Follow Building in Public Podcast: https://x.com/builtnpublicpod In this episode, Connor and Greg Osuri (Founder of Akash Network) explore the changing landscape of American governance, focusing on the generational shift towards crypto and decentralized technologies. The guest highlights recent legislative changes, such as the passing of Bill 521, which reclassifies crypto as a commodity and shifts jurisdiction from the SEC to the CFTC, marking a significant moment for the industry. The conversation touches on the pro-crypto stance of the incoming administration and the potential for decentralized technologies to improve government efficiency, including through the proposed Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Attention is also given to challenges in the AI space, especially energy consumption, and the role of Akash in providing decentralized cloud computing resources to meet growing demand. The episode wraps up with insights into Akash's onboarding process for data centers and the company's growth, driven by the need for affordable, accessible computing power in AI development. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 00:39 - Sponsor Message 00:58 - Regulatory Clarity in Crypto 03:41 - Crypto as a Commodity vs. Security 05:41 - Pro-Crypto Administration 07:38 - Impact of Government Adoption of Crypto 12:02 - Decentralized Tech in Government 14:01 - AI Regulation Perspectives 20:06 - Countermeasures for AI Threats 28:10 - Trends in AI and Energy Consumption 30:23 - Akash's Role in Decentralized AI 35:40 - Supply Constraints and Incentives 46:20 - Onboarding Process for Data Centers 48:33 - Customer Profiles and Use Cases Disclaimer: The hosts and the firms they represent may hold stakes in the companies mentioned in this podcast. None of this is financial advice.