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Welcome to On TRAC(k), brought to you by OriginTrail! Once per month, On TRAC(k) brings you all the latest and juiciest developments from the OriginTrail ecosystem and the Decentralized Knowledge Graph, aka the DKG. With special guests, alpha you won't want to miss, and answers to the community's most burning questions, you're going to want to tune in to each episode. Listen to On TRAC(k) with OriginTrail on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you consume your favorite shows.

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April 7, 2026Episode 171 hr 14 min

AMA: DKG V10 positioning at the heart of AI's Trillion-Dollar Shift

Foundation Capital's "AI's Trillion-Dollar Opportunity: Context Graphs" makes the definitive case: the next wave of platform value will not be built on storing data - it will be built on capturing context graphs: living records of decision traces, precedents, and cross-system knowledge stitched across entities and time so that why something happened becomes as queryable as what happened. For AI agents, this is the critical missing layer. LLMs predict without knowing, hallucinate, and forget. They have no persistent, verifiable memory across sessions or agents. Every major AI company - Anthropic, OpenAI, Google - has shipped proprietary memory. But each creates its own silo: no agent can access another's memory, no memory is verifiable, no memory is ownable.DKG V10 is the infrastructure that makes this opportunity real. Unlike proprietary silos, the DKG delivers context graphs that are persistent, cryptographically verifiable, decentralized, and user-controlled – shared across any agent, framework, or industry. V10 brings the full conviction economy, multi-agent memory, and agent-native payments, turning the DKG into a self-sustaining context graph layer. Explore the V9/V10 roadmap 👉 https://docs.origintrail.io/origintra...Trust the Source.Read about the Foundation Capital’s article on AI’s Trillion-Dollar Opportunity 👉 https://foundationcapital.com/ideas/c...Explore more from OriginTrail:🔹 Website → https://origintrail.io/🔹 OriginTrail Official docs → https://docs.origintrail.io/🔹 Discord → https://discord.com/invite/xCaY7hvNwD🔹 Telegram → https://t.me/origintrail🔹 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/origintrail.io/🔹 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/company/origintrail/🔹 X → https://x.com/origin_trail

January 14, 2026Episode 161 hr 17 min

On TRAC(k) to 2026

How do we scale trust in the age of AI? Why are knowledge graphs becoming essential for mission-critical AI systems? And what does it really take to move from probabilistic “guessing” to verifiable, reliable intelligence?Join OriginTrail founders, Tomaž Levak, Žiga Drev, Branimir Rakić, and guest host Amos Thomas in this special episode of On TRAC(k) as they recap the biggest takeaways from 2025 — from real-world applications, to ecosystem growth, and what’s coming next on the OriginTrail roadmap.We explore:The rise of Umanitek Guardian and why protecting digital identity is becoming urgentWhy AI fails in enterprise and mission-critical settings — and how trusted knowledge changes the gameDKG network momentum, including major scaling milestones and what they mean going into 2026What’s next with DKG V8 → V9 → V10, scalability upgrades, hyper-relational graph memory, and moreThe shift into the Metcalfe Convergence Chapter, and what it unlocks for builders and the ecosystemOn TRAC(k) brings you the latest developments from the OriginTrail ecosystem and the Decentralized Knowledge Graph (DKG)!Explore more from OriginTrail:🔹 Website → https://origintrail.io/🔹 OriginTrail Official docs → https://docs.origintrail.io/🔹 Discord → https://discord.com/invite/xCaY7hvNwD🔹 Telegram → https://t.me/origintrail🔹 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/origintrail.io/🔹 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/company/origintrail/🔹 X → https://x.com/origin_trail

September 23, 2025Episode 1552 min

Towards world's largest content library

Join us for a new On Trac(k) episode featuring OriginTrail, Umanitek, and Videntifier - a global leader in fast, accurate recognition of illegal and harmful content! OriginTrail founders Branimir Rakic and Tomaž Levak join Ari Jonsson, CEO of Videntifier, explore one of the most ambitious efforts to build the world’s largest decentralized content library.In this episode, we dive into the world’s largest digital “immune system”, a decentralized content library built to detect and prevent the spread of harmful online material like CSAM and deepfakes. Powered by the OriginTrail decentralized network, this enables a new standard for privacy-preserving, cross-platform content verification. Hear directly from the leaders behind the initiative as they share insights, challenges, and what’s next in the mission to build a safer digital world.On TRAC(k) brings you all the latest and greatest developments from the OriginTrail ecosystem and the Decentralized Knowledge Graph, aka the DKG! Explore more from OriginTrail:🔹 Website → https://origintrail.io/🔹 OriginTrail Official docs → https://docs.origintrail.io/🔹 Discord → https://discord.com/invite/xCaY7hvNwD🔹 Telegram → https://t.me/origintrail🔹 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/origintrail.io/🔹 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/company/origintrail/🔹 X → https://x.com/origin_trail

September 1, 2025Episode 141 hr 9 min

Accelerating Network Effects in the Metcalfe Convergence Phase

OriginTrail founders Branimir Rakic, Žiga Drev and Tomaž Levak join Trace Labs’ Jurij Skornik and host Jonathan DeYoung to break down the significance of the Metcalfe Convergence Phase and discover how economic incentives, AI agents & trusted knowledge converge to unlock exponential network effects. Branimir also shares a technical demonstration of a unique new functionality and use case.On TRAC(k) brings you all the latest and juiciest developments from the OriginTrail ecosystem and the Decentralized Knowledge Graph, aka the DKG. This episode of On TRAC(k) was hosted and edited by Jonathan DeYoung.Episode chapters:(00:00:00) Intro to the On TRAC(k) podcast and this month’s episode(00:01:05) Recapping the past few months(00:10:16) Explaining the Metcalfe Convergence Phase(00:21:19) TRAC tokenomics and Knowledge Asset quality(00:30:29) Autonomous DKG growth and AI agents(00:34:39) DKG nodes powered by AI agents(00:40:17) Edge Node browser plugin demo(00:52:57) How to get involved with Umanitek(00:56:13) Opening the flood gates with V8(01:01:23) Final thoughts/wrap-upExplore more from OriginTrail:🔹 Website → https://origintrail.io/🔹 OriginTrail Official docs → https://docs.origintrail.io/🔹 Discord → https://discord.com/invite/xCaY7hvNwD🔹 Telegram → https://t.me/origintrail🔹 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/origintrail.io/🔹 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/company/origintrail/🔹 X → https://x.com/origin_trail

May 16, 2025Episode 1350 min

Convergence: When Networks Start Thinking

This special episode of On TRAC(k) was recorded in person in New York City during the 2025 Knowledge Graph Conference. OriginTrail founders Branimir Rakic, Žiga Drev and Tomaž Levak are joined by internet pioneer Dr. Bob Metcalfe and host Jonathan DeYoung, and together they break down AI agents, network effects, real-world use cases for OriginTrail, and how this all fits into the “Metcalfe Convergence Phase.”On TRAC(k) brings you all the latest and juiciest developments from the OriginTrail ecosystem and the Decentralized Knowledge Graph, aka the DKG. This episode of On TRAC(k) was hosted and edited by Jonathan DeYoung.Follow OriginTrail on X (Twitter) at @origin_trail and NeuroWeb at @NeuroWebAI.Join the OriginTrail Discord: https://discord.gg/ayxhC7sncf Episode chapters:(00:00:00) Intro to the On TRAC(k) podcast and this month’s episode(00:08:34) What we got right and wrong when we built the internet(00:11:08) Unpacking the Metcalfe Convergence Phase(00:14:57) Whatever happened to blockchain as a buzzword?(00:21:05) How the DKG solves AI-related issues(00:26:38) The convergence between data and AI training(00:30:28) How bad knowledge is handled in the DKG(00:33:15) Tackling real-world problems in supply chains and online content(00:40:45) How to get involved with DKGcon 2025(00:42:45) When will everyday people benefit from the DKG?(00:46:00) Surprises with AI agents and OriginTrailExplore more from OriginTrail:🔹 Website → https://origintrail.io/🔹 OriginTrail Official docs → https://docs.origintrail.io/🔹 Discord → https://discord.com/invite/xCaY7hvNwD🔹 Telegram → https://t.me/origintrail🔹 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/origintrail.io/🔹 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/company/origintrail/🔹 X → https://x.com/origin_trail

March 24, 2025Episode 121 hr 21 min

DKG V8, Major Partnerships & Future of umanitek

Welcome to On TRAC(k) – the official OriginTrail podcast, where we go straight to the source! In this episode, we’re talking adoption milestones, new strategic partnerships, DKG V8 updates, and … a surprise guest appearance — Chris Rynning of AMYP, Porsche–Piëch family office! Get the inside scoop on how OriginTrail is scaling trust in Web3, AI, and beyond.🌐 𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗢𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗹 & 𝗷𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆!Explore more from OriginTrail:🔹 Website → https://origintrail.io/🔹 OriginTrail Official docs → https://docs.origintrail.io/🔹 Discord → https://discord.com/invite/xCaY7hvNwD🔹 Telegram → https://t.me/origintrail🔹 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/origintrail.io/🔹 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/company/origintrail/🔹 X → https://x.com/origin_trail

March 10, 2025Episode 1159 min

How Semantic Tech & Graphs Are Reshaping AI

How do we build more reliable AI? Why have semantic tech and symbolic AI become even more important in the age of neural AI? How do Data Products (DPROD) and DKG paranets shape the future of decentralized knowledge? What role do GraphRAG and AI agents play in enabling a more verifiable and trustworthy AI?Join Charles Ivie, Senior Graph Architect at AWS, Ben Clinch, Partner at Ortecha, Branimir Rakic, CTO of OriginTrail, and host Jonathan DeYoung as they dive into the details and explore how OriginTrail Decentralized Knowledge Graph (DKG) is paving the way for decentralized AI.On TRAC(k) brings you all the latest and juiciest developments from the OriginTrail ecosystem and the Decentralized Knowledge Graph, aka the DKG. On TRAC(k) is presented by OriginTrail and hosted and edited by Jonathan DeYoung.Follow OriginTrail on X (Twitter) at @origin_trail and NeuroWeb at @NeuroWebAI.Join the OriginTrail Discord: https://discord.gg/ayxhC7sncf Episode chapters:(00:00:00) Intro to the On TRAC(k) podcast and this month’s episode(00:01:08) Ben’s, Charles' and Branimir’s background and AI focus(00:11:07) Why Ben’s mind was blown at DKGcon(00:15:55) Unpacking the power of knowledge graphs(00:27:08) Why Amazon Neptune is so successful(00:30:13) OriginTrail's Neptune integration updates(00:32:35) Ortecha’s data solutions and AI(00:35:28) What is the Data Product Ontology (DPROD) standard?(00:41:08) Did the semantic web fail?(00:45:48) Future of AI agents (00:48:54) How to get involved in OriginTrail's vision(00:51:55) Final thoughts on AI safety and reliabilityExplore more from OriginTrail:🔹 Website → https://origintrail.io/🔹 OriginTrail Official docs → https://docs.origintrail.io/🔹 Discord → https://discord.com/invite/xCaY7hvNwD🔹 Telegram → https://t.me/origintrail🔹 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/origintrail.io/🔹 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/company/origintrail/🔹 X → https://x.com/origin_trail

February 19, 202542 min

OnTrac(k) Special — The Shift to Human-Centric AI

The AI revolution is here—but are we in control? In our latest On Track Podcast Special, we dive deep into the risks, opportunities, and the fight for a human-centric AI with top experts Fady Mansour from Ethical Capital Partners and Chris Rynning from AMYP Ventures Piëch-Porsche family office.Is AI already outpacing human content? Can we stop the next digital trust crisis? Dive in and find out!And don't forget - Stay curious. Stay informed. Stay On Trac(k)! Explore more from OriginTrail:🔹 Website → https://origintrail.io/🔹 OriginTrail Official docs → https://docs.origintrail.io/🔹 Discord → https://discord.com/invite/xCaY7hvNwD🔹 Telegram → https://t.me/origintrail🔹 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/origintrail.io/🔹 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/company/origintrail/🔹 X → https://x.com/origin_trail

January 27, 2025Episode 101 hr 12 min

Building AI’s Collective Memory: The Transformative Power of OriginTrail V8 DKG

This episode of On TRAC(k) dives into the transformative launch of the OriginTrail Decentralized Knowledge Graph (DKG) V8, a collective memory for AI agents and an updated roadmap. Join OriginTrail’s founders, Žiga, Tomaž, and Branimir, as they explore how the DKG empowers neuro-symbolic AI by merging symbolic AI’s precision with the power of decentralization to ensure data integrity, provenance, and user control.Discover how the DKG supports AI agents in verifying and accessing diverse data sources while remaining compatible with existing standards and tools like ElizaOS. The discussion also touches on the role of decentralized AI in shaping a future where AI acts as "the" interface for innovation, converging AI, the Internet, and crypto.On TRAC(k) brings you all the latest and juiciest developments from the OriginTrail ecosystem and the Decentralized Knowledge Graph, aka the DKG. On TRAC(k) is presented by OriginTrail and hosted and edited by Jonathan DeYoung.Follow OriginTrail on X (Twitter) at @origin_trail and NeuroWeb at @NeuroWebAI.Join the OriginTrail Discord: https://discord.gg/ayxhC7sncf Episode chapters:(00:00:00) Intro to the On TRAC(k) podcast and this month's episode(00:01:20) V8 launch and tuning phase updates(00:09:57) OriginTrail's AI agent hackathon(00:13:49) Decentralized Knowledge Graph is now mature(00:18:36) What are AI agents, and why are they significant?(00:23:22) AI agents vs. bots(00:27:34) Collective memory for AI agents on the DKG(00:34:44) AI agents will transact in knowledge(00:36:26) OriginTrail 2025 use cases beyond AI agents(00:42:25) DKG-powered robotics(00:45:59) Will AI agent platforms run nodes?(00:49:14) Do AI agents spend TRAC?(00:49:54) Breaking down RFC-23(00:50:53) Will DKG data be on Token Terminal?(00:53:31) Will Trace Labs expand internationally?(00:55:26) OriginTrail's vision for AI agent future(00:57:51) Will OriginTrail create a plug-in for Virtuals?(01:00:02) V8 roadmap: Next steps(01:09:00) Addressing TRAC liquidity concernsExplore more from OriginTrail:🔹 Website → https://origintrail.io/🔹 OriginTrail Official docs → https://docs.origintrail.io/🔹 Discord → https://discord.com/invite/xCaY7hvNwD🔹 Telegram → https://t.me/origintrail🔹 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/origintrail.io/🔹 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/company/origintrail/🔹 X → https://x.com/origin_trail

December 2, 2024Episode 91 hr 5 min

Collective Neuro-Symbolic AI: V8 Launch and Collective Programmatic Treasury

OriginTrail’s Žiga Drev and Branimir Rakić join host Jonathan DeYoung to dive into the recent Collective Neuro-Symbolic AI RFC, unpacking how Collective Neuro-Symbolic AI shapes a more reliable and verifiable AI landscape. They explore how the Decentralized Knowledge Graph (DKG) and NeuroWeb blockchain merge neural networks' creativity with symbolic AI’s precision for scalability and trust.The group discusses the upcoming December DKG V8 Mainnet launch, the Collective Programmatic Treasury, which will incentivize builders and community engagement, and how these developments set the stage for an era of reliable, verifiable AI applications.Episode chapters:(00:00:00) Intro to the On TRAC(k) podcast and this month's episode(00:02:39) Reflections on DKGcon 2024(00:09:23) How OriginTrail V8 will grow adoption and strengthen the DKG(00:19:31) Collective neuro-symbolic AI and how it improves artificial intelligence(00:28:02) Real-world use cases for collective neuro-symbolic AI(00:32:42) Collective Programmatic Treasury and economic incentives(00:43:25) DKG Edge Node Inception Program(00:45:41) OriginTrail V8 launch timeline(00:53:54) What’s next for the NeuroWeb blockchain?(00:59:13) DKG use cases for the financial industryExplore more from OriginTrail:🔹 Website → https://origintrail.io/🔹 OriginTrail Official docs → https://docs.origintrail.io/🔹 Discord → https://discord.com/invite/xCaY7hvNwD🔹 Telegram → https://t.me/origintrail🔹 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/origintrail.io/🔹 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/company/origintrail/🔹 X → https://x.com/origin_trail