Cambria: The Degen MMO With $1M+ Seasonal Prize Pools
Join Piers Kicks as he hosts BEN.ZZZ, founder of Cambria, for an insightful conversation about building high-stakes, risk-to-earn MMOs inspired by Runescape. Cambria is pioneering unique game worlds like Duel Arena and Gold Rush, recently concluding a season with a $1.5 million prize pool.Cambria: https://cambria.gg🎯 Key Highlights▸ Ben's origins in the Runescape private server scene and the journey to founding Cambria. ▸ Cambria's "risk-to-earn" MMO model with massive on-chain stakes. ▸ Deep dive into Duel Arena (high-stakes 1v1) and Gold Rush (risk-to-earn MMO). ▸ How Season 2 generated a $1.5M+ prize pool and saw massive player engagement.▸ The emergent player behavior, guild strategies, and exploits seen in high-stakes environments. ▸ Challenges of managing on-chain game economies: botting, exploits, and security. ▸ Cambria's approach to balancing casual vs. hardcore players and "pay-to-win" mechanics. ▸ Roadmap insights: Season 3 plans, Duel Arena V2, and the strategy for a potential token launch. ▸ Cambria's multi-chain strategy and experiences deploying on different ecosystems. ▸ The long-term vision for significant, high-stakes on-chain game economies and guild wars. 💡 Want to stay updated with the latest in crypto & gaming? Hit subscribe and the notification bell! 🔔🧠 Follow the Alpha▸ Piers' Twitter: @pierskicks▸ Ben's Twitter: @cyberpunk▸ Cambria's Twitter: @playcambria 🔗 Connect with Delphi🌐 Portal: https://delphidigital.io/🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/delphi_digital💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/delphi-digital🎧 Listen onSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/62PR1RigLG2YN5Pelq6UY9?si=18ac7ccf36ab4753Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-delphi-podcast/id1438148082Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9Yy99ZlQIX9-PdG_xHj43QTimestamps00:00 - Introduction to Ben & Cambria 01:00 - Origins in Runescape Private Servers 03:00 - Discovering Crypto & Early Web3 Gaming 05:00 - Cambria Overview: Duel Arena & Gold Rush 06:30 - Thesis Formation: Player Archetypes & Appeal 09:30 - Duel Arena Launch & Success ($100M+ Volume) 12:00 - Season 2 Deep Dive: Mechanics & $1.5M Prize Pool 16:00 - Season 2 Player Stats & Engagement 17:30 - Emergent Behavior & Exploits in Season 2 22:30 - Challenges: Botting, Dupes & Managing On-Chain Economies 29:00 - Balancing Risk/Reward, Casual vs. Hardcore, and Pay-to-Win 32:00 - Roadmap: Season 3, Dungeons, Scaling 34:30 - Duel Arena V2 & Excalibur 36:30 - Token Launch Strategy & Considerations 39:30 - Multi-Chain Approach (Ronin & Blast/Abstract) 42:30 - Vision for the Future of On-Chain Game Economies 47:45 - Evolving Thesis & Learnings 51:00 - Most Impactful Digital Experience (Runescape) 53:00 - Favorite Games & Recommended Reads/MediaDisclaimerThis podcast is strictly informational and educational and is not investment advice or a solicitation to buy or sell any tokens or securities or to make any financial decisions. Do not trade or invest in any project, tokens, or securities based upon this podcast episode. The host and members at Delphi Ventures may personally own tokens or art that are mentioned on the podcast. Our current show features paid sponsorships which may be featured at the start, middle, and/or the end of the episode. These sponsorships are for informational purposes only and are not a solicitation to use any product, service or token.
1 Mai 56min
Sam Lehman: What the Reinforcement Learning Renaissance Means for Decentralized AI
Join Tommy Shaughnessy from Delphi Ventures as he hosts Sam Lehman, Principal at Symbolic Capital and AI researcher, for a deep dive into the Reinforcement Learning (RL) renaissance and its implications for decentralized AI. Sam recently authored a widely discussed post, "The World's RL Gym", exploring the evolution of AI scaling and the exciting potential of decentralized networks for training next-generation models. The World’s RL Gym: https://www.symbolic.capital/writing/the-worlds-rl-gym🎯 Key HighlightsThe three phases of AI scaling: Pre-training, Inference Time Compute, and the RL Renaissance. How DeepMind's novel RL approach (using GRPO) created powerful reasoning models with minimal human data. Understanding "reasoning traces" and how models learn to "think" longer and more effectively. The potential downsides of human preference data potentially inhibiting model creativity, drawing parallels to AlphaGo. Exploring the "World's RL Gym" concept: Decentralizing RL through open environments, diverse tasks, and verified data. Why open, collaborative RL environments might outperform closed-source labs in generating diverse AI strategies. The critical role of high-quality base models for successful RL fine-tuning. Future AI architectures: Continuous learning and the potential of modular Mixture-of-Experts (MoE) models. Current landscape: Open-source vs. proprietary AI, the challenge of model lock-in, and the role of crypto networks. Debunking recent claims that "RL is dead" and understanding its true impact. 💡 Want to stay updated with the latest in crypto & AI? Hit subscribe and the notification bell! 🔔🧠 Follow the AlphaTommy's Twitter: @Shaughnessy119Sam's Twitter: @SPLehmanSymbolic Capital’s Twitter: @symbolicvc🔗 Connect with Delphi🌐 Portal: https://delphidigital.io/🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/delphi_digital💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/delphi-digital🎧 Listen onSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/62PR1RigLG2YN5Pelq6UY9?si=18ac7ccf36ab4753Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-delphi-podcast/id1438148082Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9Yy99ZlQIX9-PdG_xHj43QTimestamps00:00 - Introduction: Sam Lehman, Symbolic Capital & "The World's RL Gym" 01:30 - History of AI Scaling: Pre-training Era 03:30 - Phase 2: Inference Time Compute Scaling 09:30 - Phase 3: The RL Renaissance & DeepMind Moment 14:30 - How DeepMind Trained R1 without Human Preferences 16:30 - AlphaGo Analogy: Human Data Inhibiting Creativity? 20:30 - Generalizability of RL Training: How Far Does It Go? 22:30 - The "Aha Moment": Models Learning to Think Longer 25:30 - Concept: Decentralized RL & The World's Gym 31:30 - Why Decentralize RL? Open Collaboration vs. Closed Labs 35:00 - Understanding Reasoning Traces 39:00 - Current Decentralized RL Projects (Prime Intellect, General Reasoning) 41:30 - Future Architectures: Continuous Improvement & Modular Models 46:30 - Open Source vs. Proprietary AI: Landscape & Challenges 50:30 - The Lock-In Problem with Foundational Models 52:30 - Is AGI Here? Experiences with GPT-4o 56:30 - Investment Focus in Decentralized AI 59:00 - Modular MoE Models & Jensen's HDEE Paper 1:03:00 - Debunking "RL is Dead" Claims 1:06:00 - Importance of Performant Base Models for RL DisclaimerThis podcast is strictly informational and educational and is not investment advice or a solicitation to buy or sell any tokens or securities or to make any financial decisions. Do not trade or invest in any project, tokens, or securities based upon this podcast episode. The host and members at Delphi Ventures may personally own tokens or art that are mentioned on the podcast. Our current show features paid sponsorships which may be featured at the start, middle, and/or the end of the episode. These sponsorships are for informational purposes only and are not a solicitation to use any product, service or token.
30 Apr 1h 8min
Guilhem Chaumont: Following the Flow Into Crypto’s Next Growth Phase
Join Kevin Kelly from Delphi Digital as he hosts Guilhem Chaumont, CEO and co-founder of Flow Desks, for an insightful conversation about institutional-grade trading services in the crypto space. Flow Desks has established itself as a full-service digital asset trading and technology firm, pioneering a unique "market making as a service" approach.🎯 Key Highlights▸ How Flowdesk created "market making as a service" to serve crypto-native projects▸ The growing importance of transparency, neutrality, and trust in crypto trading▸ Why institutional adoption is a slow, steady shift—not a tidal wave▸ The role of stablecoins and tokenized assets in the future of finance▸ How regulation and compliance are shaping crypto’s next phase▸ Why Flowdesk won’t issue a token—and what it says about alignment and incentives▸ Long-term vision for tokenizing real-world assets and transforming financial rails💡 Want to stay updated with the latest in crypto & AI? Hit subscribe and the notification bell! 🔔🧠 Follow the Alpha▸ Kevin's Twitter: @Kevin_Kelly_II▸ Guilhem's LinkedIn: Guilhem Chaumont ▸ Flowdesk's Twitter: @flowdesk_co🔗 Connect with Delphi🌐 Portal: https://delphidigital.io/🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/delphi_digital💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/delphi-digital🎧 Listen onSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/62PR1RigLG2YN5Pelq6UY9?si=18ac7ccf36ab4753Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-delphi-podcast/id1438148082Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9Yy99ZlQIX9-PdG_xHj43QTimestamps00:00 - Introduction to Flowdesk02:00 - Providing Institutional Grade Service to Crypto Native Teams04:00 - Challenges and Convincing the Market06:58 - Current Market Read10:00 - Why We Won’t See Large Drawdowns13:00 - Growth Areas Going Forward15:52 - Tokenization of Existing vs. Illiquid Assets18:48 - Institutional Hesitation and Fee Capture21:28 - Biggest Opportunities for Flowdesk24:50 - Stable Coin DemandDisclaimerThis podcast is strictly informational and educational and is not investment advice or a solicitation to buy or sell any tokens or securities or to make any financial decisions. Do not trade or invest in any project, tokens, or securities based upon this podcast episode. The host and members at Delphi Ventures may personally own tokens or art that are mentioned on the podcast. Our current show features paid sponsorships which may be featured at the start, middle, and/or the end of the episode. These sponsorships are for informational purposes only and are not a solicitation to use any product, service or token.
16 Apr 50min
Travis Good: Machine Intelligence as a new world currency: facing down OpenAI with Ambient, a hyperscaled decentralized PoW-powered alternative
Join Tom Shaughnessy as he hosts Travis Good, CEO and co-founder of Ambient, for a deep dive into the world's first useful proof-of-work blockchain powered by AI. Fresh out of stealth, Ambient reimagines the intersection of crypto and AI by creating a decentralized network where mining secures the chain through verified AI inference on a 600B+ parameter model.🎯 Key Highlights▸ Ambient's vision for a decentralized currency representing a unit of machine intelligence▸ How mining incentivizes global participation in a single model's continuous improvement▸ The power of reasoning traces and synthetic data to create a "world's RL gym"▸ Verified inference as the foundation for trustless AI composability▸ The philosophical importance of open, decentralized AI vs. corporate controlled models▸ How the economics of ambient create new possibilities for an AI-driven world▸ Deep analysis of the geopolitical shifts in AI development with Chinese open source models💡 Want to stay updated with the latest in crypto & AI? Hit subscribe and the notification bell! 🔔🧠 Follow the Alpha▸ Tom's Twitter: @Shaughnessy119▸ Travis's Twitter: @IridiumEagle▸ Ambient's Twitter: @ambient_xyz🔗 Connect with Delphi🌐 Portal: https://delphidigital.io/🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/delphi_digital💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/delphi-digital🎧 Listen onSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/62PR1RigLG2YN5Pelq6UY9?si=18ac7ccf36ab4753Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-delphi-podcast/id1438148082Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9Yy99ZlQIX9-PdG_xHj43QTimestamps00:00 - Introduction to Ambient02:00 - The Vision: Currency for Machine Intelligence05:00 - Convergence of AI Models and Democratizing Access08:45 - Mining with GPUs to Improve the Network's Model11:30 - The Power of Reasoning Traces and Synthetic Data16:45 - Size Matters: High IQ Models and Fine-Tuning23:15 - Speed and Performance: Building on Solana's Foundation27:30 - Supporting Different Hardware Configurations34:20 - Network Governance and Model Upgrades38:00 - The Importance of Verified Inference43:40 - The Problems with Centralized AI Models53:00 - The Vision for an Ambient-Powered Economy59:30 - The Future of Open Source Models01:04:15 - Response to Leopold's "Situational Awareness"01:13:30 - Privacy and Transaction Design01:19:00 - Denominating Real Business in Ambient01:25:00 - The Path Forward for Decentralized AIDisclaimerThis podcast is strictly informational and educational and is not investment advice or a solicitation to buy or sell any tokens or securities or to make any financial decisions. Do not trade or invest in any project, tokens, or securities based upon this podcast episode. The host and members at Delphi Ventures may personally own tokens or art that are mentioned on the podcast. Our current show features paid sponsorships which may be featured at the start, middle, and/or the end of the episode. These sponsorships are for informational purposes only and are not a solicitation to use any product, service or token.
7 Apr 1h 31min
Ben Fielding: Gensyn’s Polar Opposite Architecture vs AI Data Centers, Fueling an AI-Native Internet, Open vs. Closed Source AI and RL Swarm
Join Tom Shaughnessy as he hosts Ben Fielding, co-founder of Gensyn Network, for an in-depth exploration of decentralized AI infrastructure and the future of machine learning. From Gensyn's evolution as a low-level infrastructure platform to its revolutionary approach with RL Swarm, the conversation covers transformative developments in distributed computing, model training, and the philosophical implications of AI development.🎯 Key Highlights▸ Gensyn's approach to agnostic, low-level AI infrastructure designed to transcend trends▸ Transition from vertical to horizontal scaling in AI computing systems▸ The limitations of centralized hyperscaler data centers and how Gensyn provides an alternative▸ Deep dive into RL Swarm: enabling peer-to-peer reinforcement learning at scale▸ The philosophical importance of open, personalized AI models vs centralized systems▸ Exploration of AI's future: parameter space, model communication, and verification▸ Vision for how decentralized AI can democratize machine learning technology💡 Want to stay updated with the latest in crypto & AI? Hit subscribe and the notification bell! 🔔🧠 Follow the Alpha▸ Tom's Twitter: @shaughnessy119▸ Ben's Twitter: @fenbielding🔗 Connect with Delphi🌐 Portal: https://delphidigital.io/🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/delphi_digital💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/delphi-digital🎧 Listen onSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/62PR1RigLG2YN5Pelq6UY9?si=18ac7ccf36ab4753Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-delphi-podcast/id1438148082Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9Yy99ZlQIX9-PdG_xHj43QTimestamps00:00 - Introduction to Gensyn Network01:29 - Building AI-Agnostic Infrastructure05:00 - Vertical vs Horizontal Scaling in AI10:50 - Limitations of Centralized Data Centers17:42 - Gensyn's Core Components and Vision20:45 - The Internet as Parameter Space28:00 - Execution, Communication, and Verification34:42 - RL Swarm: Decentralized Reinforcement Learning41:30 - Model Communication and Improvement48:46 - Testnet and Persistent Identity53:56 - Preserving Model Personalization59:42 - Open vs Closed Source Models01:05:30 - The Future of AI Development01:11:20 - Value Capture in AI and Final ThoughtsDisclaimerThis podcast is strictly informational and educational and is not investment advice or a solicitation to buy or sell any tokens or securities or to make any financial decisions. Do not trade or invest in any project, tokens, or securities based upon this podcast episode. The host and members at Delphi Ventures may personally own tokens or art that are mentioned on the podcast. Our current show features paid sponsorships which may be featured at the start, middle, and/or the end of the episode. These sponsorships are for informational purposes only and are not a solicitation to use any product, service or token.
31 Mar 1h 18min
Jeffrey "Jiho" Zirlin: Ronin Goes Permissionless
Join Piers Kicks as he hosts Jeffrey "Jiho" Zirlin of Sky Mavis for an exploration of Ronin's evolution from Axie Infinity's scaling solution to becoming the premier gaming chain, now on the cusp of going permissionless with an impressive ecosystem of curated titles.🎯 Key Highlights▸ Journey from Axie to Ronin infrastructure▸ Analysis of curated publishing strategy▸ Discussion of play-to-earn evolution▸ Insights into game economy design▸ Vision for permissionless future▸ Perspective on traditional gaming integration💡 Want to stay updated with the latest in crypto & AI? Hit subscribe and the notification bell! 🔔🧠 Follow the Alpha▸ Piers's Twitter: @pierskicks▸ Jeffrey's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffzirlin🔗 Connect with Delphi🌐 Portal: https://delphidigital.io/🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/delphi_digital💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/delphi-digital🎧 Listen onSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/62PR1RigLG2YN5Pelq6UY9?si=18ac7ccf36ab4753Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-delphi-podcast/id1438148082Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9Yy99ZlQIX9-PdG_xHj43QTimestamps00:00 - Introduction01:01 - Ronin History04:42 - Publishing Strategy08:24 - Ecosystem Growth11:20 - Market Timing14:47 - Community Building17:24 - Founder Selection22:26 - Infrastructure Vision26:12 - Token Innovation29:57 - Play-to-Earn Evolution34:18 - AI Integration39:27 - Future Vision42:16 - IP Integration46:36 - Builder Advice51:23 - Development Stories54:17 - Metaverse Outlook57:16 - Gaming Favorites59:44 - Book RecommendationsDisclaimerThis podcast is strictly informational and educational and is not investment advice or a solicitation to buy or sell any tokens or securities or to make any financial decisions. Do not trade or invest in any project, tokens, or securities based upon this podcast episode. The host and members at Delphi Ventures may personally own tokens or art that are mentioned on the podcast. Our current show features paid sponsorships which may be featured at the start, middle, and/or the end of the episode. These sponsorships are for informational purposes only and are not a solicitation to use any product, service or token.
10 Feb 1h 3min
Daryl Xu: Building B3, The Next Evolution in Crypto Gaming Infrastructure
Join Piers Kicks as he hosts Daryl Xu, founder of B3, for an exploration of how they're building the optimized Layer 3 solution for gaming on Base, creating the homepage for on-chain gaming, and revolutionizing gaming infrastructure through innovative economic incentives. 🎯 Key Highlights ▸ Evolution from Coinbase and Base to B3 ▸ Deep dive into game chain strategy ▸ Analysis of B3 token utility and economics ▸ Discussion of regulatory impact on gaming ▸ Insights into developer incentives ▸ Vision for on-chain gaming infrastructure 💡 Want to stay updated with the latest in crypto & AI? Hit subscribe and the notification bell! 🔔 🧠 Follow the Alpha ▸ Piers's Twitter: @pierskicks ▸ Daryl's Twitter: @darylX24 🔗 Connect with Delphi 🌐 Portal: https://delphidigital.io/ 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/delphi_digital 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/delphi-digital 🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/62PR1RigLG2YN5Pelq6UY9?si=18ac7ccf36ab4753 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-delphi-podcast/id1438148082 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9Yy99ZlQIX9-PdG_xHj43Q Timestamps 00:00 - Introduction 01:09 - Career Background 02:54 - Gaming Focus 05:08 - Team Structure 08:47 - Infrastructure Vision 12:25 - Product Overview 17:08 - Game Chain Strategy 21:26 - Developer Relations 26:12 - Token Economics 31:38 - DAO Governance 34:16 - Foundation Strategy 42:12 - Regulation Impact 48:27 - Building Philosophy 54:46 - Market Outlook 59:32 - Digital Experience 01:03:09 - Book Recommendations Disclaimer This podcast is strictly informational and educational and is not investment advice or a solicitation to buy or sell any tokens or securities or to make any financial decisions. Do not trade or invest in any project, tokens, or securities based upon this podcast episode. The host and members at Delphi Ventures may personally own tokens or art that are mentioned on the podcast. Our current show features paid sponsorships which may be featured at the start, middle, and/or the end of the episode. These sponsorships are for informational purposes only and are not a solicitation to use any product, service or token.
7 Feb 1h 5min
Krish Jagirdar & Jordan Lejuwaan: Building RekTech, The Future of Interactive Entertainment
Join Anil Lulla as he hosts Krish Jagirdar and Jordan Lejuwaan, co-founders of RekTech (formerly Internet Game), for an exploration of their vision to create the world's biggest game show, revolutionizing interactive entertainment through simple yet engaging games with significant prizes. 🎯 Key Highlights ▸ Evolution from Internet Game to RekTech platform ▸ Deep dive into accessible gaming mechanics ▸ Analysis of crypto-native community building ▸ Discussion of brand partnerships and expansion ▸ Insights into game design philosophy ▸ Vision for future digital entertainment 💡 Want to stay updated with the latest in crypto & AI? Hit subscribe and the notification bell! 🔔 🧠 Follow the Alpha ▸ Krish's Twitter: @CaesarREKTECH ▸ Jordan's Twitter: @lejuwaan_ ▸ Anil's Twitter: @anildelphi 🔗 Connect with Delphi 🌐 Portal: https://delphidigital.io/ 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/delphi_digital 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/delphi-digital 🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/62PR1RigLG2YN5Pelq6UY9?si=18ac7ccf36ab4753 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-delphi-podcast/id1438148082 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9Yy99ZlQIX9-PdG_xHj43Q Timestamps 00:00 - Introduction 01:18 - RekTech Overview 03:55 - Market Positioning 06:38 - Target Audience Discussion 09:08 - Gaming Philosophy 13:34 - Social Integration 16:58 - Community Building 23:12 - Partnership Strategy 26:10 - Internet Game History 31:12 - Evolution Story 34:43 - Future Vision 39:46 - Brand Partnerships 42:29 - Growth Strategy 48:27 - Building Philosophy 54:15 - Final Thoughts Disclaimer This podcast is strictly informational and educational and is not investment advice or a solicitation to buy or sell any tokens or securities or to make any financial decisions. Do not trade or invest in any project, tokens, or securities based upon this podcast episode. The host and members at Delphi Ventures may personally own tokens or art that are mentioned on the podcast. Our current show features paid sponsorships which may be featured at the start, middle, and/or the end of the episode. These sponsorships are for informational purposes only and are not a solicitation to use any product, service or token.
6 Feb 55min
