An avenue for further improvement in AI models is to expand and enhance the data they can train on.
We’re interested in exploring how decentralized methods could help generate new datasets and economically reward contributors and creators.
https://www.lisnewsletter.com/p/ai-and-the-why-now-of-data-daos
I don't understand the reasoning behind "AI agents will need to transact via crypto" - why?
I've seen AI agents where users just auth with their own traditional payment credentials to interact with websites. Why crypto? (trying to engage in a good faith discussion)
Over my years investing in marketplaces, I've realized there are marketplaces that should exist but that don’t, because of limitations in the systems they are built on.
Crypto has potential answers to these problems, enabling new marketplaces to emerge.
https://variant.fund/articles/crypto-net-new-marketplaces/
Next week @variant and @usv are cohosting a consumer crypto demo night
We’re bringing together app builders that are focused on onchain social. Come share your ideas and learn from your peers and glean inspiration!
Thurs. June 13th
6-8pm ET
RSVP lu.ma/das9mdhs
1/ The Variant team had a great time at Farcon 2024! It was awesome to meet and hang out with so many amazing builders and see how the Farcaster ecosystem is taking shape.
Here are a few of our main takeaways from the event, and what we think it says about the state of the ecosystem in 2024:
Farcon energy in 2024 really reminds me of Silicon Valley or SXSW 10 years ago:
- techno-optimistic
- generous / pay it forward
- default trust
- everyone willing to chat and meet with anyone bc we're all 1-2 hops separated 🥹
