The Rollup Why AI Agents Need Better Blockchain Data with Marcel Fohrmann
Jul 4, 2025
Marcel Fohrmann, a half Turkish, half German innovator based in Switzerland, is building SQD, a decentralized data network. He discusses the vital role of decentralized infrastructure in supporting AI agents and the shortcomings of traditional data giants. Marcel highlights the analogy of hotel chains versus Airbnb to illustrate centralized versus decentralized data control. The conversation also dives into evolving blockchain business models and the importance of equitable data distribution to avoid monopolistic tech influences, paving the way for a fairer AI economy.
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Frictionless Data for AI Agents
- Scaling AI agents requires frictionless, permissionless access to data without humans in the loop.
- Agents should autonomously consume data by token exchange within decentralized networks like SQD.
Data as Public Utility
- Data must become virtually free and highly accessible to support AI's exponential growth.
- Centralized data monopolies hinder innovation and scalability for billions of AI agents.
SQD as Airbnb of Databases
- SQD compares its decentralized database network to Airbnb disrupting hotel chains.
- Unlike centralized giants, SQD offers a globally governed database that resists downtime.