Going beyond the hype of Crypto x AI: Vapourware or not? | Crypto x AI Event

The Delphi Podcast

Are Crypto AI tokens just vapourware? Join Jose Maria Macedo (Delphi) for this high-stakes debate with Kyle Samani (Multicoin Capital) and Emad Mostaque (Stability AI) to explore:

- The current state of decentralized GPU marketplaces

- The role of data DAOs and IP rights in AI development

- Viability of decentralized training and inference

- The future of AI agents and identity systems

- Which crypto AI verticals show real promise vs hype

This candid discussion separates signal from noise in the rapidly growing crypto AI sector, examining where true value creation is happening and which areas may be getting ahead of themselves.

"I think we're seeing a weird nexus of crypto hype and AI hype happening at the same time...they're not going through the standard development process." - Emad Mostaque

Watch more sessions from Crypto x AI Month here: https://delphidigital.io/crypto-ai

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Crypto x AI Month is the largest virtual event dedicated to the intersection of crypto and AI, featuring 40+ top builders, investors, and practitioners. Over the course of three weeks, this event brings together panels, debates, and discussions with the brightest minds in the space, presented by Delphi Digital.

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- Kyle Samani on Twitter/X ► https://x.com/kylesamani

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Acknowledgments

00:50 Introducing Panel and Debate Setup

01:58 Kyle on GPU Marketplaces and Infrastructure

04:23 Evaluating Different Crypto AI Sectors

06:41 Current State of the Crypto AI Market

10:37 Core Benefits of Crypto for AI Development

14:41 Talent Migration into Crypto AI

20:25 The Mimetic Value of Crypto AI

24:36 Deep Dive: Decentralized GPU Marketplaces

33:13 Game Theory of Open Source AI

41:38 Discussion on Data and Data DAOs

48:40 Private Data and Expert Knowledge

52:11 Rapid Fire: Key Sectors Analysis

54:33 The Future of AI Agents

58:11 Identity and Final Thoughts

Disclaimer

All statements and/or opinions expressed in this interview are the personal opinions and responsibility of the respective guests, who may personally hold material positions in companies or assets mentioned or discussed. The content does not necessarily reflect the opinion of Delphi Citadel Partners, LLC or its affiliates (collectively, “Delphi Ventures”), which makes no representations or warranties of any kind in connection with the contained subject matter. Delphi Ventures may hold investments in assets or protocols mentioned or discussed in this interview. This content is provided for informational purposes only and should not be misconstrued for investment advice or as a recommendation to purchase or sell any token or to use any protocol.