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My name is Albena Kostova-Nikolova, and this is The Web3 + AI Newsletter, your go-to source for insights at the rapidly evolving intersection of blockchain technology and artificial intelligence. Here, you'll find the latest updates, investment news, research papers, and thought-provoking conversations about the world of Decentralized AI (DeAI).

About me

I've been active in the crypto space since 2016 and working professionally in it since 2018. Over the years, I’ve been part of the teams behind several Layer-1 blockchain protocols, a commodity derivatives DEX, and a decentralized AI agent lab. After witnessing countless cycles, and so many Web3 narratives come and go, very few things surprise me anymore. Yet, I strongly believe the Web3 + AI convergence is not just another passing trend. It’s here to stay.

My goal with this publication is to inform and educate. I aim to highlight the multifaceted and powerful innovation that emerges from the synergy of crypto and AI. At the same time, I want to shed light on the serious risks of centralized AI and why it’s critical for the world to move toward decentralizing it.

About Web3 + AI's Mission

When I launched the Web3 + AI newsletter back in 2023, the tech world was just beginning to realize the potential of merging blockchain and artificial intelligence. It was becoming increasingly evident that while AI is inherently centralizing, it can gain a great deal from decentralization, especially when it comes to redistributing resources, data, and control. These are exactly the kinds of problems blockchain technology was built to solve.

Fast-forward a couple of years, and the risks of centralized AI are no longer theoretical. Progress is now largely controlled by a handful of powerful corporations and governments, posing a serious threat to democracy. Centralized AI enables mass surveillance, manipulates public discourse, and deepens social inequalities. It exploits personal data and creative work, stifles diverse digital expression, and threatens entire artistic industries.

The Web3 + AI Newsletter will demonstrate that a fairer future is possible. By combining two of the most powerful technologies of our time, we have the unique chance to introduce unprecedented levels of transparency, privacy, and accountability. DeAI is not just another crypto narrative. It's a necessity.

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