The intersection of AI and crypto w Anand Iyer

We explore the intersections of AI, blockchain, and chain abstraction, unpacking how these technologies are shaping the future. Anand Iyer - Managing Partner @ Canonical investing - shares his unique journey from coding to leading an early-stage fund focused on groundbreaking innovations. We discuss the importance of user-owned AI, the potential of decentralized systems, and the evolving landscape of data privacy.
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Takeaways
• Chain abstraction allows developers and users to leverage various capabilities across different blockchain platforms.
• User-owned AI is crucial for maintaining data privacy and ensuring transparency and verifiability.
• The intersection of AI and crypto presents opportunities for building a decentralized and user-centric AI ecosystem.
• Data privacy and energy consumption are important considerations in the development of AI and crypto technologies.
• Building for the future and manifesting a vision of a decentralized AI ecosystem is key.
00:00
Introduction and Background
02:46
Exploring Chain Abstraction and its Importance
04:13
The Intersection of AI and Crypto
06:31
User-Owned AI and the Future of Agents
09:51
The Need for Data Privacy and Transparency
11:47
Challenges and Opportunities in Decentralizing AI
21:32
Building for the Future: Manifesting a Decentralized AI Ecosystem
32:29
The Importance of Differentiation and Defensibility
34:29
Final Thoughts and Call to Action
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