Defi Podcast

AI Implementation at Scale, Tools, Agents & Benchmarks: Jacob Miller (Pattern) | DeFi Podcast #61

In this episode of the DeFi Podcast, we're joined by Jacob Miller, VP of Data Science at Pattern, to explore how AI is being implemented at enterprise scale in one of e-commerce's biggest players.Jacob reveals Pattern's approach to benchmarking various AI models (Claude, Gemini, GPT) against real business metrics rather than public leaderboards, and why fine-tuning is finally becoming worthwhile after years of being a "trap." As the VP overseeing AI operations for the #1 seller on Amazon globally, Jacob offers rare insights into how commercial AI is transforming business operations and driving tangible ROI.Alongside hosts Bill, JF, and Rhett, we dive into Jacob's contrarian take on AI agents, why different AI models are becoming increasingly specialized, and his fascinating personal applications of AI - from creating a Chinese language tutor for his son to building an AI coach that helps him stay aligned with his goals throughout the day.Key Topics:- How Pattern swaps and benchmarks different AI models to determine which works best for specific business tasks- Why fine-tuning AI models is finally becoming valuable after previously being a "trap"- Jacob's "hot take" that AI agents are currently overrated but will be valuable in ~2 years- Creative personal AI applications including an AI coach and Chinese language tutor- Realistic perspectives on AI development timelines and the limitations of current technology- The intersection of AI and blockchain - why crypto may have an advantage for AI agent integrationChapters:00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome01:40 Jacob Miller's Background and Role at Pattern04:03 AI Models and Their Applications06:35 Public vs. Private Benchmarks in AI10:05 Writing and AI: Personal Experiences12:25 Consumer AI and User Experience16:10 Google's AI Journey and Market Dynamics19:21 Future of AI: Investment and Bottlenecks25:19 Fine-Tuning AI Models: Is It Worth It?28:35 Surprises and Contrarian Views in AI29:48 Unexpected Breakthroughs in AI29:54 The Rapid Evolution of Image Generation31:05 The Competitive Landscape of AI Models33:33 AI Agents: Overhyped or Future Game-Changers?42:23 AI in Personal and Professional Life53:08 The Future of AI and Its Potential Risks01:01:56 Concluding Thoughts and PredictionsFollow us:Twitter: @DefiPodcastGuest links:@patternhqFollow the Hosts:@Bill_Tanyeri@JFSaine@RhettShippDisclaimer: Nothing discussed on this podcast constitutes financial advice. The hosts and guest may hold positions in some of the assets or projects mentioned during the episode. Please consult a professional investment advisor and do your own research before making any financial decisions.

Building a Palantir with Zero Employees: Crunch DAO’s Jean Herelle | DeFi Podcast #60

In this episode of the DeFi Podcast, hosts Bill, JF, and Rhett sit down with Jean from Crunch DAO to explore how they're connecting 8,000 data scientists globally to solve complex problems while maintaining data privacy.Jean reveals Crunch's unique approach that transforms sensitive financial data into abstracted games (like the "Bird Game" for forex trading), allowing data scientists to build powerful models without seeing the actual data. Learn how Crunch is leveraging blockchain technology to ensure fair compensation for global talent and why diversity of approaches creates superior AI solutions compared to small internal teams.Key Topics:How Crunch functions as "a Palantir with zero employees"The differential privacy technique that protects sensitive financial dataWhy financial institutions were the first to adopt Crunch's technologyHow blockchain technology enables a global talent marketplaceThe future of AI's "gut feeling" and what's coming for the Crunch platformChapters:00:00 Building a Palantir with Zero Employees00:22 Introduction to the Defi Podcast01:16 Market Update: A Roller Coaster Week01:56 Trump's Tariffs and Market Reactions08:01 Crunch DAO: A Deep Dive08:26 How Crunch DAO Works08:40 The Role of Data Scientists in Crunch DAO10:05 Differential Privacy and the Bird Game10:10 Applications and Use Cases of Crunch DAO12:52 Challenges and Solutions in AI and Machine Learning16:43 Client Engagement and Data Management22:47 Protecting Intellectual Property in AI Models23:41 Challenges of Overfitting in Data Science24:43 Live Data Testing and Model Validation26:17 Diverse Approaches to Machine Learning28:09 Intersection of Crunch and Blockchain Technology29:33 Ensuring Fair Rewards for Model Creators31:04 Trusted Execution Environments for Code Security36:31 Future of AI and Human Intuition41:23 Current State and Future Plans for Crunch44:35 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsFollow us:Twitter: @DefiPodcastFollow the Hosts:@Bill_Tanyeri@JFSaine@RhettShippDisclaimer: Nothing discussed on this podcast constitutes financial advice. The hosts and guest may hold positions in some of the assets or projects mentioned during the episode. Please consult a professional investment advisor and do your own research before making any financial decisions.#DeFi #AI #Blockchain #CrunchDAO #DataScience #MachineLearning

Smart Transactions & ETH’s Future: Boris Mamlyuk (STXN) on Blockchain Evolution | DeFi Podcast #59

In this episode of the DeFi Podcast, we're joined by Boris Mamlyuk, CEO and co-founder of STXN, who shares his journey from tenured law professor to blockchain innovator. Boris discusses STXN's groundbreaking work on "smart transactions" - technology designed to dramatically reduce the 15%+ failure rate plaguing blockchain transactions. Alongside hosts Bill, JF, and Rhett, we examine the impact of recent tariff announcements on crypto markets, debate Ethereum's economic model following Kane Warwick's controversial thread, and explore how STXN is building decentralised infrastructure to make blockchain more accessible. Boris reveals how STXN's "Block Clock" app allows users to earn crypto through a decentralised timestamp network and shares the company's vision for connecting EVMs, Solana, and beyond with an enhanced transaction layer.Key Topics:🔹 The market impact of tariffs on crypto and potential blockchain solutions🔹 The debate around Ethereum's L2-centric roadmap and fee economics🔹 How STXN is solving the high failure rate of blockchain transactions🔹 STXN's approach to creating decentralised transaction processing🔹 The vision for programmable smart transactions across multiple chainsChapters:00:00 Introduction and Welcome01:00 Market Overview and Tariffs Impact04:09 Blockchain and Tariff Verification08:36 Stablecoin Legislation Concerns10:57 Ethereum's Challenges and Future18:35 Boris Ma's Journey into Crypto21:06 The Birth of Crypto Law Review21:44 Joining Forces with STXN22:59 Challenges in Ethereum Transactions23:44 STXN's Solution to Transaction Failures26:12 Decentralized Solver Networks37:17 Conditional Transactions and Smart Contracts43:19 Conclusion and Future ProspectsFollow the Podhttps://x.com/defipodcastFollow the Hostshttps://x.com/Bill_Tanyerihttps://x.com/JFSainehttps://x.com/RhettShippDisclaimer: Nothing discussed on this podcast constitutes financial advice. Please consult a professional investment advisor and do your own research before making any financial decisions.RetryClaude does not have internet access. Links provided may not be accurate or up to date.Claude can make mistakes. Please double-check responses.

ETHDenver, White House Crypto Summit & Post-Dollar Future | DeFi Podcast #57

In this episode of the DeFi Podcast, we dive into ETH Denver's transformation, the Ethereum Foundation drama, and what the White House Crypto Summit means for your portfolio.🔹 Rhett shares his experience at ETH Denver 🔹 Ethereum Foundation's Drama🔹 White House Crypto Summit's strategic reserve.🔹 US-Canada tariffs and the economic impact.🔹 An absolutely incredible alt season incoming?Whether you're deeply invested in crypto, curious about regulatory changes, or just want to see what's coming next, this episode is packed with insights on where the market is headed.💬 Follow the Pod:X.com/defipodcast📢 Follow the Hosts:X.com/m0xrrisseyX.com/JFSaineX.com/Bill_TanyeriX.com/RhettShippChapters:00:00 Introduction and Opening Remarks00:41 ETH Denver Recap: Attendance and Vibes03:42 ETH Denver: Side Events and Key Takeaways09:00 Ethereum Foundation Drama23:33 Macro Trends and Canadian Tariffs29:22 Canada's Business Environment Challenges30:38 Missed Opportunities in Canadian Cities31:03 Crypto and Canadian Talent Migration40:04 The White House Crypto Summit41:09 Strategic Reserve and Crypto Legislation47:23 Trump's Economic Impact and Tariffs51:35 Concluding Thoughts on U.S. Manufacturing and Security52:38 Wrap-Up and FarewellDisclaimer: Nothing discussed on this podcast constitutes financial advice. The hosts and guest may hold positions in some of the assets or projects mentioned during the episode. Please consult a professional investment advisor and do your own research before making any financial decisions.

DOGE, Bybit, Epstein & Blockchain, plus GoGoPool’s Community L1 Launch & Coqnet | DeFi Podcast #56

In this episode of the DeFi Podcast, we dive into the most significant crypto and blockchain developments of the week:We also explore the risks of total financial transparency, North Korean hackers' sophistication, and why tariffs might actually help the US economy. 🔹 DOGE in DC: Could government spending on blockchain revolutionize financial transparency?🔹 Epstein List: How Polymarket betting markets are predicting outcomes in real-time🔹 Bybit's $1.5B Hack: Breaking down the largest crypto security breach in history🔹 GoGoPool 9000: Exclusive alpha on the platform revolutionizing Avalanche L1 launchesWhether you're interested in blockchain governance, DeFi innovation, or the future of L1s, this episode delivers sharp insights on what's happening and what's next.💬 Follow the Pod:X.com/defipodcast📢 Follow the Hosts:X.com/m0xrrisseyX.com/JFSaineX.com/Bill_TanyeriX.com/RhettShippDisclaimer: Nothing discussed on this podcast constitutes financial advice. The hosts and guest may hold positions in some of the assets or projects mentioned during the episode. Please consult a professional investment advisor and do your own research before making any financial decisions.

Tesseract & The Future of L1s with Dylan (ravageur77) from Yield Yak | DeFi Podcast #55

In this episode of the DeFi Podcast, we're joined by Dylan (@Ravager77), founder of Yield Yak and Tesseract, to explore the revolutionary developments in cross-chain liquidity and the future of Avalanche L1s.Through live demonstrations, Dylan showcases Tesseract's groundbreaking technology that executes complex cross-chain swaps in seconds, potentially solving the long-standing challenge of fragmented liquidity across L1s.Alongside hosts Bill, JF, and Jared, we dive deep into how Avalanche's L1 ecosystem is evolving. From the technical infrastructure making instant cross-chain transactions possible to the broader vision of hundreds of specialized L1s serving different purposes.Key Topics:🔺 Live demo of Tesseract's instant cross-chain swaps🔺 How Tesseract differs from traditional aggregators🔺 The vision for Avalanche's L1 ecosystem🔺 Why Web2 companies are rushing to launch their own L1s🔺 GoGoPool's role in the L1 expansionFollow the Podhttps://x.com/defipodcastFollow the Guesthttps://x.com/ravageur77https://x.com/Tesseract_avaxhttps://x.com/yieldyak_Follow the Hostshttps://x.com/Bill_Tanyerihttps://x.com/JFSainehttps://x.com/0xJared00:00 Episode Start00:26 Welcome & Dylan Introduction01:14 Yield Yak to Tesseract Journey10:18 Tesseract Live Demo30:52 Understanding L1 Vision29:15 L1 Misconcenptions 36:50 Real World Applications41:55 Wrap UpDisclaimer: Nothing discussed on this podcast constitutes financial advice. The hosts and guest may hold positions in some of the assets or projects mentioned during the episode. Please consult a professional investment advisor and do your own research before making any financial decisions.

AI Just Wiped $500B Off Nvidia what’s next? | DeFi Podcast #54

DeepSeek, Nvidia’s Collapse, and AI’s Future – The DeFi Podcast #53In this episode of the DeFi Podcast, we break down the shocking impact of DeepSeek’s AI breakthrough, the $500B crash in Nvidia stock, and what this means for crypto, AI, and investing in the next decade.🔹 Is DeepSeek really a ChatGPT killer, or are they bluffing?🔹 Did DeepSeek’s backers short Nvidia before launching?🔹 Will AI create universal abundance or monopolise power?🔹 How does AI change the game for crypto, DeFi, and meme coins?🔹 What should you invest in over the next 5-10 years?We also dive into Tesla, AGI predictions, AI hedge funds, and why some of us are bearish on real estate but bullish on land and commodities. Whether you're deep into AI, crypto, DeFi, or just want to see what’s coming next, this episode is packed with bold takes and hard-hitting insights.💬 Follow the Pod:X.com/defipodcast📢 Follow the Hosts:X.com/m0xrrisseyX.com/JFSaineX.com/Bill_TanyeriX.com/RhettShippChapters:00:00 Taster Clips00:25 Introduction to the DeFi Podcast00:37 DeepSeek's AI Model and Its Implications03:42 Exploring the Scaling Hypothesis in AI07:19 The Future of AI and Synthetic Data11:29 Investment Strategies in a Rapidly Changing World25:20 The Role of Robotics and AI in Labor28:35 Exploring AI's Impact on Investment Strategies29:37 Debating AI's Influence on Economic Growth32:38 AI and the Future of Labor34:09 The Role of AI in Wealth Distribution39:16 Investing in the Age of AI44:07 Future Investment Opportunities and Risks54:29 Concluding Thoughts on AI and CryptoDisclaimer: Nothing discussed on this podcast constitutes financial advice. The hosts and guest may hold positions in some of the assets or projects mentioned during the episode. Please consult a professional investment advisor and do your own research before making any financial decisions.

AI Just Wiped $500B Off Nvidia what’s next? | DeFi Podcast #54

DeepSeek, Nvidia’s Collapse, and AI’s Future – The DeFi Podcast #53In this episode of the DeFi Podcast, we break down the shocking impact of DeepSeek’s AI breakthrough, the $500B crash in Nvidia stock, and what this means for crypto, AI, and investing in the next decade.🔹 Is DeepSeek really a ChatGPT killer, or are they bluffing?🔹 Did DeepSeek’s backers short Nvidia before launching?🔹 Will AI create universal abundance or monopolise power?🔹 How does AI change the game for crypto, DeFi, and meme coins?🔹 What should you invest in over the next 5-10 years?We also dive into Tesla, AGI predictions, AI hedge funds, and why some of us are bearish on real estate but bullish on land and commodities. Whether you're deep into AI, crypto, DeFi, or just want to see what’s coming next, this episode is packed with bold takes and hard-hitting insights.💬 Follow the Pod:X.com/defipodcast📢 Follow the Hosts:X.com/m0xrrisseyX.com/JFSaineX.com/Bill_TanyeriX.com/RhettShippChapters:00:00 Taster Clips00:25 Introduction to the DeFi Podcast00:37 DeepSeek's AI Model and Its Implications03:42 Exploring the Scaling Hypothesis in AI07:19 The Future of AI and Synthetic Data11:29 Investment Strategies in a Rapidly Changing World25:20 The Role of Robotics and AI in Labor28:35 Exploring AI's Impact on Investment Strategies29:37 Debating AI's Influence on Economic Growth32:38 AI and the Future of Labor34:09 The Role of AI in Wealth Distribution39:16 Investing in the Age of AI44:07 Future Investment Opportunities and Risks54:29 Concluding Thoughts on AI and CryptoDisclaimer: Nothing discussed on this podcast constitutes financial advice. The hosts and guest may hold positions in some of the assets or projects mentioned during the episode. Please consult a professional investment advisor and do your own research before making any financial decisions.

AI Just Wiped $500B Off Nvidia what’s next? | DeFi Podcast #54

DeepSeek, Nvidia’s Collapse, and AI’s Future – The DeFi Podcast #53In this episode of the DeFi Podcast, we break down the shocking impact of DeepSeek’s AI breakthrough, the $500B crash in Nvidia stock, and what this means for crypto, AI, and investing in the next decade.🔹 Is DeepSeek really a ChatGPT killer, or are they bluffing?🔹 Did DeepSeek’s backers short Nvidia before launching?🔹 Will AI create universal abundance or monopolise power?🔹 How does AI change the game for crypto, DeFi, and meme coins?🔹 What should you invest in over the next 5-10 years?We also dive into Tesla, AGI predictions, AI hedge funds, and why some of us are bearish on real estate but bullish on land and commodities. Whether you're deep into AI, crypto, DeFi, or just want to see what’s coming next, this episode is packed with bold takes and hard-hitting insights.💬 Follow the Pod:X.com/defipodcast📢 Follow the Hosts:X.com/m0xrrisseyX.com/JFSaineX.com/Bill_TanyeriX.com/RhettShippChapters:00:00 Taster Clips00:25 Introduction to the DeFi Podcast00:37 DeepSeek's AI Model and Its Implications03:42 Exploring the Scaling Hypothesis in AI07:19 The Future of AI and Synthetic Data11:29 Investment Strategies in a Rapidly Changing World25:20 The Role of Robotics and AI in Labor28:35 Exploring AI's Impact on Investment Strategies29:37 Debating AI's Influence on Economic Growth32:38 AI and the Future of Labor34:09 The Role of AI in Wealth Distribution39:16 Investing in the Age of AI44:07 Future Investment Opportunities and Risks54:29 Concluding Thoughts on AI and CryptoDisclaimer: Nothing discussed on this podcast constitutes financial advice. The hosts and guest may hold positions in some of the assets or projects mentioned during the episode. Please consult a professional investment advisor and do your own research before making any financial decisions.

Trump’s Meme Coin Frenzy, Ross Ulbricht’s Freedom, and Avant’s Avalanche Launch | DeFi Podcast #53

In this episode of the DeFi Podcast, hosts Bill, Jared, and Rhett dive into the hottest topics shaping the crypto world: the meteoric rise of Trump coin and Trump’s pardon of Ross Ulbricht. Trump coin, a meme coin launched by the former president, shook the market by reaching a $60 billion valuation at its peak, sparking conversations about the normalisation of meme coins and their potential for onboarding new users. The team also discusses Trump’s high-profile pardon of Ross Ulbricht, the creator of Silk Road, highlighting the harsh sentencing disparities in crypto-related crimes and what this moment symbolises for decentralised movements.The hosts also delve into Avant's highly anticipated launch on Avalanche, with Rhett providing insights into its flagship product, $avUSD. This innovative DeFi solution offers users a stable and yield-generating asset, simplifying the process of managing on-chain holdings. Rhett breaks down how $avUSD works, its market potential, and Avant’s vision for expanding into other high-yielding assets and governance tokens in the future.Follow Avanthttps://x.com/avantprotocolFollow the Podhttps://x.com/defipodcastFollow the Hostshttps://x.com/m0xrrisseyhttps://x.com/Bill_Tanyerihttps://x.com/RhettShipp00:00 Introduction and Welcome01:25 The Rise of TrumpCoin02:25 Market Reactions and Meme Coins11:40 Solana's Performance and Onboarding16:25 Ross Ulbricht's Release24:41 Trump's Evolving Stance on Crypto25:03 Crypto Sanctions and Tornado Cash26:21 The Changing Crypto Landscape30:23 Introduction to Avant Protocol31:15 How Avant's AVUSD Works33:52 Future Plans for Avant45:51 Market Timing and Stable Coins49:19 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsDisclaimer: Nothing discussed on this podcast constitutes financial advice. The hosts and guest may hold positions in some of the assets or projects mentioned during the episode. Please consult a professional investment advisor and do your own research before making any financial decisions.