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#484: Karia Samaroo, Founder of xTAO, on Bittensor, Decentralized AI, Crypto in Canada, and DATs
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Karia Samaroo is the founder/former CEO and Chairman of WonderFi, which is being acquired by Robinhood for $180M. Karia now heads a startup called xTAO, which is devoted to the decentralized AI network Bittensor. Karia is also a former securities lawyer who used his legal expertise to enter the crypto industry in 2016, working with firms like Galaxy Digital before going on to found WonderFi.
In this conversation, we discuss:
- Robinhood acquiring WonderFi for $180M
- Bittensor subnets
- xTAO
- Bittensor’s AI network model
- DATs raising money in the least dilutive way possible
- Decentralized AI
- The convergence of crypto + AI
- Crypto in Canada
- Q4 2025 crypto hot takes
xTAO
X: @xtaohq
Website: xtao.co
LinkedIn: xTAO
Karia Samaroo
X: @samaroo00
LinkedIn: Karia Samaroo
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Manage episode 514678226 series 2924143
Karia Samaroo is the founder/former CEO and Chairman of WonderFi, which is being acquired by Robinhood for $180M. Karia now heads a startup called xTAO, which is devoted to the decentralized AI network Bittensor. Karia is also a former securities lawyer who used his legal expertise to enter the crypto industry in 2016, working with firms like Galaxy Digital before going on to found WonderFi.
In this conversation, we discuss:
- Robinhood acquiring WonderFi for $180M
- Bittensor subnets
- xTAO
- Bittensor’s AI network model
- DATs raising money in the least dilutive way possible
- Decentralized AI
- The convergence of crypto + AI
- Crypto in Canada
- Q4 2025 crypto hot takes
xTAO
X: @xtaohq
Website: xtao.co
LinkedIn: xTAO
Karia Samaroo
X: @samaroo00
LinkedIn: Karia Samaroo
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This episode is brought to you by PrimeXBT.
PrimeXBT offers a robust trading system for both beginners and professional traders that demand highly reliable market data and performance.
Traders of all experience levels can easily design and customize layouts and widgets to best fit their trading style. PrimeXBT is always offering innovative products and professional trading conditions to all customers.
PrimeXBT is running an exclusive promotion for listeners of the podcast.
After making your first deposit, 50% of that first deposit will be credited to your account as a bonus that can be used as additional collateral to open positions.
Code: CRYPTONEWS50
This promotion is available for a month after activation. Click the link below:
PrimeXBT x CRYPTONEWS50
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