Ep. 667 Building the Future of the Blockchain: AO's Decentralized Supercomputer
In this episode of Crypto 101, Brendan interviews Sam Williams, founder of Arweave and AO. They discuss Sam’s journey into the crypto space, the creation of Arweave as a permanent storage solution, and the transition to AO, a decentralized supercomputer. The conversation explores the future of user experience in crypto, the significance of trustless services, and the potential for blockchain technology to disrupt various industries. Sam shares insights on the challenges of building in the crypto space, the importance of scalability, and his ambitious vision for the future of cyberspace.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Sam Williams and His Journey
03:58 The Birth of Arweave: A Permanent Storage Solution
07:15 Exploring AO: The Decentralized Supercomputer
11:28 The Future of User Experience in Blockchain
14:37 Understanding AO: A New Web Standard
20:17 Parallel vs. Decentralized Computing
22:29 The Macro Vision for Crypto’s Future
30:03 Trustless Services: The Future of Cyberspace
33:25 Advice for Builders in the Crypto Space
37:57 Ambitious Predictions for the Future of Blockchain
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