In March, I had the incredible honor of sitting down with the brilliant Sreeram Kannan, founder of EigenLayer and CEO of Eigen Labs with over $170 million in funding. What followed was a far-reaching conversation about AI, blockchain, and the future of trust — one that still resonates weeks later.
It’s a mind-expanding episode that just might spark your inner innovator. :)
We explore the convergence of artificial intelligence and blockchain technology, the concept of verifiable AI agents, and how these innovations can transform human coordination and trust mechanisms on a global scale.
00:00 – The Rise of AI: A Paradigm Shift
01:05 – Introducing Sreeram Kannan: A Journey in Tech
02:57 – Early Inspirations and Academic Pursuits
05:21 – From Academia to Blockchain: A Career Pivot
12:48 – The AI Revelation: Beaten by Algorithms
24:25 – Blockchain Epiphany: The Coordination Engine
39:11 – Building EigenLayer: A New Vision for Blockchain
46:17 – Simplifying the Concept of EigenLayer
46:55 – The Future of AI and Blockchain Convergence
48:05 – Understanding the Intersection of Crypto and AI
53:36 – The Role of Verifiable Cloud in AI
56:19 – The Evolution of Sovereign Intelligences
01:04:22 – Why Blockchain Matters to Everyone
01:18:03 – Applications and Future of EigenLayer
01:25:59 – Advice for Innovators and Founders
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