Bittensor Guru Episode 18 - Subnet 15 Blockchain Insights w/ Aphex5
Mar 16, 2024
Dive into innovative blockchain interactions, where users can engage with the Bitcoin blockchain using natural language. Discover the journey of creating a unique subnet, tackling technical complexities and the blend of AI and blockchain. Learn about graph databases that enhance data management and the crucial roles of validators and miners. Explore the evolution of a dedicated team driving Subnet 15 and their strategies for navigating emissions. This engaging discussion uncovers the future of decentralized applications in the cryptocurrency landscape.
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Kamil's BitTensor Journey
- Kamil found BitTensor after leaving Kraken and several other jobs in 2023. He was inspired to create subnet 15 drawing from his .NET and blockchain integration experience.
- He started with a hackathon in October 2023, building the first operational version in about 2.5 months.
Miners and Validators Roles
- Miners run full Bitcoin nodes to index blockchain data into a graph database, capturing money flows between addresses.
- Validators check miners' data accuracy by random block cross-checking to prevent cheating.
Conversational Blockchain Access
- The subnet enables natural language queries about Bitcoin transactions via a ChatGPT-like app.
- Users can ask about their Bitcoin flow; miners interpret queries and return flow graphs plus textual descriptions.