Roman Cyganov is the Founder and CEO of Antix, a company pushing the boundaries of Web3, AI, and gaming technologies. At the heart of Antix is Avagen, a proprietary technology that builds hyper-realistic AI-powered humans.

Antix has a growing global client base, working with industry giants such as Warner Brothers, Porsche, Tencent, and HBO Entertainment. With over 20 clients, 20 completed projects, and 70+ cinematic experiences created, they have a proven ability to deliver innovative, scalable solutions.

At the heart of Antix is Avagen, a proprietary technology that builds hyper-realistic AI-powered humans, fundamentally changing client engagement in the digital space.

Antix's mission is to bridge the gap between real and virtual worlds through hyper-realistic digital humans.

Digital Assistants, Digital Influencers and Digital Twins are here. There are many implications for this. Antix is working to build a token economy and blockchain-proven ownership of a digital ID, this is the type of protection users need for this innovation to be a positive technology for all.

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Jasper De Maere is Head of Research at Outlier Ventures, the world’s leading Web3 accelerator and most active Web3 investor. Their new thesis, called the Post Web Thesis explores the intersection of Web3 and AI.

The "Post Web Thesis" is a new body of work from Outlier Ventures. Chapter 1, titled "The Web is Disappearing," argues that we're moving beyond Web3 into an era where AI-driven agents act on our behalf, making traditional web interfaces less relevant. This shift transitions us from an attention-based economy to an intention-based one, where users delegate tasks to autonomous systems. The chapter critiques the slow adoption of Web3 and sets the stage for a future where AI and blockchain converge to create agent-first networks.

The second chapter is called, Turning the Web3 Tech Stack into the Post Web Stack. The journey from Web3 to The Post Web is not just an evolution; it’s a transformation of the internet’s core principles and architecture. At the heart of this transformation lies The Post Web Technology Stack — the foundational framework of Chapter Two in the four-part Post Web thesis. This chapter builds upon the Web3 foundation they’ve collectively constructed, and optimizes it for a new primary user: AI agents.

The thesis is structured into four chapters:

1. The Why: Examines the limitations of Web3 and introduces intent-based architectures.

2. The How: Explores the technology stack powering the Post Web, including wallets and decentralized AI.

3. The What: Identifies the defining traits of the Post Web, such as being intent-based, verifiable, and hyper-contextual.

4. The Endgame: Presents the ultimate vision of a fully verifiable and data-driven economic model, termed the Computable Economy.

This progression suggests a future where the internet becomes an extension of our agency, with machines transacting and collaborating autonomously. The "Post Web" concept is both ambitious and thought-provoking and provides a detailed roadmap for the next decade.

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Zac Williamson is the co-founder and CEO of Aztec, a privacy-first Layer 2 solution on Ethereum.

Aztec Network is a privacy-centric Layer 2 (L2) solution built on Ethereum, aiming to enhance user confidentiality and transaction scalability within the blockchain ecosystem. By leveraging zero-knowledge proofs, specifically zk-SNARKs (Succinct Non-Interactive Argument of Knowledge), Aztec enables encrypted transactions that maintain the transparency and security inherent to Ethereum.

Traditional blockchains like Ethereum operate with full transparency, where all transaction details are publicly accessible. While this openness ensures trustlessness and verifiability, it compromises user privacy, exposing sensitive financial data and potentially deterring broader adoption. Aztec addresses this issue by introducing a privacy layer that conceals transaction details without sacrificing the integrity of the blockchain.

A key component of Aztec's technology is its zkRollup architecture, which aggregates multiple transactions into a single proof, thereby enhancing scalability and reducing gas fees. This batching process allows Aztec to offer up to 100 times cost savings compared to standard Ethereum transactions, making private transactions more economically viable.

Aztec Connect is a platform that integrates privacy features into existing Ethereum DeFi protocols such as Lido, Curve, and Element Finance. This integration allows users to engage in private staking, lending, and other DeFi activities without exposing their financial data. Developers can utilize Aztec's SDK and bridge contracts to seamlessly incorporate privacy features into their applications, promoting a more secure and user-friendly DeFi ecosystem.

Aztec's commitment to privacy extends to its development of Noir, a universal language for zero-knowledge proofs. Noir simplifies the creation of private smart contracts by abstracting complex cryptographic concepts, enabling developers to write code without deep expertise in zero-knowledge technology. This initiative broadens the accessibility of privacy-preserving applications within the blockchain space.

The network's vision for a trustless, scalable, and decentralized L2 solution has garnered significant attention and investment. Aztec secured $100 million in a Series B funding round led by Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), underscoring the industry's recognition of the importance of privacy in blockchain technology.

By integrating privacy features directly into Ethereum's infrastructure, Aztec Network empowers users with enhanced security and confidentiality, paving the way for broader adoption of decentralized applications. Its innovative approach ensures that users can transact and interact within the Ethereum ecosystem without compromising their personal data, marking a significant advancement in the evolution of blockchain technology.

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