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Hashed Out V21: When AI Meets Blockchain: Building Smarter Systems Together

Exploring how blockchain can unlock a more ethical, transparent future for artificial intelligence

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Scott Kasten
May 01, 2025

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Hey there Hashers!

AI and blockchain are two of the most powerful forces shaping the internet’s future—but they’re often talked about in completely separate circles. This week, we’re bringing them together.

From tokenized data and decentralized compute to AI-powered smart contracts, the convergence of AI and Web3 is more than a buzzword—it’s a movement. And it might just be the key to building more ethical, user-controlled systems in a world increasingly dominated by machine intelligence.

In this issue of Hashed Out, we break down the fundamentals, examine the risks of centralized AI, and spotlight Ocean Protocol—a leading example of how decentralized data infrastructure is already changing the game.

Don’t forget, we now have an audio option as well!

Feature Story

Blockchain x AI: What the Convergence Means for Web3

In this issue, we’ll break down how blockchain and AI can work together, why it matters, and what it means for the future of decentralized technology.

Editorial

Web3 Needs AI—But On Our Terms

AI isn’t just another tool. It’s quickly becoming the engine behind everything—from what you see online to how decisions are made about your job application, creditworthiness, or even your health.

And right now? That engine is controlled by a small handful of companies with little transparency, limited oversight, and zero accountability to everyday users.

That’s a problem.
But it’s also a wake-up call—and an opportunity.

Case Study

Case Study: Ocean Protocol-Powering Ethical AI with Web3 Infrastructure

In a world where data is the fuel of artificial intelligence, Ocean Protocol is trying to change who owns the gas station.

Rather than letting data pile up in the hands of big tech, Ocean lets individuals, companies, and institutions tokenize their data and control how it’s accessed, shared, and monetized. It’s one of the most compelling examples of how Web3 can create an AI ecosystem that’s more ethical, transparent, and user-aligned.

The News Drop

Web3 News You Can Use

How Blockchain And AI Could Help Businesses Navigate The Tariff Storm

Blockchain and AI step into the spotlight, not merely as buzzwords but as strategic lifelines amid disruptive global tariff shifts.

www.forbes.com/sites/digital-assets/2025/04/07/how-blockchain-and-ai-could-help-businesses-navigate-the-tariff-storm

Synthetic Court System Coming to Crypto with GenLayer

GenLayer Labs is building a protocol that uses AI models as judges, with the goal of providing reliable, neutral, third-party arbitration in record time.

www.coindesk.com/tech/2025/04/30/ai-powered-court-system-is-coming-to-crypto-with-genlayer

Open Source AI and Blockchain Will Define Global Dominance in the Future | Entrepreneur

Since the Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) growth boom took shape in 2023, large technology companies have attempted to centralize control of the space, in an effort to maintain their market dominance.

www.entrepreneur.com/en-in/news-and-trends/open-source-ai-and-blockchain-will-define-global-dominance/488926

Using Blockchain to Build Customer Trust in AI

If organizations want to reap real business benefits from their investments in AI, customers need to trust it. Systemic social mistrust in AI can be dissolved only when questions about how this technology works — from customers, regulators, and other appropriate parties — can be answered. Using blockchain-based accountability provides an attainable, operational path to accountability and enforceability. FICO developed a private blockchain that automated documentation and standards in model development. This approach sped its time to market with AI and analytic innovation, but has also helped keep new models in production; blockchain has reduced support issues and model recalls by over 90%. Making this system work was less a tech challenge than a people one. They learned it was important to start with standards, then develop the tech; that making the system user-friendly was non-negotiable; that it was essential to iterate on quick wins; that they had to build repositories to hold large AI assets in alternate storage; and that they needed capable IT teams to handle the maintenance demands of this system.

hbr.org/2025/01/using-blockchain-to-build-customer-trust-in-ai

The Wrap

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FINAL NOTES

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I hope that you enjoyed this edition of Hashed Out.

Ok Hashers, that’s The Wrap. Many thanks!

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Until next time,

Dr. Scott