The weekly podcast from the blocmates camp with Alex, Grant and Gazz, covering all the news that we've found the most worthwhile to talk about from the past week in crypto.
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It's Valentine's Day, and this felt like a lot to get through mentally for a hungover host. Covering Polymarket and the Superbowl, Mastercard claiming 30% of transactions are tokenized, the CAR memecoin launch out of Africa, Bitboy going even more dark, and a quick look at the market. Plus some other stuff. Enjoy.
In this episode, Grant is joined by Ethermage. They dive into an exciting discussion about launching a groundbreaking autonomous agent ecosystem, unexpected explosive growth, and expanding to multiple chains, starting with Solana. Discover how Virtual agents are reshaping the landscape, coordinating across chains, and even handling payments. Ethermage shares insights on their strategic goals, including creating a new 'network state' category. Learn how agents interact, generate economic value, a...
This week, Grant sits down with Jason. They discuss integrating intellectual property (IP) with blockchain technology. He explains how Story brings IP on-chain, making it accessible and programmable, transforming a traditionally gated asset class. Jason discusses the practical implications for diverse fields like AI, music, gaming, and more while touching on partnerships with notable brands and entities like Stable Diffusion. He also expresses excitement about the upcoming launch of Story's publ...
James from Mode Network joined the lads this week. He shares his journey into Bittensor and dives into their hot new project, Synth. They discuss the intricacies of building financial agents, the importance of a strong data layer for AI, and Bittensor's role in revolutionizing data streaming.
Today's episode features just Alex and Gazz, with Mike absent. Another brutal week on the timeline has actually freed up some space to think and let builders build. We're talking tariffs and where we go from here: Hyperliquid, MegaETH, pump, fun, and Berachain.
563 & Brody sit down with CH from Bitget. CH shares insights into his journey at Bitget, the rapid growth of the exchange, and his deep involvement in the Bittensor ecosystem. The lads dive into the complexities of Bittensor's development, the impact of DeepSeek, challenges in the crypto space, and the evolving dynamic between closed source and open source technologies. Also, get the latest updates on the dTAO launch sequence, Glider, DeepSeek, and new subnets from Mode and Yuma....
Alex, Mike and Gaz round off the week by discussing DeepSeek, our bags nuking, the Base $VVV news, Andre Cronje and the SEC and Jupiter's world domination plans.
Join Grant as he sits down with Ren and Terry from Eclipse. The lads discuss whether Solana has the potential to surpass Ethereum. Also they chat about how Eclipse is leveraging the Solana Virtual Machine (SVM) on Ethereum and examine the future of L2 rollups. Are general-purpose L2s becoming obsolete? Hear about their thought on the future of blockchain technology and the implications for the broader crypto space.
This week, the lads dive into the wild market fluctuations. They highlight various projects within the ecosystem, such as Rayon Labs' Chutes, WebGenie, and decentralized real estate valuation tool Subnet 48. They also discuss the importance of open-source models, seamless integrations in developer workflows, and developer incentives like the Church of Rao and Dorm Builders hackathon.
Four in a bed for this week's gm Degen. Jedi joins us to talk about one of the busiest weeks in the industry we've had in a while. Trump's in, and the bullish news flows, but the timeline is miserable. Ross Ulbricht is out, ZachXBT got a big well-deserved stimmy, ETFs have been filed for shitcoins, John McAfee is back from the dead and Vitalik has chosen violence.
This week, Grant sits down with Patrick. They discuss Patrick's experiences at Avalabs and Coinbase, the challenges of launching his own crypto project, his frustrations with current ecosystem-specific approaches, and his vision for a more open, neutral codebase. Discover his innovative thoughts on high throughput chains, the importance of application-specific blockchains, and how Commonware aims to revolutionize the crypto space with modular, open-source tools. Patrick believes there's a better...
This week the lads are joined by Parshant from Omega Labs. Tune in as we discuss recent updates, groundbreaking projects like Dippy and Targon, and the future of decentralized AI. Don't miss our chat on autonomous software engineering and the potential of text-to-product innovations. Stay tuned for all the latest scoops and interesting conversations happening in the BitTensor ecosystem!
An emergency stream for gm Degen, unpacking the madness of this past weekend with the literal President of the United States launching a memecoin - $TRUMP.
This Friday's episode starts off with the latest on Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, XRP, and market prices. We discuss the week's market sentiment, Trump's upcoming inauguration, and his America First Crypto Reserve, which focuses on US crypto assets like USDC, Sol, and XRP. We also cover potential leadership changes at the Ethereum Foundation and the controversies surrounding Sony's Soneium Ethereum L2 launch, including issues with memecoins. Plus, news on Pump.fun and our thoughts on the Jupiter ai...
This week, Jedi chats with 0xBags. Hear about his unconventional journey from traditional finance to diving into Bitcoin while backpacking in rural Tanzania. We dive into his crypto journey, trading strategies, automation using bots, and the mental and physical aspects of maintaining a balanced life in the crypto world. Bags shares his thoughts on the current market cycle, the importance of networks like Ethereum and Solana, and how he's found contentment in his unique lifestyle on a Portuguese ...
Jedi sits down with Allbert the founder of GenLayer. They chat about his journey into crypto since 2013, the concept behind GenLayer, and how AI and blockchains are merging. Discover how GenLayer is creating an intelligent blockchain capable of making subjective decisions and enabling new decentralized applications. Also, learn about their roadmap, potential uses, and the world of AI-driven smart contracts.
This week 563 and Brody from Outpost are joined by Shad from Infinite Games. They discuss their current projects and the broader Bittensor ecosystem, the concept of 'Dynamic TAO' and its implications for the community, as well as the anticipated launch on testnet. Shad shares insights into Infinite Games' approach using the AI agent AION, their strategies ahead of major updates, and their goals at the upcoming Endgame Summit in Austin. The conversation also touches on the evolving role of market...
GM Degen is back after the Christmas break to unpack the volatility in the markets and anything else worth covering so far in January. Probably the worst-prepared episode to date. Covering the rough start to the year, the DOJ's plans to sell seized Bitcoin, draw insights from Solana's Firedancer upgrades and a messy crypto divorce case. We're also discussing AI hype and speculation about the future of decentralized finance.
Grant sits down with Tony, the founder of Griffain to uncover the groundbreaking AI technology transforming the crypto landscape. They discuss how Griffain's specialized agents simplify complex workflows, making crypto more accessible for everyone. From trading automation to on-chain shopping, discover the innovative ways Griffain is integrating AI and crypto for a seamless user experience. Tune in to learn about the early stages of AI and crypto, Griffain's focus on consumer-friendly solutions,...
To kick off 2025 the lads are joined by Rob from Manifold. The episode covers exciting developments, such as the launch of the EVM on Bittensor, the importance of long-term development over short-term gains, and the elimination of registration fees for subnets. The discussion also delves into the potential of AI agents in driving productivity and revenue, the evolving roles of validators, and the macroeconomic factors influencing the crypto space.
Alex, Mike, and Gazz record the final gm Degen of the year, covering some of the biggest news this past week, including FARTCOIN making mainstream media, the alts market being obliterated before Christmas, Jerome Powell's latest updates and a hell of a lot more.
Jedi sits down with Tristan and Eve, the founders of exSat. They discuss the intricacies of Bitcoin's Layer 1.5, decentralised UTXO data, and their unique approach to Bitcoin DeFi. Learn about their challenges, the importance of a fair launch, and what the future holds for Bitcoin scaling solutions. This episode covers: -Bitcoin's L2 and L1.5 Infrastructure -What UTXO Data is and the cost of UTXO data management -Institutional interest in crypto -Earning XSAT and staking Bitcoin/ Future plans fo...
Grant is joined by Raoul Pal to discuss where we are in the current crypto and macrocycle. The conversation goes into the crypto meme coins cycle, why cycles tend to look the same, how to profit and time the market top, plus Raoul's theory of 2030 being the inflexion point for humanity and AI. Grant asks Raoul about his Bitcoin price prediction and his ETH price prediction for 2025. The pair also dive into the latest trends in crypto x ai and some of the most interesting projects in that sector....
The gang are joined by Galanthia, co-founder of MASA, to discuss their work in building a real-time data network for decentralized AI. The episode covers updates from the Bittensor ecosystem, the rise of decentralized computing, and in-depth discussions about AI agents and their future role in the crypto-AI space.
Jerri sits down with Miguel, the Technical Co-Founder of Nillion. They discuss Miguel's journey into crypto, the essence of Nillion, and how the project seeks to provide decentralized privacy and compute solutions. Miguel explains Nillion's unique project, which combines various privacy-enhancing technologies, and outlines their vision for AI and web3. The conversation also delves into the upcoming milestones for Nillion, including the launch of their first batch of projects and the introduction...
This week 563 and Brody are joined by Ali from Interworks. The crew have a chat about the challenges of distinguishing between humans and AI tools in cybersecurity. They discuss the rise of AI-generated fraud, the importance of open-source contributions, and how BitTensor can help solve real-world cybersecurity problems. Tune in to learn about Interworks' red team initiatives and the evolving landscape of cybersecurity in the AI age.
Grant sat down with Jeffy, the founder of Zerebro. If you have been following the top crypto AI projects then you will have probably heard about Zerebro. Following Andy Ayrey launching Truth Terminal and subsequently a GOAT meme coin being deployed on Solana, a flurry of new AI Agents on Solana and Base were released. Zerebro was one of those tokens which is now one of the largest tokens by market cap that deployed on Pump.fun.
The weekly blocmates news catch-up talking what's caught our eye in crypto over the past seven days. This week: Bitcoin hits $100k before gamblers start to gamble Trump primes the White House for crypto with new hires Your non-crypto friends were right all along What we think of the upcoming Sonic launch You have to do a bit of work for your Magic Eden airdrop Hawk Tuah girl is in hot water...
Grant sits down with David Lach, Founder of Superseed, to explore this innovative Ethereum L2 protocol, but it's deeper than that. Superseed aims to transform the ecosystem by allowing borrowing against multiple types of collateral and maintaining a certain collateralization ratio (seed ratio) to avoid paying interest. Learn how Superseed addresses the challenges in the current market and sets new trends for the industry.
In this episode of TAO Talk, 563 and Brody are joined by Angad and Akshat from Dippy. The crew chats about new Bittensor-powered tools going live, such as the Price My Home tool from NextPlace AI and Glider from Corcel. They also discuss the introduction of EVM capabilities to the network and new subnets launching on the testnet/mainnet—Gradients and Taogod. The Dippy app, a companion app intended to be an open-source Character AI, is now powered by Bittensor-produced models on Subnet 11 in coll...
