EP 40 — Exploring DeFi, AI Agents, and the Future of On-Chain Forecasting with James Ross

Forecasting and prediction tools are missing links in DeFi and Mode Network is trying to fill that gap.In this episode, James Ross (co-founder of Mode and Synthdata) talks about building smarter forecasting systems for DeFi. We dig into how Mode is using BitTensor’s decentralised AI network to power real-time risk analysis, how agents could drive most on-chain activity in the future, and why better decision-making tools are critical for DeFi’s next evolution.We also cover:• Why forecasting short-term volatility matters• How Synthdata's subnet incentivises accurate predictions• The behavioural challenge of trusting agents with capital• What still needs to be proven before these systems can scale👥 Guest: James Ross – Founder, Mode Network and SynthTower Twitter: https://x.com/jrosstreacher 🎙️ Host: Saurabh Deshpande – DCo Podcast Twitter: https://x.com/desh_saurabh 📬 Stay Updated: Subscribe to DCo Newsletter → https://www.decentralised.co/subscribe Follow DCo on Twitter → https://x.com/Decentralisedco This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.decentralised.co