The TAO Pod

EP10: TAO Hits Year-High Amid Market Downturn: Bittensor's Decoupling Surge

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Nov 2, 2025
The discussion kicks off with a celebration of a milestone, diving into Bittensor's impressive rise while other cryptos falter. There's a compelling analysis of how it decouples from Ethereum and Bitcoin. The hosts explore the implications of removing wrapped and meme tokens, highlighting Bittensor's stronger position. The conversation shifts to the booming AI investment theme, contrasting centralized giants with Bittensor's decentralized approach. Philosophical insights underscore the importance of permissionless systems for innovation and freedom.
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ANECDOTE

Podcast Origin Story

  • James recounts starting the podcast as casual conversations that evolved into deeper philosophical discussions about TAO.
  • He notes the show began with just him and JJ pressing record and learning through dialogue.
ANECDOTE

BitMind Deepfake Example

  • James shares a concrete subnet example: BitMind builds deepfake detection and runs the 'AI or not' app on his phone.
  • He uses BitMind to illustrate working, useful subnets already deployed on BitTensor.
ADVICE

Assess Tokens With First Principles

  • Use first principles to assess token categories and value; compare non-financial utility against financial tokens.
  • Focus investments on networks delivering demonstrable real-world technology, not just DeFi narratives.
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