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A weekly podcast covering all the latest news & developments in the Bittensor ecosystem, part of the blocmates Media Network.
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Jul 30, 2025 • 38min
Rotational Overload: Subnet Tokens, Treasury Power Plays & the Molecule Machine
Dive into the vibrant BitTensor community as speakers share personal experiences and collaborations. Discover the push for decentralization and innovation within the Tau ecosystem, including flexible research and AI trading strategies. Exciting advancements in synthetic data for training robots are discussed, alongside real-world applications of projects like Synth and Hippias. Explore the advantages of decentralized storage for crypto miners and trading innovations. Lastly, enthusiastic insights on the Basilica project and the emerging Compute Horde in blockchain investment are shared.

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Jun 30, 2025 • 34min
Will Bittensor Crack Quantum Computing?
The hosts share their Parisian adventures, meeting fascinating minds from BitTensor events. They delve into subnet economics, discussing innovations in climate notifications and revenue strategies. Excitement brews around quantum computing as they recount a rooftop meeting with project founders. Robotics and AI advancements take center stage, including an open-source drone autopilot and a new ETF. Lastly, they explore AI and blockchain innovations, highlighting projects like Ready AI and the importance of attracting talent in the cryptocurrency landscape.

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Jun 30, 2025 • 50min
DeFi Is Coming to Bittensor: Chutes, TaoFi, and the Rise of On-Chain Markets
Bittensor is taking a bold leap into decentralized finance! The hosts discuss the launch of fiat payment systems and exciting collaborations in AI models. They tackle the crucial issue of misinformation with innovative detection technology. Get insights into the evolution of liquidity in DeFi and the challenges of creating effective incentive structures. Plus, hear about navigating the complexities of on-chain markets and the groundbreaking future of digital commodities. Dive into the thrilling intersection of tech and finance!

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Jun 19, 2025 • 53min
Bittensor’s Founder Just Changed Everything!
Mark Jeffrey, host of the Hashrate Podcast and an early crypto investor, shares insights on the transformative Proof of Talk event in Paris. He discusses the surge of institutional investments in Bittensor and the dynamics of decentralized finance. The conversation also highlights innovations like the Simply Tao project for easier digital token purchases and the competitive edge of Gradients in AutoML. Jeffrey delves into emerging collaborations and trends within the BitTensor ecosystem, emphasizing the future of decentralized training and the complexities of liquidity across blockchain environments.

May 30, 2025 • 54min
You're Looking at Subnet Tokens the WRONG Way | TAO Talk

Oct 21, 2024 • 36min
This is How Bittensor Subnets Are Driving Revenue
This week, in TAO Talk episode 8, Ronan and Derek from Collab+Currency join 563 and Brody to discuss exciting updates in the Bittensor ecosystem. A major topic in the ecosystem today is that of subnet revenue generation, especially following Manifold Lab's announcement of Targon Hub (plug-and-play alternative to the OpenAI API) and Macrocosmos' announcement of Gravity (selling data-scraping-as-a-service to businesses). The lads also chat about Tensorplex Labs' new subnet, Dojo, and how Omega Labs just hit #1 in their category on HuggingFace.

Oct 14, 2024 • 29min
Why Competition is Heating Up For Miners in the Bittensor Ecosystem
Gyles and Jack discuss the surge in competition among miners in the Bittensor ecosystem. They highlight advancements in ZK-Proof generation and the importance of user experience for new platforms. The conversation touches on the need for transparency to attract talent and innovate. They also cover new applications enhancing user interaction and tools like TauThink for better decision-making. Additionally, the latest text embedding task innovations and the implications for miners are explored, showcasing the ecosystem's dynamic evolution.

Oct 8, 2024 • 51min
Here's Why Google is Opening Its Doors to Bittensor and AI | TAO Talk Ep. 6
Welcome back to TAO Talk, Episode 6, 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 recent Google-hosted Bittensor and Dippy conference and its impact on the tech giant’s potential move toward AI and crypto, the intricacies of protein folding, and how BitMind is building a product to solve the ongoing issue of AI deep fakes online.