EP 37 — Building Useful AI on Crypto Rails with Ejaaz

In this episode, Ejaaz joins Saurabh to explore what it really takes to build usable, decentralized AI tools on crypto rails.We break down the AI x Crypto stack from first principles: – Why fragmented compute networks haven’t worked (and what might change that) – How AI agents are reshaping crypto UX – Why open-sourcing everything could backfire in an alpha-driven world – Who the actual users of crypto-AI might be—and why they’re likely not crypto-nativeWe also discuss why product-led growth beats token-first strategies in the long run, and how to think clearly when everything—from apps to infrastructure—is bleeding into each other.If you're a founder, crypto builder, AI researcher, or just trying to make sense of where this industry is heading, this conversation is for you.Key Moments —00:00 Introduction 01:10 Understanding the AI Stack10:04 Business Models in the AI Stack18:41 AI's Role in DeFi27:58 The Future of Trading Agents33:27 The Case for Proprietary Strategies35:10 Opportunities for AI in Crypto39:10 Bridging Web2 and Web3 with AI43:16 The Role of Agents in Supply Chain and Enterprise47:56 Identifying Blind Spots in AI and Crypto49:39 Accelerate DAO👥 Guest: Ejaaz Ahamadeen – Co-Founder, Aiccelerate DAO Twitter: https://x.com/cryptopunk7213 🎙️ Host: Saurabh Deshpande – DCo Podcast Twitter: https://x.com/desh_saurabh 📬 Stay Updated: Subscribe to DCo Newsletter → https://www.decentralised.co/subscribe Follow DCo on Twitter → https://x.com/Decentralisedco This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.decentralised.co