Throwback Episode: Erik Voorhees on Shaping a World of Open Innovation in Crypto and AI

ATX DAO Podcast

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.

Chapters 01:12 Eric Voorhees' Journey in Bitcoin 03:56 The Moment of Understanding Bitcoin's Potential 06:00 Transitioning ShapeShift to a DAO 09:07 Eric Voorhees' Role in ShapeShift 13:35 Challenges and Benefits of Decentralizing ShapeShift 19:13 Eric Voorhees' Interest in AI and Decentralization 22:55 Regulatory Perspective on AI and the Executive Order 26:55 Navigating the AI Landscape and Self-Governance 29:58 Getting Involved in Morpheus and Open Source AI 36:21 Favorite Use of AI and the Importance of Open Source 40:53 Token Economics and Building on Morpheus 41:42 Emissions and Compute Contract 42:58 Crypto and AI Collaboration 44:40 Regulation and Governance in Antarctica 53:46 Austin's Crypto Scene 55:21 Network States and City DAOs 57:46 Innovation and Experimentation in Bitcoin 01:00:46 Entering a Bull Market Responsibly 01:04:32 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.com

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• Jesse: @realitycrafter
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