{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"AI ROLLUP #7: DeFAI Mindshare | Arc\u2019s Multi-Chain Moves | ai16z: Sink or Swim? | Virtuals $40M Burn","description":"Ejaaz is back with David to dissect the accelerating rise of AI agents at crypto\u2019s cutting edge. They uncover how Arc\u2019s multi-chain approach and Ai16z\u2019s Eliza framework are igniting a fresh wave of DeFAI innovation\u2014everything from clever Twitter agents to more autonomous protocols. They dive into Virtuals\u2019 relentless shipping, which is driving record on-chain fees and fueling a bold $40M buyback, while exploring why upcoming gaming collaborations may unlock AI\u2019s next breakout moment. New players like Ava and Pippin also take center stage, proving both the promise and FUD-fueled volatility of this fast-growing sector. Whether it\u2019s DeFi revamps, multi-chain expansions, or full-blown AI-driven games, this episode outlines the major trends shaping crypto and AI\u2019s convergent future. Ready for the ride? Further DAO Drama Conext&amp;nbsp; https:\/\/x.com\/TrustlessState\/status\/1878538551668736415   ------ \ud83d\udce3SPOTIFY PREMIUM RSS FEED | USE CODE: SPOTIFY24&amp;nbsp; https:\/\/bankless.cc\/spotify-premium&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;  ------ BANKLESS SPONSOR TOOLS: \ud83e\ude99FRAX | SELF SUFFICIENT DeFi https:\/\/bankless.cc\/Frax&amp;nbsp; \ud83e\udd84UNISWAP | BUG BOUNTY PROGRAM https:\/\/bankless.cc\/Uniswap-Bug-Bounty&amp;nbsp; \u2696\ufe0fARBITRUM | SCALING ETHEREUM \u2060https:\/\/bankless.cc\/Arbitrum&amp;nbsp; \ud83d\udedeMANTLE | MODULAR LAYER 2 NETWORK https:\/\/bankless.cc\/Mantle&amp;nbsp; \ud83c\udf10CELO | BUILD TOGETHER AND PROSPER https:\/\/bankless.cc\/Celo&amp;nbsp; ------ \u2728 Mint the episode on Zora \u2728  https:\/\/zora.co\/collect\/base:0x4be6cd4d402fed49eb2de95fbc8e737e8ffd3e7f\/16&amp;nbsp; ------ TIMESTAMPS &amp;amp; RESOURCES 0:00 Intro 0:22 Last Week\u2019s DAO Drama&amp;nbsp; 9:14 Last 7 Days of AI Action &amp;amp; Themes&amp;nbsp; https:\/\/cookie.fun\/&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; 13:36 AI Mindshare DeFAI https:\/\/x.com\/0xNairolf\/status\/1878692478230118835&amp;nbsp;  19:00 Franklin Templeton AI Agent Report&amp;nbsp; https:\/\/x.com\/s4mmyeth\/status\/1879256605386019262&amp;nbsp;  23:33 Arc Announcements &amp;amp; Why Arc?&amp;nbsp; https:\/\/x.com\/arcdotfun\/status\/1879189754685636997&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;  https:\/\/x.com\/arcdotfun\/status\/1878848384821256329&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;  https:\/\/x.com\/0thTachi\/status\/1878921893236875296&amp;nbsp;  https:\/\/x.com\/arcdotfun\/status\/1879213739234463883&amp;nbsp;  32:08 Ai16z: sink or swim? https:\/\/x.com\/linfluence\/status\/1878827828600283622&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;  https:\/\/x.com\/shawmakesmagic\/status\/1879030956985819248&amp;nbsp;  https:\/\/x.com\/cryptopunk7213\/status\/1879258434685554951&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;  https:\/\/x.com\/ai16znews\/status\/1879059702996402353&amp;nbsp;  https:\/\/x.com\/0xCygaar\/status\/1874575841763770492&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;  46:22 aixbt &amp;amp; Virtuals Announcements&amp;nbsp; https:\/\/x.com\/punk3600\/status\/1879316988381569159&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;  https:\/\/x.com\/Zeneca\/status\/1879331488166207517&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;  https:\/\/x.com\/S4mmyEth\/status\/1877051696037142678&amp;nbsp;  https:\/\/x.com\/virtuals_io\/status\/1879474995333939356&amp;nbsp;  https:\/\/x.com\/midoji7\/status\/1879484571273581032&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;  https:\/\/x.com\/ethermage\/status\/1876306411896144195&amp;nbsp;  1:00:25 $Ava &amp;amp; Pippin&amp;nbsp; https:\/\/x.com\/Pankekkeku\/status\/1878362793281261861&amp;nbsp;  https:\/\/x.com\/tong0x\/status\/1878973798814503272&amp;nbsp;  https:\/\/x.com\/lordofafew\/status\/1879013041892933648&amp;nbsp;  https:\/\/x.com\/dv_memetics\/status\/1879027812285469101&amp;nbsp;  1:03:24 Closing &amp;amp; Disclaimers&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; ------ Not financial or tax advice. See our investment disclosures here: https:\/\/www.bankless.com\/disclosures&amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"Bankless","author_url":"http:\/\/podcast.banklesshq.com\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/34878295\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/183481810"}