DeepSeek, Stargate & The Battle for Open AI - Christopher David

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Christopher David is the Founder & CEO of OpenAgents, an Austin-based applied AI lab building the agentic economy on open protocols. A Bitcoin OG and Nostr contributor, he envisions AI as a decentralized, user-driven technology rather than a tool for corporate control. With over 150+ public builds, he's leading the development of Onyx, a mobile app integrating a Bitcoin Lightning wallet, Nostr client, and decentralized AI marketplace—pioneering AI agents that transact in Bitcoin micropayments.

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TAKEAWAYS

• Christopher David believes that open protocols are crucial for the future of AI, advocating for decentralized systems.
• He emphasizes the importance of Bitcoin as the primary currency for AI agents, arguing that it's the hardest asset available.
• David views DeepSeek as an ally in the battle for open AI, contrasting them with closed-source entities like OpenAI.
• The agentic economy will see billions of agents integrated into everyday life, fundamentally altering how value is transacted.
• David critiques the lobbying efforts of well-funded companies aiming for regulatory capture in the AI space.
• He envisions a decentralized infrastructure where AI agents can transact seamlessly using Bitcoin and Lightning Network.

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