The TAO Pod

EP10: TAO Hits Year-High Amid Market Downturn: Bittensor's Decoupling Surge

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Nov 2, 2025
The discussion kicks off with a celebration of a milestone, diving into Bittensor's impressive rise while other cryptos falter. There's a compelling analysis of how it decouples from Ethereum and Bitcoin. The hosts explore the implications of removing wrapped and meme tokens, highlighting Bittensor's stronger position. The conversation shifts to the booming AI investment theme, contrasting centralized giants with Bittensor's decentralized approach. Philosophical insights underscore the importance of permissionless systems for innovation and freedom.
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ANECDOTE

Podcast Origin Story

  • James recounts starting the podcast as casual conversations that evolved into deeper philosophical discussions about TAO.
  • He notes the show began with just him and JJ pressing record and learning through dialogue.
INSIGHT

TAO's Market Decoupling

  • TAO (BitTensor) hit a year-to-high while major cryptos were down, signaling genuine decoupling from Ethereum and Bitcoin.
  • James Altucher sees protocol-specific drivers (AI/subnets) causing independent price action rather than broad market moves.
INSIGHT

BitTensor As Decentralized AI Infrastructure

  • BitTensor targets decentralized AI infrastructure and incentives, positioning it as non-financial utility rather than DeFi or EVM competition.
  • Joseph Jacks argues subnets and real AI utility justify revaluation versus other top tokens.
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