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The biggest challenge facing crypto's AI ecosystem may have nothing to do with technology. It's convincing the world's best researchers that the industry is worth building in. @ethan_myshell, Founder & CEO of @myshell_ai, joins @sachi_morikawa to examine the growing divide between academic AI research and an industry often associated with speculation and short-term financial incentives. Drawing on MyShell's experience, Ethan explains why attracting researchers requires more than token rewards, how open-source contributions and competitive audio models can establish genuine technical credibility, and why product-market fit matters when building a lasting developer community.

Oxford, computer vision, virtual reality, gaming, and now AI x crypto. What connects these seemingly different technological frontiers? @kenzi_morikawa traces the unconventional journey of @ethan_myshell, Founder & CEO of @myshell_ai, from skipping lectures at Oxford to navigating cutting-edge research and building consumer-facing technology. Ethan shares why even groundbreaking research can struggle to reach mainstream audiences, how product intuition shapes successful innovation, and what the AI industry can learn from the evolution of gaming and consumer applications.

From mining Bitcoin in 2011 to witnessing the rise of AI-powered applications, Ethan Sun has experienced several defining shifts in technology firsthand. In conversation with @diksha_nanduri, @ethan_myshell, Founder & CEO of @myshell_ai, reflects on crypto's transformation from a simple digital ledger into an ecosystem capable of supporting sophisticated decentralized applications. The discussion examines Ethereum's programmable architecture, the breakthroughs in account abstraction and social login, and how advances in AI, machine learning, and robotics are creating new possibilities for consumer technology.

This week, we welcome Ethan Sun (@ethan_myshell), Founder of MyShell (@myshell_ai), for an in-depth conversation on the convergence of AI, blockchain, and the rapidly evolving creator economy. We explore Ethan’s entrepreneurial journey, the vision behind MyShell, and how the platform is making advanced AI capabilities accessible to everyday users, enabling anyone to create, deploy, and interact with AI agents without extensive technical expertise. Ethan also breaks down MyShell’s evolution from Web2 to Web3, the role of tokenization in connecting creators with open-source AI researchers, and how decentralized incentives could fundamentally reshape the economics of AI development. The conversation examines China’s unique perspective on crypto and artificial intelligence, the rise of consumer-focused AI applications, and the infrastructure needed to bring powerful AI tools to a global audience. A deep dive into decentralized AI, the future of digital creation, and why the next generation of breakthrough AI platforms may be built around the people who use and create with them.

“Bitcoin was the first distributed systems paper I read with an economic layer built into it — and that changed everything.” @kenzi_morikawa sits down with @averyching, Co-Founder & CTO of @Aptos, to explore his path from supercomputing and large-scale data infrastructure at Meta to the world of crypto. Avery reflects on discovering Bitcoin and recognizing how economic incentives could transform distributed systems, a realization that eventually shaped his decision to co-found Aptos Labs.

“We focused on four core areas: finance, gaming, social, and entertainment — but DeFi has gained the most traction on @Aptos.” @sachi_morikawa joins @averyching, Co-Founder & CTO of @Aptos, to explore what's driving DeFi adoption across the network. From Move's security advantages to the composability that lets applications integrate with larger protocols, they examine why DeFi is leading Aptos' ecosystem growth and where that momentum could lead next.

What keeps someone building when the goal is bigger than any single product? @diksha_nanduri speaks with @averyching, Co-Founder & CTO of @Aptos, about his motivation to make blockchain a public utility. They explore his vision for a more open internet where users control their assets and can transact freely without relying on centralized intermediaries.

Our latest episode is out today, featuring @AveryChing, Co-Founder & CTO of @Aptos. We dive into the intersection of AI and crypto, Aptos' fundraising journey, its position against Ethereum and Solana, and the future of the Move programming language. Avery also shares insights from his decade at Meta, including his work on Diem, and how those experiences shaped his approach to building scalable blockchain infrastructure. A conversation on Aptos' long-term vision and what comes next for Web3.

“What happens when someone inside one of the most iconic retail platforms of the last cycle sees its limits up close?” @kenzi_morikawa sits down with @jayendra_jog, Co-Founder of @SeiNetwork, to revisit his journey from @RobinhoodApp to building in crypto. From Robinhood’s rapid growth and IPO to the GameStop trading restrictions, Jay reflects on the limitations of traditional finance and how those experiences shaped his vision for more open, resilient, and decentralized financial infrastructure.

“High-performance infrastructure only matters if it expands what users can actually do onchain — and makes that experience accessible at scale.” @sachi_morikawa joins @jayendra_jog, Co-Founder of @SeiNetwork, to discuss how parallel execution is unlocking new possibilities for onchain applications. From DeFi trading to high-frequency transactions, they explore how greater throughput and lower fees can improve accessibility and remove barriers for smaller users. The conversation also highlights Bancor’s Carbon DeFi and its activity on Sei, illustrating how infrastructure performance can translate into real-world adoption.

“Virtual machines are like cities — once they reach critical mass, they become magnets that are incredibly hard to displace.” @diksha_nanduri sits down with @jayendra_jog, Co-Founder of @SeiNetwork, to explore why established ecosystems like the EVM remain dominant despite newer alternatives. From New York and San Francisco to blockchain networks, they discuss how network effects attract users and liquidity, why better technology isn't always enough, and what it takes for emerging ecosystems to compete.

In this episode, we sit down with Jayendra Jog (@jayendra_jog), Founder of @SeiNetwork, to explore his transition from traditional finance at @RobinhoodApp to the world of blockchain infrastructure. Jay shares how his experience with financial markets, user behavior, and product development influenced his approach to building Sei. We examine why established ecosystems like the EVM are so difficult to challenge, drawing comparisons between blockchain virtual machines and thriving cities. What attracts developers to an ecosystem, and more importantly, what convinces them to stay? The discussion moves into Web3 performance, exploring how parallel execution can address scalability bottlenecks, why transaction throughput remains a critical challenge, and what infrastructure needs to deliver to support mainstream adoption. Beyond the technical side, Jay offers his perspective on memecoins as expressions of internet culture, collective identity, and the powerful network effects that emerge from onchain communities. A conversation about building competitive ecosystems, understanding what users actually need, and creating blockchain infrastructure capable of reaching far beyond crypto's current audience.

The future of decentralized AI depends on infrastructure capable of handling data at an entirely different scale. In this conversation, @sachi_morikawa joins @michaelh_0g, Founder of @0G_labs, to examine the evolving landscape of data availability and the performance demands of AI-native blockchain systems. They explore how 0G compares with Celestia, Avail, and EigenDA, why throughput must increase by orders of magnitude, and how overcoming broadcast bottlenecks and integrating decentralized storage could transform data ingestion and retrieval. A deep dive into next-generation data availability, high-performance blockchain architecture, and the infrastructure required to unlock scalable decentralized AI.

Every major technological breakthrough begins with curiosity — and sometimes, an unexpected environment can shape an entire entrepreneurial journey. @michaelh_0g, Founder of @0G_labs, joins @kenzi_morikawa for an insightful discussion tracing his journey from Berlin to Silicon Valley and the early experiences that sparked his passion for technology and entrepreneurship. The conversation explores how time spent at his father's SAP Lab, independent learning, and an unconventional path helped shape his interest in Web3 and ultimately led to the creation of 0G Labs. A closer look at the origins of entrepreneurial ambition, the power of intellectual curiosity, and the personal journey behind building decentralized AI infrastructure.

The early days of crypto were defined by radical experimentation, permissionless innovation, and an entirely new approach to building technology. Our host @diksha_nanduri sits down with @michaelh_0g, Founder of @0G_labs, to revisit the explosive creativity of the 2016–17 crypto ecosystem and explore how that culture continues to shape Web3. They discuss how tokenization is unlocking alternative funding models, creating new opportunities for open-source development, and challenging the limitations of traditional Web2 economics. A deep dive into permissionless innovation, decentralized incentives, and the economic models that could power the next generation of Web3 breakthroughs.