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…

This week, on TAO Talk episode 11, 563 is joined by namoray from Rayon Labs as they discuss the latest developments in the Bittensor ecosystem and beyond. Headlines include new organizations focused directly on Bittensor, including Barry Silbert's Yuma and Ala's (Bittensor co-founder) Crucible Labs. The two also discuss new subnets that have come o…

Jedi hosts Hong Sun from CoreDAO as they delve into the advancements in Bitcoin DeFi, particularly for institutional investors, and the significance of CoreDAO in enabling secure, scalable yield on Bitcoin assets. In this episode, you will learn: - CoreDAO’s Unique Value Proposition to Institutions - How CoreDAO Minimizes Investment Risk - Role of …

Grant hosts Jack Melnick, Head of DeFi at Berachain as they discuss the development, strategy, and future of liquidity optimization and user acquisition within the crypto space. In this episode, you'll learn: How Berachain Facilitates Liquidity Optimization Solving the Cold Start Problem Berachain’s New Product: Royco Boyco AppChains vs General Pur…

This week, in TAO Talk episode 10, 563 and Brody are joined by guests from WOMBO (Ben and Sami) to discuss the latest developments in the BitTensor ecosystem and beyond. In this episode, you’ll learn: - Bittensor adding 12 new subnet slots - Wombo’s unique perspective on Crypto-AI - Wombo’s AI-powered subnet analyzer - Their new project called “Pyr…

Jedi hosts Russ from COREx, the number one decentralized exchange on the CoreDAO ecosystem as they discuss the current state and future potential of Bitcoin DeFi. In this episode, you will learn: - What is COREx - Expanding BTC-Fi Territory - Layer 2 Roll-ups on Bitcoin - COREx’s AI Agents - TGE and Economics We’ve got all this and more. Support ou…

Grant hosts Sam Williams, Founder of Arweave as they explore innovations in blockchain scalability, decentralized storage, and the evolution of Web3 applications. In this episode, you'll learn: Arweave’s Information Storage Network AO's Approach to Blockchain Limitations AO's Hyperparallel Model Potential applications of AO in AI, DeFi, and decentr…

Jedi hosts return guest Rich Rines from Core DAO as they discuss Core's ecosystem, developments, and vision. In this episode, you will learn: Recent Advancements in CoreDAO Benefits and Implications of Dual Staking Upcoming Fusion Upgrade Core’s Long-term Ethos We’ve got all this and more, so ensure you don’t skip any part. Support our channel by c…

This week, in TAO Talk episode 9, 563 and Brody are joined by Ian and Estate Cat from Nickel5 as they discuss the latest developments in the Bittensor ecosystem, In this episode, you’ll learn: Upcoming DTAO Launch EVM Compatibility on Bittensor Subnet Entrenchment and Weight Copying Bad Actors in the Ecosystem Power of Bittensor Community…

Welcome back to Good Morning Degen. This week, the lads take us through the main headlines, including Saylor buying up all the Bitcoins, Celestia's mammoth unlock, and the next evolution of AI and meme coins.Von blocmates

Grant hosts Michael Kong, the CEO of Sonic Labs as they discuss the rebranding of Fantom to Sonic, the technical changes and improvements, and the vision for the new chain. In this episode, you'll learn: - Fantom's rebranding to Sonic and the impact on the ecosystem - Technical changes and improvements made in the new Sonic chain - Gas monetization…

Jedi hosts Cassie from Satoshi App, a platform that provides users with access to airdrops and Bitcoin-related products and protocols. She explains that Satoshi App aims to provide users with a curated list of high-quality projects and airdrops, while also offering a seamless onboarding experience through its upcoming in-app wallet and AI agents. I…

Grant hosts Seb co-founder of Sophon, a blockchain-based platform that aims to bring a more user-friendly, consumer-focused, and entertaining experience to the crypto industry. The conversation covers various topics, such as the current state of the crypto industry, the challenges of onboarding new users, and the importance of building a more consu…

Alex, Gazz, Mike, and Grant are back for the first time in over a year for an episode of Good Morning Degen. Today’s chat centers around Grant’s exclusive interview with Truth Terminal founder Andy Ayrey and what has come since AI launched its first meme coin, the GOAT token. You’ll also hear about: - Our thoughts on the Truth Terminal interview - …

Grant hosts Andy in an EXCLUSIVE interview as he discusses the experience of building Truth Terminal. The Truth Terminal AI language model has gained popularity and autonomy through its interactions with users on X (formerly known as Twitter) and its association with the meme coin known as GOAT which has ignited a frenzy online in the past two week…

Jedi hosts Jing from Solv Protocol, a platform that aims to provide a staking abstraction layer for Bitcoin users. Jing explains how Solv is working to bridge the gap between BTC holders and the DeFi ecosystem by providing a platform for users to deploy their assets and access various yield opportunities. The conversation also touches on staking an…

Grant hosts Emmet on the blocmates podcast as they discuss Seeker, a new device that aims to bridge the gap between Web3 and mobile devices. Seeker is a flagship Android device that features seamless Web3 hardware and software integration, including a built-in wallet and dApp store. Emmett discusses the development of the Seeker, its features, and …

Founder Series brings on Piers from Radix, a layer-one protocol. He analyzes the relationship between retail, corporate, and government sectors and the role of institutions in driving the growth of DeFi. The conversation focuses on the current challenges and limitations of DeFi, particularly in terms of liquidity and fragmentation, and how Radix is…

Jedi hosts Jeroen, the CEO of Persistence One, as they discuss the intricacies of building a trust marketplace to share economic security and an interoperable station for cross-chain swaps across BTC L2s. He shares his experience through the course of development and the motive behind fixing Bitcoin’s fragmented ecosystem. Jeroen addresses the conc…

Founder Series brings on Kyle, as they discuss prediction markets, the benefits of using crypto-based prediction markets, and the potential for biases and malicious behavior. Kyle shares his experiences and insights about Hedgehog Markets and discusses the company's upcoming developments, including the deployment of peer-to-peer and peer-to-pool st…

Jedi hosts Chan, co-founder of ALEX, as they discuss the current state of blockchain, and decentralized finance (DeFi) with a focus on Bitcoin. They discussed ALEX as a comprehensive ecosystem that includes multiple components, such as a decentralized exchange (DEX), lending and borrowing platforms, and a cross-chain liquid layer to bring DeFi to B…

Welcome back to TAO Talk, the weekly blocmates show recapping all of the news in the Bittensor ecosystem. Produced by blocmates and supported by Onchain Outpost. This week's episode sees 563 and Brody joined by Ken Miyachi, co-founder of BitMind, the world's first decentralized AI deep fake detection system, building on Bittensor. We discuss the re…

Jedi hosts TN, CEO and co-founder of Pendle, a DeFi protocol as they discuss the growth of Pendle, the role of points in DeFi, the potential of Bitcoin DeFi, and the evolution of the cryptocurrency market. Pendle's strategy is to focus on becoming the premier destination for yield-related activities, and the team is working on expanding its functio…

This week, 563 and Brody are joined by Will (fox) and Steffen (crux), co-founders of Macrocosmos. The lads discuss: New dashboard from SN6 Infinite Games - Why is “prediction” such a natural use case for Bittensor subnets? NextPlace AI launches on SN 48 - With so many new subnets popping up, is there a limit to the variety or does Bittensor just sw…

Jedi hosts Erin, a co-host of the podcast 'Hell Money'. Erin shares her experience with creating a podcast about Bitcoin, and her thoughts on Ordinals and the NFT space. She also discusses her project, 'Ephemera', which aims to inscribe astronomical data onto Bitcoin, creating a decentralized timekeeping mechanism. Throughout the conversation, Erin…

Jedi hosts Herman around the adoption of bitcoin as a medium of exchange in township in South Africa. Herman shares the story of how he and his team introduced Bitcoin to the local community, starting with a small group of coaches who were paid in bitcoin. They discuss the struggles of Bitcoin adoption in South Africa and the bigger philosophical c…

Jedi hosts Jameson, co-founder and Chief Security Officer of Casa, about various concepts in crypto, including Bitcoin, decentralization, and self-custody. The conversation covers topics such as ETFs, institutionalization, and the potential risks of centralization. Jameson also shares his thoughts on the current state of DeFi and the importance of …

Founder Series brings on BigBeardSamurait, the founder of exSat, as he explains the concept of exSat, a docking layer for Bitcoin that provides a data availability layer and a hybrid consensus mechanism. He highlights the benefits of exSat for miners, validators, custodians, and end users and discusses the tokenomics of the XSAT token and the RAM t…

Jedi hosts Red, from Bitcoin Layers, as they discussed the complexity of Bitcoin's scaling solutions. Bitcoin Layers is a DeFi dashboard that outlines the trust assumptions and risks of different Bitcoin solutions. The discussion touched on the need for privacy in scaling solutions and unilateral exits, which allow users to withdraw their funds wit…

Founder Series brings Nick from Unstoppable as he shares the company's journey in creating a decentralized alternative to centralized exchanges. The conversation covers Unstoppable’s dedication to self-custody, decentralization, and user safety, highlighting features like advanced order types, margin trading, and a secure, user-friendly mobile app.…

Jedi hosts return guest Rich Rines from CoreDAO as they talk about new developments in the Bitcoin DeFi space. They discuss CoreDAO's mission to help scale Bitcoin and address security budget concerns by creating new revenue streams for miners through staking and DeFi activities. The conversation highlights CoreDAO's growth, including a rise in Tot…

Founder Series brings on Devin from GammaSwap as they dive into the evolution and innovation in DeFi, particularly around options and volatility trading. Devin shares GammaSwap's origins, the challenges faced by traditional AMMs, and how GammaSwap addresses these by enabling decentralized long volatility. They also discuss the differences between p…

Jedi hosts Danny and Chad as they discuss Bitcoin DeFi, particularly through the development of OpNet and Motoswap, which aim to bring smart contracts and decentralized exchange functionality directly to Bitcoin's Layer 1. The speakers introduced the idea of "SlowFi," highlighting how Bitcoin's slower block times could create more sustainable and s…

Founder Series brings on Josh, the founder of Irys, to explore the concept of programmable data and its role in blockchain. The discussion covers the importance of on-chain data storage and also discusses potential use cases, particularly in data-driven applications like AI, and emphasizes the need to find a market fit. Community building is highli…

Founder Series brings on Sehaj, the CEO of Avantis as they discuss its innovative approach to tackling challenges in decentralized finance (DeFi). The discussion covers Avantis' unique features, like its focus on balancing the needs of liquidity providers (LPs) and traders through loss protection and other incentives. The episode also touches on th…

Jedi hosts Dan, the founder of Radix, and they discuss his journey in the crypto space. They dive into Dan’s early days with Bitcoin, his concerns about its scalability, and how he created Radix as a fresh start. They also discuss broader ideological views on blockchain and decentralization, highlighting concerns about the crypto industry’s current…

Founder Series brings on Saj from BadgerDAO to share his journey from electrical engineering to becoming a prominent figure in DeFi. He discusses the early days of BadgerDAO, which sought to connect Bitcoin and Ethereum through inventive DeFi solutions. Saj introduces EBTC, a new protocol designed to offer a more capital-efficient and trustless sol…

In this episode, Jedi hosts Toby Cunningham, a Bitcoin Enthusiast, co-host on a crypto podcast, and a renowned surfer. Toby shares his journey from discovering Bitcoin to becoming a full-time investor and influencer. Toby highlights the importance of integrating personal interests with professional endeavors, using his passion for surfing as an exa…

Jedi hosts two Bitcoin experts, Alex Kruger and Rich from CoreDAO, to discuss the current state of Bitcoin. Alex explains the concept of a supercycle in the crypto market, explaining how institutional involvement reshapes market dynamics. Rich emphasizes the potential for Bitcoin to attract significant institutional investment and the importance of…

Founder Series is back and this time we’ve got Jordi Alexandr from Mantle catching us up on Mantle, Puff, Marketing, and Poker! The conversation touches on the challenges of inflationary rewards, the significance of community and network effects, and Mantle’s strategic use of its treasury to support new assets and projects. The speakers explore ide…