Nick Emmons is the CoFounder and CEO at Allora Labs.
In this episode, we discuss the transformative potential of decentralized AI to supercharge DeFi, including how it differs from traditional, centralized AI systems and how Allora is reshaping the way intelligence is shared, accessed, and monetized. This is our best pod yet on the enormous impact of marrying crypto and AI technologies so don't miss it!
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Timestamps
0:00 - Intro
3:59 - Why AI and crypto go together
6:09 - AI’s current impact on society
7:49 - Exciting use cases for AI in crypto
12:21 - How AI can supercharge DeFi lending
14:45 - How Upshot led to Allora
17:40 - What is Allora?
19:51 - Productizing Allora’s value
24:27 - Allora's DeFi partnerships
26:29 - FBTC mid-roll
27:10 - How far off is an AI-dominant future?
29:39 - Getting started with Allora
31:35 - Incentivizing participants in Allora Network
34:40 - AI verification x Allora
36:34 - Puffer Unifi mid-roll
37:20 - Is the rapid pace of innovation for AI sustainable?
40:31 - Institutional investor interest in crypto x AI sector
42:23 - Thoughts on Coinbase’s future role in AI
45:05 - Allora preparing for Mainnet
45:54 - Closing
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► Allora Network Website: https://www.allora.network/
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► Allora Labs on Twitter: https://x.com/AlloraLabsHQ
► Nick on Twitter: https://x.com/nick_emmons
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