David Minarsch, co-founder of Valory, discusses the Autonolas stack and its Open Autonomy framework for creating off-chain autonomous economic agents. The protocol is overseen by the Governatooorr, an AI-powered governor. Topics include agentic AI systems, multi-agent systems, collaborative agent economy, DAO optimization, and potential attack vectors.
The Autonolas stack aims to address the 'A' in DAO through its Open Autonomy framework, enabling the creation of autonomous, off-chain services for crypto applications.
Agentic AI systems are advanced and adaptable autonomous software systems that can perceive information and autonomously act and make decisions, shifting the trend in AI research towards developing these systems.
The Autonomous framework offers a solution for optimizing DAOs by replacing human delegates with autonomous service agents that continuously monitor proposals and vote on behalf of token holders, improving efficiency and transparency in decision-making.
Deep dives
Building Open Source Software for Co-Ownership of Agentic AI
Valerie's mission is to create open source software for people to co-own agentic AI systems. Co-founded by David Minaj, Valerie aims to provide a substrate for groups to co-own and build applications for these AI systems. The driving force behind Valerie is to enable decentralized ownership and operation of AI models, counteracting the trend of centralized control in AI development.
Defining Agentic AI Systems
Agentic AI systems are autonomous software systems placed in an environment where they perceive information and take actions. Unlike traditional rules-based AI or machine learning systems, agentic AI systems have the ability to autonomously act and make decisions, making them more advanced and adaptable. The trend in AI research is shifting towards developing these agentic systems that can act independently and take autonomous actions.
Using Autonomous Agents to Optimize DAOs
The Autonomous framework offers a solution for optimizing decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) through the use of autonomous agents. For example, the Governorator project replaces human delegates in DAOs with autonomous service agents that continuously monitor proposals and vote on behalf of token holders. The structured parts of the decision-making process are hard-coded, while the unstructured parts use large language models to analyze proposals. This approach improves the efficiency and transparency of decision-making in DAOs.
Concerns and Considerations
While there are concerns about the potential risks associated with AI systems and their interaction with decentralized networks, the focus should be on the economic impact and distribution of benefits. The goal should be to ensure that access to AI models and systems is decentralized and that people have the opportunity to use and benefit from them. The emphasis should be on creating inclusive systems where teams and groups can collectively own and benefit from these advanced AI technologies.
Getting Involved with Autonomos
To learn more and get involved with Autonomos, you can visit the Autonomos website and explore the documentation and resources available. The Autonomos Academy provides additional support for developers interested in building autonomous agents. Following Autonomos on Twitter is also recommended for updates and weekly news about the progress and developments of autonomous systems.
The Autonolas stack aims to address the ‘A’ in DAO (decentralised autonomous organisation), through its Open Autonomy framework, which enables the creation of autonomous, off-chain services for crypto applications. A key component for ensuring the proper operation of these off-chain autonomous economic agents, is the consensus mechanism. The protocol is overseen by the Governatooorr, the world’s first autonomous, AI-powered governor.
We were joined by David Minarsch, co-founder of Valory, to discuss the ever-changing landscape of AI agents and how they can be used to automate crypto applications.
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This episode is hosted by Friederike Ernst & Meher Roy. Show notes and listening options: epicenter.tv/532
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