportunities in AI Agent Payments

48:02 The Future of Shopping Cart Experience with AI Agents

1:02:46 Types of Payments Involving AI Agents

1:10:23 Reliability and Security Concerns with AI Agents

1:20:41 The Role of Humans in AI Agent Transactions

1:26:53 Closing Remarks


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.

Jambo: The Web3 Super App Empowering the Next Generation of Africans24 Feb 202200:50:16

In this episode, we sit down with James Zhang, Co-founder of Jambo to discuss building the Web3 super app of Africa. We talk about James’ experience of growing up in Africa, challenges with the African market landscape, key partnerships and features on the Jambo app, and much more!

Show Notes: 

(00:00:00) – Introduction / James’ background.

(00:01:57) – Overview of Jambo.

(00:08:00) – The experience of building in Africa. 

(00:17:20) – Recruiting community leaders.

(00:21:12) – Features on the Jambo app. 

(00:25:45) – Jambo token utility. 

(00:29:06) – Go-to-market strategy and partnerships.

(00:36:06) – Key upcoming milestones.

(00:40:31) – How people can get involved. 

(00:41:29) – Closing questions. 

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Disclosures: 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 Digital 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. Delphi’s transparency page can be viewed here.

Web3 Is Community Ownership: Jess Sloss, Co-Creator at Seed Club23 Feb 202200:55:50

Continuing our Web3 series, we bring on Jess Sloss, Co-creator of Seed Club, a DAO that builds and invests in communities, to talk about how Web3 is centered around community ownership. We dive into some Seed Club incubated projects, how tokens give power to creators and the community, scaling and mentorship in Seed Club, and much more!

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Web3 Is Describing Interactions In a Verifiable Way: Juan Benet Co-creator of Filecoin and IPFS22 Feb 202201:15:55

Starting off our Web3 series, we sit down with Juan Benet, Founder of Protocol Labs and Co-creator of IPFS & Filecoin, to talk about how Web3 is modeling the course of value and relationships in the economy in a verifiable way. We dive into why software is going to eat economics and law, the formation of global communities, Web2 incumbents’ reactions, and much more!

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Derek Yoo: Exploring the Moonbeam and Moonriver Ecosystem, the Role of EVM in Multi-Chain, and Use-Cases of Application-Specific Blockchains20 Feb 202200:51:50

In this episode, we sit down with Derek Yoo, Co-founder of PureStake, Moonbeam and Moonriver. Moonbeam and Moonriver are generalized EVM-compatible Parachains on Polkadot and Kusama respectively. We dive into the Moonbeam ecosystem, use-cases for application-specific blockchains, building multi-chain dApps, and much more!

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Stardust: Powering Games in the Metaverse with an Easy API Integration18 Feb 202200:49:35

In this episode, we sit down with Canaan Linder, founder of Stardust, a platform making it easy to create and implement NFTs in games. We discuss Stardust’s core functionality and user experience, building surrounding infrastructure (marketplaces and player wallets), supporting multiple chains, and much more!

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Lyn Ulbricht and René Pinnell: A Mother and Best Friend’s Mission To Free Ross Ulbricht of Silk Road15 Feb 202200:53:05

In this episode, we sit down with Ross Ulbricht’s mother, Lyn Ulbricht and his friend, René Pinnell to talk about their journey to free Ross from prison. We discuss the history of Ross and the Silk Road, the charges made against Ross, FreeRossDAO, and much more! 

Show Notes: 

(00:00:00) – Introduction. 

(00:07:34) – Ross and the Silk Road.

(00:18:23) – Ross’ charges and sentence.

(00:24:50) – How people can get involved. 

(00:28:38) – How change can happen. 

(00:33:49) – Overview of FreeRossDAO. 

(00:45:10) – Ross’ current state.

(00:51:05) – Closing

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CryoSecurity: Crypto Security Horror Stories, Personal Best Practices, and Preserving Privacy Online11 Feb 202201:03:07

In this episode, we sit down with security expert Logan from CryoSecurity, a cryptocurrency security consultancy firm. We discuss lesser known attack vectors, social engineering attacks, personal best practices, and much more!

Show Notes: 

(00:00:00) – Introduction.

(00:06:16) – Security horror stories and lesser known attack vectors. 

(00:14:48) – Attack vectors that scare Logan.

(00:19:56) – Social engineering attacks. 

(00:25:44) – Advice to anonymous teams / VPNs. 

(00:35:40) – Personal security best practices. 

(00:56:47) – Advice for funds, founders, and teams.  

(01:01:04) – Closing. 

 

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Disclosures: 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 Digital 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. Delphi’s transparency page can be viewed here.

Index Coop: Scaling Decentralized Governance, Specialization Within DAOs, and Token Compensation08 Feb 202201:01:54

In this episode, we sit down with DAO pioneer Simon Judd from Index Coop, a community-led initiative that makes crypto investing simple and accessible through on-chain crypto funds. We dive into Index Coop’s structure, operations, and people, specialization within DAOs, treasury management, and much more! 

Show Notes: 

(00:00:00) – Introduction / Simon’s background.

(00:07:46) – The entities & value flows within Index Coop.

(00:11:45) – What is a DAO? 

(00:19:37) – How Index Coop functions. 

(00:25:10) – A week in Index Coop. 

(00:29:41) – Index Coop’s onboarding experience. 

(00:32:49) – The people in Index Coop. 

(00:37:37) – Compensation in Index Coop / Thoughts on tokens. 

(00:41:50) – Thoughts on DAO structures.

(00:52:35) – DAO treasury management and tooling.

(00:56:28) – The future of DAOs. 

(00:58:58) – Closing thoughts.  

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Disclosures: 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 Digital 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. Delphi’s transparency page can be viewed here.

DISRUPTORS: Redefining Immersion, Play, and Game Economies with Brooks Brown04 Feb 202201:08:09

Brooks Brown, CEO and Co-Founder of NOR, kicks off the first episode of DISRUPTORS with a presentation on the immanent experience of play and how it translates into meaningful game design for Web3.

Brooks has more than 18 years of creative and strategic development in interactive content for the world’s most successful brands and franchises, including Lucasfilm, Lucasarts, Lightstorm Entertainment, Universal Pictures, and James Cameron’s AVATAR quadrilogy.

What is the Magic Circle? Why are whales being manipulated in free-to-play games? How is NOR redefining what immersion means? Tune in to find out.

Show Notes: 

(00:00:00) – Introduction.

(00:02:43) – What is art? 

(00:07:34) – “The Magic Circle” in games. 

(00:10:18) – A genealogy of video games. 

(00:21:09) – The financialization impact of free-to-play. 

(00:25:09) – Whale manipulation through pay-to-win. 

(00:31:50) – What is crypto & NFTs? 

(00:35:00) – What is NOR? 

(00:40:41) – Separation of the financial metagame (PlayFi). 

(00:46:48) – Reintroducing death in games. 

(00:48:19) – Q&A.

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Disclosures: 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 Digital 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. Delphi’s transparency page can be viewed here.

Emin Gün Sirer: Problems with L2 Scaling Solutions, Avalanche Subnets Explained, and MEV on Snowman++01 Feb 202200:53:30

In this episode, we sit down with Emin Gün Sirer, Founder and CEO of Ava Labs, the team behind Avalanche, the smart contracts platform with the fastest time-to-finality in the blockchain industry. We discuss Avalanche subnets, enterprise use-cases, valid criticisms of crypto and much more!

Show Notes: 

(00:00:00) – Introduction.

(00:04:40) – What are Subnets? 

(00:13:13) – Enterprise use-cases for Avalanche. 

(00:19:18) – Emin’s thoughts on the L2 space..

(00:28:35) – The c-chain consensus mechanism. 

(00:37:06) – Emin’s thoughts on execution environments and state bloat.

(00:44:35) – The most valid criticisms of crypto.

(00:50:44) – Avalanche summit details and closing.

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Disclosures: 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 Digital 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. Delphi’s transparency page can be viewed here.

Grass: Live Context Retrieval Powered By Millions of Nodes | Crypto x AI Event22 Oct 202400:38:25

How is Grass Network unlocking real-time data access for AI? - Explore how a decentralized network of millions of nodes is transforming how AI models access and process internet-scale data.


This in-depth conversation between Can Gurel (Delphi Ventures) and Andrej Radonjic (Wynd Labs) covers:


- The unique challenges of ethical data collection for AI training

- How Grass Network enables real-time, unbiased data access through distributed computing

- The future of Live Context Retrieval (LCR) and its impact on AI capabilities

- Why decentralization is crucial for fair and efficient data harvesting

- The network's evolution from browser extensions to dedicated hardware nodes

- The role of multi-modal data in advancing AI development


The discussion provides valuable insights into how Grass Network is building critical infrastructure for the next generation of AI applications, with a focus on ethical data collection and real-time information access.


Watch more sessions from Crypto x AI Month here: https://delphidigital.io/crypto-ai


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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.


Crypto x AI Month is free and open to everyone thanks to the support from our sponsors:


https://olas.network/

https://venice.ai/

https://near.org/

https://mira.foundation/

https://www.theoriq.ai/


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Follow the Speakers:


- Can Gurel on Twitter/X ► https://x.com/cannngurel

- Andrej Radonjic on Twitter/X ► https://x.com/0xdrej


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Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Acknowledgments

00:52 Introduction of Andrej from Grass Network

01:40 Overview of Grass Network and Its Vision

05:31 Decentralization and Its Importance for Grass

08:41 The Future of Data for AI

11:48 Real-Time Access to Information and Use Cases

17:55 Live Context Retrieval (LCR) and Its Potential

22:37 Grass Network's Launch Plans and Alpha Tests

24:25 Decision Making Process for Data Scraping

26:52 Crypto's Role in AI and the Web3 Transition

30:40 Data Processing and Downstream Tasks

33:08 The Future of Data Labeling

35:19 Node Types in the Grass Network

37:13 Closing Remarks and Invitation to Join Grass


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.

Fan Controlled Football: Reinventing Sports Spectatorship for the Digital Age29 Jan 202201:12:55

Sohrob Farudi, CEO and Co-founder of Fan Controlled Football, gives us an inside look into FCF and its new Ballerz Collective NFT project that puts fans in control of real life professional sports teams. We cover democratising gameplay decision-making, redesigning the stadium and game rules, introducing social dynamics, and much more!

Show Notes: 

(00:00:00) – Introduction.

(00:01:43) – Issues with fan engagement in sports. 

(00:03:07) – Giving power back to the fans. 

(00:05:50) – What is Fan Controlled Football (FCF)?

(00:10:48) – What FCF has achieved so far. 

(00:13:30) – The gamification of the fan experience.

(00:18:27) – Creating superstar fans.

(00:19:41) – The player and owner experience on FCF. 

(00:24:32) – The Ballerz Collective NFT and sneak peeks.

(00:33:26) – Building the physical stadium.

(00:36:10) – Game rules in FCF. 

(00:41:59) – Expanding to sports beyond football. 

(00:45:26) – Appealing to location-based fans.

(00:48:13) – Governance in FCF.

(00:51:40) – Why would an elite player come to FCF?

(00:53:31) – Revenue flows, token design, and sports betting.

(01:02:24) – Season 1 promotional video.

(01:06:04) – Upcoming events, sales, and closing remarks.

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Disclosures: 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 Digital 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. Delphi’s transparency page can be viewed here.

Crypto Unicorns: Creating a Sustainable Play-and-Earn Economy Around Unique Unicorn NFTs25 Jan 202200:55:12

In this episode, we sit down with Aron Beierschmitt, the CEO and Co-founder of Laguna Games, the team behind Crypto Unicorns, a blockchain game centered around unique Unicorn NFTs that players utilize in a fun farming simulation and Battle Loops including Jousting, Racing, and Team RPG. We discuss building a sustainable play-and-earn economy, integrating social gameplay through neighborhoods, the $RBW and $UNIM token mechanisms, and much more!

Show Notes: 

(00:00:00) – Introduction.

(00:00:20) – Aron’s background. 

(00:03:10) – Aron’s interest in games. 

(00:06:48) – Overview of Crypto Unicorns.

(00:12:19) – Which game element will be most appealing to players?

(00:15:09) – Land sales and neighborhoods. 

(00:18:10) – The utility of Unicorn Milk and Rainbow tokens / Alpha leak. 

(00:23:58) – Decentralizing Crypto Unicorns.

(00:28:25) – The roadmap and upcoming releases.

(00:33:29) – “Play and earn” and building a sustainable economy.

(00:36:36) – Challenges with building a blockchain game.  

(00:42:13) – Biggest learning from being in crypto.

(00:45:15) – Rapid fire questions.

(00:52:40) – Closing.  

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Disclosures: 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 Digital 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. Delphi’s transparency page can be viewed here.

dOrg: Defining DAOs, Comparing the DAO-Model to Traditional LLC Structures, and the Future of DAO Tooling23 Jan 202201:13:24

In this episode, we dive deep with DAO power users Ori Shimony and Nestor Amesty from dOrg, a full-stack Web3 development collective, covering DAO ontology and taxonomy, the trade-offs of DAO structures, the future of DAO tooling, and much more!

Show Notes: 

(00:00:00) – Introduction.

(00:00:47) – Guests’ backgrounds. 

(00:04:47) – What is a DAO? 

(00:07:52) – The non-hierarchical nature of DAOs.

(00:12:04) – Classifying DAOs.

(00:14:35) – Deciding to structure dOrg as a DAO / DAOs vs. traditional structures.

(00:19:17) – dOrg’s operational structure. 

(00:23:06) – Token compensation models.

(00:26:42) – Traction that dOrg has achieved.

(00:28:57) – Having a sense of job security in dOrg. 

(00:31:26) – Projects that dOrg has worked on.  

(00:37:24) – Advantages and drawbacks of dOrg’s DAO structure.

(00:45:39) – Thoughts on the state of DAO governance and tooling.

(00:52:13) – The business model for DAO tooling. 

(00:56:19) – Can DAO tooling be generalized? 

(01:00:13) – The most successful DAOs in crypto.

(01:03:34) – Upcoming DAO tooling.

(01:06:24) – Predictions for future DAOs and governance.

(01:11:38) – Closing.

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Disclosures: 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 Digital 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. Delphi’s transparency page can be viewed here.

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