AthenaX Roundtable: EP.2 GROWING AI AGENTS WITHIN L2 TEAMS, METIS' TOM NGO

Metis isn’t just an Ethereum L2 anymore. It wants to become the first AI-native blockchain economy.

In this episode, we sit down with Tom, CEO of Metis, to talk about how the project is moving from a typical Ethereum Layer 2 toward an AI-native blockchain ecosystem and what it really means beyond buzzwords.

Here’s what we unpack together:

Why Metis says “we’re not just an L2” and how their AI pivot has actually been in the works for over 18 months

What an AI-native blockchain looks like in real life, not just in theory

Why verified data is the core of AI on-chain and how concepts like Lazbubu are making data something you can actually own and interact with

How AI agents could make blockchain invisible for users

What it takes to lead a team through a major shift while staying true to the original vision

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Timestamps

00:00 Introduction to Metis and Its Vision
03:55 Transitioning to AI: The New Frontier
06:56 Personal Journey into Blockchain and Metis
09:48 The Importance of Data in AI and Blockchain
13:00 Navigating Market Pressures and User Expectations
16:04 The Unified Experience of Andromeda and Hyperion
19:09 The Future of AI in Blockchain
22:12 LazBubu: Making Data Playable
24:47 Innovation and the Path Forward
27:56 Defining Success in the Blockchain Space

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Resources

Tom Ngo
https://x.com/tomngodefi

Rea
https://x.com/reredameow

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