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AI Podcasts

February 3, 2026

Inside The Biggest Uranium Deal In 50 Years | Scott Nolan, CEO of General Matter

The Generalist

AI
Key Takeaways:
  1. Geopolitical tensions and the insatiable energy demands of the AI revolution are forcing a re-evaluation of national energy security.
  2. Invest in companies applying "first principles" engineering and a commercial cost-reduction mindset to foundational, capital-intensive industries.
  3. The US nuclear fuel supply chain is undergoing a rapid, government-backed revitalization.
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February 3, 2026

OpenClaw Makes AI Agents and CPUs Get Real

Semi Doped

AI
Key Takeaways:
  1. The macro trend of autonomous AI agents is shifting compute demand beyond GPUs, creating an unexpected CPU crunch and forcing a re-evaluation of on-premise inference and cost-optimized model routing for security and efficiency.
  2. Investigate hybrid compute strategies, combining secure local environments (Mac Minis, home servers) with cloud-based LLMs, and explore multi-model API gateways like OpenRouter to optimize agent costs and performance.
  3. AI agents are here, demanding a rethink of your compute stack and security protocols. Prepare for a future where CPU capacity, not just GPU, becomes a critical bottleneck, and strategic cost management for diverse AI models is non-negotiable for competitive advantage.
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February 4, 2026

⚡️ Context graphs: AI’s trillion-dollar opportunity — Jaya Gupta, Ashu Garg, Foundation Capital

Latent Space

AI
Key Takeaways:
  1. The move from general-purpose LLMs to specialized AI agents demands a new data architecture that captures the *why* of decisions, not just the *what*. This creates a new, defensible layer of institutional memory, moving value from raw model IP to proprietary decision intelligence.
  2. Invest in or build agentic systems that are in the *orchestration path* of specific business processes. This allows for the organic capture of decision traces, forming a proprietary context graph that incumbents cannot easily replicate.
  3. Over the next 12 months, the ability to build and extract value from context graphs will define the winners in the enterprise AI space, creating a new "context graph stack" that will be 10x more valuable than the modern data stack.
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February 2, 2026

We Entered an Era Where No One Knows What Comes Next

Turing Post

AI
Key Takeaways:
  1. AI's progress has transitioned from a linear, bottleneck-driven model to a multi-layered, interconnected explosion of advancements. This makes traditional long-term forecasting obsolete.
  2. Prioritize building and investing in adaptable systems and teams that can rapidly respond to emergent opportunities across diverse AI layers. Focus on robust interfaces and composability rather than betting on a single "next frontier."
  3. The next 6-12 months will test our ability to operate in an environment where the future is increasingly opaque. Success will come from embracing this unpredictability, focusing on present opportunities, and building for resilience against an unknowable future.
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February 2, 2026

Ben Horowitz & David Solomon on Why Scale Is The Only Thing That Matters

a16z

AI
Key Takeaways:
  1. The Macro Shift: Unprecedented fiscal and monetary stimulus, combined with an AI-driven capital investment super cycle, creates a "sweet spot" for financial assets and growth technology. This favors institutions with scale and adaptability.
  2. The Tactical Edge: Prioritize investments in companies with proprietary data and significant GPU access, as these are new competitive moats in the AI era. For founders, secure capital to compete against well-funded incumbents.
  3. The Bottom Line: Scale and strategic capital deployment are paramount. Whether a financial giant or tech insurgent, the ability to grow, adapt to AI's new rules, and handle regulatory currents will determine relevance and success.
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February 1, 2026

Google’s AI Stack Is Unmatched (No One Else Is Even Close) w/ Ejaaz

Milk Road AI

AI
Key Takeaways:
  1. The AI industry is consolidating around players with deep, proprietary data and infrastructure, transforming general LLMs into personalized, transactional agents. This means value accrues to those who can not only build powerful models but also distribute them at scale and integrate them into daily life.
  2. Investigate companies building on top of Google's AI ecosystem or those creating niche applications that use personalized AI. Focus on solutions that move beyond simple chatbots to actual task execution and intent capture.
  3. Google's strategic moves, particularly with Apple and in e-commerce, signal a future where AI is deeply embedded in every digital interaction. Understanding this shift is crucial for identifying where value will be created and captured.
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January 31, 2026

State of AI in 2026: LLMs, Coding, Scaling Laws, China, Agents, GPUs, AGI | Lex Fridman Podcast #490

Lex Fridman

AI
Key Takeaways:
  1. The AI industry is pivoting from a singular AGI pursuit to a multi-pronged approach, where specialized models, advanced post-training, and geopolitical open-source competition redefine competitive advantage and talent acquisition.
  2. Invest in infrastructure and expertise for advanced post-training techniques like RLVR and inference-time scaling, as these are the primary drivers of capability gains and cost efficiency in current LLM deployments.
  3. The next 6-12 months will see continued rapid iteration in AI, driven by compute scale and algorithmic refinement rather than architectural overhauls. Builders and investors should focus on specialized applications, human-in-the-loop systems, and the strategic implications of open-weight models to capture value in this evolving landscape.
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January 31, 2026

Inside a Chinese AI Lab: How MiniMax Builds Open Models

Turing Post

AI
Key Takeaways:
  1. The open-source AI movement is democratizing access to powerful models, but this decentralization shifts the burden of safety and robust environmental adaptation from central labs to individual builders.
  2. Prioritize investing in or building tools that provide robust, scalable evaluation and alignment frameworks for open-weight models.
  3. The next 6-12 months will see a race to solve environmental adaptability and human alignment in open-weight agentic AI. Success here will define the practical utility and safety of the next generation of AI applications.
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February 1, 2026

Google’s AI Stack Is Unmatched (No One Else Is Even Close) w/ Ejaaz

Milk Road AI

AI
Key Takeaways:
  1. Data is the New Moat, and Google Owns the Farm
  2. Apple's Billion-Dollar Bet on Gemini
  3. Google's Intent to Own E-commerce and Personal AI
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Crypto Podcasts

March 28, 2025

Why MegaETH Trusts Ethereum’s Escape Hatch

The DCo Podcast

Crypto

Key Takeaways:


1. Trust Ethereum, Not Just the Rollup: MegaETH's security model fundamentally relies on users trusting Ethereum's liveness and escape hatch mechanism to guarantee fund safety and eventual transaction correctness, acknowledging its own lack of *real-time* censorship resistance.


2. Focus on Practical Guarantees: The emphasis shifts from the abstract ideal of "decentralization" to concrete properties like liveness and the *ability* to exit (censorship resistance), even if delayed via Ethereum settlement.


3. Modular Security is the Trend: MegaETH exemplifies the modular blockchain thesis where Layer 2 solutions inherit security from a robust base layer (Ethereum), with future developments likely deepening this integration (e.g., base/native rollups).


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March 27, 2025

Hash Rate - Ep 102: Lyn Alden - 'Broken Money'

Hash Rate pod - Bitcoin, AI, DePIN, DeFi

Crypto

Key Takeaways:

  1. Technological advancements significantly impact the monetary system, creating both opportunities and risks.
  2. The current dollar system, based on circular logic and continuous expansion, faces systemic fragility.
  3. Bitcoin's ability to offer fast, decentralized settlements represents a potential solution, but scalability and the quantum threat need to be addressed.
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March 26, 2025

The Foundation for Banking’s Next Evolution | Live From DAS

Bell Curve

Crypto

Key Takeaways:

  1. The blockchain market is maturing, with revenue generation becoming a key valuation metric.
  2. User experience and customization are driving the evolution of smart contract platforms.
  3. Web3 banking and open finance are poised for significant growth, driven by evolving regulations and institutional adoption.
  4. Vault (formerly EOS) is positioning itself as a key player in the Web3 banking space,** emphasizing regulatory compliance, predictable transaction costs, and customizability.
  5. Investors should focus on blockchain projects that demonstrate real-world utility and generate revenue.**  Mere speculation and hype are no longer sufficient.
  6. The convergence of factors like Bitcoin scaling solutions, Bitcoin ETFs, and a more favorable regulatory environment is creating an inflection point for Web3 banking and open finance.
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March 28, 2025

Exchange Wars and the L.A. Vape Cabal w/ Threadguy

Steady Lads Podcast

Crypto

Key Takeaways:

  1. Crypto cycles between Wild West chaos and attempts at order. The recent meme coin frenzy and subsequent crashes highlight extreme extraction and market manipulation possibilities.
  2. Edge is Earned, Not Given: Sustainable crypto trading requires moving beyond gambling to actively cultivating specific advantages through deep research, network intelligence, or unique analytical frameworks.
  3. Content is a Double-Edged Sword:*While powerful for building presence, crypto content creation faces intense pressure, burnout risks, and ethical tightropes, especially when financial incentives align with hype.
  4. Decentralization Isn't Absolute: The Hyperliquid incident demonstrates that even DEXs may resort to centralized interventions under duress, blurring lines and prompting scrutiny from established CEX players feeling the competitive heat.
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March 28, 2025

The Institutional Crypto Gold Rush

Bankless

Crypto
Key Takeaways:
  1. Institutions Have Arrived: Anticipated US regulation is greenlighting a wave of institutional capital, primarily targeting stablecoins and tokenized real-world assets.
  2. Yield is King for L1s: Forget competing with Bitcoin on moneyness; L1s like Ethereum must prove their value by capturing fees from the burgeoning on-chain economy.
  3. Decentralization Isn't Binary: Be critical of "decentralization theater"; protocols may sacrifice decentralization principles for expediency or survival, especially those with flawed insurance models.
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March 28, 2025

Live From DAS: Tokenizing the World - Institutions Enter the Arena | Carlos & Marc

0xResearch

Crypto

Key Takeaways:


1. Regulation is the Bottleneck: Tech is ready, but clear legal frameworks (especially in the US) are essential before tokenization moves beyond niche use cases and costly digital twins.
2. Private Equity & Illiquid Assets Are Prime RWA Candidates: The biggest gains from tokenization lie in bringing liquidity and transparency to markets like private equity, private credit, and niche commodities (e.g., whiskey NFTs).
3. Exposure Beyond Tokens: Consider exposure via stablecoin yield protocols (e.g., Ethena's USDe offering high, accessible yield), money markets benefiting from stablecoin inflows, or even public equities of traditional firms effectively integrating blockchain.

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