Exploring the AI Rainforest
Exploring the AI Rainforest
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Welcome to Exploring the AI Rainforest, where we explore large language models, use cases, AI agents in Web3, reputation, and the innovative businesses and people at the forefront of this burgeoning space. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Welcome to Exploring the AI Rainforest, where we explore large language models, use cases, AI agents in Web3, reputation, and the innovative businesses and people at the forefront of this burgeoning space.
In this episode, we dive deep into the world of decentralized trading with Denis, founder of two innovative platforms reshaping Web3 finance. We explore how Upscale is revolutionizing the prop trading model by bringing it on-chain and making it accessible through Telegram and web platforms, while StormTrade continues to dominate as the leading perpetual DEX on the TON blockchain with over $4.6 billion in trading volume.
Key Topics Discussed
– Denis's Background & Journey into Crypto
– Learning Solidity & Smart Contract Development
– The Birth of StormTrade
– The Upscale Vision
– What is Prop Trading?
– Upscale's Unique Value Proposition
– AI Integration & Trading Tools
– 2026 Roadmap
– Zeru x Upscale Partnership
Get started: Visit https://zpass.ai to mint your zPass and claim your promo code, then head to https://upscale.trade to activate your benefits.
Key Quotes
”Upscale is an alpha monetization platform. If you have trading alpha, you can monetize it.” – Denis
”You can never improve your existing processes with Web3. You need to reinvent how your core product works because blockchain wouldn't help you improve by just plugging it into your database.” – Denis
”The most important thing traders need is alpha-ness – having an edge over the market – and consistency in money management.” – Denis
Resources & Links
Upscale
– Website: https://upscale.trade
– X: https://twitter.com/upscale_trade
– Farcaster: Upscale official account
StormTrade
– Website: https://storm.trade
Zeru / zPass
– Website: https://zpass.ai
– Mint your zPass and check your zScore for exclusive Upscale benefits
Episode Timestamps
– 0:00 – Intro & zPass sponsor message
– 1:27 – Denis's background and journey into crypto
– 5:43 – Learning Solidity and smart contract development
– 11:30 – Building StormTrade
– 22:42 – The problem Upscale solves
– 27:02 – What is prop trading?
– 34:54 – Upscale's unique approach
– 40:03 – AI integration and trading tools
– 48:35 – 2026 roadmap for both platforms
– 51:08 – Zeru x Upscale partnership benefits
– 53:40 – Closing thoughts
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