Show Notes
In this episode of Blockchain Bylines, Nic sits down with Jasper De Maere, Head of Research at Outlier Ventures, to discuss the the 'Post Web.' They dive into the intersection between AI and blockchain and the radical reimagining of the web. Jasper shares his journey from traditional finance to crypto and explains the implications of AI-driven automation on everyday economic activities. Tune in to discover how AI and blockchain are poised to redefine our interaction with the internet.
00:00 Introduction to Post Swap and Web3 01:27 Meet Jasper DeMars: From TradFi to Web3 03:41 The Evolution of the Internet: From Web1 to Web3 04:46 The Post Web Thesis: Delegating to AI Agents 11:34 The Role of Blockchain in AI and Automation 14:11 Advice for Entrepreneurs in Web3 17:38 Future Outlook: The Internet in 5-10 Years
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