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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Ocean Protocol co-founder Trent McConaghy joins DWeb Decoded to share a compelling vision for the future of AI, decentralized infrastructure, and human-AI co-evolution. From the role of Filecoin in enabling sovereign AGI to building brain-computer interfaces that augment human cognition, this episode explores the intersection of Web3 and emerging intelligence.

Journalist Isabelle Castro joins this episode of DWeb Decoded to talk about her new Substack, Utopia in Beta, and her mission to critically examine emerging technologies like Web3 and AI. She breaks down the narratives being missed in mainstream coverage and offers practical advice for builders and PR teams looking to engage with media in meaningful ways.

Paul Brody, Global Blockchain Leader at Ernst & Young, joins DWeb Decoded to discuss the shifting landscape of enterprise blockchain adoption. From early skepticism to stablecoins and public Ethereum, Brody dives deep into what’s working, what failed (private blockchains), and what’s next—including privacy tools, smart contract audits with AI, and building decentralized infrastructure that resists monopolies.

Frank Mong, COO of Nova Labs, company behind the Helium Network, joins DWeb Decoded to trace Helium's evolution—from an IoT startup to launching Helium Mobile, a decentralized wireless carrier. Frank dives deep into their T-Mobile partnership, go-to-market lessons, and real-world use cases like wildfire detection and smart cities.