0xSammy: The Intersection of Crypto, AI, and Autonomous Systems
Join ~7,000 builders tracking Decentralized AI (DeAI) and robotics. I write about the intersection of crypto, AI, and autonomous systems and how they are reshaping the machine economy.
My research focuses on decentralized AI, agentic software, and AI infrastructure being built; from onchain agents to embodied robotics operating in the real world.
I started writing publicly to make sense of fast-moving ideas on Crypto Twitter. Over time, that work evolved into deeper research and longer-form analysis, shared here on Substack.
Khala Research is the next evolution of that work, focused on high-signal research into emerging technology sectors that matter, without the noise.
Core Research Domains
My analysis sits at the overlap of several technical and economic pillars:
Decentralized AI (DeAI): Open AI networks, agent-native infrastructure, decentralized compute and data markets, and mechanisms for verifiable intelligence.
Agentic Systems & Autonomous Commerce: Protocols that enable AI agents to transact, coordinate, and operate independently in the machine economy.
Embodied AI & Robotics: Physical AI, humanoids, and how crypto solves coordination, data, and capital constraints for hardware-software convergence.
AI Infrastructure & Macro Shifts: Privacy-preserving systems, decentralized storage, and post-scarcity economic trajectories.
Two Weekly Pillars of Research and Analysis
To navigate the complexity of this space, I publish two distinct weekly newsletters:
The Agentic Future: Thesis-driven analysis on the shift toward autonomous software and its economic impact. I look past the market noise to understand the capital formation, developer paradigms (such as vibe coding), and the architectural shifts defining the 2026 agentic economy.
DeAI Dispatch: A curated weekly distillation of the technical breakthroughs and infrastructure updates in decentralized AI and robotics. I track critical movements across compute markets, verifiable intelligence protocols, and embodied AI to provide professional-grade clarity without the noise.
Deep Research: Khala Research
I’m the founder of Khala Research, a research platform focused on decentralized AI, robotics, and the emerging machine economy.
This Substack is where ideas are explored openly and in public. Khala is where that work is taken deeper, structured into focused research.
Background
Before entering the crypto and AI space, I worked in traditional finance at Ernst & Young and trained as a Chartered Accountant. That background keeps my work structured, analytical, and grounded. I’m optimistic about the future, but skeptical of hype and vague narratives.
What you can expect as a subscriber:
Technical Clarity: Context on why developments matter, not just what happened.
Objective Analysis: Clear lines between verifiable facts and personal interpretation.
Research-First Perspective: Concise, expert-level analysis on the convergence of Crypto, AI, and robotics.
Disclaimer
Content on this Substack is provided for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or investment advice.
I share analysis and opinions based on my own research and conversations with builders. Views may change, and I may hold positions in projects mentioned. Mentions are not endorsements.
Readers should conduct their own independent research before making any decisions.
You can also find me on X at @0xSammy, and deeper research via @KhalaResearch.
