E101: Virtuals Co-founder- How to Get Rich With Crypto AI Agents (without getting lucky)

When Shift Happens Podcast

In this episode, we explore the transformative intersection of AI, crypto, and mental health with Weekee Tiew, co-founder of Virtuals, a leading AI agents protocol valued at nearly $2.5 billion. From autonomous AI agents employing humans to the concept of digital nations, Weekee shares deep insights into how AI is reshaping our digital future. This episode covers: - Fascination of AI - Why does Crypto AI Matter? - Why AI Agents Matter - What is Virtuals? - Luna: AI Agents Hiring Humans - Network State & Why it Matters - AI Agents Running Businesses - The Future of AI Agents - Base or Solana - Where is Hyperliquid Going? A thought-provoking conversation about the future of AI, crypto, and human interaction. 🤖 __________________________________ PARTNERS 🚀 Jupiter is the most used Decentralized Exchange in Crypto and the largest DEX by volume on Solana. https://jup.ag/ 💧Sui is a first-of-its-kind Layer 1 blockchain and smart contract platform designed to make digital asset ownership fast, private, secure, and accessible. https://sui.io/ 🤖 SwissBorg is Europe’s top trusted crypto app offering user-centric investment platforms and DeFi asset management with reliability and innovation. Sign up with this link and earn up to €100 : https://join.swissborg.com/r/kevinH6E7 ♾ Coinsilium provides vital funding and expert advice to Web3 and AI-powered early-stage technology companies. https://www.coinsilium.com 🔘 Mantle Network enhances dApp development with Ethereum's security, low fees, and quick transactions through innovative layer-2 technology. Users can stake ETH for mETH, contributing to a transparent, community-driven ecosystem governed by $MNT token holders, fostering innovation and collaboration. https://www.mantle.xyz __________________________________ FOLLOW VIRTUALS PROTOCOL AND WEEKEE TIEW • Twitter: https://x.com/virtuals_io • Website: https://www.virtuals.io/ • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/weekeee/ FOLLOW KEVIN & WHEN SHIFT HAPPENS👇 Twitter (X): https://x.com/KevinWSHPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevinwshpod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kevinfollonier_ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinfollonier/ Website: https://www.podpage.com/when-shift-happens/ __________________________________ DISCLAIMER The info contained herein is for informational purposes only. Nothing herein shall be construed to be financial, legal, or tax advice. The content of this video is solely the opinions of the speakers who are not a licensed financial advisor or registered investment advisor. Trading cryptocurrencies poses considerable risk of loss. The speakers do not guarantee any particular outcome. #Entrepreneurship #Crypto #news __________________________________ 0:00 Trailer 1:32 Sponsorships 2:31 Anchors of Mental Health 6:37 Having Optimistic Co-Founders 7:16 Post-Bull Survival Guide 10:05 Who is Weekee Tiew? 10:47 Community-Owned Protocol 15:17 Fascination of AI 16:52 What is an AI Game? 18:44 Crypto Gaming Narrative 21:16 Can AI Lovers Solve Loneliness? 24:29 What’s a Good AI Lover? 26:40 Solving Mental Health with AI 29:10 Why does Crypto AI Matter? 30:55 Purpose of Truth Terminal & Goat Token 33:50 Why AI Agents Matter 39:30 How AIXBT Leads Crypto 43:05 The Risk of Social Coins 45:02 Replacing Humans with AI Agents 49:32 Fair Launches Reflect Crypto Values 58:16 What is Virtuals? 1:00:52 Main Goal of Virtuals 1:02:08 What is Luna 1:05:26 Luna: AI Agents Hiring Humans 1:11:05 How AI Agents Mirror Humans 1:12:44 AI Agents Running Businesses 1:16:32 Network State & Why it Matters 1:19:20 AI Networks Bigger Than Earth 1:21:54 Human Advantage Over AI Agents 1:23:25 Performance Before Decentralization 1:28:18 Base or Solana 1:33:45 Support from Base 1:35:09 What are Sentient Agents? 1:37:21 The Future of AI Agents 1:38:12 Non-Consensus Beliefs 1:39:50 Prediction for the Next 12 Months 1:42:48 Where is Hyperliquid Going?