The intersection of crypto and AI, presented by OpenLedger

Ram Kumar, Core Contributor, OpenLedger

Episode 34 of The Crypto Beat was recorded with The Block's Head of Growth, Tim Copeland, and OpenLedger Core Contributor Ram Kumar.

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In this episode, sponsored by OpenLedger, Tim and Ram discussed the emerging intersection of decentralized AI and blockchain technology. Ram explains how OpenLedger is building infrastructure to let users contribute proprietary data to train AI models, with on-chain attribution and rewards for data contributors. The conversation covers OpenLedger’s upcoming mainnet launch, tokenomics, and the broader promise of creating a transparent, community-driven AI economy.

Outline

– Introduction
– What is Openledger?
– Data Contribution Model
– Access to Agents
– Ensuring Quality Data
– Incentive Structures
– The Role of Tokens
– The Convergence of AI and Crypto
– Competing with Centralized Systems
– Openledger's Future and Success
– Data Economy Insights
– Conclusion

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Guest links:
Ram -⁠⁠ https://x.com/Ramkumartweet⁠⁠
OpenLedger - ⁠⁠https://x.com/OpenledgerHQ⁠⁠

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