Dennis
2026-04-02
Block by Block Ep. 8 – Agentic Coding and the Future of Data Integration
Block by Block podcast episode with Brock Haugen (Indexing Co).
AI agents are changing how developers build, deploy, and interact with data infrastructure. In this episode, Dennis and Brock explore the practical impact of agentic coding on crypto data pipelines, business workflows, and the future of software development. From automating complex blockchain integrations to rethinking how companies serve both human users and AI agents, they break down what's real, what's hype, and where the industry is headed.
Topics covered:
- How AI agents are transforming developer onboarding and data pipeline creation
- Using Claude's MCP and skills to automate blockchain data collection and analysis
- Why data silos will break apart as agents demand better API access
- The survival test for SaaS companies in an AI-first world
- Building collective business memory with AI while preserving tribal knowledge
- Security, control, and enterprise adoption challenges for autonomous agents
- Why crypto rails are positioned to power AI-to-AI payments
- The real gap between AI technology and mainstream adoption
Guest: Brock Haugen (@runninyeti), CEO at Indexing Co (@indexingco)
Host: Dennis Verstappen (@ape_rture), Indexing Co
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- MCP installation
- Company X Company Website: www.indexing.co