The Delphi Podcast

José Macedo, Co-Founder at Delphi Labs, and Pondering Durian, Lead at Delphi Intelligence, dive into the launch of Delphi Intelligence, focusing on AI research. They discuss the shift from crypto to AI, emphasizing high-quality collaboration and emerging technologies. The duo explores the phases of AI scale and debate open-source versus proprietary models. They share insights on AI's connection to geopolitics, compare U.S. and China’s strategies, and highlight the exciting landscape for early-stage AI startups amidst technological innovation.

Discover how Dev.Fun is revolutionizing app creation with AI-powered vibe coding, making it accessible to everyone, even non-techies. Founders Devlord and Robi share their journey and the exciting possibilities of generating decentralized applications. Learn about their innovative monetization strategies, user-engagement tactics, and why they've chosen Solana for their platform. They also discuss the balance between moderation and freedom, and how live streaming could drive crypto adoption while fostering authenticity in digital interactions.

Harry Dewhirst, co-founder and CEO of 375ai, is revolutionizing data collection with a decentralized network of sensors designed for real-time, monetized insights from the physical world. He shares his journey from a crypto investor to innovator, and how 375ai's technology turns unstructured video into valuable data while emphasizing privacy. The launch of the compact 375 Street device and its impact on data accuracy is explored. Dewhirst also discusses challenges in manufacturing and the intriguing connections of his company's name to Area 51.

Discover how Taofu is revolutionizing funding for Bittensor subnets as co-founders Mitch and Mikel share their journey from DeFi to AI. They explore the challenges of subnet registration costs, and how Dynamic TAO reshapes power dynamics. Learn about the innovative Tau Private Network's role in decentralized VPN services and the rewarding model for miners. The conversation also delves into the future of AI, addressing its potential to enhance industries and extend human lifespan. Join a fascinating discussion on technology’s impact on our lives!

David Choi and Conor Moore, co-founders of USD.AI, delve into their innovative project—a synthetic dollar backed by AI and DeepEnd hardware assets. They share insights on their transition from traditional finance to DeFi, highlighting unique financing strategies for infrastructure projects. The discussion includes their three-pillar approach, the revolutionary QEV model for liquidity management, and how leveraging hardware can enhance yields. They also explain mechanisms to protect depositors and the potential impact of USD.AI on token emission rates.

Logan Allen, founder of Zorp and Nockchain, dives into the groundbreaking journey of creating a new proof-of-work blockchain. He introduces the innovative ZK Powell consensus mechanism that leverages zero-knowledge proofs for mining. Allen discusses the unique challenges in building a decentralized ecosystem while ensuring security and privacy. The potential for specialized ZK ASICs and engaging applications like the KnockApp framework is highlighted. He also shares insights about an upcoming mining competition, paving the way for new opportunities in the blockchain landscape.

Join Piers Kicks as he hosts BEN.ZZZ, founder of Cambria, for an insightful conversation about building high-stakes, risk-to-earn MMOs inspired by Runescape. Cambria is pioneering unique game worlds like Duel Arena and Gold Rush, recently concluding a season with a $1.5 million prize pool.Cambria: https://cambria.gg🎯 Key Highlights▸ Ben's origins in the Runescape private server scene and the journey to founding Cambria.   ▸ Cambria's "risk-to-earn" MMO model with massive on-chain stakes.   ▸ Deep dive into Duel Arena (high-stakes 1v1) and Gold Rush (risk-to-earn MMO).   ▸ How Season 2 generated a $1.5M+ prize pool and saw massive player engagement.▸ The emergent player behavior, guild strategies, and exploits seen in high-stakes environments.   ▸ Challenges of managing on-chain game economies: botting, exploits, and security.   ▸ Cambria's approach to balancing casual vs. hardcore players and "pay-to-win" mechanics.   ▸ Roadmap insights: Season 3 plans, Duel Arena V2, and the strategy for a potential token launch.   ▸ Cambria's multi-chain strategy and experiences deploying on different ecosystems.   ▸ The long-term vision for significant, high-stakes on-chain game economies and guild wars.   💡 Want to stay updated with the latest in crypto & gaming? Hit subscribe and the notification bell! 🔔🧠 Follow the Alpha▸ Piers' Twitter: @pierskicks▸ Ben's Twitter: @cyberpunk▸ Cambria's Twitter: @playcambria 🔗 Connect with Delphi🌐 Portal: https://delphidigital.io/🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/delphi_digital💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/delphi-digital🎧 Listen onSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/62PR1RigLG2YN5Pelq6UY9?si=18ac7ccf36ab4753Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-delphi-podcast/id1438148082Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9Yy99ZlQIX9-PdG_xHj43QTimestamps00:00 - Introduction to Ben & Cambria   01:00 - Origins in Runescape Private Servers   03:00 - Discovering Crypto & Early Web3 Gaming   05:00 - Cambria Overview: Duel Arena & Gold Rush   06:30 - Thesis Formation: Player Archetypes & Appeal   09:30 - Duel Arena Launch & Success ($100M+ Volume)   12:00 - Season 2 Deep Dive: Mechanics & $1.5M Prize Pool   16:00 - Season 2 Player Stats & Engagement   17:30 - Emergent Behavior & Exploits in Season 2   22:30 - Challenges: Botting, Dupes & Managing On-Chain Economies   29:00 - Balancing Risk/Reward, Casual vs. Hardcore, and Pay-to-Win   32:00 - Roadmap: Season 3, Dungeons, Scaling   34:30 - Duel Arena V2 & Excalibur   36:30 - Token Launch Strategy & Considerations   39:30 - Multi-Chain Approach (Ronin & Blast/Abstract)   42:30 - Vision for the Future of On-Chain Game Economies   47:45 - Evolving Thesis & Learnings   51:00 - Most Impactful Digital Experience (Runescape)   53:00 - Favorite Games & Recommended Reads/MediaDisclaimerThis podcast is strictly informational and educational and is not investment advice or a solicitation to buy or sell any tokens or securities or to make any financial decisions. Do not trade or invest in any project, tokens, or securities based upon this podcast episode. The host and members at Delphi Ventures may personally own tokens or art that are mentioned on the podcast. Our current show features paid sponsorships which may be featured at the start, middle, and/or the end of the episode. These sponsorships are for informational purposes only and are not a solicitation to use any product, service or token.

Sam Lehman, Principal at Symbolic Capital and AI researcher, dives into the resurgence of Reinforcement Learning (RL) and its impact on decentralized AI. He discusses the evolution of AI scaling and highlights the importance of open, collaborative environments for fostering diverse AI strategies. Lehman critiques the potential limitations of human preference data on model creativity and advocates for the 'World's RL Gym' concept. The conversation touches on future AI architectures, the challenges of lock-in in proprietary systems, and the exciting potential of continuous learning.

Join Kevin Kelly from Delphi Digital as he hosts Guilhem Chaumont, CEO and co-founder of Flow Desks, for an insightful conversation about institutional-grade trading services in the crypto space. Flow Desks has established itself as a full-service digital asset trading and technology firm, pioneering a unique "market making as a service" approach.🎯 Key Highlights▸ How Flowdesk created "market making as a service" to serve crypto-native projects▸ The growing importance of transparency, neutrality, and trust in crypto trading▸ Why institutional adoption is a slow, steady shift—not a tidal wave▸ The role of stablecoins and tokenized assets in the future of finance▸ How regulation and compliance are shaping crypto’s next phase▸ Why Flowdesk won’t issue a token—and what it says about alignment and incentives▸ Long-term vision for tokenizing real-world assets and transforming financial rails💡 Want to stay updated with the latest in crypto & AI? Hit subscribe and the notification bell! 🔔🧠 Follow the Alpha▸ Kevin's Twitter: @Kevin_Kelly_II▸ Guilhem's LinkedIn: Guilhem Chaumont ▸ Flowdesk's Twitter: @flowdesk_co🔗 Connect with Delphi🌐 Portal: https://delphidigital.io/🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/delphi_digital💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/delphi-digital🎧 Listen onSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/62PR1RigLG2YN5Pelq6UY9?si=18ac7ccf36ab4753Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-delphi-podcast/id1438148082Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9Yy99ZlQIX9-PdG_xHj43QTimestamps00:00 - Introduction to Flowdesk02:00 - Providing Institutional Grade Service to Crypto Native Teams04:00 - Challenges and Convincing the Market06:58 - Current Market Read10:00 - Why We Won’t See Large Drawdowns13:00 - Growth Areas Going Forward15:52 - Tokenization of Existing vs. Illiquid Assets18:48 - Institutional Hesitation and Fee Capture21:28 - Biggest Opportunities for Flowdesk24:50 - Stable Coin DemandDisclaimerThis podcast is strictly informational and educational and is not investment advice or a solicitation to buy or sell any tokens or securities or to make any financial decisions. Do not trade or invest in any project, tokens, or securities based upon this podcast episode. The host and members at Delphi Ventures may personally own tokens or art that are mentioned on the podcast. Our current show features paid sponsorships which may be featured at the start, middle, and/or the end of the episode. These sponsorships are for informational purposes only and are not a solicitation to use any product, service or token.

Join Tom Shaughnessy as he hosts Travis Good, CEO and co-founder of Ambient, for a deep dive into the world's first useful proof-of-work blockchain powered by AI. Fresh out of stealth, Ambient reimagines the intersection of crypto and AI by creating a decentralized network where mining secures the chain through verified AI inference on a 600B+ parameter model.🎯 Key Highlights▸ Ambient's vision for a decentralized currency representing a unit of machine intelligence▸ How mining incentivizes global participation in a single model's continuous improvement▸ The power of reasoning traces and synthetic data to create a "world's RL gym"▸ Verified inference as the foundation for trustless AI composability▸ The philosophical importance of open, decentralized AI vs. corporate controlled models▸ How the economics of ambient create new possibilities for an AI-driven world▸ Deep analysis of the geopolitical shifts in AI development with Chinese open source models💡 Want to stay updated with the latest in crypto & AI? Hit subscribe and the notification bell! 🔔🧠 Follow the Alpha▸ Tom's Twitter: @Shaughnessy119▸ Travis's Twitter: @IridiumEagle▸ Ambient's Twitter: @ambient_xyz🔗 Connect with Delphi🌐 Portal: https://delphidigital.io/🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/delphi_digital💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/delphi-digital🎧 Listen onSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/62PR1RigLG2YN5Pelq6UY9?si=18ac7ccf36ab4753Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-delphi-podcast/id1438148082Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9Yy99ZlQIX9-PdG_xHj43QTimestamps00:00 - Introduction to Ambient02:00 - The Vision: Currency for Machine Intelligence05:00 - Convergence of AI Models and Democratizing Access08:45 - Mining with GPUs to Improve the Network's Model11:30 - The Power of Reasoning Traces and Synthetic Data16:45 - Size Matters: High IQ Models and Fine-Tuning23:15 - Speed and Performance: Building on Solana's Foundation27:30 - Supporting Different Hardware Configurations34:20 - Network Governance and Model Upgrades38:00 - The Importance of Verified Inference43:40 - The Problems with Centralized AI Models53:00 - The Vision for an Ambient-Powered Economy59:30 - The Future of Open Source Models01:04:15 - Response to Leopold's "Situational Awareness"01:13:30 - Privacy and Transaction Design01:19:00 - Denominating Real Business in Ambient01:25:00 - The Path Forward for Decentralized AIDisclaimerThis podcast is strictly informational and educational and is not investment advice or a solicitation to buy or sell any tokens or securities or to make any financial decisions. Do not trade or invest in any project, tokens, or securities based upon this podcast episode. The host and members at Delphi Ventures may personally own tokens or art that are mentioned on the podcast. Our current show features paid sponsorships which may be featured at the start, middle, and/or the end of the episode. These sponsorships are for informational purposes only and are not a solicitation to use any product, service or token.