The blocmates Podcast

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.

Every Friday is a bad omen, and unfortunately, this week provided more of the same shenanigans. Mike and Gaz have been left alone this week to attempt to break it all down.Covering the fallout of the Bybit $1.5B hack, the SEC dropping charges against legacy cases, Pump.Fun potentially launching an AMM on Solana, and SBF resurfacing from prison with a wayward tweet on federal layoffs.

This week, Grant sits down with Teng Yan.Teng details the current state of the crypto and AI markets, focusing on the fallout in market sentiment as of February 18th. He also discusses the trajectory of AI agents, the impact of infrastructure projects like Mira Network, and the importance of cryptographic verification and privacy in AI. The lads cover the role of AI agents in entertainment and the prospects of decentralized AI, alongside insights into the development and potential of infrastructure protocols such as Nillion and Automata. Teng emphasizes a return to fundamentals in the crypto space and the critical role of decentralized verification and privacy measures.

In this episode, 563 and Brody welcome special guest Mog.Mog shares his experiences from a hectic launch week, including the successful dTAO rollout, the novelty search event, and pivotal moments that exceeded expectations. They discuss the thriving community, the impact of dTAO on subnet tokens, and insights into the market dynamics. Additionally, Mog and the lads explore the tools and dashboards available for tracking and trading dTAO tokens. 

Alex, Mike and Gazz discuss what started as a week from hell, but seemingly turned the timeline around by Friday.We cover the fall out from LIBRA and the Argentina memecoin mess, into the Hayden Davis Coffeezilla interview, and the impact on the Solana ecosystem. But nature is healing, and DeFi, DeFAI and general utility are back on the menu with Sonic, Berachain, Kaito and Story Protocol taking charge.