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Final Settlement is a weekly podcast covering capital markets, dealmaking, early-stage venture, bitcoin applications and protocol development.

00:00 - Introduction to the Chaos of AI and Bitcoin 03:00 - The OpenClaw Acquisition: Implications for Open Source 05:52 - Understanding OpenClaw: Functionality and Risks 08:48 - The Future of AI Agents and Their Interactions 12:08 - The DIY Approach: Parallels with Bitcoin 15:08 - On-Prem vs Cloud: The Data Ownership Dilemma 18:14 - The Evolution of Payment Systems for AI Agents 21:04 - Stablecoins vs Bitcoin: The Payment Landscape 24:09 - The Future of AI and Payment Integration 31:04 - Navigating AI and Crypto Payment Systems 34:33 - The Intersection of AI and Digital Assets 39:59 - TradFi's Embrace of Digital Assets 46:09 - Ray Dalio's Perspective on the Shifting Monetary Order

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