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Institutional Crypto, Real-World AI, Robotaxis & Modular DeFi — The New Economy
TL;DR
This week at The Edge of Show: institutions are taking over crypto, AI is moving into real-world infrastructure, and execution is replacing hype. From stablecoins and tokenized assets to robotaxis and modular DeFi — the shift to real-world, scalable systems is already underway.
Institutional Crypto, RWAs & Physical AI — The Shift Is Happening
In this special Consensus Miami compilation episode of The Edge of Show, we go straight to the frontlines of innovation — where emerging tech is moving beyond speculation and into real-world utility.
Featuring Evan Auyang (Animoca Brands), Lin Dai (BookIt.com), Adam Levine (Fireblocks), and Till Wendler (Peaq) — this conversation highlights how institutions are turning emerging tech into real utility.
From regulated stablecoins and $1.3B in crypto-powered travel… to AI wallets, Wall Street adoption, and tokenized robotic infrastructure — the future is already in motion.
Key Highlights
• How institutions are driving the shift from retail speculation to regulated, utility-driven crypto infrastructure
• Why RWAs, stablecoins, and physical AI systems are becoming the foundation of the next financial era
👉 The future of finance won’t just be digital — it will be institutional, automated, and deeply integrated with the real world
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AI, NFTs & Tokenized Infrastructure — The Next Phase of Web3
Broadcasting live from Consensus Miami, this special compilation episode of The Edge of Show brings together leaders pushing Web3, AI, and digital assets into real-world utility.
Featuring Adam Hollander (OpenSea), George Xian Zeng (NEAR AI), Max Rabinovitch (Chiliz), and Ramon Macieros (GAIB) — this episode explores how the biggest players are building systems that move beyond speculation and toward scalable, revenue-generating infrastructure.
Key Highlights
• How Web3 platforms are evolving into multi-asset ecosystems powering ownership, trading, and agentic finance
• Why secure AI infrastructure, tokenized equity, and institutional expansion are defining the next phase of adoption
👉 The future of Web3 won’t just be on-chain — it will be secure, accessible, and built for real-world value
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