191: The War Against Centralization: Dan Keller on Building Flux to Challenge AWS and Google

Web3 with Sam Kamani

In this episode, Sam Kamani interviews Dan Keller from Flux, a leader in decentralized infrastructure. Dan shares insights on how Flux is creating an alternative to centralized giants like AWS and Google, enabling users to run everything from AI to real-world assets on a fully decentralized platform. Tune in to learn about the challenges, opportunities, and the future of AI, DePIN, and Web3. Whether you're a founder or investor, this episode is packed with valuable insights!

Key Timestamps

• [00:00:00] Introduction: Sam introduces Dan Keller and the focus of the episode.

• [00:01:00] Dan’s Background: Dan shares his journey from tech C-suite to founding Flux.

• [00:04:00] The Problem with Centralized Infrastructure: How Google and AWS monopolize the industry.

• [00:06:00] What is Flux?: Overview of Flux’s decentralized compute network.

• [00:09:00] Tackling the Speed, Security, and Scalability Dilemma: Dan explains how Flux achieves the trilemma.

• [00:12:00] Revenue Model: How Flux sustains its operations while empowering its community.

• [00:14:00] Real-World Use Cases: Examples of companies using Flux, from healthcare to blockchain projects.

• [00:18:00] DePIN and Real-World Adoption: The future of DePIN and regulation in the decentralized space.

• [00:25:00] AI and GPU Utilization: How Flux is enabling decentralized AI processing.

• [00:31:00] Real-World Assets (RWA): Dan’s thoughts on the role of RWAs in the future of blockchain.

• [00:34:00] Challenges and Future Plans: Overcoming regulatory and technical barriers.

• [00:36:00] How to Get Started: Dan shares how listeners can start using Flux today.

• [00:38:00] Closing Remarks: Sam and Dan discuss the future of decentralized technology.

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