In this episode of the 0G Podcast, we sit down with David Johnston, maintainer of Morpheus, to explore how decentralized AI is reshaping Web3. Morpheus is building the infrastructure for smart agents, enabling open-source AI models to operate trustlessly and efficiently without centralized control.

David dives into the evolving landscape of AI-powered economies, the role of decentralized compute and capital, and how Morpheus is rewarding developers through a permissionless marketplace. We also discuss the challenges of agent alignment, governance, and economic incentives in a world increasingly driven by AI autonomy.

From censorship-resistant AI to the rise of super agents, this conversation is essential for anyone interested in the intersection of AI, blockchain, and decentralized intelligence.

📌 Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to David Johnston &

Morpheus 02:15 What is Morpheus? The AI Infrastructure Layer for Web3

06:30 Decentralized AI vs. Corporate AI: Why It Matters

10:42 How Morpheus Rewards Developers, Compute, and Capital Providers

15:20 The Rise of AI Agents and Autonomous Marketplaces 19:45 How AI Agents Will Change Web3 Adoption

24:10 Smart Agents, Trust, and Verifiability in Web3 AI

28:30 Open-Source AI: The Future of Decentralized Intelligence

32:10 How Morpheus is Scaling AI on the Blockchain

36:50 What’s Next for Morpheus? Roadmap & Future Developments

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: https://0g.ai/

Twitter: https://x.com/0G_labs

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

Connect with Today’s Guest:

Website: https://mor.org/

Twitter: https://x.com/DJohnstonEC

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