When Shift Happens Podcast

E105: How To Get Rich With Crypto AI And Content (Without Getting Lucky) - Kaito AI Founder

Jan 17, 2025
Yu Hu, founder of Kaito AI, discusses the intersection of crypto, AI, and the attention economy. He shares insights on revolutionizing information distribution and capital access in the digital landscape. The conversation covers geographical arbitrage benefits for entrepreneurs, the importance of personal branding, and how Web 3 can empower content creators with equitable revenue models. Yu explores the significance of user engagement through innovative reward mechanisms and advocates for sustainability and quality in crypto projects.
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ANECDOTE

Kaito's Origin

  • Yu Hu quit Citadel in late 2021 and joined the crypto bull market during his gardening leave.
  • This experience exposed inefficiencies in crypto information access, inspiring him to create Kaito AI.
INSIGHT

Strategic Trading

  • Trading success depends on knowing who you're trading against, similar to poker.
  • Identify your strengths and pick your battles wisely in markets.
INSIGHT

AI in Finance

  • Hedge funds gain an edge through early AI adoption, later commoditized by third parties.
  • Yu Hu emphasizes Kaito AI's focus on providing information, not alpha.
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