Nick Emmons, CEO & Co-Founder of Upshot

Sami and Mahesh are joined by Nick Emmons, CEO & Co-Founder of Upshot.  Upshot is a decentralized AI network optimized for DeFi applications. The network incentivizes participants to contribute their expertise, which can include machine learning models, data, and other forms of knowledge, cultivating a cooperative ecosystem where contributors collectively strive towards achieving shared AI objectives.

Nick shares his insights on the regulatory landscape for AI, discussing the competitive edge that decentralized AI could have over traditional centralized AI systems. He also speaks about the evolution of Upshot into a platform that leverages the collective intelligence of its participants to create and improve DeFi applications. The conversation also touches on the critical role of zero-knowledge proofs for integrating AI with blockchains. Lastly, Nick highlights various use cases for Upshot, showcasing its potential to transform the DeFi space.

00:00 - Hair Routines

1:04 - Crypto and AI Regulation

2:47 - The Rapid Rate of AI Innovation

5:35 - Entering an Era of Hyperfinancilization

8:20 - Competing with OpenAI’s GPT Store

9:50 - Upshot’s Origin

15:26 - How Price Predicting Models on Upshot Work

19:30 - How Models on Upshot Work Together

20:40 - Upshot Machine Intelligence Network Architecture

25:05 - Upshot + zkML 

29:05 - opML vs zkML

31:30 - Upshot Use Cases

34:40 - How the Community can Help

37:55 - Rapid Fire Questions 

Disclaimer: The hosts and the firms they represent may hold stakes in the companies mentioned in this podcast. None of this is financial advice.