Ever wondered how Ethereum could serve as the ultimate trust and settlement layer for artificial intelligence? That's the big question at the heart of the upcoming Deep Intelligence Ethereum event, a half-day summit that's bringing together some of the sharpest minds in blockchain and AI.
Set for October 2, 2025, in Singapore, this gathering is hosted by Hetu Protocol and Nethermind. It's designed for Ethereum core builders, Layer 2 teams, infrastructure experts, investors, and AI founders to connect, share ideas, and push the boundaries of decentralized tech. If you're in the blockchain space—whether you're into meme tokens or broader crypto innovations—this could offer insights into how AI might supercharge future projects on Ethereum.
The event runs from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM GMT+8 (that's Singapore time), with the exact location revealed upon registration. Speaking of which, you can sign up right here on Lu.ma to secure your spot and get all the details.
What's on the Agenda?
The schedule is packed with keynotes, fireside chats, and panels that break down complex topics into actionable discussions. Here's a quick rundown:
- 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM: Registration, coffee, and networking—perfect for mingling with fellow builders and founders.
- 1:30 PM - 1:40 PM: Opening remarks from Nethermind and Hetu Protocol to set the stage.
- 1:40 PM - 2:00 PM: Keynote 1: "Vision for a Deep Intelligence Society." This one's about painting the big picture of how AI and Ethereum could create a more intelligent, decentralized world.
- 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM: Fireside 1: "Post Pectra, Toward Fusaka: Infra that Enables Trustless Agents." For the uninitiated, Pectra refers to an upcoming Ethereum upgrade (combining Prague and Electra forks) aimed at improving scalability and efficiency. This chat will explore infrastructure for "trustless agents"—autonomous AI entities that operate without needing to trust any central party.
- 2:30 PM - 2:50 PM: Keynote 2: "Ethereum 2030 Scaling Trust for Intelligence." A forward-looking talk on how Ethereum plans to scale to handle AI workloads securely by the end of the decade.
- 2:50 PM - 3:30 PM: Panel 1: "Attribution to Settlement for AI Native Economies." Dive into how to fairly attribute value and settle transactions in economies powered by AI, all on the blockchain.
- 3:30 PM - 3:50 PM: Keynote 3: "Agent Native Ethereum ERC 8004 Trustless Agents, Registries, Verifiable Workflows ChaosChain." This covers ERC-8004, a proposed standard for trustless AI agents, including registries and verifiable processes to ensure everything's transparent and secure.
- 3:50 PM - 4:30 PM: Panel 2: "Capital for Credible Intelligence on Ethereum." Discussions on funding and investing in reliable AI projects built on Ethereum.
- 4:30 PM - 5:00 PM: Panel 3: "Scaling AI on Ethereum: Data Availability & Privacy Compute." Tackling how to make AI scalable on Ethereum, with a focus on data availability layers (like those in Celestia or Ethereum's own danksharding) and privacy-preserving computations.
One highlight? You'll get to meet Sumeet from Nethermind's AI team, who's at the forefront of these innovations. Nethermind, known for their engineering and research in Ethereum and Starknet, is teaming up with Hetu Protocol—an intersubjective consensus project decentralizing AI for science—to make this happen.
For those in the meme token world, think about the implications: AI-native governance could revolutionize how communities manage DAOs or launch tokens, while verifiable workflows might ensure fairer airdrops or meme coin distributions. Plus, with Ethereum's scaling tech advancing, meme projects could become more efficient and accessible.
If you're heading to Singapore or just curious about the intersection of AI and blockchain, this event is a must-watch. It could spark the next wave of innovations that blend memes, tokens, and intelligent systems. Keep an eye on Nethermind's X profile or Hetu Protocol's updates for more as the date approaches.