#207 Shashank Sripada | Decentralizing AI with Gaia and the Agent Economy

AI got centralized. Crypto promised the opposite. What happens when you mash them together?On this episode of the Stonks Go Moon Podcast, Rocco Strydom speaks with Shashank, co-founder of Gaia, the decentralized AI network now running 700,000 active nodes and powering trillions of inferences. From ex–Chief Investment Officer to Web3 builder, Shashank bridges founder and fund.In this conversation:How Gaia works: open-source agent nodes, domain-node architecture, and staking mechanics.Why decentralization matters when AI models are locked up by a handful of companies.The story of how Gaia’s founders met on a boat in LA.Pilots with NASA, Qualcomm, LA Fashion Week, and 180+ Web3 projects including ConsenSys and MetaMask.The launch of a Samsung Galaxy AI phone at Korean Blockchain Week.Why agents may soon outnumber humans—and what that means for business, finance, and everyday life.“We think agents are the next big point of interaction for humanity, whether it’s commerce, social media, or education.” – Shashank