The Delphi Podcast

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.

Ben Fielding, co-founder of Gensyn Network and innovator in decentralized blockchain-based compute for AI, discusses the future of machine learning. He explores the shift from centralized to decentralized data centers, emphasizing horizontal scaling for efficiency. Fielding introduces RL Swarm, a system enabling peer-to-peer reinforcement learning, and delves into the benefits of open-source AI over closed models. The conversation highlights the philosophical impact of AI development and envisions a democratized, personalized internet experience.

Join Piers Kicks as he hosts Jeffrey "Jiho" Zirlin of Sky Mavis for an exploration of Ronin's evolution from Axie Infinity's scaling solution to becoming the premier gaming chain, now on the cusp of going permissionless with an impressive ecosystem of curated titles.🎯 Key Highlights▸ Journey from Axie to Ronin infrastructure▸ Analysis of curated publishing strategy▸ Discussion of play-to-earn evolution▸ Insights into game economy design▸ Vision for permissionless future▸ Perspective on traditional gaming integration💡 Want to stay updated with the latest in crypto & AI? Hit subscribe and the notification bell! 🔔🧠 Follow the Alpha▸ Piers's Twitter: @pierskicks▸ Jeffrey's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffzirlin🔗 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 - Introduction01:01 - Ronin History04:42 - Publishing Strategy08:24 - Ecosystem Growth11:20 - Market Timing14:47 - Community Building17:24 - Founder Selection22:26 - Infrastructure Vision26:12 - Token Innovation29:57 - Play-to-Earn Evolution34:18 - AI Integration39:27 - Future Vision42:16 - IP Integration46:36 - Builder Advice51:23 - Development Stories54:17 - Metaverse Outlook57:16 - Gaming Favorites59:44 - Book RecommendationsDisclaimerThis 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 Piers Kicks as he hosts Daryl Xu, founder of B3, for an exploration of how they're building the optimized Layer 3 solution for gaming on Base, creating the homepage for on-chain gaming, and revolutionizing gaming infrastructure through innovative economic incentives. 🎯 Key Highlights ▸ Evolution from Coinbase and Base to B3 ▸ Deep dive into game chain strategy ▸ Analysis of B3 token utility and economics ▸ Discussion of regulatory impact on gaming ▸ Insights into developer incentives ▸ Vision for on-chain gaming infrastructure 💡 Want to stay updated with the latest in crypto & AI? Hit subscribe and the notification bell! 🔔 🧠 Follow the Alpha ▸ Piers's Twitter: @pierskicks ▸ Daryl's Twitter: @darylX24 🔗 Connect with Delphi 🌐 Portal: https://delphidigital.io/ 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/delphi_digital 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/delphi-digital 🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/62PR1RigLG2YN5Pelq6UY9?si=18ac7ccf36ab4753 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-delphi-podcast/id1438148082 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9Yy99ZlQIX9-PdG_xHj43Q Timestamps 00:00 - Introduction 01:09 - Career Background 02:54 - Gaming Focus 05:08 - Team Structure 08:47 - Infrastructure Vision 12:25 - Product Overview 17:08 - Game Chain Strategy 21:26 - Developer Relations 26:12 - Token Economics 31:38 - DAO Governance 34:16 - Foundation Strategy 42:12 - Regulation Impact 48:27 - Building Philosophy 54:46 - Market Outlook 59:32 - Digital Experience 01:03:09 - Book Recommendations Disclaimer This 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.

Krish Jagirdar and Jordan Lejuwaan, co-founders of RekTech, are revolutionizing interactive entertainment with their unique gaming platform. They discuss the evolution from Internet Game to RekTech and how they aim to create the world’s largest game show. The duo dives into accessible gaming mechanics, the integration of cryptocurrency, and the importance of community building. They also share insights on strategic brand partnerships and their innovative approach to game design, promising a thrilling future for digital entertainment.

In this discussion, Jeff Emanuel, founder of Pastel Network and author of the viral 'Short Case for NVIDIA Stock,' delves into AI infrastructure and its rapid evolution. He assesses DeepSeek's breakthrough in AI efficiency and the competitive landscape of AI development between the U.S. and China. Emanuel also explores model distillation, the societal impacts of AGI, and the shifting dynamics in app-layer value capture. His insights highlight the balance between innovation and resource allocation in the fast-paced AI market.

In this intriguing conversation, Kam Punia, founder of Pixion Games and seasoned veteran from Konami, shares insights into the evolution from traditional to Web3 mobile gaming. He discusses the innovative gameplay mechanics of Fableborn, emphasizing community engagement and LiveOps strategies. Kam reveals the challenges of scaling gaming economies and his vision for the future of blockchain gaming. The dialogue also touches on Nostalgia in gaming and how player motivations have shifted, showcasing a thoughtful approach to modern game design.

In this engaging talk, James Zhang, co-founder and CEO of JAMBO, shares his vision for transforming Web3 access in emerging markets. With over 700,000 phones sold, he dives into the evolution of JAMBO’s innovative mobile strategy. Discover how the Jambo Phone revolutionizes cross-border payments and fosters crypto adoption. James also discusses the role of local influencers and ambitious plans for satellite connectivity to enhance internet access. A blend of tech innovation and financial empowerment awaits!

Tin Nguyen, founder of Sipher and former real estate CEO, discusses his leap into the gaming and AI blockchain world. He shares his vision for immersive gaming experiences and the role of AI in creating persistent companions. The conversation covers the transition from traditional gaming to a player-driven economy, the challenges of educating players about blockchain, and the necessity of integrating AI without compromising creativity. Tin's insights highlight the potential of technology to revolutionize how we interact with games.