Bittensor Guru Episode 1 - My Bittensor Journey
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Aug 12, 2023 The host shares his journey into BitTensor, including his involvement with the project. They discuss their experiences with cryptocurrency and the discovery of artificial intelligence. The speaker reflects on their early encounters with technology, including their use of Napster. They discuss their initial struggles with Bittensor and finding success. The speaker highlights the trust and positive experiences within the BitTensor community. The sudden attention and significance of AI is explored. The speaker shares their experience running a validator and emphasizes the importance of maintaining security in the cryptocurrency world.
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Keith's Crypto Journey Beginnings
- Keith Singery started in crypto with Bitcoin in 2017 but sold it for gold in 2018 influenced by Peter Schiff.
- He returned to crypto in 2020 in Minnesota, where he also started various ventures and rediscovered blockchain technology.
Discovering BitTensor Community
- Keith discovered BitTensor in early 2022 via a Discord server tied to the Future Fossils podcast.
- He initially struggled technically but became involved by running template miners and interacting with the community.
Early Mining Setback
- Keith ran two bare metal servers for BitTensor mining but got kicked off and was disheartened.
- He sent his earnings to a friend and considered quitting due to technical difficulties.