Every Friday is a bad omen, and unfortunately, this week provided more of the same shenanigans. Mike and Gaz have been left alone this week to attempt to break it all down. Covering the fallout of the Bybit $1.5B hack, the SEC dropping charges against legacy cases, Pump.Fun potentially launching an AMM on Solana, and SBF resurfacing from prison wit…

Today, Jedi sits down with Alexi, co-founder of Build on Bitcoin (BOB). They get into Alexi's academic journey into Bitcoin, his transition from research to building in the crypto space, and the founding of BOB. They cover key aspects of Bitcoin DeFi, including the technical challenges, the importance of creating a secure ecosystem, and the hybrid …

This week, Grant sits down with Teng Yan. Teng details the current state of the crypto and AI markets, focusing on the fallout in market sentiment as of February 18th. He also discusses the trajectory of AI agents, the impact of infrastructure projects like Mira Network, and the importance of cryptographic verification and privacy in AI. The lads c…

In this episode, 563 and Brody welcome special guest Mog. Mog shares his experiences from a hectic launch week, including the successful dTAO rollout, the novelty search event, and pivotal moments that exceeded expectations. They discuss the thriving community, the impact of dTAO on subnet tokens, and insights into the market dynamics. Additionally…

Alex, Mike and Gazz discuss what started as a week from hell, but seemingly turned the timeline around by Friday. We cover the fall out from LIBRA and the Argentina memecoin mess, into the Hayden Davis Coffeezilla interview, and the impact on the Solana ecosystem. But nature is healing, and DeFi, DeFAI and general utility are back on the menu with …

This week grant is joined by Karan from Mira Network. They explore Mira's efforts to reduce hallucinations in AI models through parallelization and their new grants program aimed at fostering innovative projects in the crypto AI sector. Hear about secular trends, the exciting potential for AI-powered agents, and the role of reliable, high-performan…

This week we bring in Franklin Labs from the Core ecosystem to discuss their community-centric validator services. Learn about their journey in crypto from high school days tracking Bitcoin to running a validator service that aims to give back to the community. Hear about the sustainable business model they've built, which focuses on rewarding core…

Join the lads as they jump into the launch of dTAO starting with Giles from Tensora and Colin from Inference Labs. They cover everything from the anticipation of the dTAO launch, the effects on miners, validators, and subnet owners, to how community and communication play crucial roles. Also, hear what differentiates the winners from the losers, an…

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. Etherm…

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 t…

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.توسط blocmates

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.توسط blocmates

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 ope…

Jedi sits down with Spring Roll and Neve from Core Network to dive into the community and NFT ecosystem they're building. They chat about their roles, goals, and vision for integrating DeFi with NFTs, and get some alpha on upcoming projects, memes, and the fun side of crypto. Stay tuned until the end for some unexpected shitcoin tangents!…

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.توسط blocmates

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 bloc…

Join Jedi as he sits down with Kieran Dennis. Kieran discusses how he fell in love with Bitcoin during COVID, the vision and goals of Core, and its innovative initiatives to expand Bitcoin's utility beyond a store of value. Learn about Core's efforts in staking, the future of Bitcoin as a medium of exchange, and the integration of real-world assets…

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…

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 …

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 applicat…

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 conversation…

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.توسط blocmates

Jedi sits down with Yehor, COO & Co-founder of BitFLUX. They dive into Yehor's crypto journey from 2017 and how BitFLUX aims to revolutionize Bitcoin DeFi with a stable swap for BTC synthetics. Learn about the challenges of swapping BTC, the future of BTC DeFi, and how BitFLUX eliminates slippage and impermanent loss. Yehor also reveals the protoco…

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 c…

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 …

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,…

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 str…

Jedi interviews Farmer Joe, the founder of the Pups token. They explore the origins of Pups, the role of the community in its growth, and the future of Bitcoin meme coins. Farmer Joe shares insights on navigating the challenges of launching a fair token, cross-chain expansion to Solana, and future plans for Pups. The conversation also covers Bitcoi…

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 …

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…

To start off the new year, Jedi sits down with Jason. Hear about Jason's early days discovering Bitcoin in 2013, his thoughts on self-custody, and how he navigated the hectic crypto landscape. They dive into Hashnote's innovative approach to managing high-net-worth clients' crypto portfolios, non-custodial Bitcoin staking, and the impact of the upc…

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 r…

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.توسط blocmates

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 Infra…

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…

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.…

Jedi sits down with Victor from Boosty Labs to discuss the future of Bitcoin DeFi. They explore the potential of Bitcoin becoming a central player in DeFi, similar to Ethereum with its smart contracts. Victor shares his vision of a Bitcoin Renaissance, emphasising the evolving utility of Bitcoin beyond just a store of value. This is a must-watch fo…

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 w…

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 Inte…

Jedi and Sid discuss the nuances of why stablecoins are so vital in crypto and more importantly, the role that they will play in a Bitcoin centric ecosystem. Learn about Sid's journey into crypto, the innovative structure of Bima.money's stablecoin, and how they allow you to leverage Bitcoin without compromising its custody.…

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 token…

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 …

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…

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 a…

Jedi is joined by CJ, the Chief Strategy Officer of Demex. We explore their unique approach to decentralized exchange and innovation in on-chain perps markets for meme coins. Discover DMEX's history, marketplace strategy, and upcoming features, from multi-asset collateral models to liquidity solutions.…

This episode covers the chaotic world of markets with Noah Seidman, a profound thinker in Bitcoin and macroeconomics and good friend of blocmates. We unpack Michael Saylor's 'infinite money machine' strategy, explore Bitcoin's future as a financial tool, and discuss how Bitcoin DeFi could surpass Ethereum. Plus, we speculate on the next big financi…

The lads record the usual Friday news review, for a chat about everything that's happened in crypto this week. This episode covers: - Hyperliquid's bullish airdrop - pump.fun shuts down its live-streaming feature - Eth team just won't stop selling - Tornado Cash is set free - AI Agents are the future…

Grant hosts Jack Niewold Podcaster at Decypher, as they discuss crypto trends, the U.S. regulatory landscape, and the evolving content space in crypto media. In this episode, you’ll learn: Industry Shift to Meme-driven Content Distribution Murad’s Thesis and Cult-like Communities Challenges with DeFi Projects and L1s Decypher’s Growth and Future Vi…

Jedi hosts Makoto from Pell Network as they dive into Bitcoin restaking, Bitcoin DeFi, and the strategy for increasing user adoption with an expanding arsenal of DeFi products. In this episode, you will learn: What is Pell Network What is Eigen Layer Pell’s Approach to Bitcoin Restaking Pell Network’s Fee Generation Mechanism Pell’s Omni Chain appr…