Скачать или смотреть James Ross: Synth AI, Subnet 50, Volatility Predictions, DeFAI Data Layer on Bittensor, BTC | Ep. 64

In this episode we are joined by James Ross of Synth, operators of Bittensor Subnet 50. James (Founder) shares his expertise in fintech, crypto consulting, and how Synth leverages Bittensor for volatility predictions and synthetic price data. He discusses Monte Carlo simulations, prop trading on prediction markets, asset expansions, and the future of on-chain markets.

In this episode, you’ll learn
James’s 12+ years in fintech and 7-8 years in crypto
How Synth uses Bittensor for probabilistic price forecasting
The mechanics of miners competing with 24-hour volatility models
Why black-box models suit fierce competition
Supported assets (BTC, ETH, Gold, Jito Sol) and monthly expansions
Revenue routes: partnerships, API sales, and prop trading success
The evolving role of on-chain prediction markets like Polymarket
Advice for utilizing Bittensor predictions and alpha token strategies

Chapters
00:00 — Highlights
01:58 — Introduction
02:43 — Fintech background
03:09 — Crypto and Synth origins
04:21 — Consulting experience
05:11 — Translating to Bittensor
06:30 — Crypto entry
07:09 — Ethereum ICOs vs. subnets
10:00 — Advice for OTF
12:59 — Prediction markets approach
16:27 — 24-hour timeframe choice
19:04 — Binary outcomes adaptation
20:22 — API and platform products
21:29 — Volatility benchmarking
22:55 — Open-sourcing models
24:20 — Supported assets expansion
26:17 — Asset addition limits
27:18 — BD for asset selection
28:42 — Revenue routes
30:28 — Prop trading success
31:22 — Options pricing potential
32:08 — On-chain markets future
34:29 — Polymarket founder advisory
35:17 — Beyond time-series paths
36:08 — TAO token prediction
38:16 — Utilizing miner predictions
40:24 — Alpha token plans
42:07 — Steps to top 10 status