Imagine owning your own AI. That’s exactly what David Johnston, core contributor at Morpheus believes is not just possible, but inevitable. In this episode, we go deep on smart agents, how they’re the next evolution after smart contracts, and why decentralized AI will reshape how we use intelligence. David shares why the world has now officially crossed the line where AI has more brainpower than all humans combined,and what that means for builders, entrepreneurs, and anyone online.

We cover how Morpheus is building a platform for smart agents just like Ethereum did for smart contracts, why LLMs still matter, and how tools like x402 and onchain identity are solving major AI risks. This is the future of AI, Web3, and ownership, all in one.

Key Learnings & Time Stamps

• [00:00] - AI brainpower now exceeds human brainpower, what that really means.

• [03:00] - The origin story of DApps and why decentralized software must pay for its own hardware.

• [05:30] - How Web3 evolved from protocol to user-friendly applications.

• [08:00] - What smart agents are and why they’re the natural next step after smart contracts.

• [10:00] - How Morpheus provides infrastructure and incentives for agent builders.

• [17:00] - Current limitations of autonomous agents and how intent-based agents solve real problems.

• [20:00] - How ERC-8004 and agent reputation registries change the AI trust layer.

• [22:00] - What x402 is and why it's a game-changer for onchain payments.

• [26:00] - Why rewarding developers directly makes Morpheus similar to early Ethereum.

• [32:00] - The shift from office space to data centers, what AI is really doing to work.

• [38:00] - LLMs are not enough, here’s how personal AI agents will evolve.

• [43:00] - The idea behind the Morpheus Virtual Machine.

• [47:00] - Roadmap: What’s next for Morpheus and its community-led infrastructure.
  

Disclaimer

Nothing mentioned in this podcast is investment advice and please do your own research.

Connect

https://mor.org

https://www.linkedin.com/company/morpheusais/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidajohnston/

https://x.com/DJohnstonEC

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Imagine a world where your kids learn directly from Einstein in the metaverse. That’s the bold vision Mete Al is building at ICB Labs.

In this episode, I sat down with Mete live at Token2049 in Singapore to explore how ICB Labs is fusing AI, blockchain, and immersive metaverse experiences to reshape education. From building a global network of university partnerships to creating age-appropriate AI mentors for kids, Mete shares how his team is creating a safe, scalable, and gamified learning environment for the next generation.

We talk NFTs with real utility, selling $3M in an ICO, and how AI is quietly training itself through student interactions. This one is full of practical insights, bold predictions, and the clarity of a founder with a big mission: to build the future of learning.

Key Learnings + Time Stamps

• [00:00] Selling $2.5M in NFTs in 3 days — how they did it

• [01:20] How Mete got into Web3 from real estate & farming

• [03:50] The shift to AI in education: problems and promise

• [06:30] Why current AI use in schools is broken — and ICB’s fix

• [08:00] What sets ICB’s metaverse apart from Meta & others

• [10:20] How their AI matches students by age with safe, tailored content

• [12:00] B2B model: partnering with 9+ universities globally

• [14:00] The real reason previous metaverse hype failed

• [16:00] Roadmap: language learning, talent hubs, AI avatars & fashion street

• [18:30] Their monetization model: KYC, NFTs with utility, and their own token

• [20:00] What startup founders should focus on: Mete’s #1 advice

• [21:00] The upcoming “Talent Hub” to fund and build student ideas

• [23:00] Who inspires Mete in Web3: shoutout to 1inch and Sandbox

• [25:00] ICB Labs’ next big milestone: scaling to 400+ staff and beyond
  

Connect

Mete's Socials:

https://www.instagram.com/meteicb/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/meteicb/

ICB Labs:

https://x.com/ICBLabs

https://www.linkedin.com/company/icblabs/

https://icblabs.com/

ICB Verse:

https://x.com/icbverse

https://icbverse.io/

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Catherine (Space and Time) breaks down why blockchains alone can’t power complex apps—and how a verifiable, decentralized database with ZK proofs closes the gap for enterprises, devs, and AI agents. We cover: what SxT is, how its patented ZK approach offloads compute to a single node and proves correctness on-chain, why institutional adoption is sticky, and marketing tactics that actually work in Web3 (what to outsource vs keep in-house). She also shares the Indonesia education rollout (UGM + Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison/IOH), token-powered payments, and what she’d do with unlimited community budget.

Key timestamps (YouTube format)

[00:00:00] Opening clip: From “future of money” to “verifiable data for smart contracts”

[00:01:00] Live at Token2049: who Catherine is and what we cover

[00:02:00] Origin story: joining Space and Time to solve crypto’s database gap

[00:03:00] Mission: empower devs/enterprises/AI agents with verifiable data

[00:04:00] Why chains ≠ databases: limits, complexity, and enterprise SLAs

[00:05:00] The core innovation: patented ZK proofs for database compute

[00:05:45] How it works (plain English): single-node compute, on-chain verification

[00:06:30] Catherine’s background: technical marketing roots → Web3

[00:07:00] Founder tip: what to outsource vs keep internal (PR, events, community)

[00:08:00] Campaigns that win: enterprise/institutional stories beat gimmicks

[00:09:00] Example: Microsoft Fabric integration momentum

[00:10:00] Listening to the market: community as your feedback engine

[00:11:00] Indonesia rollout: IOH partnership and 100k+ students onboarding

[00:12:00] UGM framework: verifiable diplomas/records; SXT as payment rail

[00:13:00] Longevity question: decentralization and community node operators

[00:15:00] If starting today: what they’d build vs leverage in the ecosystem

[00:16:00] Why institutional demand is slow but sticky (and good for cycles)

[00:17:00] Competing for attention vs building fundamentals and partnerships

[00:18:00] What Space and Time needs now: builders to ship with verifiable data

[00:19:00] Who they admire: Chainlink’s dual GTM (community + enterprise)

[00:20:00] Unlimited budget thought experiment: country leads and community depth

[00:20:45] Advice to community managers: shared values, inclusion, tight feedback loops

[00:21:30] Close: links, how to try SxT, and why this matters for Web3 builders

Connect

https://www.spaceandtime.io/

https://twitter.com/SpaceandTimeDB

https://discord.gg/spaceandtimeDB

https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherinehdaly/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/space-and-time-db/

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What if your digital identity could unlock payments, access, and compliance—all without giving up your privacy?

In this episode, I talk to Boris, CEO of Concordium and former co-founder of Copper, one of the biggest institutional custodians in crypto. We dive deep into why Concordium is building a new Layer 1 focused on privacy, programmable payments, stablecoins, and compliance-first infrastructure.

Boris shares insights on the challenges of building for institutional adoption, the critical need for better tooling in Web3, and why he believes Concordium could be the missing link for real-world crypto use cases.

Whether you’re a founder, developer, or curious about blockchain’s next evolution—this one’s for you.

Key Learnings with Timestamps

• [00:01:00] – Boris’s unexpected entry into crypto and founding Copper

• [00:04:00] – Why he joined Concordium and the vision behind it

• [00:06:00] – Why another L1? Solving for real-world adoption, not just innovation

• [00:10:00] – Privacy-preserving compliance: why anonymity doesn't scale

• [00:15:00] – The real reason stablecoins like USDT dominate (and why others don’t)

• [00:21:00] – Who Concordium is built for and what people are using it for today

• [00:27:00] – The biggest technical challenges: making blockchain usable

• [00:30:00] – Real-world institutional use cases: trade finance reimagined

• [00:35:00] – Stablecoins as yield-bearing tools in cross-border trade

• [00:40:00] – What Boris would do differently if starting today

• [00:42:00] – Roadmap: smart payments, identity, and ecosystem growth

• [00:45:00] – Final ask: developers, builders, and ecosystem collaborators wanted
  

Connect

https://www.concordium.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/boris-bohrer-bilowitzki-07a75b75/

https://x.com/ConcordiumNet

https://www.linkedin.com/company/concordium/

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In this episode, I sit down with Marvin, the co-founder of Maestro, to dive deep into the shift happening in Bitcoin infrastructure. What started as an experiment in running validators has now evolved into one of the most important platforms building the financial rails for Bitcoin-native institutions.

Marvin shares how Maestro is powering a new kind of decentralized finance—not on Ethereum, but directly on Bitcoin. From providing miners access to real capital to enabling corporations to earn native Bitcoin yield, this episode reveals how Bitcoin is being used far beyond just a store of value. We also discuss open-sourcing Symphony, why Maestro won't ever launch a token, and why Bitcoin collateral is finally being taken seriously by global institutions.

If you're curious about where real-world Bitcoin adoption is heading—this is a must-listen.

⏱️ Key Learnings + Time Stamps:Connect:

• [00:01:00] Marvin’s transition from AI in biotech to running validators in Web3
  

• [00:03:00] How Maestro started and became the top API provider on Cardano
  

• [00:04:00] Why Bitcoin’s role is shifting from store of value to the foundation of a financial system
  

• [00:07:00] The institutional approval of Bitcoin—and why that changes everything
  

• [00:08:00] What Maestro actually solves and why it’s more than just infrastructure
  

• [00:10:00] The Symphony indexer and why Bitcoin needed it
  

• [00:13:00] The launch of Maestro Institutional and the rise of Bitcoin-native yield
  

• [00:15:00] How Maestro works with miners to structure real loans backed by hash power
  

• [00:19:00] Yield Nodes vs Secured Credit—two ways miners can raise capital
  

• [00:26:00] Global trends: why retirement funds are now looking at Bitcoin
  

• [00:31:00] Projects like Meanwhile that are building life insurance powered by Bitcoin
  

• [00:33:00] Why Maestro is staying B2B and never launching a token
  

• [00:35:00] Marvin’s biggest lesson: focus solely on Bitcoin from the beginning
  

• [00:36:00] What’s next: Maestro’s roadmap, partnerships, and Mining Disrupt conference

Connect:

Learn more: https://www.gomaestro.org/

⚠️ Disclaimer:

Nothing mentioned in this podcast is investment advice and please do your own research.

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In this episode of Web3 with Sam Kamani, we dive deep into the future of AI and decentralized compute with Gaurav from io.net. From building in Linux file systems to scaling GPU infrastructure for global AI workloads, Gaurav shares what it takes to create a high-impact product in today’s Web3 x AI gold rush.

We explore the vision behind io.net—making AI compute more accessible and affordable by decentralizing infrastructure. Gaurav Sharma also opens up about the real challenges of scaling, how their community drives product evolution, and what founders often get wrong when launching AI startups.

If you're a founder, developer, or investor in AI or Web3, this episode is packed with practical wisdom and behind-the-scenes insights from someone who's building at the bleeding edge.

Key Learnings + Timestamps

• [00:01:00] Gaurav’s journey from Linux systems to Web3 and AI

• [00:03:30] The problem with monopolies in AI compute pricing

• [00:05:00] io.net’s vision: Giving power back to builders

• [00:07:00] Decentralized compute vs. traditional hyperscalers

• [00:08:30] Two types of users io.net serves (technical & abstracted)

• [00:10:30] Why agents will thrive in Web3 and how AI agents will need crypto

• [00:12:00] Real-world use cases and who is already using io.net

• [00:14:30] Challenges of building decentralized infra with real utility

• [00:17:00] What most people misunderstand about building AI products

• [00:18:00] Why the compute demand will keep growing – the flywheel effect

• [00:21:30] What Gaurav would do differently if starting io.net today

• [00:24:00] How they ensure GPU quality across a decentralized network

• [00:27:00] Advice for new founders: Start with utility, not just narrative

• [00:30:00] io.net’s 6-month roadmap and product ecosystem vision

• [00:32:00] Call for collaborators, data engineers, and AI sales talent
  

Connect

X: https://x.com/ionet

Discord: https://discord.com/invite/ionetofficial

Telegram: https://t.me/io_net

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/ionet-official/

Medium: https://medium.com/@ionet

Gaurav Sharma: https://www.linkedin.com/in/searchgauravsharma/?originalSubdomain=th

Disclaimer

Nothing mentioned in this podcast is investment or financial advice and please do your own research.

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What if privacy wasn’t a barrier but the key to blockchain’s mass adoption?

In this episode, I speak with Fahmi Syed, a financial industry veteran turned Web3 leader, now driving innovation at Midnight—a privacy-first blockchain backed by Charles Hoskinson. Fahmi shares how his journey from hedge funds to Parity, then to Midnight, shaped his belief that rational privacy is not just important, but essential for the next wave of blockchain adoption.

We talk about Midnight’s unique dual-token model, why current chains fall short on privacy, and how selective disclosure using zero-knowledge proofs could unlock real-world use cases for enterprises and individuals alike. Whether you’re a builder, investor, or just curious about Web3’s next evolution, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.

Key Learnings & Timestamps

• 00:45 – Fahmi’s journey from hedge funds to Parity and Midnight

• 02:10 – The two things holding blockchain back: privacy and identity

• 04:00 – Why pseudo-anonymity isn't true privacy

• 05:55 – The rising demand for digital privacy (beyond just finance)

• 07:40 – Real-world risks of transparency in financial trading

• 10:15 – Rational privacy and what Midnight is solving

• 12:00 – Where other privacy chains fell short (Monero, Zcash, etc.)

• 14:15 – Protecting data and metadata on-chain

• 17:00 – How Midnight supports transparency without sacrificing privacy

• 22:10 – Building a blockchain with dual state: public and private

• 24:00 – Midnight’s dual-token model: Night and Dust explained

• 28:00 – What Web2 gaming taught us about dual currencies

• 33:00 – The Glacier Drop and Scavenger Mine explained

• 34:15 – Midnight’s roadmap for the next 6-12 months
  

Connect

https://www.linkedin.com/in/fahmi-s-694b5414b/

https://x.com/midnightfdn

https://www.linkedin.com/company/midnight-foundation/https://www.midnight.gd/⁠
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In this episode, I sit down with Sunil Raina, founder of CereBree, a groundbreaking AI + Web3 platform designed to make life’s essential services come to you—proactively. Sunil shares his journey from working at Ferrari and Microsoft to creating CereBree, a “platform for life” that combines blockchain, AI agents, and decentralized data to solve real-world problems.

From personalized AI agents that can book your travel in seconds to systems that detect when your child might be in danger, Sunil paints a future where AI isn’t just reactive—it’s intuitive. We discuss privacy, token economics, and the bold vision behind building a unified data layer that connects everything from jobs to healthcare to education.

Key Learnings

[00:01:00] How Sunil transitioned from corporate consulting to founding CereBree.

[00:04:00] The real-world use cases CereBree solves—from healthcare to hiring.

[00:06:00] How CereBree’s AI agents can shorten job hiring from 8 weeks to 3 minutes.

[00:08:00] The unique hybrid data system “Kymera” and how it protects user privacy.

[00:11:00] The token model (CRX) that powers CereBree’s ecosystem.

[00:13:00] The toughest technical challenges in integrating legacy systems with AI.

[00:15:00] How AI can proactively detect safety risks in children through anomaly detection.

[00:18:00] From smart to intelligent wearables—how AI can take health monitoring to the next level.

[00:22:00] CereBree’s north star metric: real user success stories and time to resolution.

[00:24:00] Using AI to empower autistic individuals through the “Heal” platform.

[00:30:00] The future of personalized travel assistants powered by AI.

[00:34:00] What it takes to build a truly intelligent, human-centered AI platform.

Connect

https://www.linkedin.com/company/cerebreeofficial

https://x.com/cere_bree?s=21&t=xHWJLqhoD3tu8IHdJJxvnQ

https://t.me/CereBree

Disclaimer

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