Can Newton Put Your Crypto Portfolio on Autopilot?

May 18, 2025

Sean Li, CEO and Co-Founder of Magic Labs, discusses revolutionizing the crypto experience with Newton, an AI-driven platform that automates trading and enhances user interfaces. He likens the evolution of crypto wallets to transitioning from manual to self-driving cars, focusing on security and user empowerment. Sean emphasizes the importance of simplifying decentralized finance for newcomers while unlocking innovative use cases. The conversation highlights how AI agents can democratize access to advanced financial tools, reshaping the landscape of cryptocurrency.

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Newton as AI Co-Pilot

Newton acts like an AI co-pilot for crypto wallets to improve user experience and security.
It automates investing and savings while keeping users in control with verifiable AI agent actions.

ANECDOTE

Docker UI Journey

Sean Li's team built a simple UI for Docker to enable easy container setup on Mac and Windows.
This project was acquired by Docker and evolved into Docker Desktop used by millions of developers.

INSIGHT

Ethereum's Multifaceted Appeal

Ethereum's ability to enable decentralized finance, NFTs, and governance deeply motivated Sean Li.
The complex yet promising "world computer" aspect inspired him to build in the ecosystem despite UX challenges.

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Sean Li is is the CEO and CoFounder at Magic Labs.

In this episode, we explore the self-driving car of crypto wallets. Newton aims to fix and automate the crypto user experience by establishing a secure rollup for AI-driven strategies, automated trading and a marketplace for AI developers.

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Timestamps

0:00 - Intro
7:57 - Sponsor break
10:10 - Sean’s background
13:09 - Why build on Ethereum?
15:19 - Building with purpose
17:47 - Mission at Magic Labs
19:37 - The need for a social login in Web3
22:42 - What is Newton?
27:10 - Sponsor break
27:51 - The self-driving car of crypto wallets
34:35 - Agent Marketplace
36:56 - Unlocking use cases with Newton
40:31 - Agents = automation for end-users
47:01 - Sponsor break
48:39 - Newton in 5 years
52:09 - Is Newton just for retail investors?
54:27 - Fat Wallet Thesis
59:22 - Closing

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► Newton website: https://www.magicnewton.com/
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