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![0xagarwal Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:24/cr:twitter::1537711035817218048.png) Rachit Agarwal [@0xagarwal](/creator/twitter/0xagarwal) on x 3634 followers
Created: 2025-07-01 14:16:32 UTC

What is a Datachain? ft @josh_benaron, founder of @irys_xyz

In this episode of @touchgrass_pod, @24_gutta and I sit down with Josh to chat about:

> Datachains as a Memory Layer for LLMs
> Decentralized Model Training
> Importance of Privacy

And much more!

Key timestamps:

0:47 - Irys' background
3:17 - What is a Datachain
4:40 - Data storage in AI
7:38 - Lack of demand for last-generation protocols
9:48 - Difference between Irys and other solutions like Walrus and Shelby
14:07 - Trust issues with centralized data providers
16:15 - OpenAI and Microsoft relationship
19:27 - Onboarding and Licensing
23:06 - Josh's experience in Korea
27:10 -  Integrating Privacy features
30:41 - Brand Philosophy of Irys
34:42 - Irys Ecosystem
38:36 - Building S3 API in-house
42:10 - Adding Private Data Sets
44:34 - Thoughts on Eigencloud @eigenlayer
45:52 - #1 advice to founders building at the intersection of Data and AI

![](https://pbs.twimg.com/amplify_video_thumb/1940006890659840000/img/MamkcXgwTXlBGNqv.jpg)

XXXXXX engagements

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