Space and Time: Exploring ZK-Proven Data Solutions for Blockchain and AI | Scott Dykstra, Co-Founder

Scott Dykstra, CTO and Co-Founder of Space and Time, discusses their blockchain solution, which enables ZK-proven, tamper-proof data access for smart contracts and AI agents. He explains how Space and Time's SQL-powered platform serves as a decentralized database, allowing various applications to query blockchain data securely, making it especially useful for DeFi and AI-driven agents. Dykstra also highlights the partnership with Chainlink and Microsoft's support in co-engineering tools for on-chain data access. Looking ahead, he envisions a convergence of AI and blockchain, where AI agents leverage smart contracts for secure, data-driven transactions. Chapters 00:00 - Scott Dykstra from Space and Time 00:23 - Merging AI and Crypto: The Future Vision 00:48 - What is Space and Time? Blockchain for ZK-Proven Data 01:33 - Partnering with Chainlink: Making Smart Contracts Smarter 02:21 - Self-Custody of Data: Blockchain's Promise 03:06 - The Blockchain as a Tamper-Proof Database 06:44 - SQL Queries on Blockchain Data 07:05 - Real-World Use Case: Airdrops and Trustless Eligibility 13:05 - AI Integration with Space and Time 23:37 - Partnership with Microsoft: Contributions and Innovations 25:52 - The Future Vision for Space and Time and AI Integration ✨ Check out our new website ✨ thedefiant.io 🚀 Sign up to our newsletter 🚀 thedefiant.io/go-premium#prici... 🤑 Find DeFi investment opportunities & educational primers here thedefiant.io/promo?utm_source... ✊ Follow The Defiant Twitter: twitter.com/defiantnews Discord: discord.com/invite/3SdRdEs5ag Instagram: www.instagram.com/thedefiant.i... Telegram: t.me/DefiantNews 📬 Contact our Newsroom editorial@thedefiant.io 🤝 Sponsorships & Partnerships sponsors@thedefiant.io #TheDefiant​ #DeFi​ #Decentralized​ #Finance​ #Blockchain #Web3