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The Coming Crash of Centralized AI: Why LLMs May Fail by 2030. The business model behind the predominant AI Large Language Models (LLMs) is going to crash by 2030 or before. It will not be for dystopian reasons, intellectual property rights infringements, or lack of usage. It will be because of their huge success and the unsustainable, centralized, closed-source model that they are based on that is unable to deliver the fundamental structural needs for mass adoption. When the main LLMs crash, other decentralised open source and open-weight AI systems will take their place. So far the debate around AI has been primarily centered around serious and also necessary human rights concerns, such as AI taking over jobs, data protection and privacy, and even ideological ones addressing the ethics of humanity's over-reliance on this new technology. Yet, behind these flashy topics that tap into our fears around the future of the human species exists a more "boring" but pressing reality: AI LLM models are grappling with severe infrastructure bottlenecks, particularly in energy consumption, data storage, computing power, and cooling—all challenges that remain largely unresolved and threaten the scalability of the entire ecosystem. AI is estimated to reach about 1.2 billion users by 2031. Already, AI consumes 230% more energy than Bitcoin does. The impact of AI is going to be particularly profound in certain locations where data centers are built. In Ireland, for example, data centers comprise more than 20% of the country's electricity usage. In storage it requires 200 zettabytes (equivalent to over 2 trillion 1TB hard drives) in order to be trained and allow users to keep their information. Among other constraints, cooling systems consume up to 40% of a data center's total energy. From end to end, strain over infrastructure is the trademark of AI. Specifically, electricity demand from AI-optimized data centers is projected to more than quadruple by 2030. We have already entered the next stage of the Internet as the “Internet of Value” and ownership of data and digital assets, powered by the emerging triumvirate of AI, the metaverse, and blockchain. These “value systems” are poised to unlock unique 21st-Century business models that transform humanity's relationship to technology and wealth creation forever. Despite being in the midst of the Internet of Value's emergence, we have been overlooking the need to also deploy alternative suitable options to address the gaping need for infrastructure efficiency. This is our only hope for preventing an otherwise inevitable LLM crash. If we don't act now, the repercussions of the AI-infrastructure failure will be similar to the impact of the Dot com bubble burst of 2000. Any attempt to build the Internet of Value that insists on the centralized concentration of power and within similar business models holds an intrinsic contradiction. The pending question to answer is: who will end up paying the mammoth price of growth that these systems require? A good example is the “Stargate Project”, which is looking for half trillion US dollars of investment to deploy 20 hyperscale data centres. Precisely, that decision will probably be enough to save one company in the short term, but in the long run few questions arise: Who will pay back the funds that are being invested? Is that company going to become a public service? How much will the consumer have to pay to monetise trillions of dollars? And this is just a starting point since current investment won’t be enough, while another couple trillion will have to come in to enable LLM AI to thrive. So, how can LLMs avoid an otherwise inevitable crash by 2030? The answer is “sharing the profit.” That simple approach represents a true change of paradigm of the current monopolistic business model. And it's possible. As Deepseek already demonstrated, breakthroughs often happen when human ingenuity is challenged. Within the Web3 arsenal, Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Network (DePIN) projects have already shown mature solutions for energy consumption, storage and computing power. Projects like Filecoin (decentralized storage), Render Network (decentralized GPU compute), and DIMO (decentralized energy and mobility data infrastructure) offer real-world alternatives to centralized, resource-intensive AI infrastructure. Those AI organizations that will win are those same ones building already more resilient approaches and investing in decentralized business models and solutions to support their AI proposals. Technology is developing fast and individual devices like PCs, DePIN-dedicated GPUs, and mobile phones will soon all be harnessed to enhanced data processing power, storage, and AI model training. The message is written on the wall: Train people to run the nodes and support the new decentralized internet. This way we shall avoid the crash, while democratizing the internet with new revenue streams for the benefit of all.

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Recap of @token2049 Dubai I chose not to attend the main event this year. However, compared to last year, the talks and announcements felt less grand, and the venue was largely dominated by market makers and exchanges rather than builders and innovators. Nevertheless, the side events proved to be highly productive. A few highlights: DePIN Day by Fluence Network stood out as the best by far. With over 2,000 attendees - including founders, developers, researchers, and investors - it was a powerful gathering focused on the convergence of blockchain, AI, and real-world infrastructure. In my view, DePIN and AI represent the most critical frontier for the industry, as the sustainability and growth of AI will increasingly depend on decentralization. (I look forward to sharing deeper insights on this in the coming weeks.) Solana Foundation clearly led in terms of ecosystem activity, with the highest number of events across the board. Their efforts around Economic Zones and founder support via SuperTeams are gaining real traction, and they remain the ecosystem with the strongest retail momentum. Arts DAO’s Open House was - as always - a vibrant and welcoming space, this time set in the heart of Jumeirah and featuring familiar faces from CryptoPunks to Pudgy Penguins. Great energy, meaningful conversations, and exciting prospects for the next chapter of the Arts DAO residency. I’d also like to highlight an emerging player: the TON ecosystem. I spent a full day at the TON Mini App event as well as several other meetups and was genuinely impressed by the youthful energy and momentum it’s gathering. Telegram is fast becoming an “everything app,” drawing in builders, brands, and influencers alike. The TON executive teams are working hard to expand DeFi and build real utility beyond memecoins. While the ecosystem is still maturing and can be complex to navigate, the opportunities are vast. Dubai itself is evolving rapidly - it’s truly night and day compared to 2020. The city is already a tech capital: talent is flowing in, life is becoming more accessible, and a professional class is firmly taking root. Teams are launching co-working spaces, residencies, and offering relocation support to builders. Despite the heat and growing pains in transport infrastructure (jammed roads, overcrowded metro), the UAE is clearly on track to become a global hub for talent, finance, entrepreneurship, and creativity. There’s much more to share, but I’ll keep it brief for now. If you're looking to grow your ecosystem in the UAE, bridge Web2 and Web3, or launch pilots with corporates and brands in the region—reach out. At @BQ9___ , we’re here to support your strategy and growth.

🚨 New Interview Alert 🚨 Our CEO @IrinaKaragyaur spoke with @cryptonews about the evolving state of the metaverse — what’s working, what’s not, and the opportunities that still lie ahead. cryptonews.com/exclusives/wh…

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🇪🇸 Ready to rock EBC10 with us? 🎉 Join our exclusive AMA to get all the insider tips on how to make the most out of the European Blockchain Convention 2024 @EBlockchainCon! 🗓️ Sep 19, 2:00 PM UTC 🔗 Set a reminder: twitter.com/i/spaces/1mrxmMj… ✨ Topic: From Panels to Parties: Rock EBC10 with Us! 🎤 Speakers: - Ksenia @KseniaGalerie, EU Growth @BitMartExchange - David Dobrovitsky @pinkglasses1_, CEO @FUNtoken_io - Irina Karagyaur @IrinaKaragyaur, Co-Founder @BQ9___ & Global Leader @XEnergyWeb - halo @haloETH, KOL - Alexander Jacobi @aj_alexjacobi, Entrepreneur - Tommaso Astazi @tommasoastazi, Head of Regulatory Affairs @BlockchainforEU & Senior Consultant @APCOBXLinsider 🎁 Don’t miss out on your exclusive crypto gift during the AMA! #EBC10 #Web3 #AMA #Blockchain #Barcelona #Crypto

📍 The first event will be in Barcelona for @EBlockchainCon September 25-26. Polkadot will have its own booth and the event will feature a keynote from @DrW3RK, Technical Educator at the @Web3foundation a Polkadot ecosystem panel. x.com/EBlockchainCon/status/… 🎙️✨ The panel will be moderated by @UrsulaOK and feature Tom Humber (Founder of @archisinal), @IrinaKaragyaur (Director of @BQ9___ and representative of @XEnergyWeb), @nathalie_aryana (Dir. of Public Policy & Government Affairs @Web3foundation), @ingoruebe (Founder of @Kiltprotocol), and @alan_vey (Founder of ).

Presenting @IrinaKaragyaur, Director at BQ9 / @XEnergyWeb, as a speaker at the 10th European Blockchain Convention! Irina Karagyaur is a prominent leader in the blockchain and Web3 space, known for her innovative approach to energy transition and climate change. She co-founded BQ9, an ecosystem growth agency, and created the Global Leaders Program for Energy Web X to advance decentralization. Irina also serves as a Polkadot Head Ambassador and hosts "The Business Case for Polkadot" talks. Recognized as one of the Top 100 Women of the Future and a winner of various accolades, Irina has spoken at major events including COP26, COP27, and TEDx. 📅 September 25-26 in Barcelona! EBC week: September 23-29