# Protoapps and Consumer Apps in the DeAI World

- Channel: [New Foundation](https://streameth.org/new_foundation)
- Date: 2024-08-06
- Duration: 33:28
- Topics: AI, web3, blockchain, developers, panel talk
- Watch: https://streameth.org/watch/66b1f01e14dae87d373c9b90

## Description

Building consumer apps in the deAI space for mass adoption, Farcaster, creators and beyond. The video features a panel discussion on the topic of "proto apps" and the integration of AI with the crypto world. The panel includes co-founder David Phelps, who coined the term "proto apps," Celia from Ritual, Hugo Hopman from New Foundation, and Jeff Shi from Flock IO. They explore how web 3 technologies enable open-source development and data sharing, contrasting with the closed, siloed approach of web 2. Examples include how contests can be run on various chains with community involvement and how AI is moving from a centralized model to one where algorithms are decentralized. The panelists discuss the implications for developers and founders in building on this new internet stack, emphasizing collaboration and composability in the ecosystem.