Imagine owning your own AI. That’s exactly what David Johnston, core contributor at Morpheus believes is not just possible, but inevitable. In this episode, we go deep on smart agents, how they’re the next evolution after smart contracts, and why decentralized AI will reshape how we use intelligence. David shares why the world has now officially crossed the line where AI has more brainpower than all humans combined,and what that means for builders, entrepreneurs, and anyone online.
We cover how Morpheus is building a platform for smart agents just like Ethereum did for smart contracts, why LLMs still matter, and how tools like x402 and onchain identity are solving major AI risks. This is the future of AI, Web3, and ownership, all in one.
Key Learnings & Time Stamps
[00:00] - AI brainpower now exceeds human brainpower, what that really means.
[03:00] - The origin story of DApps and why decentralized software must pay for its own hardware.
[05:30] - How Web3 evolved from protocol to user-friendly applications.
[08:00] - What smart agents are and why they’re the natural next step after smart contracts.
[10:00] - How Morpheus provides infrastructure and incentives for agent builders.
[17:00] - Current limitations of autonomous agents and how intent-based agents solve real problems.
[20:00] - How ERC-8004 and agent reputation registries change the AI trust layer.
[22:00] - What x402 is and why it's a game-changer for onchain payments.
[26:00] - Why rewarding developers directly makes Morpheus similar to early Ethereum.
[32:00] - The shift from office space to data centers, what AI is really doing to work.
[38:00] - LLMs are not enough, here’s how personal AI agents will evolve.
[43:00] - The idea behind the Morpheus Virtual Machine.
[47:00] - Roadmap: What’s next for Morpheus and its community-led infrastructure.
Disclaimer
Nothing mentioned in this podcast is investment advice and please do your own research.
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