EP11: Bittensor TAO Bridges and The Massive Catalyst for Buying Pressure
The TAO Pod
Why TAO Bridges Create Buying Pressure
Joseph explains that buying subnet tokens requires TAO behind the scenes, creating demand as bridges and exchange listings expand.
Episode Description:
In this episode, James and JJ discuss TAO bridges as enormous catalyst (buying subnet tokens requires TAO, creating pressure), Bittensor as perfect digital free market, OpenAI restrictions on medical/financial questions, collective AI vs. Palo Alto/SF groups, new power structures (government/individual), educating/questioning systems, blurring crypto/stocks (Bittensor/alpha on Robinhood/Schwab), Latent Holdings' Vow (wrapping/staking TAO for EVM), first principles for economy/equity, and placing optimism in TAO for returns.
Key Timestamps & Topics:
- 00:00:00 - Intro: TAO bridges catalyst; buying subnet tokens requires TAO pressure.
- 00:01:00 - Bittensor as Free Market: First perfect digital representation.
- 00:02:00 - OpenAI Restrictions: No medical/financial questions; collective AI vs. small groups.
- 00:03:00 - Power Structures: New government/individual levels; educate/question systems.
- 00:04:00 - Crypto/Stocks Blurring: Bittensor/alpha on mainstream platforms.
- 00:05:00 - Latent Holdings' Vow: Wrapping/staking TAO for EVM access.
- 00:10:00 - Bridges/Integrations: Enabling retail exposure; EVM compatibility.
- 00:15:00 - Mainstream Platforms: Bittensor on Robinhood/Schwab future.
- 00:20:00 - TAO Accessibility: General purpose exchanges like Binance/Coinbase.
- 01:00:00 - Economy Reinvention: First principles for equity valuation.
- 01:05:00 - Dollar Pessimism: Influential views on fundamental changes.
- 01:10:00 - Growth Skepticism: AI saving everything? Structure limits.
- 01:15:00 - Bitcoin Durability: 15 years as example; incentives for AI/tech.
- 01:20:00 - First Principles: Reinvent economy/equity; 250-year US timeline.
- 01:22:00 - Optimism Placement: Professional optimism in TAO ecosystem.
- 01:23:00 - Wrap-Up: Great show; 11 episodes milestone.
Key Takeaways:
- TAO bridges huge catalyst: Exchanges/subnet buys require TAO, creating enormous pressure—easier access boosts demand.
- Bittensor as free market: Perfect code for collective innovation—vs. permissioned systems keeping people in poverty.
- OpenAI limits: Medical/financial bans; collective AI transformative vs. centralized groups.
- Power shifts: Educate on systems for new structures—avoid being left out.
- Optimism strategy: Place in TAO for best returns—professional optimists win; ecosystem blurring crypto/stocks.
Resources & Links:
- Bittensor Official: bittensor.com
- Taostats (Explorer/TAO App): taostats.io
- xAI: x.ai
- Follow Hosts: @jaltucher & @josephjacks_ on X
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