#10 Brain-Computer Interface, Nature 2.0, and Multipolar Future of AI

Tech startups, Korean Market, Decentralized AI for Artists, and AI Agents

Our guest speaker: Mau Ledford Mauvis Ledford is a seasoned, full-stack CEO with a deep-rooted passion for Web3, AI, and Decentralization. He has successfully led multiple tech startups in and around NYC, San Francisco, and Singapore. Over the course of a 22-year tech career, Mauvis has gained expertise spanning the entire startup journey—from initial ideation and prototyping to fundraising, development, analytics, and user growth. His specialization lies in designing robust, secure, and scalable systems. Today, his portfolio includes contributions to iconic platforms such as CoinMarketCap (an Alexa Top 100 Site) and Disney Mobile, in addition to collaborations with industry leaders like Skype and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Learn more about Mau: https://x.com/krunkosaurus [https://x.com/Zeneca] Our host: Ty A dynamic conversationalist based in Bali, his superpower lies in drawing out the most engaging, entertaining, and insightful discussions. With 11 years of experience curating a community of visionaries in AI, crypto, and beyond, he plays the role of super-connector, amplifier, and storyteller. Learn more about Ty: https://x.com/tyinlife [https://x.com/tyinlife] Thank you for listening to Unlearn Podcast, a podcast produced and brought to you by Delysium [https://www.delysium.com/].  Special thanks to Kuse.ai [https://www.kuse.ai/], AI-powered workspace.  Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Mau Ledford and His Journey 02:23 Experience at CoinMarketCap 10:34 The Korean Market and Its Impact 13:32 Growth Strategies at CoinMarketCap 15:26 Lessons Learned from CoinMarketCap 17:36 Working at Disney Mobile 25:08 Insights from the Gates Foundation 27:55 The Birth of Sogni 39:07 Core Idea of Sogni and Its Vision 44:35 The Rise of DeepSeek and Personal AI Assistants 51:09 Decentralized AI and Community-Driven Models 57:52 Model Training and Customization in AI 01:04:06 Successful Airdrop Strategies and Community Engagement 01:11:28 The Future of AI Agents and Human Integration 01:20:50 Final Thoughts on Creativity and AI's Role

#11 Zeneca’s Crypto & AI Strategy: Trading Secrets from a 400K-Follower KOL

Our guest speaker: Zeneca Zeneca is a prominent KOL and writer on AI & Crypto with 400K followers on X. Formerly a professional poker player, he transitioned into the crypto space and quickly gained influence through thoughtful X threads, educational content, and his newsletter "Zeneca 33." Zeneca is also the founder of ZenAcademy, a learning and community platform. Learn more about Zeneca: https://x.com/Zeneca [https://x.com/Zeneca] Our host: Ty A dynamic conversationalist based in Bali, his superpower lies in drawing out the most engaging, entertaining, and insightful discussions. With 11 years of experience curating a community of visionaries in AI, crypto, and beyond, he plays the role of super-connector, amplifier, and storyteller. Learn more about Ty: https://x.com/tyinlife [https://x.com/tyinlife] Thank you for listening to Unlearn Podcast, a podcast produced and brought to you by Delysium [https://www.delysium.com/].  Special thanks to Kuse.ai [https://www.kuse.ai/], AI-powered workspace.  Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Zeneca 02:54 The Culture of Crypto and Mental Health 06:32 Trading Strategies and Market Realities 10:40 AI's Impact on Crypto and Future Predictions 12:31 The Role of Authenticity in Writing and AI 15:50 Human Experience vs. AI Creation 18:40 Existential Reflections on Technology and Humanity 20:32 AI Rights and Consciousness Discussions 23:42 Neuralink and Future Enhancements 26:36 The Illusion of More and Happiness 28:40 AI Trading Strategies and Market Dynamics 32:32 The Power of Narrative in Crypto Investment 36:23 Curating Information for Better Investment Decisions 41:20 Balancing Influence and Ethical Investing 45:56 Finding Purpose Beyond Wealth 50:32 Navigating Parenthood in a Changing World 54:21 Advice for New Investors 57:10 The Importance of Writing and Communication 01:00:02 A Call for Reflection and Doubt 01:01:57 Closing Thoughts and Future Aspirations

#10 Brain-Computer Interface, Nature 2.0, and Multipolar Future of AI

Our guest speaker:  Trent McConaghy Trent McConaghy is the Founder of Ocean Protocol and ASI Alliance. He co-founded Solido, AI for Semiconductor Design (acquired by Siemens), Ascribe (2013) and BigchainDB (2015). He speaks at major institutions (NASA, MIT, Stanford) and advises global initiatives, including Estonia’s e-Residency. Learn more about Trent: https://trent.st/ Our host: Ty A dynamic conversationalist based in Bali, his superpower lies in drawing out the most engaging, entertaining, and insightful discussions. With 11 years of experience curating a community of visionaries in AI, crypto, and beyond, he plays the role of super-connector, amplifier, and storyteller. Learn more about Ty: https://x.com/tyinlife [https://x.com/tyinlife] Thank you for listening to Unlearn Podcast, a podcast produced and brought to you by Delysium [https://www.delysium.com/].  Special thanks to Kuse.ai [https://www.kuse.ai/], AI-powered workspace.  Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Trent and His AI &Crypto Leadership 02:48 The Journey of Building and Impact 09:15 The Future of AI and Human Coexistence 31:49 Brain-Computer Interfaces and Their Potential 34:17 Ocean Protocol and Its Vision 34:42 The Intersection of AI and Blockchain 40:15 Building Ocean Protocol: A Decentralized Data Marketplace 45:39 Tokenomics and the Future of Ethereum 51:44 The Role of Nation-States in the Crypto Ecosystem 57:12 Personal Journey: From Farming to Tech Innovator 01:06:56 Self-Improvement and Programming the Mind 01:10:30 The Journey of Self-Improvement 01:14:24 Connecting Self-Improvement to Technology 01:17:18 The Formation of ASI Alliance 01:27:39 Current Trends in AI and Crypto 01:35:41 The Future of AI Agents and Nature 2.0

#9 Identity verification, AI agent, Government on Chain, Mass Adoption

Our guest speaker:  Xin Yan Xin Yan is the co-founder and CEO of Sign (formerly EthSign). Sign recently secured a $16 million investment from former Binance CEO CZ and Sequoia, marking CZ’s first investment since his return to the industry. Before founding Sign, Xin was actively involved in Web3, writing technical research articles and investing in blockchain infrastructure and the Ethereum ecosystem. Learn more about Xin Yan: https://x.com/realyanxin Our host: Ty A dynamic conversationalist based in Bali, his superpower lies in drawing out the most engaging, entertaining, and insightful discussions. With 11 years of experience curating a community of visionaries in AI, crypto, and beyond, he plays the role of super-connector, amplifier, and storyteller. Learn more about Ty: https://x.com/tyinlife [https://x.com/tyinlife] Thank you for listening to Unlearn Podcast, a podcast produced and brought to you by Delysium [https://www.delysium.com/].  Special thanks to Kuse.ai [https://www.kuse.ai/], AI-powered workspace.  Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Xin Yan and Sign 01:20 Xin Yan's Journey in Crypto and TokenTable 03:17 Challenges in the Crypto Space 05:44 TokenTable: Revolutionizing Token Distribution 10:07 The Vision Behind Sign Protocol 12:26 Global Identity Verification and Government Adoption 15:34 Investment Insights: CZ and Sequoia 25:59 Building Relationships with Investors 33:03 Persuading Governments to Embrace Blockchain 35:24 Blockchain: A Cost-Effective Solution 37:46 The Future of Global Verification Systems 39:42 Building a Network for Adoption 40:12 B2B and B2C Incentives in Blockchain 44:33 AI's Role in Blockchain and Identity Verification 49:36 The Ethical Implications of AI 54:30 The Importance of Embracing Change 59:53 The Future of AI Agents 01:04:27 Building Useful Solutions for Humanity About Delysium:  Blockchain for AI, AI for Humanity.  Delysium is building a blockchain-based collaboration network for AI Agents, including Lucy and the You Know I Love You (YKILY) Network. YKILY Network is the Digital Native Financial Infrastructure for AI Agents that is aligned with humanity. Lucy is the AI-Powered Web3 Operating System, also the 1st AI Agent on YKILY Network.

#8 Entrepreneurship, Investment, Rare disease, Mira Coin, Token for Charity, and AI

Our guest speaker: Siqi Chen Siqi is the founder and CEO of Runway, a next generation FP&A platform that makes finance actually understandable and accessible to the entire team. As an operator and founder, he served as the CEO of Sandbox VR (a16z), VP of Product and Growth at Postmates (later acquired by Uber), CEO of Hey, Inc (Google-funded, acquired by Postmates), Head of Product at Zynga (IPO 2011) and CEO of Serious Business (funded by Lightspeed, acquired by Zynga). In addition to his operational roles, Siqi is an investor in over a hundred companies, including notable names like ElevenLabs, Amplitude, Pipe, and Mercury. Siqi recently becomes the main contributor of MiraDAO, with the mission to provide transformative funding to pediatric rare diseases through the power of decentralized community. Learn more about Siqi:  https://x.com/blader/ [https://x.com/skilllevel7] and MiraDAO: https://www.miradao.org/ [https://www.miradao.org/] Our host: Ty A dynamic conversationalist based in Bali, his superpower lies in drawing out the most engaging, entertaining, and insightful discussions. With 11 years of experience curating a community of visionaries in AI, crypto, and beyond, he plays the role of super-connector, amplifier, and storyteller. Learn more about Ty: https://x.com/tyinlife [https://x.com/tyinlife] Thank you for listening to Unlearn Podcast, a podcast produced and brought to you by Delysium [https://www.delysium.com/].  Special thanks to Kuse.ai, AI-powered workspace.  Outline: 00:00 Introduction to Siqi and Machine Vision Technology 05:04 The Importance of Engagement and Fun in Work 10:54 Finding Meaning and Fun in Work 17:53 Skills for the AI Era: Storytelling and Craft 21:37 Runway's Mission and the Future of Business 24:47 The Beauty of Craft and Personal Interests 30:14 Responsibility and the Impact of Wealth 36:39 Navigating the Crypto Landscape and Its Challenges 47:19 The Birth of MiraDAO: A Mission to Help Rare Diseases 54:54 The Zero Coin Incident: A Rollercoaster of Emotions 01:00:16 Sustainability in Nonprofit Tokens: A New Approach 01:04:09 Exploring AI's Role in Health and Research 01:17:15 Innovations in Biotech: Bridging Gaps in Healthcare 01:25:27 Final Thoughts: Messages for the World