In this episode of the 0g Podcast, we sit down with David Pinger, co-founder of Warden Protocol, to explore how AI and blockchain are finally coming together. Warden is pioneering a trust-minimized AI infrastructure that allows smart contracts to securely interact with AI models, unlocking new applications in onchain agents, DeFi automation, and beyond.

We discuss why AI and crypto have developed in silos, why this is changing, and how Warden is making AI-powered smart contracts possible. David shares insights on decentralized AI agents, the challenges of verifying AI outputs on-chain, and why multi-chain AI infrastructure is critical for the next phase of Web3.

📌 Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Warden Protocol & AI in Web3

02:04 Why Blockchain & AI Need to Work Together

05:27 Why Is It Hard to Use AI in Smart Contracts?

07:06 How Warden Enables AI-Powered dApps

09:47 AI Agents in DeFi & Trust-Minimized Computation

12:38 How Developers Can Use Warden’s Agent SDK

13:56 The Future of AI Agents & Autonomous Economies

16:41 How AI Agents Will Evolve Beyond Simple Tasks

19:55 Preventing Rogue AI Agents & Reputation Systems

21:38 Why Warden Built Its Own L1 for AI Applications

24:15 How Warden Enables AI Across Multiple Chains

26:11 What’s Next for Warden & Upcoming Milestones

About 0G:

0G (ZeroGravity) is the first decentralized AI operating system, designed to bring AI onchain at an unprecedented scale. By enabling nearly infinite scalability for decentralized AI, 0G ensures trustless, verifiable, and high-performance data storage solutions for AI models. Their architecture supports 50 Gbps data throughput, positioning 0G as a leader in the decentralized AI space, with partnerships across Web3’s top ecosystems including Polygon, Arbitrum, and more.

0G’s infrastructure not only boosts performance and scalability but also dramatically lowers costs, making it ideal for onchain AI applications, DeFi protocols, gaming, and beyond. This episode is essential for anyone passionate about the future of AI, blockchain, and decentralized technologies reshaping the digital landscape.

Connect with 0G:

Website: 0g.ai

Twitter: x.com/0G_labs

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/0g-labs

Connect with Today’s Guest:

Website: wardenprotocol.org

Twitter: x.com/WorldWideWarden

Company Twitter: x.com/wardenprotocol

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