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Shot at Proof of Talk in Paris and released last month, Art of Disruption has been viewed by thousands and continues to gain steady attention across the Bittensor community. The film avoids hype, focusing instead on substance—offering a rare look at why builders, thinkers, and investors view Bittensor as a foundational layer for the future of decentralized AI.
Title: Art of Disruption: Bittensor and the New Intelligence Economy
Featured Voices: Jacob Steeves, Ala Shaabana, Joseph Jacks, James Altucher, Siam Kidd, Jose Rios, Micaela Bazo (Metanova), Ken Miyachi (BitMind), Ben James (SN17), Rob Greer, and host CH Egan.
Release Date: September 24, 2025
Where to Watch: Search “Art of Disruption: Bittensor and the New Intelligence Economy” on YouTube or X. Watch below:
What It’s All About
Filmed at Proof of Talk 2025 in Paris, Art of Disruption explores why developers, investors, and innovators are rapidly rallying behind Bittensor. The film dives deep into its vision of turning intelligence into an open, tradable commodity—shifting the AI landscape from centralized control to distributed collaboration.
The documentary maps the evolution of Bittensor through its ideological roots (think Bitcoin), technical model (subnets and incentives), and real-world impact: Who owns the future of AI, and how do we ensure it’s open?
What You’ll Learn
From Energy to Intelligence:
Jacob Steeves, Bittensor co-founder, positions TAO as the next step in a digital chain—starting with energy, then money, now compute—ultimately stacking up to produce “the best possible answer” via open market mechanisms.
Leveling the Playing Field:
Ala Shaabana, Bittensor co-founder, explains how Bittensor removes the traditional gatekeeping in AI, allowing independent teams to compete in a permissionless market, fueled by real incentives.
Digital Capitalism in Action:
Joseph Jacks, OSS Capital founder, frames the network as the next phase of capitalism—where useful AI, not monopolized infrastructure, drives value creation.
Conviction-Driven Builders:
James Altucher and Siam Kidd discuss going “all-in on TAO,” calling it a generational opportunity—comparable to the birth of Ethereum—and predicting the rise of one-person, billion-dollar AI startups.
Tokenized Research:
Micaela Bazo of Metanova shows how subnets are accelerating drug discovery using token-based competition between AI agents.
Scaling Innovation:
Ken Miyachi (BitMind) and Ben James (SN17) showcase how subnets can crowdsource breakthroughs—like AI detection and 3D model generation—at speeds centralized labs can’t match.
Institutional Value Link:
Rob Greer explains why institutions are watching closely: subnet tokens are tied to TAO, meaning growth across the ecosystem strengthens the core asset.
Memorable Moments
“We’re building natural technology. The most advanced tech should feel like nature—it thrives on collaboration.”
— Jacob Steeves
“Subnet tokens turn intelligence into a commodity. That’s what digital capitalism looks like.”
— Joseph Jacks
“This feels like Bitcoin in 2012. Bittensor is the first real AI Layer 1.”
— Rob Greer
“The first solo $1B company might come out of TAO.”
— James Altucher
What makes the story compelling isn’t speculative hype—it’s evidence. The documentary features live subnet achievements:
- Competitive agent markets (Ridges)
- Inference engines at scale (Chutes)
- Drug discovery acceleration (Metanova)
- AI detection (BitMind)
- 3D asset generation (SN17)
Each example reinforces the same truth: incentive-aligned systems outperform scale alone.
Want to really understand it? Watch the film. Then explore the live subnets. It’s one thing to read about this movement—it hits differently when you see who’s actually building it.
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