Blockchain DXB) & Max Li, PhD, OORT Foundation)
Episode Name: Decentralized AI Revolution: OORT's Journey- A Conversation with Max Li CEO, OORTech
Guest: Max Li, PhD Founder & CEO, OORTech
Host: RA George, Blockchain DXB
**Contact details for Max Li **
LinkedIn: https://shorturl.at/zZpU6
Website: https://www.oortfoundation.org/about
Github: https://github.com/oort-tech)
Ambassador Program: https://www.oortfoundation.org/ambassadors
Twitter / X: https://x.com/oortech
LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/oortech
Telegram: https://t.me/oortech
**Summary of the conversation **
- Dr. Max Li, a seasoned expert with over three decades of experience in the technology industry, provided an insightful introduction about his academic and business background.
- We delved into the current state of the cryptocurrency and blockchain space, exploring the latest technological advancements in the industry.
- Max shared his motivation for founding Oort, highlighting the significance of decentralized AI and the vision behind the Oort Foundation.
- He emphasized the importance of building a trustworthy, fully decentralized AI system and explained the strategic decision to establish the foundation in Switzerland.
- Max detailed the recent grant from Microsoft and the partnership between Microsoft and Oort, along with the support received from OpenAI.
- He discussed the various partnerships Oort has established, demonstrating how businesses can benefit from Oort’s technology without compromising security.
- We explored the concept of DePin (Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks), with Max offering an in-depth explanation of its importance, the challenges it addresses, and the potential timeline for mainstream adoption.
- Max touched upon other significant projects like Helium, Akash Network, and Golem Network, sharing insights into their relevance in the decentralized space.
- He compared the benefits of decentralization versus centralization, particularly in the context of decision-making within Oort, and discussed the challenges posed by decentralization.
- The impact of quantum computing on DePin was another key topic, with Max offering his perspective on the potential shifts in the industry.
- We also discussed the trend of Bitcoin miners transitioning to AI operations, considering the substantial energy consumption involved.
- Max revealed Oort's strategy of positioning itself as a Web2.5 entity with plans to evolve into Web3.0, discussing the whitepaper and the concept of Proof of Honest, providing comprehensive details on its workings.
- We talked about Oort’s ambassador program, and Max explained how businesses can engage with Oort, outlining mutual benefits.
- Addressing a philosophical question posed by ChatGPT-4 about human sentiments in the AI-driven world, Max provided a profound and thoughtful response.
- Max concluded with valuable advice on work-life balance, summarizing the conversation by highlighting the benefits of DePin and decentralized AI, and how Oort aims to lead the charge in this frontier.