What makes an AI agent truly autonomous? On Episode 10 of the Agents Unleashed podcast, @ThomasMaybrier speaks with @TrentMc0 co-founder of @oceanprotocol and the Artificial Superintelligence Alliance to explore what sovereignty means for AI, and why blockchain is essential for true autonomy. In this episode: - What makes an AI agentic - The evolution of Ocean Protocol - “Bitcoin as a life form” and the future of AI coordination - The coming wave of AGI, ASI and brain-computer interfaces Watch here on X, or for all other platforms. 01:33 Trent’s background 06:13 Birth of Ocean Protocol 11:27 AI’s real-world impact 17:22 What is a sovereign agent? 26:13 Blockchain x agent autonomy 36:27 Brain-computer interfaces 47:41 Sovereignty in the age of AGI 52:40 Closing thoughts