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

ATX DAO Podcast

Summary

In this conversation, Erik Voorhees discusses his journey in Bitcoin, the transition of ShapeShift to a DAO, and his current focus on AI and decentralization. He shares his perspective on the regulatory landscape for AI and the potential dangers of centralized control. Erik emphasizes the importance of open-source AI and encourages individuals to get involved in projects like Morpheus. The conversation touches on Austin's crypto scene, network states and city DAOs, Bitcoin innovation, and responsibly entering a bull market.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

02:23 Erik Voorhees' Journey in Bitcoin

05:07 The Moment of Understanding Bitcoin's Potential

07:11 Challenges and Benefits of Decentralizing ShapeShift

20:30 Erik's Interest in AI and Decentralization

24:12 Regulatory Perspective on AI and the Executive Order

28:15 Navigating the AI Landscape and Self-Governance

31:23 Getting Involved in Morpheus and Open-Source AI

42:18 Token Economics and Building on Morpheus

43:07 Emissions and Compute Contract

44:23 Crypto and AI Collaboration

46:05 Antarctica Trip

55:18 Austin's Crypto Scene

56:56 Network States and City DAOs

59:27 Innovation and Experimentation in Bitcoin

01:02:32 Entering a Bull Market Responsibly

01:06:39 Mass Adoption and Crypto Infrastructure

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• ShapeShift: https://shapeshift.com

• Morpheus: https://mor.org

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