Ep 3 | AI, blockchain, and the infrastructure that reshapes civilization with Sreeram Kannan

In this episode of Innoveum, Misha da Vinci speaks with Sreeram Kannan, founder of EigenLayer and CEO of Eigen Labs. They explore the convergence of artificial intelligence and blockchain technology, the concept of verifiable AI agents, and how these innovations can transform human coordination and trust mechanisms on a global scale.00:00 The Rise of AI: A Paradigm Shift01:05 Introducing Sreeram Kannan: A Journey in Tech02:57 Early Inspirations and Academic Pursuits05:21 From Academia to Blockchain: A Career Pivot12:48 The AI Revelation: Beaten by Algorithms24:25 Blockchain Epiphany: The Coordination Engine39:11 Building EigenLayer: A New Vision for Blockchain46:17 Simplifying the Concept of Iron Layer46:55 The Future of AI and Blockchain Convergence48:05 Understanding the Intersection of Crypto and AI53:36 The Role of Verifiable Cloud in AI56:19 The Evolution of Sovereign Intelligences01:04:22 Why Blockchain Matters to Everyone01:18:03 Applications and Future of EigenLayer01:25:59 Advice for Innovators and FoundersFollow Sreeram: https://x.com/sreeramkannanLearn more about EigenLayer: https://www.eigenlayer.xyz/Follow Misha: https://x.com/mishadavinciLearn more about Innoveum: https://innoveum.xyz/Get the newsletter & join our community of innovators: https://mishadavinci.substack.com/