Shaw: The Rise of ai16z’s Eliza—Crypto × AI Agents, a $2.5B Valuation, Trending Globally on GitHub

The Delphi Podcast

Join Tom Shaughnessy from Delphi Digital and Ejazz from 26 Crypto Capital as they host Shaw, founder of Eliza Labs and AI16Z, for an in-depth discussion on the evolution of AI agents and frameworks. The conversation explores Shaw's remarkable journey, the development of the Eliza framework, and his vision for decentralized AGI. The discussion covers crucial topics from agent development and tokenomics to the future of blockchain-based AI platforms.

🎯 Key Highlights

▶ Inside story of Eliza Labs' creation and AI16Z's rapid growth

▶ Deep dive into the technical aspects of the Eliza framework

▶ Analysis of agent platforms and the shift from "slop bots" to utility

▶ Discussion of tokenomics and value capture mechanisms

▶ Exploration of cross-chain development and blockchain selection

▶ Vision for open source AGI and the future of AI agents

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Timestamps

00:00 - Introduction and Backgrounds

01:29 - Shaw's Journey and Origins

04:06 - Asian Developer Community Updates

07:48 - AI16Z and Agent Development

11:17 - DeFi Integration and Use Cases

17:17 - Trading Bots and Market Intelligence

22:51 - Framework Differentiation and Value

27:06 - Technical Infrastructure Discussion

35:00 - Token Economics and Platform Strategy

47:00 - Open Source Development

54:39 - Future of AI Agents

01:08:29 - Chain Selection Discussion

01:14:57 - Agent Verification and Trust

Disclaimer

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