The Outpost Podcast

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  • How Sapien Lets Anyone Earn by Creating Datasets

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    Everyone talks about AI needing more computing power, but what if its real challenge is getting enough quality human-labeled data? Trevor Koverko, co-founder of Sapien, explains why this overlooked problem could be key to AI's future.

    In this episode, Trevor breaks down how Sapien is building a platform where anyone can earn money by helping create AI training datasets. We discuss real examples of data labeling needs - like doctors identifying cancer cells in medical scans or financial experts structuring market data. Trevor shares how his background in crypto led him to tackle this problem, and how blockchain technology could help ensure quality while making the work accessible to people worldwide. The conversation covers everything from how major companies are handling their private data to how regular people could earn a living by contributing their knowledge to AI development.
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    KEY LINKS
    GUEST:
    Trevor Koverko - https://x.com/trevorkoverko
    Sapien - https://x.com/playsapien
    HOSTS:
    Outpost - https://x.com/outpostdotai
    Patrick McGimpsey - https://x.com/paddydotai
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    49 min
  • Mira Network: Why AI Agents Can't Be Trusted Yet with Karan Sirdesai

    Want the Crypto x AI alpha delivered straight to your inbox?Subscribe for free: https://onchainoutpost.com/subscribe------"Even Amazon can't ship their next-gen Alexa due to AI hallucinations - here's how Mira Network is solving this trillion-dollar problem."In this episode of the Outpost podcast, we dive deep with Karan Sirdesai, co-founder of Mira Network, to explore how they're tackling one of AI's biggest challenges: hallucinations and bias. Learn how Mira's innovative verification system achieves 97% accuracy through a unique consensus mechanism, and why this matters for everything from financial services to healthcare. Karan shares insights on why hallucinations are both a feature and a bug of AI, how they're leveraging blockchain technology for trust, and what the future holds for autonomous AI systems. Whether you're a developer, business leader, or AI enthusiast, this conversation reveals crucial insights about the future of reliable AI.------KEY LINKSGUEST:Karan - https://x.com/karansirdesaiMira Network - https://x.com/mira_networkHOSTS:Outpost - https://x.com/outpost_aiPatrick McGimpsey - https://x.com/paddydotai------Disclaimer: This information is provided by Outpost for general informational purposes only and may refer to products not available in your location. It does not constitute (i) investment advice or a recommendation to invest; (ii) an invitation or solicitation to buy, sell, or hold digital assets; or (iii) financial, legal, accounting, or tax advice. Digital assets, including stablecoins and NFTs, are highly volatile and carry significant risks. You should carefully assess your financial situation before deciding whether to trade or hold such assets. For advice specific to your circumstances, please consult your legal, tax, or investment adviser. All data and statistics are provided solely for general information. Outpost accepts no responsibility or liability for any errors or omissions in this information, nor for any use of or reliance upon it by others.

    53 min
  • Separating Real Projects from Vaporware with Grant from Blocmates

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    In a market flooded with AI tokens and PumpFun launches, how do you separate real value from vaporware?

    Grant from Blocmates joins Patrick to break down what actually matters in the Crypto x AI landscape. From the implications of Trump's $70B token launch to why most projects need a V2 token, they dive deep into the problems with current token distribution models and where genuine value is emerging. Grant shares insights from the upcoming Blocmates 2025 thesis, including why projects like Story Protocol and Nillion could define the next wave of innovation, and why the future might be "product first, crypto second."

    Essential listening for anyone trying to find signal in the noise of the AI token explosion.

    GUEST:

    Grant - https://x.com/Grantblocmates

    Blocmates - https://x.com/blocmatesdotcom


    HOST:

    Outpost - https://x.com/outpostdoai

    Patrick McGimpsey - https://x.com/paddydotai

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    Disclaimer: This information is provided by Outpost for general informational purposes only and may refer to products not available in your location. It does not constitute (i) investment advice or a recommendation to invest; (ii) an invitation or solicitation to buy, sell, or hold digital assets; or (iii) financial, legal, accounting, or tax advice. Digital assets, including stablecoins and NFTs, are highly volatile and carry significant risks. You should carefully assess your financial situation before deciding whether to trade or hold such assets. For advice specific to your circumstances, please consult your legal, tax, or investment adviser. All data and statistics are provided solely for general information. Outpost accepts no responsibility or liability for any errors or omissions in this information, nor for any use of or reliance upon it by others.

    1 hr 1 min
  • Bittensor 2024 Year in Review with Crucible Labs
    Want the Crypto x AI alpha delivered straight to your inbox?Subscribe for free: https://onchainoutpost.com/subscribeIn this episode of the Outpost podcast, Brody hosts the founding team of Crucible Labs, including David Lawee, Seth Bloomberg, and Sami Kassab, to discuss their vision for Bittensor and the insights from their 2024 report. The conversation explores the evolution of Bittensor, the role of AI agents, decentralized model development, and the potential for scientific research within this innovative ecosystem. The guests share their backgrounds, the importance of open-source AI, and how Bittensor is creating a new paradigm for building AI systems. In this conversation, the speakers discuss the balance between commercial viability and experimental projects within the Bittensor ecosystem. They explore the upcoming launch of Dynamic TAO, which will shift the distribution of emissions to a market-based system, allowing for more efficient resource allocation. The conversation also highlights the role of subnet owners, the importance of commercialization, and the predictions for BitTensor's growth and innovation leading into 2025.
     
    KEY LINKS
     
    GUEST:
    David Lawee -https://x.com/dlawee
    Sami Kassab - https://x.com/Old_Samster
    Seth Bloomberg - https://x.com/bloomberg_seth
    Crucible Labs - https://x.com/CrucibleLabs
     
    HOST:
    Outpost - https://x.com/outpostdoai
    Brody Adreon - https://x.com/brodydotai
     
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    Disclaimer: This information is provided by Outpost for general informational purposes only and may refer to products not available in your location. It does not constitute (i) investment advice or a recommendation to invest; (ii) an invitation or solicitation to buy, sell, or hold digital assets; or (iii) financial, legal, accounting, or tax advice. Digital assets, including stablecoins and NFTs, are highly volatile and carry significant risks. You should carefully assess your financial situation before deciding whether to trade or hold such assets. For advice specific to your circumstances, please consult your legal, tax, or investment adviser. All data and statistics are provided solely for general information. Outpost accepts no responsibility or liability for any errors or omissions in this information, nor for any use of or reliance upon it by others.
    1 hr 11 min
  • Nillion Network: Unlocking the Full Potential of AI
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    Could privacy be the key to unlocking AI's full potential?
     
    From genetic data to health metrics, the most valuable data remains locked in private silos. Nillion's head of ecosystem Lukas explains how "blind computation" could unlock trillions in value while preserving privacy - potentially transforming everything from AI personalization to predictive health analytics.
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    KEY LINKS
     
    GUEST:
    Lukas Bruell - https://x.com/0xlukeskywalker
     
    HOST:
    Outpost - https://x.com/outpost_ai
    Brody Adreon - https://x.com/brodyadreon
     
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    Disclaimer: This information is provided by Outpost for general informational purposes only and may refer to products not available in your location. It does not constitute (i) investment advice or a recommendation to invest; (ii) an invitation or solicitation to buy, sell, or hold digital assets; or (iii) financial, legal, accounting, or tax advice. Digital assets, including stablecoins and NFTs, are highly volatile and carry significant risks. You should carefully assess your financial situation before deciding whether to trade or hold such assets. For advice specific to your circumstances, please consult your legal, tax, or investment adviser. All data and statistics are provided solely for general information. Outpost accepts no responsibility or liability for any errors or omissions in this information, nor for any use of or reliance upon it by others.
    54 min
  • 2025 Crypto x AI Predictions with Teng Yan
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    Chain of Thought co-founder Teng shares his bold predictions for crypto x AI in 2025, including his belief the AI sector will hit 150B market cap while simultaneously 99% of AI agents will die out.
     
    In this casual conversation, we dig into why the crypto AI sector could see explosive growth this year, explore the future of decentralized compute networks, and discuss why most current AI agents will fade away while truly useful ones survive. Teng offers insights on upcoming crypto AI protocols, the role of VCs versus fair launches, and why skepticism from industry veterans like Raoul Pal might actually be a healthy sign for the space.
     
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    KEY LINKS
     
    GUEST:
    Teng Yan - https://x.com/0xPrismatic
    Chain of Thought - https://x.com/cot_research
     
    HOSTS:
    Outpost - https://x.com/outpost_ai
    Patrick McGimpsey - https://x.com/paddydotai
     
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    TIMESTAMPS
    00:00:00 - Intro
    04:51 - Inside the Solana AI Hackathon
    07:11 - The AI DeFi Convergence
    10:49 - Market Cap Predictions
    16:11 - New Protocol Launches
    20:25 - Infrastructure & Development
    25:33 - Fair Launch vs VC: The Future of Funding
    31:14 - The Rise of Decentralized Compute
    38:57 - Decentralized Training Breakthroughs
    44:03 - The Great Agent Filter
    50:10 - Looking Ahead to 2025
     
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    Disclaimer: This information is provided by Outpost for general informational purposes only and may refer to products not available in your location. It does not constitute (i) investment advice or a recommendation to invest; (ii) an invitation or solicitation to buy, sell, or hold digital assets; or (iii) financial, legal, accounting, or tax advice. Digital assets, including stablecoins and NFTs, are highly volatile and carry significant risks. You should carefully assess your financial situation before deciding whether to trade or hold such assets. For advice specific to your circumstances, please consult your legal, tax, or investment adviser. All data and statistics are provided solely for general information. Outpost accepts no responsibility or liability for any errors or omissions in this information, nor for any use of or reliance upon it by others.
    53 min
  • Market Psychology: Bubbles, Reflexivity, and Big Bets with Kel
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    “People think they’re trading tokens, but they’re really trading ideas.” – Kel
     
    In this episode, we sit down with crypto researcher and trader Kel (@kelxyz_) to discuss how market psychology drives epic run-ups in memes, why contrarian trades can make or break your portfolio, and why AI might be the biggest shift in how we use the internet. Kel breaks down the mindset behind spotting new narratives early, shares the painful lessons that shaped his framework, and explains why AI agents could completely change the game. If you’re looking for fresh perspectives on market psychology and the next big trends in crypto, you won’t want to miss this conversation.
     
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    KEY LINKS
     
    GUEST:
    Kel - https://x.com/kelxyz_
     
    HOSTS:
    Outpost - https://x.com/outpost_ai
    Brody Adreon - https://x.com/brodyadreon
    Patrick McGimpsey - https://x.com/paddydotai
     
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    Disclaimer: This information is provided by Outpost for general informational purposes only and may refer to products not available in your location. It does not constitute (i) investment advice or a recommendation to invest; (ii) an invitation or solicitation to buy, sell, or hold digital assets; or (iii) financial, legal, accounting, or tax advice. Digital assets, including stablecoins and NFTs, are highly volatile and carry significant risks. You should carefully assess your financial situation before deciding whether to trade or hold such assets. For advice specific to your circumstances, please consult your legal, tax, or investment adviser. All data and statistics are provided solely for general information. Outpost accepts no responsibility or liability for any errors or omissions in this information, nor for any use of or reliance upon it by others.
    59 min
  • AI Sovereignty: Building the Path to Individual AI with Greg Osuri
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    From nuclear data centers to home AI systems - Greg explains why the future of artificial intelligence depends on individual sovereignty and distributed energy.
     
    In this episode, we sit down with Greg Osuri, founder of Akash Network, to explore why AI's biggest challenge isn't models or data - it's energy. Greg breaks down how the increasing power demands of AI are pushing us toward distributed solutions, and why running AI in your home might be the answer to both scaling and privacy concerns. We discuss the rapid evolution of distributed training, Akash's growth beyond just GPU infrastructure, and Greg's vision of self-sufficient AI powered by home solar. The conversation also covers Austin's emergence as a decentralized AI hub and why true technological independence starts with energy independence.
     
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    KEY LINKS
     
    GUEST:
    Greg Osuri - https://x.com/gregosuri
    Akash Network - https://x.com/akashnet_
     
    HOSTS:
    Outpost - https://x.com/outpost_ai
    Brody Adreon - https://x.com/brodyadreon
    Patrick McGimpsey - https://x.com/paddydotai
     
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    Disclaimer: This information is provided by Outpost for general informational purposes only and may refer to products not available in your location. It does not constitute (i) investment advice or a recommendation to invest; (ii) an invitation or solicitation to buy, sell, or hold digital assets; or (iii) financial, legal, accounting, or tax advice. Digital assets, including stablecoins and NFTs, are highly volatile and carry significant risks. You should carefully assess your financial situation before deciding whether to trade or hold such assets. For advice specific to your circumstances, please consult your legal, tax, or investment adviser. All data and statistics are provided solely for general information. Outpost accepts no responsibility or liability for any errors or omissions in this information, nor for any use of or reliance upon it by others.
    57 min
  • Allora Network: Turning AI Agents into Capital Allocators with Nick Emmons
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    How Allora's intelligence network could transform AI agents from meme-driven capital attractors into sophisticated market strategists.
     
    In this episode, we sit down with Nick Emmons, co-founder and CEO of Allora Labs, to discuss Allora's unique approach to creating a hyper-efficient market for intelligence. Nick explains how Allora's focused, modular approach to creating intelligence markets sets it apart from other network's like Bittensor, which have a more general-purpose design, enabling deeper optimization of specific AI use cases rather than trying to solve every layer of the AI stack at once. We discuss why successful AI agents need both memetic appeal to attract capital and sophisticated market intelligence to deploy it effectively - and how Allora is building the infrastructure to enable this future.
     
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    KEY LINKS
     
    GUEST:
    Nick Emmons - https://x.com/nick_emmons
    Allora Network - https://x.com/AlloraNetwork
     
    HOSTS:
    Outpost - https://x.com/outpost_ai
    Brody Adreon - https://x.com/brodyadreon
    Patrick McGimpsey - https://x.com/paddydotai
     
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    Disclaimer: This information is provided by Outpost for general informational purposes only and may refer to products not available in your location. It does not constitute (i) investment advice or a recommendation to invest; (ii) an invitation or solicitation to buy, sell, or hold digital assets; or (iii) financial, legal, accounting, or tax advice. Digital assets, including stablecoins and NFTs, are highly volatile and carry significant risks. You should carefully assess your financial situation before deciding whether to trade or hold such assets. For advice specific to your circumstances, please consult your legal, tax, or investment adviser. All data and statistics are provided solely for general information. Outpost accepts no responsibility or liability for any errors or omissions in this information, nor for any use of or reliance upon it by others.
    47 min
  • All-in on Bittensor: Sami Kassab & Seth Bloomberg on Dynamic TAO
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    Bittensor is taking on Big Tech's AI monopoly - and Crucible Labs' Sami Kassab and Seth Bloomberg are all in.
    In this candid chat, we dive deep into Bittensor's role as the infrastructure backbone for decentralized AI, exploring how Dynamic TAO (dTAO) could transform the network's economics. From the challenges validators face in subnet evaluation to the emergence of professional mining operations, Sami and Seth break down the complex relationships between the different participants in the network. We discuss dTAO's implementation timeline, potential market dynamics, and whether decentralized infrastructure can truly compete with centralized AI labs.
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    KEY LINKS
    GUESTS:Sami Kassab - https://x.com/Old_SamsterSeth Bloomberg - https://x.com/bloomberg_sethCrucible Labs - https://x.com/CrucibleLabs
     
    HOSTS:Outpost - https://x.com/outpost_aiBrody Adreon - https://x.com/brodyadreonPatrick McGimpsey - https://x.com/paddydotai
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    Disclaimer: This information is provided by Outpost for general informational purposes only and may refer to products not available in your location. It does not constitute (i) investment advice or a recommendation to invest; (ii) an invitation or solicitation to buy, sell, or hold digital assets; or (iii) financial, legal, accounting, or tax advice. Digital assets, including stablecoins and NFTs, are highly volatile and carry significant risks. You should carefully assess your financial situation before deciding whether to trade or hold such assets. For advice specific to your circumstances, please consult your legal, tax, or investment adviser. All data and statistics are provided solely for general information. Outpost accepts no responsibility or liability for any errors or omissions in this information, nor for any use of or reliance upon it by others.
    1 hr 5 min

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