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AI Podcasts

June 6, 2025

China, AI Immigration, Rare Earths & Chips, Tariffs, Markets | BG2 w/ Bill Gurley & Brad Gerstner

Bg2 Pod

AI
Key Takeaways:
  1. Embrace Openness for AI Dominance: The US should champion open data access and aggressively recruit global AI talent, rather than erecting counterproductive barriers, to maintain its innovation lead.
  2. Strategic Détente with China: A pragmatic approach to US-China relations, potentially involving chip-for-mineral trades, is crucial to navigate dependencies and mitigate geopolitical risks while fostering domestic capabilities.
  3. Proactive Industrial & Economic Policy: Success hinges on coherent industrial strategies that learn from global competitors and economic policies that balance growth stimulus with long-term fiscal health.
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June 6, 2025

The State of Consumer Tech in the Age of AI

a16z

AI
Key Takeaways:
  1. Velocity is King: In the early AI era, rapid iteration and staying at the cutting edge of model capability is the primary competitive advantage.
  2. Value Unlocks Wallets: Consumers will pay substantially more for AI tools that directly save time or perform valuable work, shifting subscription norms.
  3. Connection Reimagined: AI companions are meeting a deep-seated human need, potentially enhancing, not just replacing, human interaction, while the next big social paradigm is still up for grabs.
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June 4, 2025

How Fei-Fei Li Is Rebuilding AI for the Real World

a16z

AI
Key Takeaways:
  1. **Spatial is Special:** The 3D world is AI's next grand challenge; understanding it is key to more general intelligence.
  2. **Deep Tech, Deep Impact:** Building foundational 3D world models is a complex, resource-intensive endeavor with transformative, cross-industry potential.
  3. **Beyond Reconstruction, Towards Creation:** 3D AI will not only help us understand and navigate our world but also empower us to generate and experience infinite new realities.
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June 4, 2025

Sam Dare: Templar Bittensor Subnet 3, Decentralized Pretraining Models, Open-Source AI | Ep. 46

Ventura Labs

AI
Key Takeaways:
  1. Decentralized Pre-training is AI's Liberty Bell: Control over foundational models is control over future narratives; open, permissionless networks are the defense.
  2. Incentives Fuel Collective Genius: Bittensor's core strength lies in aligning distributed miners through sophisticated economic games, turning individual efforts into collective super-intelligence.
  3. Training is the New AI Moat: As AI capabilities consolidate, the sovereign ability to train bespoke, foundational models will become the ultimate strategic asset for individuals and organizations.
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June 4, 2025

Hash Rate - Ep 116 - GAIA Subnet 57 - AI Weather - $TAO

Hash Rate pod - Bitcoin, AI, DePIN, DeFi

AI
Key Takeaways:
  1. AI Weather is Here: AI models like Microsoft Aurora are outperforming traditional weather forecasting in speed, cost, and increasingly, accuracy, making GAIA's offering highly competitive.
  2. BitTensor = High-Risk, High-Reward Incubator: The DTA model accelerates market feedback but pressures subnets to monetize quickly; GAIA is racing to generate revenue to achieve sustainability.
  3. Liquidity is King: The influx of capital from other chains into BitTensor subnets and direct revenue generation are critical next steps for projects like GAIA to realize their valuation potential beyond the current crypto-niche.
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June 3, 2025

Hash Rate - Ep 115 - SYNTH Subnet 50 - Bittensor TAO

Hash Rate pod - Bitcoin, AI, DePIN, DeFi

AI
Key Takeaways:
  1. Probabilistic Power: Synth’s value lies in modeling uncertainty through probability distributions, not just hitting price targets, making its data highly versatile for sophisticated risk management and AI training.
  2. Incentives Drive Innovation: The high root TAO APY may be stifling subnet growth; reducing it faster could catalyze more capital and innovation across the Bittensor network.
  3. Competition is King: A competitive environment, including potential deregistration for underperforming subnets, is crucial for Bittensor's evolution and for ensuring that TAO emissions reward genuine value creation.
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May 31, 2025

Varimo: Bittensor Subnets, TaoHash, Dynamic Tao, Privacy Coins, Crypto Investing, AI | Ep. 45

Ventura Labs

AI
Key Takeaways:
  1. Profit-Taking is Paramount: When you've made life-changing money, change your life – don't let paper gains evaporate.
  2. Bet on Bittensor's Talent: The concentration of high-caliber individuals in the Bittensor ecosystem signals immense potential for disruptive innovation.
  3. Follow the AI Capital: AI is poised for significant capital inflow; identify projects with strong fundamentals and teams within this narrative.
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May 30, 2025

OpenAI, Hyperliquid, and the Internet's Next Growth Phase | Roundup

Bell Curve

AI
Key Takeaways:
  1. AI is the primary internet growth driver; crypto will largely be downstream.
  2. Hyperliquid's app-first L1 strategy and strong fee generation make it a formidable, closely-watched player.
  3. The era of "free money" airdrops is fading, replaced by "skin-in-the-game" token launches and significant institutional capital via treasury vehicles.
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May 30, 2025

Novelty Search May 29, 2025

taostats

AI
Key Takeaways:
  1. Democratization Unleashed: Subnet 17 radically lowers barriers to 3D content creation, empowering indie developers and non-artists.
  2. Gaussian Splats are Hot: This representation is emerging as a key technology for fast, high-fidelity 3D AI, and Subnet 17 is at the forefront.
  3. Web2 Validation is Key: Partnerships like the Unity "verified solution" status signal BitTensor's growing real-world utility and credibility, presenting opportunities for miners and the TAO ecosystem.
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Crypto Podcasts

February 28, 2025

How To Win in Crypto Investing with Akshat Vaidya

The Rollup

Crypto

Key Takeaways:

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  • 1. Understanding the cyclical nature of crypto markets is essential for strategic investment. Deploying capital during downturns can lead to significant gains.
  • 2. Integrity, humility, and adaptability are critical traits for founders seeking long-term success in the crypto space.
  • 3. Investors should focus on deep research to identify undervalued opportunities, particularly in DeFi and real-world assets.
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February 27, 2025

Kaito’s Airdrop: Genius or Giveaway Gone Wrong? | Analyst Round Table

0xResearch

Crypto

Key Takeaways:

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  • 1. Bybit’s Large-Scale Hack Highlights the Need for Robust Security: The $1.4 billion ETH breach underscores the importance of advanced security measures and resilient infrastructure in preventing and mitigating massive crypto exploits.
  • 2. Sustainable Airdrop Models are Crucial for Long-Term Success: Kaido’s extensive airdrop strategy reveals the tension between immediate community engagement and the necessity for sustainable token distribution practices to ensure lasting protocol viability.
  • 3. Regulatory Clarity Will Shape the Future of Token Launches: As regulatory bodies like the SEC begin to provide clearer guidelines, the crypto industry must adapt to new rules that can legitimize token offerings and foster a more stable market environment.
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February 27, 2025

Why MegaETH Leaves Consensus to Ethereum

The DCo Podcast

Crypto

Key Takeaways:

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  • 1. Enhanced Security through Ethereum: By outsourcing consensus to Ethereum, MegaETH leverages a highly secure and decentralized network, minimizing vulnerabilities associated with centralized consensus mechanisms.
  • 2. Performance Optimization: Avoiding its own consensus process allows MegaETH to reduce latency and boost transaction speeds, making it a high-performance blockchain solution.
  • 3. Strategic Leveraging of Established Protocols: Developers and investors should consider the benefits of utilizing established consensus protocols like Ethereum’s to ensure robust security while focusing on other aspects of blockchain performance.
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February 25, 2025

The State Of Crypto & AI | Illia Polosukhin & Bowen Wang

Lightspeed

Crypto
AI
Infrastructure

Key Takeaways:

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  • 1. NEAR is pioneering a unified blockchain infrastructure integrating AI, eliminating the need for multiple chains and enhancing user experience.
  • 2. The launch of NEAR 2.0 with fully sharded architecture and reduced block times positions NEAR as a scalable and high-performance blockchain platform.
  • 3. NEAR’s focus on chain abstraction and Trusted Execution Environments sets it apart from other blockchain and Layer 2 solutions, offering a more seamless and secure user experience.
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February 25, 2025

Futarchy Deep Dive: Can Markets Make Better Decisions? | Proph3t

Bell Curve

Crypto
AI
Others

Key Takeaways:

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  • 1. Futarchy harnesses market efficiency to potentially outperform traditional governance in decision-making.
  • 2. Crypto’s regulatory resistance is essential for implementing innovative governance models like futarchy.
  • 3. Enhanced liquidity and decentralized capital formation are critical for the scalability and success of futarchy-based organizations.
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February 24, 2025

Where Does Crypto Go From Here? | EP 71

Good Game Podcast

Crypto
AI
Infrastructure

Key Takeaways:

  • 1. Focus on Financial Utility: Crypto's strongest and most sustainable applications remain within the financial sector, emphasizing the need for robust, revenue-generating projects over speculative tokens.
  • 2. Leverage AI for Innovation: Startups that effectively integrate AI to solve real-world problems, particularly in personalized applications, are poised for significant growth and competitive advantage.
  • 3. Embrace Tokenization: The future of equity and capital formation lies in tokenizing shares and streamlining IPO processes on-chain, presenting a transformative opportunity for startups and investors alike.
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