AI ROLLUP #7: DeFAI Mindshare | Arc’s Multi-Chain Moves | ai16z: Sink or Swim? | Virtuals $40M Burn
Release Date: 01/16/2025
The Age of Hyper Acceleration: AI, AGI & Beyond! | Josh Kale
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AI isn't just growing—it's skyrocketing us into an unprecedented era of hyper-acceleration. Josh Kale joins us to explore how breakthroughs in intelligence, from protein sequencing and synthetic biology to autonomous transportation and energy abundance, are reshaping our world at dizzying speeds. Prepare for a future that's closer than you think, where the cost of intelligence approaches zero and possibilities become boundless. ------ 📣BECOME A BANKLESS CITIZEN ------ BANKLESS SPONSOR TOOLS: 🪙FRAX | SELF SUFFICIENT DeFi 🦄UNISWAP | SWAP ON UNICHAIN ...
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ROLLUP: Trump Crypto Reserve | SBF Prison Interview | Ethereum Leadership Shuffle
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Joining the Weekly Rollup this week is Haseeb Qureshi, dissecting Trump's controversial Crypto Strategic Reserve announcement featuring Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, Cardano, and Ripple—causing an initial market surge and a swift reversal. They unpack Sam Bankman-Fried's candid prison interview with Tucker Carlson, revealing a stark divide between human empathy and detached pragmatism. Plus, Trump's erratic tariff policies are rattling macro markets; is it strategic or simply chaotic? Finally, they delve into Ethereum's leadership shuffle, Base's new speed upgrade challenging Solana, and AI's...
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AI ROLLUP #14: The AI Betting Genius That's Outsmarting Everyone | Humanoid Fighting Robots | AI's Invent a New Language
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In this episode, we kick off with jaw-dropping scenes of home robots that aren’t just putting groceries away, they’re taking the fight to you, echoing the dark vibes of i-Robot. Next, we unravel a crazy demo where encrypted agents develop their own language, and break down Google’s game-changing agent swarm that’s setting new research standards. We also explore Claude’s innovative new model and code that transforms complex problem-solving, plus Anthropic’s record-shattering $3.5B raise. And that’s not all, we share exclusive takeaways from ETH Denver’s AI scene, highlight...
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Is Trump Trying to Wreck the Economy? | Macro Expert Jim Bianco
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Is Trump trying to wreck the economy, or is he just ripping off the Band-Aid? Macro expert Jim Bianco breaks down Trump's economic strategy—tariffs, tax cuts, and shifting focus from the stock market to the 10-year Treasury yield. We discuss the potential risks of short-term pain, the surprising Crypto Strategic Reserve, and whether this shift could lead to long-term economic stability. Is this the start of a recession or a necessary correction? Tune in for Jim’s expert take. ------ 📣SPOTIFY PREMIUM RSS FEED | USE CODE: SPOTIFY24 ------ BANKLESS SPONSOR...
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The AI Arms Race: Who Will Dominate the Next Industrial Revolution? | Josh kale
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The AI arms race is on, and the stakes couldn’t be higher. Bankless podcast producer Josh Kale breaks down which players are poised to dominate this next industrial revolution. From the transformative power of AI across industries to the geopolitical and economic implications, we explore the critical dynamics shaping our technological future—and what this means for investors, builders, and society at large. ------ 📣SPOTIFY PREMIUM RSS FEED | USE CODE: SPOTIFY24 ------ BANKLESS SPONSOR TOOLS: 🪙FRAX | SELF SUFFICIENT DeFi 🦄UNISWAP | SWAP ON UNICHAIN ...
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ROLLUP: Macro Bearish Report | Biggest Hack In History | SEC Drops Crypto Cases
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Joining us this week is Alex Thorn to break down why crypto markets are taking a hit. Major hacks, bearish macro signals, and fresh tariffs from the U.S. all played a role. But it’s not all bad news: the SEC is backing off from lawsuits against Coinbase, OpenSea, and Uniswap, signaling a potential shift in regulatory pressure. Plus, Bybit suffered the biggest crypto hack ever, losing $1.5B—how did it happen, and who’s behind it? Follow Alex: ------ 📣SPOTIFY PREMIUM RSS FEED | USE CODE: SPOTIFY24 ------ BANKLESS SPONSOR TOOLS: 🪙FRAX | SELF SUFFICIENT DeFi 🦄UNISWAP...
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AI ROLLUP #13: Crypto AI vs Silicon Valley | Live From ETH Denver
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📣RESERVE | INVEST IN CRYPTO NARRATIVES ------ Tom Shaughnessy from Delphi joins us to break down the AI x crypto space—where the value is, how to spot winning models, and why Silicon Valley AI and crypto AI are taking very different approaches. We also get into agent-based research, the fracturing of frontier models, and… a birthday surprise at the end. ------ BANKLESS SPONSOR TOOLS: 🪙FRAX | SELF SUFFICIENT DeFi 🦄UNISWAP | SWAP ON UNICHAIN ⚖️ARBITRUM | SCALING ETHEREUM 🛞MANTLE | MODULAR LAYER 2 NETWORK 🌐CELO | BUILD...
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Why This Cycle Feels Broken, Memecoins & Macro | Ben Cowen
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Ben Cowen, founder of Into the Cryptoverse, breaks down why the current crypto cycle feels different from past ones. We explore the Advanced Decline Index and how it reveals why Bitcoin is thriving while most altcoins struggle. Ben also discusses the impact of quantitative tightening, the ETH/BTC ratio, and why meme coin speculation is distorting market dynamics. A must-listen for anyone navigating crypto’s shifting landscape and seeking deeper market insights! ------ 📣SPOTIFY PREMIUM RSS FEED | USE CODE: SPOTIFY24 ------ BANKLESS SPONSOR TOOLS: 🪙FRAX | SELF...
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ROLLUP: Milei’s Memecoin Scandal | KAITO Airdrop | The Fed’s QT Pivot? | Ethereum’s Pectra Upgrade
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This week’s Weekly Rollup, David and Kain Warwick dive into Argentine President Milei’s LIBRA fiasco and Strategy’s bold $2B Bitcoin play, while we check out the new Kaito airdrop making waves. We also explore Ethereum’s biggest upgrade yet—Pectra—plus Monad’s high‐speed L1 testnet launch. Finally, we dig into the SEC’s fresh “CETU” cyber unit and what the brand‐new Infinex platform means for DeFi. Tune in for all the drama and alpha happening in the third week of February! ------ 📣RESERVE | INVEST IN CRYPTO NARRATIVES ------ BANKLESS SPONSOR TOOLS: 🪙FRAX...
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AI ROLLUP #12: Kaito's Secret Token Utility | Grok 3 Released | Bittensor Launch | Virtuals Revenue Record
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Ejaaz and David are back this week with a new frontier model to dissect. With the release of Grok 3, xAI is now a real competitor to companies like Anthropic and OpenAI. Joining this news cycle is Kaito, set to launch it's airdrop and it turns out Ejaaz is... a top yapper? Meanwhile, David tried to get a date with an AI agent and a Kardashian is quote tweeting Virtuals, it's been a weird week. ------ 📣 RESERVE | INVEST IN CRYPTO NARRATIVES ------ BANKLESS SPONSOR TOOLS: 🪙FRAX | SELF SUFFICIENT DeFi 🦄UNISWAP | SWAP ON UNICHAIN ⚖️ARBITRUM...
info_outlineEjaaz is back with David to dissect the accelerating rise of AI agents at crypto’s cutting edge. They uncover how Arc’s multi-chain approach and Ai16z’s Eliza framework are igniting a fresh wave of DeFAI innovation—everything from clever Twitter agents to more autonomous protocols.
They dive into Virtuals’ relentless shipping, which is driving record on-chain fees and fueling a bold $40M buyback, while exploring why upcoming gaming collaborations may unlock AI’s next breakout moment. New players like Ava and Pippin also take center stage, proving both the promise and FUD-fueled volatility of this fast-growing sector.
Whether it’s DeFi revamps, multi-chain expansions, or full-blown AI-driven games, this episode outlines the major trends shaping crypto and AI’s convergent future. Ready for the ride?
Further DAO Drama Conext
https://x.com/TrustlessState/status/1878538551668736415
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TIMESTAMPS & RESOURCES
0:00 Intro
0:22 Last Week’s DAO Drama
9:14 Last 7 Days of AI Action & Themes
https://cookie.fun/
13:36 AI Mindshare DeFAI
https://x.com/0xNairolf/status/1878692478230118835
19:00 Franklin Templeton AI Agent Report
https://x.com/s4mmyeth/status/1879256605386019262
23:33 Arc Announcements & Why Arc?
https://x.com/arcdotfun/status/1879189754685636997
https://x.com/arcdotfun/status/1878848384821256329
https://x.com/0thTachi/status/1878921893236875296
https://x.com/arcdotfun/status/1879213739234463883
32:08 Ai16z: sink or swim?
https://x.com/linfluence/status/1878827828600283622
https://x.com/shawmakesmagic/status/1879030956985819248
https://x.com/cryptopunk7213/status/1879258434685554951
https://x.com/ai16znews/status/1879059702996402353
https://x.com/0xCygaar/status/1874575841763770492
46:22 aixbt & Virtuals Announcements
https://x.com/punk3600/status/1879316988381569159
https://x.com/Zeneca/status/1879331488166207517
https://x.com/S4mmyEth/status/1877051696037142678
https://x.com/virtuals_io/status/1879474995333939356
https://x.com/midoji7/status/1879484571273581032
https://x.com/ethermage/status/1876306411896144195
1:00:25 $Ava & Pippin
https://x.com/Pankekkeku/status/1878362793281261861
https://x.com/tong0x/status/1878973798814503272
https://x.com/lordofafew/status/1879013041892933648
https://x.com/dv_memetics/status/1879027812285469101
1:03:24 Closing & Disclaimers
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