Summary
As we get ready to close out the year, we’re revisiting one of our favorite episodes—a conversation with the legendary Erik Voorhees. This throwback takes us back to a fascinating discussion about Erik’s journey in Bitcoin, the transition of ShapeShift to a DAO, and his thoughts on the future of AI and decentralization.
In this episode, Erik dives into the regulatory challenges facing AI, the risks of centralized control, and why open-source AI is so crucial. He also shares insights on projects like Morpheus, Bitcoin innovation, and the unique energy of Austin’s crypto scene. Whether it’s city DAOs, responsibly navigating a bull market, or the concept of network states, this episode is packed with thought-provoking ideas and timeless takeaways.
If you’re a fan of Erik’s work or just curious about the intersection of crypto, AI, and decentralization, this is one to revisit—or discover for the first time. Easily one of our best conversations to date.
Chapters01:12 Eric Voorhees' Journey in Bitcoin03:56 The Moment of Understanding Bitcoin's Potential06:00 Transitioning ShapeShift to a DAO09:07 Eric Voorhees' Role in ShapeShift13:35 Challenges and Benefits of Decentralizing ShapeShift19:13 Eric Voorhees' Interest in AI and Decentralization22:55 Regulatory Perspective on AI and the Executive Order26:55 Navigating the AI Landscape and Self-Governance29:58 Getting Involved in Morpheus and Open Source AI36:21 Favorite Use of AI and the Importance of Open Source40:53 Token Economics and Building on Morpheus41:42 Emissions and Compute Contract42:58 Crypto and AI Collaboration44:40 Regulation and Governance in Antarctica53:46 Austin's Crypto Scene55:21 Network States and City DAOs57:46 Innovation and Experimentation in Bitcoin01:00:46 Entering a Bull Market Responsibly01:04:32 Mass Adoption and Crypto Infrastructure
Connect with Erik:
X (Twitter): @ErikVoorhees Farcaster: @erikvoorhees Venice AI: https://venice.ai Morpheus: https://mor.org ShapeShift: https://shapeshift.comThis episode was hosted by DAO members Nick, Ash, and Willy. To learn more about ATX DAO:
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