The conversation explores the concept of attention as a driving force in the crypto market, particularly in the context of meme coins. It discusses how attention influences demand and behavior, and how it can be a valuable asset in itself. The conversation also touches on the importance of distribution and capturing attention in the success of crypto projects. It examines the role of fundamentals in the market and how attention can drive price and technology improvements. The conversation concludes with a discussion on how crypto has the potential to disintermediate the Web2 model of monetizing attention through the use of tokens. The conversation explores the impact of meme coins and the attention economy on the crypto space. It discusses the beauty of meme coins as they are not trying to be something they are not, and the pure speculation they represent. It also highlights the difficulty of disintermediating incumbents in the web2 space and the importance of the application layer in web3. The conversation delves into the potential of tokens as a new distribution channel and the ability to connect creators with fans. It also explores the role of AI in changing the way we interact with the internet and the potential for AI to disrupt the advertising business models of big tech giants. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the net impact of meme coins and the attention economy on the crypto space. Kevin's Twitter - https://x.com/Kevin_Kelly_II Michael's Twitter - https://x.com/mrink0 Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Inspiration for the Report 04:25 The Long-Term Value of Attention 09:44 Distribution Channels and Capturing Attention 23:40 Disintermediating the Web2 Model with Tokens 33:38 The Beauty and Speculation of Meme Coins 34:57 The Importance of the Application Layer in Web3 40:16 Tokens as a New Distribution Channel 46:42 The Potential of AI in Changing Internet Interaction 53:40 Debating the Net Impact of Meme Coins and the Attention Economy Disclosures 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.

Exploring Eigenlayer's decentralized trust model for building new crypto apps, focusing on Actively Validated Services. Discussing economic security and social consensus in blockchain systems, the importance of open innovation, and forking mechanisms for determining truths. Highlighting the benefits of pooling security and isolation in financial and forking applications.

In this episode of the Delphi podcast, the co-founders of Drift Protocol, Cindy Leow, along with Arthur Hayes and Kyle Samani, discuss the vision and development of Drift, as well as the future of DeFi. They highlight the importance of censorship resistance and access to financial markets for all individuals, regardless of their location. They also discuss the advantages of building on Solana and the challenges of operating an app chain. The conversation covers topics such as cross-margin and cross-collateral, the democratization of finance through DeFi, the potential of tokenizing real-world assets, and the value of meme coin derivatives. The episode concludes with a discussion on the future of Drift, including plans for faster transactions and the internalization of MEV. The conversation covers various topics related to decentralized finance (DeFi) and the current state of the crypto market. The speakers discuss the advantages and challenges of decentralized exchanges (DEXs) compared to centralized exchanges, the potential for stablecoin innovation, the growth of DeFi, and the future of the crypto market. They also touch on the upcoming token generation event (TGE) for Drift Protocol. Cindy's Twitter - https://twitter.com/cindyleowtt Arthur's Twitter - https://twitter.com/CryptoHayes Kyle's Twitter - https://twitter.com/KyleSamani Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Backgrounds 04:21 The Vision for DeFi 08:37 The Importance of Censorship Resistance and Access to Financial Markets 12:56 The Evolution of Drift Protocol 19:03 The Rise of Meme Coin Derivatives 21:19 Exploring Faster Transactions and MEV Capture 23:42 App Chain vs Monolith: Trade-offs and Considerations 26:58 The Future of Drift: Financializing Assets and Improving User Experience 30:48 The Value of Building on an L1 like Solana 31:43 The Advantages and Challenges of DEXs 34:39 The Potential for Stablecoin Innovation 38:03 The Growth of DeFi and Improving the Trading Experience 47:23 The Future of the Crypto Market 50:46 The Impact of Token Vesting Schedules 56:30 Factors Influencing the Crypto Market Disclosures 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.

David Johnston discusses the Morpheus project, which aims to build a free future by providing individuals with their own personal AI. The project attracted significant interest and support through a fair launch, where users could stake their ETH and contribute to the project in exchange for tokens. The Morpheus network acts as a coordination platform between personalized AIs and a global network of services. The network uses a smart agent rank algorithm to recommend the best smart agents for specific tasks based on factors like reputation and usage. The fair launch model and token economics of Morpheus have attracted attention and may inspire other projects to adopt similar approaches. Morpheus Network has different buckets for rewarding contributors, including the code bucket, compute bucket, community bucket, capital bucket, and protection fund bucket. The code and compute buckets are important for providing value to the network. The code bucket rewards those who build the platform, while the compute bucket rewards those who provide computing resources. The community bucket rewards the builders of smart agents, and the capital bucket rewards those who provide capital. The protection fund bucket is for handling audits, bounties, and recovering from attacks. The network aims to strike a balance between proof of stake and proof of work. David's Twitter - https://twitter.com/DJohnstonEC Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Morpheus and its Goals 03:18 The Fair Launch Model and Attracting Support 05:16 The Role of the Morpheus Network 10:29 The Smart Agent Rank Algorithm 25:53 Understanding the Reward Mechanism 31:08 Rewarding Smart Agents and Compute Providers 34:56 Directing Rewards with Morpheus Token Holders 38:45 Creating an Ecosystem for Developers 45:01 Rewarding App Builders and Preventing Centralization 46:28 The Potential of Decentralized AI Models Disclosures 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.

0G Labs is building the world's first modular AI chain that enables on-chain storage of training data, models, and the entire stack for crypto AI. Their DA layer provides high throughput and scalability, with a performance difference of 50,000 times better and 100 times cheaper than existing solutions. They aim to achieve Web2 parity on-chain for AI and promote transparency, traceability, and democratization of AI. 0G Labs is focused on making AI a public good and ensuring verifiability and alignment of models. Their roadmap includes launching the base infrastructure, introducing custom consensus, and expanding AI support and capabilities. Michael's Twitter - https://twitter.com/mheinrich Ming's Twitter - https://twitter.com/spark_ren Jason's Twitter - https://twitter.com/zenghbo Chapters 00:00 Introduction 17:42 The DA Layer: High Throughput and Scalability 29:13 Promoting Transparency and Democratization of AI 38:54 Differentiators of Zero G Labs 51:28 Roadmap and Future of Crypto AI Disclosures 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.

Founder of GRASS, a viral crypto AI project on Solana, discusses democratizing web data access. GRASS has 2M scraping devices for AI training, promoting fairness and transparency. Protocol on Solana blockchain for speed and scalability. Addresses bias in AI models, compensating users for data contributions, and ensuring data authenticity.

Josh, Co-founder of Astria, talks about shared sequencers and their benefits for rollup developers, including cost-sharing and competitive experiences. He discusses the trade-offs and constraints of using a shared sequencer, like block time and potential lock-in. The podcast also explores the evolving landscape of optimistic rollups vs. ZK rollups and the challenges of building a cost-competitive shared sequencer in the market.

Integral is a financial operations and accounting platform for companies with Web3 assets. It simplifies financial workflows and provides real-time access to financial information. The platform saves businesses time and frustration by automating tasks such as bookkeeping, payroll, and payments. Integral enables companies to manage their crypto assets, track transactions, and generate financial statements easily. It also facilitates global operations, complex money flows, and multiple asset classes. The platform is part of the larger transformation in capital formation and the redefinition of companies in the Web3 era. Integral is an accounting software for the future of composable Web3 companies. It aims to facilitate the operations of businesses beyond just accounting, including tax, payments, payroll, and financial planning. By providing accurate and real-time data on business finances, Integral enables founders and large corporations to make better decisions and manage their assets more effectively. The platform also offers benefits such as reducing the need for internal controllers, automating processes, and improving efficiency. Integral serves a range of clients, including startups, large brands like Nike, and VC firms. The company is also exploring the use of AI to enhance legibility and provide proactive recommendations. Gui's Twitter⁠ Avi's Twitter Drew's Twitter Chapters 00:00 - Introduction and Background 08:39 - Overview of Integral and its Benefits 31:25 - The Composable Nature of Integral in the Web3 Era 45:13 - Enhancing Legibility and Providing Proactive Recommendations with Integral Disclosures Disclosures: 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. Delphi’s transparency page can be viewed ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Tory Green, Co-founder of Ionet on Solana, discusses solving GPU shortages in AI with a decentralized network linking underused GPUs. Their focus is on inferencing, decentralized AI, and creating a model marketplace. They aim to disrupt big tech control, cater to Series A AI firms, and expand into gaming and zero knowledge.

The podcast explores Layer 3 blockchains' customization and low gas fees, focusing on Degen Chain's journey and Syndicate's role in its development. L3s offer customization for startups, with a vision for interoperability. The shift to L3 solutions from L2s is emphasized, with a focus on usage and adoption. Degen Chain aims to revolutionize on-chain communities through innovative experiences and decentralized mechanisms.