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DeepSeek, Stargate & The Battle for Open AI - Christopher David

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DOWNLOAD YOUR COPY OF THE BITCOIN-FOR-BUSINESS QUICK START GUIDE

This free, 27-page resource includes:

  • Six ways ANY business can benefit from Bitcoin
  • Some of the best Bitcoin-only businesses to partner with
  • Key Bitcoin concepts for people getting started

Christopher David is the Founder & CEO of OpenAgents, an Austin-based applied AI lab building the agentic economy on open protocols. A Bitcoin OG and Nostr contributor, he envisions AI as a decentralized, user-driven technology rather than a tool for corporate control. With over 150+ public builds, he's leading the development of Onyx, a mobile app integrating a Bitcoin Lightning wallet, Nostr client, and decentralized AI marketplace—pioneering AI agents that transact in Bitcoin micropayments.

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TAKEAWAYS

  • Christopher David believes that open protocols are crucial for the future of AI, advocating for decentralized systems.
  • He emphasizes the importance of Bitcoin as the primary currency for AI agents, arguing that it's the hardest asset available.
  • David views DeepSeek as an ally in the battle for open AI, contrasting them with closed-source entities like OpenAI.
  • The agentic economy will see billions of agents integrated into everyday life, fundamentally altering how value is transacted.
  • David critiques the lobbying efforts of well-funded companies aiming for regulatory capture in the AI space.
  • He envisions a decentralized infrastructure where AI agents can transact seamlessly using Bitcoin and Lightning Network.

SHOW PARTNERS

Mentioned in this episode:

DOWNLOAD YOUR COPY OF THE BITCOIN-FOR-BUSINESS QUICK START GUIDE

Velas Commerce: Biz Tech Meets Bitcoin

Strong Wealth: Wealth Management for Bitcoiners, by Bitcoiners

Bitcoin for Corporations: Use Code BIZBIT for 20% OFF!

  continue reading

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Manage episode 464231595 series 3333012
Content provided by Josh Friedeman. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Josh Friedeman or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

DOWNLOAD YOUR COPY OF THE BITCOIN-FOR-BUSINESS QUICK START GUIDE

This free, 27-page resource includes:

  • Six ways ANY business can benefit from Bitcoin
  • Some of the best Bitcoin-only businesses to partner with
  • Key Bitcoin concepts for people getting started

Christopher David is the Founder & CEO of OpenAgents, an Austin-based applied AI lab building the agentic economy on open protocols. A Bitcoin OG and Nostr contributor, he envisions AI as a decentralized, user-driven technology rather than a tool for corporate control. With over 150+ public builds, he's leading the development of Onyx, a mobile app integrating a Bitcoin Lightning wallet, Nostr client, and decentralized AI marketplace—pioneering AI agents that transact in Bitcoin micropayments.

🌐 CONNECT WITH CHRISTOPHER


🌐 CONNECT WITH JOSH


TAKEAWAYS

  • Christopher David believes that open protocols are crucial for the future of AI, advocating for decentralized systems.
  • He emphasizes the importance of Bitcoin as the primary currency for AI agents, arguing that it's the hardest asset available.
  • David views DeepSeek as an ally in the battle for open AI, contrasting them with closed-source entities like OpenAI.
  • The agentic economy will see billions of agents integrated into everyday life, fundamentally altering how value is transacted.
  • David critiques the lobbying efforts of well-funded companies aiming for regulatory capture in the AI space.
  • He envisions a decentralized infrastructure where AI agents can transact seamlessly using Bitcoin and Lightning Network.

SHOW PARTNERS

Mentioned in this episode:

DOWNLOAD YOUR COPY OF THE BITCOIN-FOR-BUSINESS QUICK START GUIDE

Velas Commerce: Biz Tech Meets Bitcoin

Strong Wealth: Wealth Management for Bitcoiners, by Bitcoiners

Bitcoin for Corporations: Use Code BIZBIT for 20% OFF!

  continue reading

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