Shaw: The Rise of ai16z’s Eliza—Crypto × AI Agents, a $2.5B Valuation, Trending Globally on GitHub

Join Tom Shaughnessy from Delphi Digital and Ejazz from 26 Crypto Capital as they host Shaw, founder of Eliza Labs and AI16Z, for an in-depth discussion on the evolution of AI agents and frameworks. The conversation explores Shaw’s remarkable journey, the development of the Eliza framework, and his vision for decentralized AGI. The discussion covers crucial topics from agent development and tokenomics to the future of blockchain-based AI platforms.

🎯 Key Highlights

▶ Inside story of Eliza Labs’ creation and AI16Z’s rapid growth
▶ Deep dive into the technical aspects of the Eliza framework
▶ Analysis of agent platforms and the shift from “slop bots” to utility
▶ Discussion of tokenomics and value capture mechanisms
▶ Exploration of cross-chain development and blockchain selection
▶ Vision for open source AGI and the future of AI agents

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Timestamps
00:00 – Introduction and Backgrounds
01:29 – Shaw’s Journey and Origins
04:06 – Asian Developer Community Updates
07:48 – AI16Z and Agent Development
11:17 – DeFi Integration and Use Cases
17:17 – Trading Bots and Market Intelligence
22:51 – Framework Differentiation and Value
27:06 – Technical Infrastructure Discussion
35:00 – Token Economics and Platform Strategy
47:00 – Open Source Development
54:39 – Future of AI Agents
01:08:29 – Chain Selection Discussion
01:14:57 – Agent Verification and Trust