ADSN The Agent Era: OpenAI Scoops OpenClaw, Manus Meets Ads Manager & Ben Putley on AI-Crypto Convergence
Feb 18, 2026
Ben Putley, CEO and founder of Alkimi, builds at the intersection of crypto and digital advertising. He discusses agent-native payments, stablecoins for AI-to-AI transactions, ledgered reconciliation for programmatic ads, and how on-chain liquidity could reshape ad markets. Short takes on adoption patterns, liability, and reviving the open web round out the conversation.
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Generative Models Trigger IP Battles
- Deepfake and generative models (e.g., C-3PO-style tools) create IP disputes between creators and platforms.
- Training provenance and output rights will drive legal and business battles over control of media IP.
TV Ad During Olympics Boosted Discovery
- ADSN ran a TV ad during the Olympics and saw a measurable lift in search and YouTube views.
- James Borow reports TV placement delivered tangible traffic gains for the show.
Assistants Replace Traditional Social Feeds
- AI assistants will become personalized feed OSes combining search, social, and local discovery.
- Firms with integrated content (YouTube, Instagram) hold strong positions for personalized assistant dominance.