The blocmates Podcast

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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. 

Back from Denver in the hosting seating, Alex, Mike and Gazz cover this week’s news, which, disappointingly, is heavily macro-focused.David Sacks confirms the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, while the Whitehouse Crypto Summit will happen today, plus a load of usual macro doom indicators. Strap in.

Explore the innovative breakthroughs of MegaETH and its quest to outpace Solana. Dive into the implications of the Kaito airdrop and how unique content can forge authentic crypto connections. Discover the challenges and strategies surrounding Ethereum's Layer 2 solutions and the concept of 'blobs' for scalability. Learn about latency's impact on user experience and the upcoming public testnet launch. Personal journeys in the NFT space add depth to the discussion, showcasing both success and lessons learned.