Aspecta

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Narb hosts Jane, Chief of Staff at Aspecta, on DevNTell to discuss the project's AI-powered identity protocol for developers. Jane shares her background in AI and her transition to Web3, leading to her role at Aspecta. The core of the conversation focuses on how Aspecta ID aggregates a developer's multi-dimensional activity from Web2 platforms like GitHub and Stack Overflow with on-chain Web3 footprints to create a holistic digital identity. Using Large Language Models and graph learning, Aspecta assesses skills and impact, helping developers showcase their expertise and gain access to funding and grants. The episode also explores the future convergence of AI and Web3, particularly in risk management and education, and provides details on how developers can join the closed beta and participate in upcoming hackathons.

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Aspecta is an AI-powered identity protocol specifically designed for developers to aggregate their Web2 and Web3 contributions into a single, self-sovereign identity.

The platform uses advanced AI technologies, including Large Language Models (LLMs) and graph learning, to analyze code, READMEs, and social connections for skill assessment.

Aspecta ID modules include Skill/Impact Insights, Footprints (interests and attendance), Achievement (badges), and Experience Spotlights (qualitative descriptions).

A primary goal is to help developers, especially those without 'big tech' backgrounds, gain recognition and secure funding from ecosystems like Optimism and through partnerships with Gitcoin.

Jane highlights the contrast between AI (efficiency focus) and Web3 (privacy focus) but sees convergence in areas like on-chain risk management.

The project is currently in closed beta, with access primarily distributed through ETH Global events and upcoming developer incentive programs.

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