
DWeb Decoded
Dweb Decoded is Filecoin Foundation's weekly podcast dedicated to discussing the latest advancements in decentralized technology and new and exciting projects and ideas in the Filecoin ecosystem.
Latest episodes

Jul 4, 2025 • 34min
Powering Real-Time AI Video with a Decentralized GPU Network with Doug Petkanics | DWeb Decoded
In this episode of DWeb Decoded, Aaron Stanley is joined by Doug Petkanics, Founder and CEO of Livepeer, to explore how Livepeer is expanding from decentralized video transcoding into real-time AI video processing. They discuss the evolution of Livepeer, its open GPU network, the Daydream application, and how the platform is uniquely positioned to support next-gen AI video tools.

Jun 27, 2025 • 36min
Decentralized AI and the Future of Web3 with Jeff Wilser | DWeb Decoded
Journalist and podcaster Jeff Wilser joins host Aaron Stanley to unpack the convergence of AI and Web3. From the risks of centralized AI to the promise of agent economies powered by crypto, Jeff shares insights from the frontlines of this fast-evolving space.

Jun 20, 2025 • 43min
How Venice AI Hit 1M Users with Private, Decentralized AI | Teana Baker-Taylor | DWeb Decoded
In this episode of DWeb Decoded, host Aaron Stanley speaks with Teana Baker-Taylor, COO and Co-Founder of Venice AI, a censorship-resistant, privacy-first generative AI platform. Teana unpacks how Venice hit 1 million users without collecting user data, why open-source models now rival centralized giants, and how decentralized AI offers a viable path forward for safety, privacy, and innovation.

Jun 13, 2025 • 11min
U.S. Policy & Regulation with Bo Hines | DWeb Decoded
Bo Hines, Executive Director of the President's Council of Advisers on Digital Assets, joins FF President Marta Belcher on DWeb Decoded, live during Consensus 2025 in Toronto, to share the U.S. administration's strategy for cementing U.S. leadership in crypto and Web3.

Jun 6, 2025 • 43min
Building a Data Marketplace for the AI Economy with Lucas Nuzzi | DWeb Decoded
Lucas Nuzzi, CEO and co-founder of Portex, dives into the future of data marketplaces designed for AI. He highlights the failures of traditional data brokers and the need for ethical data sourcing. The discussion touches on innovative solutions like tokenized transactions and decentralized storage, crucial for AI growth. Nuzzi also explores the rise of data DAOs and the complexities of monetizing personal data, shedding light on how community platforms can protect their data while making transactions more transparent and efficient.

May 30, 2025 • 35min
Decentralizing the AI Data Supply Chain with Trevor Koverko | DWeb Decoded
Trevor Koverko, Co-Founder of SapientAI and former professional hockey player, dives into the world of decentralized data for AI training. He discusses the importance of human-augmented data and the transition from traditional supply chains to gig economy models for data labeling. Koverko draws parallels between teamwork in sports and tech innovation, highlighting the critical role of collaboration. He also explores the challenging landscape of asset tokenization and the potential for AI to transform job opportunities in blockchain gaming.

May 28, 2025 • 15min
Confidential AI, Encrypted Blockchain, Decentralized Infrastructure with Lisa Loud | DWeb Decoded
Lisa Loud, Executive Director of Secret Network Foundation, joins host Kurt Opsahl, Associate General Counsel for Cybersecurity and Civil Liberties Policy at Filecoin Foundation, to discuss building confidential infrastructure for AI using encrypted, on-chain technology. From Intel SGX and TEEs to the ethics of decentralized agents, this episode explores how to protect privacy while scaling next-gen AI.

May 27, 2025 • 22min
Decentralized AI Infrastructure with Ben Fielding| DWeb Decoded
In this episode of DWeb Decoded, Clara Tsao, Founding Officer at Filecoin Foundation, speaks with Ben Fielding, co-founder of Gensyn. Gensyn is creating decentralized infrastructure for AI—enabling machine learning to run trustlessly across distributed devices using crypto verification.

May 26, 2025 • 18min
Kite AI’s Vision for AI Agents, Data Marketplaces & On-Chain Provenance with Lei Lei | DWeb Decoded
Lei Lei, VP and Head of Business Development at Kite AI, shares her vision for decentralized AI ecosystems. She discusses how Kite AI is revolutionizing data marketplaces by enhancing transparency and ethical standards in AI. The conversation delves into partnerships with Filecoin for on-chain data and storage solutions, emphasizing decentralized infrastructure. Lei highlights the recent launch of AI agents on a Testnet, the community’s engagement, and the transformative potential of AI in various sectors, from healthcare to blockchain.

May 23, 2025 • 9min
Building Adoption in Decentralized Storage with Stefaan Vervaet | DWeb Decoded
In this episode of DWeb Decoded, we sit down with Stefaan Vervaet to reflect on the one-year journey of Akave—a decentralized data layer built on Filecoin. With over 75 projects already building on Akave, Stefaan shares how a focus on ease of use and enterprise functionality is setting them apart.