
The blocmates Podcast
Conversations with industry insiders from the crypto, Bitcoin, Ethereum, NFT, DeFi and web3 space. Find your edge straight from the source.
Latest episodes

Apr 4, 2025 • 31min
Trump Targets Penguins With Tariffs and Stablecoins Are Still the Only Good Crypto Use Case
Well, we can't promise that all of these episodes are bangers but at least we're honest. This week we're discussing the Liberation Day lunacy, the impact on the market, Trump deciding to slap penguin island with tariffs and who the real winner is between USDC and USDT. Like, subscribe, and leave a tumbleweed if it makes you feel better. See ya next week.

Mar 28, 2025 • 43min
Binance Declares War Against Hyperliquid? Why Gamestop Wants Bitcoin and Ghibli Memes Take Over
This week we look at what happened with the Hyperliquid $JELLY drama, and the potential involvement from Binance and CZ. Plus Ghibli memes have been all over the timeline and a meme pumped on the back of it.There’s also news of GameStop pumping every penny they (don’t) have into Bitcoin under Lord Saylor’s stewardship, Tornado Cash is back in action and making a home on MegaETH, Berachain’s PoL went live, Movement are doing big buy backs and Robinhood is launching an AI-assisted trading tool.Pretty heavy week. Enjoy the episode, like, and subscribe, as well. It’s the least you could do, tbh.

Mar 28, 2025 • 42min
New Apps on Bittensor, TAO.com announced | TAO Talk
In this episode, 563 and Brody welcome special guest Mark Jeffrey from Hashrate. Mark shares his insights on Bit Tensor, the rising trends in subnet tokens, and his thoughts on the integration of AI with crypto. They discuss the latest launches, including Zeus, Patrol, and AI Factory, and dive into the impact of novel AI platforms like Squad by Rayon Labs. The discussion also covers trade analysis and security concerns within the ecosystem. Join us for an engaging conversation on the current state and future potential of Bit Tensor and its subnets.

Mar 27, 2025 • 47min
Crypto x AI: How Delphi Labs Plans to Build the Next Unicorn
In this episode, Grant hosts Luke Saunders and Kevin from Delphi Labs. They discuss the impact of Web3 and AI on the crypto space, highlighting Delphi's accelerator program. Luke and Kevin explain how Delphi incubates and accelerates innovative crypto projects, focusing on AI-driven ventures. The lads delve into the challenges of launching products, the growing role of AI in coding, and the potential for decentralized infrastructure in shaping the future of the crypto market.

Mar 25, 2025 • 1h 20min
The Sonic Ecosystem Roundtable Live Stream, w/ Pendle, HeyAnon, Shadow and Paladin/Rings
Listen back to the audio from our roundtable with guests and builders from the Sonic ecosystem, chatting about their respective protocols and why they've found a home on Sonic.

Mar 21, 2025 • 33min
Institutions Bearish ETH?, Pump.Fun Launches Exchange & Robinhood Launch Prediction Markets
Grant steps in for Alex this week to host The Friday Podcast, as Mike and Gazz unpack the week's most interesting developments.Ethereum is in focus as Standard Chartered adjusts its price target and prominent names Pump.Fun and Robinhood are making big moves, but what does it all mean? Lock in to find out.

Mar 21, 2025 • 1h 1min
Is Now the Time to Buy Subnet Tokens? | TAO Talk
Join 563 and Brody as they dive into BitTensor's dynamic AI market with Mike, manager of Bittensor Fund 1. Mike discusses his journey from Citibank to Bittensor, his strategic investments in key subnets like PTN and Templar, and the impact of the dynamic TAO launch. Discover exciting new subnets like Hippius and Vericore, and explore tools like Glitch Financial and TAOBot designed to boost trading efficiency.

Mar 21, 2025 • 55min
Kain Warwick: How Infinex Will Disrupt CeFi & Redefine DeFi
In this episode, Grant sits down with Kain Warwick. They discuss the state of the crypto market cycle, current sentiment, and emerging trends.Kain provides insights on how various voices dominate the timeline, the impact of DeFi summer, and the evolution of decentralized exchanges. We delve into Infinex's strategy for simplifying crypto user experience via aggregation theory, discuss the potential of introducing AI interfaces, and touch on the importance of self-custody. Kain also shares updates on synthetics and potential products for Infinex, offering valuable alpha on upcoming innovations.

Mar 14, 2025 • 57min
DeFAI in 2025: Game-Changing Unlocks You Need to Know
This week, Grant is joined by Ryan from SphereOne and Orbit. They discuss their innovative approach to integrating multiple blockchains through AI-powered agents. Learn about Orbit's journey, challenges, and the future potential of combining different chains to enhance user experience. They also delve into the advancements in AI models, decentralized AI, and how agents can provide personalized financial solutions. Tune in for insights into the evolving landscape of crypto and AI, and what the future holds for these intersecting technologies.

Mar 14, 2025 • 51min
How to Use MCP & Vibe Coding to Create Your First App w/ SendAI
In this episode, we have SendAI. An AI development lab and community dedicated to the Solana ecosystem. We discuss MCP's impact on AI, its adoption trends, and how it bridges the gap between APIs and LLMs. The team explains the hackathon they've organized to encourage MCP server development and delves into the concept of vibe coding, which enables non-technical individuals to create apps using AI. Other topics include the cost reduction in app development, the rise of hyper-speculative apps, and the future potential of solo developers in the crypto space.