In this episode of the DeFi Podcast, hosts Bill, JF, and Rhett sit down with Jean from Crunch DAO to explore how they're connecting 8,000 data scientists globally to solve complex problems while maintaining data privacy.Jean reveals Crunch's unique approach that transforms sensitive financial data into abstracted games (like the "Bird Game" for forex trading), allowing data scientists to build powerful models without seeing the actual data. Learn how Crunch is leveraging blockchain technology to ensure fair compensation for global talent and why diversity of approaches creates superior AI solutions compared to small internal teams.Key Topics:How Crunch functions as "a Palantir with zero employees"The differential privacy technique that protects sensitive financial dataWhy financial institutions were the first to adopt Crunch's technologyHow blockchain technology enables a global talent marketplaceThe future of AI's "gut feeling" and what's coming for the Crunch platformChapters:00:00 Building a Palantir with Zero Employees00:22 Introduction to the Defi Podcast01:16 Market Update: A Roller Coaster Week01:56 Trump's Tariffs and Market Reactions08:01 Crunch DAO: A Deep Dive08:26 How Crunch DAO Works08:40 The Role of Data Scientists in Crunch DAO10:05 Differential Privacy and the Bird Game10:10 Applications and Use Cases of Crunch DAO12:52 Challenges and Solutions in AI and Machine Learning16:43 Client Engagement and Data Management22:47 Protecting Intellectual Property in AI Models23:41 Challenges of Overfitting in Data Science24:43 Live Data Testing and Model Validation26:17 Diverse Approaches to Machine Learning28:09 Intersection of Crunch and Blockchain Technology29:33 Ensuring Fair Rewards for Model Creators31:04 Trusted Execution Environments for Code Security36:31 Future of AI and Human Intuition41:23 Current State and Future Plans for Crunch44:35 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsFollow us:Twitter: @DefiPodcastFollow the Hosts:@Bill_Tanyeri@JFSaine@RhettShippDisclaimer: Nothing discussed on this podcast constitutes financial advice. The hosts and guest may hold positions in some of the assets or projects mentioned during the episode. Please consult a professional investment advisor and do your own research before making any financial decisions.#DeFi #AI #Blockchain #CrunchDAO #DataScience #MachineLearning