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Explore the cutting-edge intersection of AI, cryptocurrency, and startup culture in our latest episode. We spoke with Shaw Walters, Founder of Eliza Labs, about the exciting possibilities and challenges of AI agents in digital worlds, the crypto ecosystem, and token launches. Discover how these technologies are shaping a fairer, more inclusive future for investing and why real products and vision matter more than hype.
Chapters: 00:00 Defiant introduction 00:07 Episode summary 00:54 Introduction to Shaw Walters and Eliza Labs 02:27 AI agents in digital worlds 10:56 Eliza as a framework for providing what GPT doesn’t 11:25 Writing actions for AI agents 14:10 Use cases for AI agents 14:55 Moving from one-on-one to group settings 16:33 Connecting Eliza to the crypto ecosystem 19:20 Pros and cons of AI agents in financial services 21:25 AI agents as an interface 24:53 auto.fun and launching AI agents 30:08 Fairer than fair token launch 31:58 A new age of investing in startups 32:32 The government does not trust you with your own money 34:33 Crypto workarounds for investing in startups 35:43 The Trump administration and our path to regulation 36:57 Changing laws around investing in startups 38:32 Decentralized AI and opening investment to the public 39:30 What will bring AI agents back to the forefront? 44:25 How to structure better launchpads for startups 46:00 Crypto markets in their current state are casinos 49:24 Jeffy Yu and Zerebro 53:36 Why the crypto culture needs to change 55:31 Real products and real vision 58:00 Closing remarks |