One Billion AI Agents Are Coming (ai16z Creator Interview)

What is the role of AI in crypto, and how will it shape the future?

AI agents are taking the crypto world by storm, introducing unprecedented scale and efficiency to Web3. At the center of this revolution is Shaw, the creator of the Eliza framework and ai16z DAO, a groundbreaking initiative that’s reshaping decentralized investments. The ai16z DAO has rapidly gained traction, becoming the #1 trending GitHub repository last month, with over 3,300 stars and 880+ forks.

In this episode, we explore how Shaw and his team are leading a community-driven, open-source movement to integrate AI and crypto. From managing DAOs to bridging Web3 with real-world applications, we dive into how the Eliza framework is setting the groundwork for a potential AGI future. This is more than just an AI experiment—it’s the beginning of a new paradigm for both industries.

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TIMESTAMPS

0:00 Intro
5:15 Who is Shaw & Eliza Framework
16:07 Goals of ai16z & Marc AIndreessen
22:57 AI Agent North Star
28:30 AI-Powered Contributors & Fixing DAOs
35:59 Degenspartanai vs. Marc AIndreessen
47:02 What is ai16z?
51:50 DAO Governance
55:35 Eliza Framework Story & Success
58:55 Advice to New AI Agent Builders
1:01:29 Other Top AI Agents
1:03:02 Agent Swarming & World Mind Explained
1:12:13 How & Where to Learn More
1:13:35 Closing & Disclaimers

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RESOURCES

Shaw
https://x.com/shawmakesmagic

David Hoffman
https://x.com/TrustlessState

Ejaaz Ahamadeen
https://x.com/cryptopunk7213

ai16z dao
https://www.daos.fun/HeLp6NuQkmYB4pYWo2zYs22mESHXPQYzXbB8n4V98jwC

ai16z Github
https://github.com/ai16z

degenspartanai
https://x.com/degenspartanai

Marc AIndreessen
https://x.com/pmairca

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