The blocmates Podcast

Discover an inspiring transformation from traditional finance to the crypto world, sparked by dissatisfaction with conventional work. Hear about the challenges of maintaining mental wellness while navigating market volatility. The conversation dives into effective trading strategies, the significance of community connections, and the importance of authenticity in building relationships. Explore insights into evolving market landscapes and the balance between personal passions and trading, all while embracing life beyond financial pursuits.

Jedi sits down with Allbert the founder of GenLayer.They chat about his journey into crypto since 2013, the concept behind GenLayer, and how AI and blockchains are merging. Discover how GenLayer is creating an intelligent blockchain capable of making subjective decisions and enabling new decentralized applications. Also, learn about their roadmap, potential uses, and the world of AI-driven smart contracts.

This week 563 and Brody from Outpost are joined by Shad from Infinite Games. They discuss their current projects and the broader Bittensor ecosystem, the concept of 'Dynamic TAO' and its implications for the community, as well as the anticipated launch on testnet. Shad shares insights into Infinite Games' approach using the AI agent AION, their strategies ahead of major updates, and their goals at the upcoming Endgame Summit in Austin. The conversation also touches on the evolving role of marketing in the crypto space and Bittensor's unique ecosystem challenges and opportunities.

GM Degen is back after the Christmas break to unpack the volatility in the markets and anything else worth covering so far in January. Probably the worst-prepared episode to date.Covering the rough start to the year, the DOJ's plans to sell seized Bitcoin, draw insights from Solana's Firedancer upgrades and a messy crypto divorce case. We're also discussing AI hype and speculation about the future of decentralized finance.

Grant sits down with Tony, the founder of Griffain to uncover the groundbreaking AI technology transforming the crypto landscape. They discuss how Griffain's specialized agents simplify complex workflows, making crypto more accessible for everyone. From trading automation to on-chain shopping, discover the innovative ways Griffain is integrating AI and crypto for a seamless user experience. Tune in to learn about the early stages of AI and crypto, Griffain's focus on consumer-friendly solutions, and the future of agent-driven technology.

To kick off 2025 the lads are joined by Rob from Manifold. The episode covers exciting developments, such as the launch of the EVM on Bittensor, the importance of long-term development over short-term gains, and the elimination of registration fees for subnets. The discussion also delves into the potential of AI agents in driving productivity and revenue, the evolving roles of validators, and the macroeconomic factors influencing the crypto space.

Alex, Mike, and Gazz record the final gm Degen of the year, covering some of the biggest news this past week, including FARTCOIN making mainstream media, the alts market being obliterated before Christmas, Jerome Powell's latest updates and a hell of a lot more.

Jedi sits down with Tristan and Eve, the founders of exSat. They discuss the intricacies of Bitcoin's Layer 1.5, decentralised UTXO data, and their unique approach to Bitcoin DeFi. Learn about their challenges, the importance of a fair launch, and what the future holds for Bitcoin scaling solutions. This episode covers:-Bitcoin's L2 and L1.5 Infrastructure-What UTXO Data is and the cost of UTXO data management-Institutional interest in crypto-Earning XSAT and staking Bitcoin/ Future plans for exSat

Grant is joined by Raoul Pal to discuss where we are in the current crypto and macrocycle. The conversation goes into the crypto meme coins cycle, why cycles tend to look the same, how to profit and time the market top, plus Raoul's theory of 2030 being the inflexion point for humanity and AI. Grant asks Raoul about his Bitcoin price prediction and his ETH price prediction for 2025. The pair also dive into the latest trends in crypto x ai and some of the most interesting projects in that sector. 

The gang are joined by Galanthia, co-founder of MASA, to discuss their work in building a real-time data network for decentralized AI. The episode covers updates from the Bittensor ecosystem, the rise of decentralized computing, and in-depth discussions about AI agents and their future role in the crypto-AI space.